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The Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, United States · Independent · High Luxury
The Greenbrier was founded in 1778 at a natural sulphur spring, and its landmark hotel building was completed in 1913 after the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway bought the property in 1910. During World War II it served as the Army's Ashford General Hospital before Dorothy Draper redesigned it for civilian use in 1948. From 1958 to 1992 a top-secret underground bunker beneath the resort stood ready as an emergency relocation center for the entire U.S. Congress, a Cold War secret hidden for decades.
- 780 rooms
- Opened 1778
- Architect: Frederick Julius Sterner
- Interiors: Dorothy Draper
About The Greenbrier
- Guided tours now walk guests through the declassified Cold War bunker, known as Project Greek Island.
- The resort has five championship golf courses, including The Old White.
History
Established in 1778 at a natural sulphur spring, the property was purchased by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway in 1910, with the iconic central hotel building designed by Frederick Julius Sterner completed in 1913. During World War II, it served as the Ashford General Hospital for the U.S. Army before being returned to commercial use and redesigned by Dorothy Draper in 1948. From 1958 to 1992, it housed a top-secret underground bunker designed to serve as an emergency relocation center for the U.S. Congress.
The setting
8 miles from Allegheny Trailhead.
Restaurants and bars
- Draper's Restaurant at The Greenbrier — Restaurant
- The Main Dining Room at The Greenbrier — Restaurant · American
- Twelve Oaks — Bar · Bar
- Lobby Bar — Bar · Bar
Experiences
- Greenbrier Concours d'Elegance — Annual automotive concours held at the resort, with a Sunday finale (2025 edition reported).
- Greenbrier Tip-Off basketball tournament — College basketball tournament hosted at the resort, with a Mountain Division field (2025).
- Battle for the Springhouse basketball tournament — Basketball tournament held at The Greenbrier (2022 and 2023 editions reported).
- Greenbrier Champions Tennis Classic — Tennis tournament at the resort, marking its 10th anniversary in 2022.
- Amateur pickleball tournament — Amateur Pickleball Association tournament announced at the resort (2025).
- Wild and Wonderful Expo — Expo hosted by the resort (2023 report).
Amenities
- Five championship golf courses including The Old White
- The Greenbrier Mineral Spa featuring sulphur baths
- The Casino Club (exclusive guest-only casino)
- Historic Bunker Tours of the Cold War-era Project Greek Island facility
- Equestrian Center for horseback riding and carriage rides
- Outdoor and indoor tennis courts and pickleball facility
- Indoor pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
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