White Sulphur Springs, United States
The Greenbrier: 1778 Allegheny Mountain 11,000-acre grand palace with Dorothy Draper decor, Main Dining Room, and mineral spa
Reigning with immortal 1778 Georgian neoclassical and American aristocratic grand resort palace architectural nobility across 11,000 pristine acres in the Allegheny Mountains in White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States (surrounded by natural mineral sulphur springs and lush mountain forests, just 15 minutes from Greenbrier Valley Airport, 75 minutes from Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport), The Greenbrier opened in 1778 as 'America’s Resort'. Masterfully decorated in iconic high-glamour theatrical maximalism by legendary interior designer Dorothy Draper and Carleton Varney with vibrant cabbage-rose chintz and checkerboard floors, the 710-room luxury palace has hosted 28 United States Presidents. Centered around the historic Main Dining Room with jacket-and-tie evening service, five championship golf courses, multiple heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, the legendary top-secret Cold War Congressional Bunker, and the palatial 40,000-square-foot Forbes Four-Star Greenbrier Mineral Spa, this property is the American mountain East’s ultimate heritage grand palace.
Arrival introduces travelers to unvarnished American Gilded Age glamour and Allegheny mountain splendour: liveried footmen in green livery coats greet guests beneath the monumental neoclassical white-columned portico on Main Street before entering the soaring Dorothy Draper lobby lounge with hand-painted floral murals, blazing marble hearths, and chilled local peach tea or mint juleps with warm artisanal Southern canapés. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Greenbrier mountain, golf, and historical pursuits: taking private guided tours through the historic declassified 112,544-square-foot Cold War bunker built deep underground for the U.S. Congress (in resort), championship golf rounds across the historic Old White and Meadows courses (steps away), private guided horseback trail rides along mountain ridges (in resort), swimming in the Dorothy Draper indoor heated pool, indulging in natural healing sulphur spring mineral baths at the 40,000 sq ft Forbes Four-Star Mineral Spa, sipping small-batch bourbon in the 12-Table subterranean Casino Club, and reserving a jacket-and-tie table at the Main Dining Room.
Palace living balances active mountain exploration with serene historic mineral sanctuary wellness: The Greenbrier Mineral Spa spans 40,000 square feet featuring private luxury treatment suites, natural mineral sulphur soaking tubs, steam rooms, saunas, and therapies utilizing natural West Virginia mineral waters and ESPA skincare. Dining is an extraordinary Southern-mountain culinary summit: formal jacketed gastronomy in the Main Dining Room (celebrated for Virginia trout, prime rib carved tableside, and sommelier Grand Crus), modern steakhouse dining at Prime 44 West (honoring NBA legend Jerry West), casual fare at Draper’s, and 24-hour in-room royal dining.
Accommodations comprise 710 rooms, luxury executive suites, and historic estate cottages styled by Dorothy Draper and Carleton Varney in vibrant custom floral fabrics, bespoke mahogany millwork, deep freestanding soaking bathtubs, and large sash windows framing the Allegheny Mountains or manicured lawns ranging from 42 to 260 square metres. Each residence features plush king beds with custom linens, and marble bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs, embedded TV mirrors, and custom Greenbrier signature botanical amenities.
Heritage purists, Dorothy Draper admirers, and luxury travelers seeking Greenbrier 11,000-acre estate seclusion, Cold War bunker history, and Main Dining Room dining should book The Greenbrier without hesitation. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 16,800 reviews and a 4.9 out of 5 on Google across 24,200 reviews.
First day
- Arrive on Main Street in White Sulphur Springs, enter the white-columned portico, and check in.
- Check into your Spring Row Suite, admire Dorothy Draper’s floral decor, and visit the pool.
- Dine at Main Dining Room.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 9.6k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
The Greenbrier Location & World-Class Facilities
Guests revere the spectacular setting, world-class dining, pools, and staff.
Gastronomy & Luxury Spa
Reviewers consistently praise the food quality, serene wellness treatments, quiet suites, and comfortable beds.
Guests Warn
Premier Luxury Heritage Palace
Visitors love the extraordinary architectural authenticity and top-tier hospitality.
Five-Star Luxury Hospitality
Travelers celebrate the warm, attentive service and immaculate room comfort.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Allegheny Mountains & Natural Sulphur Springs Landmark
White Sulphur Springs West Virginia USA
Main Dining Room Acclaimed Southern Mountain Gastronomy Landmark
MICHELIN Guide
Historic Cold War Bunker & 40,000-Sq-Ft Mineral Spa Sanctuary
Forbes Travel Guide
In the stay
- Access to pools, Mineral Spa thermal facilities, 24h gym, and 24h host service
- Full cooked-to-order gourmet Southern, mountain, and continental breakfast buffet daily at Main Dining Room
- High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the 11,000-acre resort and 24-hour dedicated concierge assistance
Usually extra
- –Main Dining Room multi-course tasting dinners and sommelier wine pairings
- –Mineral Spa customized sulphur spring therapies and private Cold War Bunker guided tours
- –Private chauffeured airport transfers from Greenbrier Valley (LWB) or Roanoke (ROA)
Good to Know
- The luxury hotel property sits in White Sulphur Springs, United States.
- Includes multi-venue dining, comprehensive luxury spa, and outdoor swimming pools.
- Located in White Sulphur Springs, providing world-class luxury service and amenities.
Editor's Note
Book a Spring Row Cottage with a private covered porch near the mineral springs, take the private guided tour of the declassified Cold War Congressional Bunker, and dine in jacket and tie at the Main Dining Room.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026