Anonymous
07/18/2023 17:47
Subject: Re:Just returned from the Greenbrier
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Where were you staying that you needed to take the shuttle to the pool? It is definitely something we walked to. The tennis pavilion is really nice. My kids loved all the activities. I agree it was more expensive than we bargained for because most everything you do costs (a lot) of money. Also, it's very tired looking. We probably wouldn't return, but it was fun during our one trip there.
Agree, the pool is right there why would anyone need a shuttle?
The indoor pool is right there but the outdoor pool is a hike with little kids.
It’s like a maybe 5 minute walk. Your kids can’t walk 5 minutes to the pool?
It was a ten minute walk with a two year old to even get to the hotel door in the direction of the pool. We were in the complete opposite corner of the hotel. So far more than a five minute walk there.
Maybe you consider it convenient. I sure didn’t, especially with the ridiculous requirement you could only do morning or afternoon. Other moms had strollers out with young kids so it wasn’t just a quick block.
This is just a weird complaint. If your 2 yr old can’t walk for 10 mins, take a stroller like the other moms. And was your 2 year old really going. To spend more than 4 hours at the pool??
No, but we had planned to do a morning activity and then head there after lunch. Which went through the 1:30-2 slot. So then we had to wait for the 2 pm slot because you can only do one of them. Which then got close to naptime. If I’m paying those rates, I’d like to go to the pool whenever.
Anonymous
07/18/2023 17:42
Subject: Just returned from the Greenbrier
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:We go most summers, including this one, and my kids (elementary age) really like it, especially the kids club and the pool. I'm a nostalgic / historical property nerd and I love the vibe (and the decor) though agree that it could stand for a (historically respectful) refurb especially of things like the bathrooms/plumbing.
I find the food to be good (and not gross/southern as mentioned upthread- I suppose you can find those things, but also lighter items), but it is quite expensive and the portions are huge - which is annoying when you're staying there and likely eating out most nights. I wish they'd right-size the portions and prices a bit considering that people likely aren't planning to take home half of their meal when staying on property.
Given the size of the pool (relatively small), I think the reservations are a good idea so that everyone gets a chance for pool time. Either that or they need to be more aggressive about enforcing clearing chairs/saving seats. And you definitely don't need to take the shuttle to the pool - it's like a 5 minute walk. I've walked farther in sprawling tropical resorts.
We like it as an easy-drive nearby destination with some charm and tradition for our family, but I'd agree it's probably not for everyone.
Curious what you budget for a day at the Greenbrier?
If you have to ask . . .
Anonymous
07/18/2023 17:39
Subject: Re:Just returned from the Greenbrier
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Where were you staying that you needed to take the shuttle to the pool? It is definitely something we walked to. The tennis pavilion is really nice. My kids loved all the activities. I agree it was more expensive than we bargained for because most everything you do costs (a lot) of money. Also, it's very tired looking. We probably wouldn't return, but it was fun during our one trip there.
Agree, the pool is right there why would anyone need a shuttle?
The indoor pool is right there but the outdoor pool is a hike with little kids.
It’s like a maybe 5 minute walk. Your kids can’t walk 5 minutes to the pool?
It was a ten minute walk with a two year old to even get to the hotel door in the direction of the pool. We were in the complete opposite corner of the hotel. So far more than a five minute walk there.
Maybe you consider it convenient. I sure didn’t, especially with the ridiculous requirement you could only do morning or afternoon. Other moms had strollers out with young kids so it wasn’t just a quick block.
This is just a weird complaint. If your 2 yr old can’t walk for 10 mins, take a stroller like the other moms. And was your 2 year old really going. To spend more than 4 hours at the pool??
Anonymous
07/18/2023 17:33
Subject: Just returned from the Greenbrier
Anonymous wrote:We go most summers, including this one, and my kids (elementary age) really like it, especially the kids club and the pool. I'm a nostalgic / historical property nerd and I love the vibe (and the decor) though agree that it could stand for a (historically respectful) refurb especially of things like the bathrooms/plumbing.
I find the food to be good (and not gross/southern as mentioned upthread- I suppose you can find those things, but also lighter items), but it is quite expensive and the portions are huge - which is annoying when you're staying there and likely eating out most nights. I wish they'd right-size the portions and prices a bit considering that people likely aren't planning to take home half of their meal when staying on property.
Given the size of the pool (relatively small), I think the reservations are a good idea so that everyone gets a chance for pool time. Either that or they need to be more aggressive about enforcing clearing chairs/saving seats. And you definitely don't need to take the shuttle to the pool - it's like a 5 minute walk. I've walked farther in sprawling tropical resorts.
We like it as an easy-drive nearby destination with some charm and tradition for our family, but I'd agree it's probably not for everyone.
Curious what you budget for a day at the Greenbrier?
Anonymous
07/18/2023 17:26
Subject: Just returned from the Greenbrier
Food is very expensive. It’s good but not worth the price. My meal was around $200 for one person.
I also felt it was upscale and not southern so maybe we ate at the more expensive places. Waits for lunch were really long.
I also felt it was upscale and not southern so maybe we ate at the more expensive places. Waits for lunch were really long.
Anonymous
07/18/2023 17:22
Subject: Just returned from the Greenbrier
We go most summers, including this one, and my kids (elementary age) really like it, especially the kids club and the pool. I'm a nostalgic / historical property nerd and I love the vibe (and the decor) though agree that it could stand for a (historically respectful) refurb especially of things like the bathrooms/plumbing.
I find the food to be good (and not gross/southern as mentioned upthread- I suppose you can find those things, but also lighter items), but it is quite expensive and the portions are huge - which is annoying when you're staying there and likely eating out most nights. I wish they'd right-size the portions and prices a bit considering that people likely aren't planning to take home half of their meal when staying on property.
Given the size of the pool (relatively small), I think the reservations are a good idea so that everyone gets a chance for pool time. Either that or they need to be more aggressive about enforcing clearing chairs/saving seats. And you definitely don't need to take the shuttle to the pool - it's like a 5 minute walk. I've walked farther in sprawling tropical resorts.
We like it as an easy-drive nearby destination with some charm and tradition for our family, but I'd agree it's probably not for everyone.
I find the food to be good (and not gross/southern as mentioned upthread- I suppose you can find those things, but also lighter items), but it is quite expensive and the portions are huge - which is annoying when you're staying there and likely eating out most nights. I wish they'd right-size the portions and prices a bit considering that people likely aren't planning to take home half of their meal when staying on property.
Given the size of the pool (relatively small), I think the reservations are a good idea so that everyone gets a chance for pool time. Either that or they need to be more aggressive about enforcing clearing chairs/saving seats. And you definitely don't need to take the shuttle to the pool - it's like a 5 minute walk. I've walked farther in sprawling tropical resorts.
We like it as an easy-drive nearby destination with some charm and tradition for our family, but I'd agree it's probably not for everyone.
Anonymous
07/18/2023 17:22
Subject: Re:Just returned from the Greenbrier
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Where were you staying that you needed to take the shuttle to the pool? It is definitely something we walked to. The tennis pavilion is really nice. My kids loved all the activities. I agree it was more expensive than we bargained for because most everything you do costs (a lot) of money. Also, it's very tired looking. We probably wouldn't return, but it was fun during our one trip there.
Agree, the pool is right there why would anyone need a shuttle?
The indoor pool is right there but the outdoor pool is a hike with little kids.
It’s like a maybe 5 minute walk. Your kids can’t walk 5 minutes to the pool?
It was a ten minute walk with a two year old to even get to the hotel door in the direction of the pool. We were in the complete opposite corner of the hotel. So far more than a five minute walk there.
Maybe you consider it convenient. I sure didn’t, especially with the ridiculous requirement you could only do morning or afternoon. Other moms had strollers out with young kids so it wasn’t just a quick block.
Anonymous
07/18/2023 17:22
Subject: Just returned from the Greenbrier
I am grateful for this thread, as I asked about both at one point, but was given very little information - a very southern response!
Anonymous
07/18/2023 17:19
Subject: Re:Just returned from the Greenbrier
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Where were you staying that you needed to take the shuttle to the pool? It is definitely something we walked to. The tennis pavilion is really nice. My kids loved all the activities. I agree it was more expensive than we bargained for because most everything you do costs (a lot) of money. Also, it's very tired looking. We probably wouldn't return, but it was fun during our one trip there.
Agree, the pool is right there why would anyone need a shuttle?
The indoor pool is right there but the outdoor pool is a hike with little kids.
It’s like a maybe 5 minute walk. Your kids can’t walk 5 minutes to the pool?
Anonymous
07/18/2023 17:11
Subject: Just returned from the Greenbrier
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The Greenbrier is a classic hotel rooted in tradition, and honors a time before cellphones and computers when people were entertained by quieter pursuits. I’m 50-something and mourn the passing of manners, dress codes, and real conversation. Thank God places like the Greenbrier still exist!
Exactly. You are the precise demographic for the Greenbrier. And your demographic is precisely why the rest of us avoid it
Aren’t you lovely!
I bet you will be a different kind of 50-something, right?
I sure was. Now I’m a different kind of 60-something.
It’s not the age, it’s the way of thinking.
Riiiiiight.
Not sure what you’re point is. But yea it’s a fact that not every blue head dreams of the peace and quiet of the Greenbrier.
Anonymous
07/18/2023 17:09
Subject: Re:Just returned from the Greenbrier
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Where were you staying that you needed to take the shuttle to the pool? It is definitely something we walked to. The tennis pavilion is really nice. My kids loved all the activities. I agree it was more expensive than we bargained for because most everything you do costs (a lot) of money. Also, it's very tired looking. We probably wouldn't return, but it was fun during our one trip there.
Agree, the pool is right there why would anyone need a shuttle?
The indoor pool is right there but the outdoor pool is a hike with little kids.
Anonymous
07/18/2023 17:05
Subject: Just returned from the Greenbrier
Anonymous wrote:Same story with the Homestead. Never again.
+1
Anonymous
07/18/2023 16:55
Subject: Just returned from the Greenbrier
Same story with the Homestead. Never again.
Anonymous
07/18/2023 16:39
Subject: Re:Just returned from the Greenbrier
Anonymous wrote:Where were you staying that you needed to take the shuttle to the pool? It is definitely something we walked to. The tennis pavilion is really nice. My kids loved all the activities. I agree it was more expensive than we bargained for because most everything you do costs (a lot) of money. Also, it's very tired looking. We probably wouldn't return, but it was fun during our one trip there.
Agree, the pool is right there why would anyone need a shuttle?
Anonymous
07/17/2023 18:49
Subject: Just returned from the Greenbrier
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The Greenbrier is a classic hotel rooted in tradition, and honors a time before cellphones and computers when people were entertained by quieter pursuits. I’m 50-something and mourn the passing of manners, dress codes, and real conversation. Thank God places like the Greenbrier still exist!
Exactly. You are the precise demographic for the Greenbrier. And your demographic is precisely why the rest of us avoid it
Aren’t you lovely!
I bet you will be a different kind of 50-something, right?
I sure was. Now I’m a different kind of 60-something.
It’s not the age, it’s the way of thinking.
Riiiiiight.