Travel Agent - August 20, 2007 - (Page 38) West Virginia Icon Gets Makeover The Greenbrier Resort undergoes extensive $50 million renovation Hotels T BY DAVID EISEN deisen@questex.com he Greenbrier (www.greenbrier. com) in White Sulphur Springs, WV, is older than the Constitution of the United States. In the span up to now, 26 presidents have taken respite at the resort (every commander-inchief since Dwight D. Eisenhower), and a congressional relocation bunker was built at the height of the Cold War in the case of a nuclear atrocity (The Greenbrier would have become the hub of U.S. policy). Luckily, the bunker was never put to use, but it underscores The Greenbrier’s track record: Not many hotels can hold a candle to it. However, with evolving guest tastes, the resort has been forced to roll with the new times. Mission accomplished: After a $50 million renovation, the famed resort reopened in April with updates to its public spaces, restaurants and guest quarters, ushering the resort into a new era of luxury hospitality. Spread out over 6,500 acres and nestled within an enclave of greenery along the Allegheny Mountains, The Greenbrier has always stood out, whether for its top-notch service or for its main building, which is a near facsimile of the White House (about four hours northeast). Yet change was needed, says Jerry Wayne, The Greenbrier’s vice president of sales and marketing. “We realized we needed some improvements,” he says. Extensive Enhancements Fortunately for The Greenbrier, its owner, CSX Corporation, has deep pockets. A total of 63 guest rooms have been updated so far, with new marble bathrooms equipped with soaking tubs, new furniture and updated décor under the direction of designer Carleton Varney. Property-wide, the most popular booking option is the Spring Row Cottages, while the Presidential Suite isn’t shabby either, at seven bedrooms. Accommodations are broken down into five 38 Interested? Request #010. TravelAgent August 20, 2007 http://www.greenbrier.com http://www.greenbrier.com http://sandals.com
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