Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa

The Retirement Systems of Alabama selected Doster as construction manager for the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa on a negotiated basis. This project consisted of three phases: a new six-story, 200-room four star destination hotel, renovation of the existing 200 foot Renaissance Tower, and updates to the existing Shoals Conference Center.

The hotel construction included a seven story atrium lobby with a fountain, saunas, gift shop, administrative offices and boardroom/conference room, over 30,000 square feet of versatile meeting space, a full-service kitchen and restaurant, bar/lounge area, game room, heated indoor and zero entry outdoor pool. Located on the River bluff overlooking the Tennessee River, the hotel gives patrons a commanding view of the river from every room.

The Renaissance Tower began with a total interior demolition. New features include tenant office space, a European-style full service spa, a hair salon, meeting areas, a theater, and a full service restaurant and kitchen in the top of the Tower. The restaurant is unique in that it features a 360 degree rotating dining area that overlooks the historic Wilson Dam and surrounding countryside.

The Conference Center upgrades included construction of a covered aluminum walkway from the hotel to the conference center, replacement of existing floors with Axminster carpet, and updated all office space, ballrooms, and boardroom.

The construction of the Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa is very special to the people of Florence, Alabama. This resort is the first destination hotel and spa built in the area and has brought numerous new jobs to the community. In addition it incorporates the existing Shoals Conference Center and the Renaissance Tower into the overall function of the Hotel as a Conference Center and destination of choice for meetings.

Doster received the following awards for this project:
2005 ABC Excellence in Construction Award
 

Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa
Florence, Alabama

Client
Alabama Real Estate Holdings, Inc.

An affiliate of the Retirement Systems of Alabama

Montgomery, Alabama

Architect
Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood

Montgomery, Alabama

Construction Cost

$39,000,000

Completion Date

September 2005