The Greenbrier

For years my wife and I have wanted to go to the greenbrier and we loved our trip (but keep reading. There are things to consider if you are cost conscious). The grounds are beautiful, the room was nice, service very good, the food was consistently very good, and all the activities we enjoyed. I played golf on the meadows course and while it's mostly nice and has good variation in holes, it's overpriced especially given they had aerated and the greens were very slow ($280) - not sure why they were charging full price? The layout is cool and the bunkers remind me of Scotland which thankfully I mostly avoided. I'll be back to play the TPC course when I can justify paying $450!?! (approximately with the additional fees) to spend on a round. I've played high end resorts where other PGA events are played (including sawgrass and sea island - which is a 5 star resort) and the greens fees for guests are never this high....If you plan to play a ton of golf the golf package might make sense (although be aware there is a surcharge for the old white course) but if you only can play a round or two it's not worth it. By the way, don't do the dining package. It's way overpriced and you can spend a lot less without it and we ate at the resort. Falconry and kayaking were fun but again be prepared to spend approximately $350 on an 1.5 activity (for 2). The bunker tour is worth doing. The spa was sold out so we didn't have any experience there. Casino is very nice. Men - be sure you don't forget your jacket. Food, as I mentioned was consistently good. The steakhouse Prime 44 West was fantastic. We also were surprised how good In fusion (Asian) was. By the way, if a manager reads this you need to recognize Blessie. Her friendliness and good service needs to be recognized. She was great. I recommend hiking the mountain trail but be prepared for long steep hills with some loose gravel. I DO NOT recommend trying to bike it unless you are a very skilled biker. It's sketchy for sure on a bike. Last, just know that you will be charged an additional 6.5% on EVERYTHING in addition to a 6% sales tax, built in gratuity (which I support given we had good service throughout our stay) and a resort fee too. The 6.5% is for a "preservation" fee which I suppose I get and when you are spending this much money in the end it's not that much but honestly it just annoyed the hell out of me seeing it on every single bill I signed. I would rather see an increased transparent resort fee to compensate than feel like I was paying 12.5% tax (and I really hope that fee isn't going to a general fund). I know I mentioned how expensive it was throughout this review but I think it's worth mentioning if you aren't used to paying high end resort prices and curious how much $ you'll spend. Bottom line, we'll be back for sure but as an avid golfer I hope the resort decides to cut guests a reasonable break on the greens fees. 😀

The Greenbrier is an expansive and beautiful resort with endless things to do. There's an indoor and outdoor pool, golf, bowling, hiking, spa and all kinds of restaurants. I am only here for one night and wish I could stay longer.

A small transportation fee is charged for admission to the NFL training camp. Upon entry, an entry ticket and casino voucher are provided. The voucher reads it can be exchanged at the Greenbrier Casino with ID showing the holder is 21 years or older. This is incomplete and misleading information. The entry ticket must be presented to gain access into the casino. The voucher is not sufficient. Showing proof of ticket purchase via email does not gain access either. It was greatly disappointing to be turned away at the casino entrance. It would have been the ending of a fun day. I was not alone in assuming the voucher was sufficient to gain casino access. It occurred to others. This experience is disappointing. If you are not staying at the hotel and want access to the casino after training camp, bring your training camp entry ticket

We stopped by the Greenbrier on our way to Virginia. My family used to be resident members many years ago. I have many fond memories of our past Christmas trip. The place was as elegant as I remembered. You can park across the street free parking with a shuttle bus. We were served lunch at one of the restaurants. The homemade peach ice cream was the highlight of my lunch. Their stores sell interesting high end items from golf balls to clothing. They have a Casino for hotel guests only. The Greenbrier is a classy Resort and is a nice way to spend a day. A must see for anyone in the area.

I just returned from spending three (3) great days at The Greenbrier on a corporate related golf trip. The Snead course was a gorgeous and magnificent course, but tough. The Old White course was another great day of golf and has once again been restored to its reputation as one of the best tracts in the country after the devastating flood of 2016. The Meadows course has undergone some significant hole re-arrangements, which in my opinion, has enhanced the golf experience for this course. All of our meals were outstanding and all of the staff could not have been any more accommodating and welcoming. The hotel itself remains the beautiful icon it has always been. You can never go wrong with a stay at The Greenbrier!