When the Grand Bohemian Hotel opened in Mountain Brook on Oct. 23, 2015, it didn't just change the skyline. It changed the conversation.
Back then, the $35 million boutique hotel opened with high design, bold color and a promise: that art, food and luxury could all find a home in the heart of Lane Parke. It offered something new for residents and visitors alike — a rooftop bar with views of the city, a wine blending experience found nowhere else in Alabama, and a gallery that made every hallway feel like a curated collection. And it made history too: a new space for weddings, events and school foundation fundraisers where, finally, you didn't have to leave town to feel like you'd escaped it.
Now, nearly a decade later, the Grand Bohemian is preparing to mark its 10th anniversary with a community ribbon cutting hosted by the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce. The event is set for Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. at 2655 Lane Park Road. Residents are invited to join local officials and business leaders to celebrate a decade of hospitality and impact.
That impact continues to be recognized. This fall, the Grand Bohemian was named a finalist in the 2025 Alabama Small Business Awards in the 51-100 employee category, standing alongside other standout Mountain Brook nominees Katrina Porter Designs and Exec Hub.
From its bold opening to this milestone moment, the Grand Bohemian remains more than a hotel. It's a symbol of how far Mountain Brook has come — and where it's going next.
