Anonymous
07/16/2023 10:59
Subject: Just returned from the Greenbrier
PP- probably better to say nostalgic versus familiar.
Anonymous
07/16/2023 10:58
Subject: Just returned from the Greenbrier
We were there maybe 15 to 17 years ago. I remember asking about the decor and was told they purposely maintain the original southern style from when it first opened. DH families from the south and his older relative’s commented on how familiar it looked to them.
Anonymous
07/16/2023 10:53
Subject: Just returned from the Greenbrier
Anonymous wrote:Isn't it a Marriott now? With gambling? Cant imagine it is the same..
It’s not a Marriott. It’s owned by the Justice family. Jim Justice is the governor of WV so he can’t be on the board because it would be a conflict of interest but one of his kids is the CEO I think. There is a small casino.
Anonymous
07/16/2023 10:49
Subject: Just returned from the Greenbrier
Anonymous wrote:Did they still have the bunker tour?
Yes
Anonymous
07/16/2023 10:49
Subject: Just returned from the Greenbrier
Anonymous wrote:Agree Op.
It's always recommended on here for getaways and moms' weekend or romantic weekend, etc, but it seems like I could take my time and money and put it towards something more (and better).
I saw it recommended here again today, which inspired me to post. I can’t fathom why anyone would want to spend what they do here. The rooms are terrible. Worn carpet and mattresses at $400/night.
Anonymous
07/16/2023 10:47
Subject: Just returned from the Greenbrier
Anonymous wrote:I’ve been to the Greenbriar a couple of times just for the weekend and do get bored pretty quickly, but I’m confused by OP saying she had to take a shuttle to the pool. Isn’t it like a 5 minute walk from the main hotel?
I guess you could walk. I saw people in swimsuits taking the vans. I’d be fine walking but if I had a two year old with me, not so much. It’s not convenient with little kids was my point.
Anonymous
07/16/2023 10:22
Subject: Just returned from the Greenbrier
I’ve been to the Greenbriar a couple of times just for the weekend and do get bored pretty quickly, but I’m confused by OP saying she had to take a shuttle to the pool. Isn’t it like a 5 minute walk from the main hotel?
Anonymous
07/16/2023 10:17
Subject: Just returned from the Greenbrier
Did they still have the bunker tour?
Anonymous
07/16/2023 10:13
Subject: Re:Just returned from the Greenbrier
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Only appeals to the boomer crowd. They need to adapt or die.
Eat me.
- a boomer
NP. Can’t imagine anything grosser. Literally.
Really? ‘Cause so many of you seem to have a thing for us.
No one likes expired, moldy resorts. Or other expired, moldly things.
Agreed. And that’s what happens to all of you the minute you pump one out lol
Anonymous
07/16/2023 10:12
Subject: Just returned from the Greenbrier
Anonymous wrote:And I can’t understand the appeal apart from the interesting history of the place. There are a lot of activities but they are very pricey. Service was terrible and rooms were outdated. Food was ok, but very expensive and slow. Kids did not look to be having very much fun, and the pool was a shuttle ride away and required reservations which you could only get for a half day. At 45, I felt like a youngun! We were there for a conference but one and done for us.
its the rooms for me...ugh! so dated and downright ugly. I mean they can step it up a bit.Food was fine but I am stunned they can offer those prices with those crazy outdated bright rooms that hurt your eyes.
Anonymous
07/16/2023 10:11
Subject: Re:Just returned from the Greenbrier
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Only appeals to the boomer crowd. They need to adapt or die.
Eat me.
- a boomer
NP. Can’t imagine anything grosser. Literally.
Really? ‘Cause so many of you seem to have a thing for us.
No one likes expired, moldy resorts. Or other expired, moldly things.
Anonymous
07/16/2023 10:07
Subject: Just returned from the Greenbrier
That the Greenbrier is stuffy, has a lot of old people, and is expensive with lots of add on charges isn’t exactly a Man Bites Dog story.
Anonymous
07/16/2023 10:05
Subject: Just returned from the Greenbrier
Agree with most of what OP says, but will say that it is a beautiful place to be for their Christmas tree lighting.
The place does has a "The Shining" vibe though.
And the resort taxes, add on fees and constant expectation of tips for everything found EVERYWHERE now makes me just want to skip hotels and resorts altogether.
The place does has a "The Shining" vibe though.
And the resort taxes, add on fees and constant expectation of tips for everything found EVERYWHERE now makes me just want to skip hotels and resorts altogether.
Anonymous
07/16/2023 10:03
Subject: Just returned from the Greenbrier
Agree Op.
It's always recommended on here for getaways and moms' weekend or romantic weekend, etc, but it seems like I could take my time and money and put it towards something more (and better).
It's always recommended on here for getaways and moms' weekend or romantic weekend, etc, but it seems like I could take my time and money and put it towards something more (and better).
Anonymous
07/16/2023 10:03
Subject: Re:Just returned from the Greenbrier
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Only appeals to the boomer crowd. They need to adapt or die.
Eat me.
- a boomer
NP. Can’t imagine anything grosser. Literally.
Really? ‘Cause so many of you seem to have a thing for us.