The Westin Poinsett
Greenville, South Carolina
120 S. Main Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601
Original Property Opened in 1925
Historic Hotels of America member since 2002
Unmatched in charm and elegance for nearly 100 years, The Westin Poinsett, Greenville’s only AAA Four Diamond Award recipient, offers guests the modern amenities they desire with quality service and warm hospitality. With soaring ceilings, exquisite ballrooms, and rich marble moldings carefully preserved, The Poinsett retains 1920s historic detail and ambiance. Originally, the hotel stood on South Main Street as the Mansion House, but after it was demolished in 1924, the hotel was rebuilt and came to be known as one of the most beautifully furnished hotels in the country. The Poinsett hotel, which quickly earned its reputation as “Carolina’s finest”—drew notables such as Amelia Earhart, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and Robert Kennedy.
Discover
- Discover tradition of luxury and service at the hotel once deemed "Carolina's Finest" upon opening in 1925. Designed with Art Deco-style architecture, this elegant 12-story hotel has been renovated to its original grandeur.
- Admire the historic accommodations of this magnificent historic hotel. Many illustrious guests have stayed at The Westin Poinsett over the years, including Amelia Earhart, John Barrymore, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Bobby Kennedy, and Liberace.
- Marvel at the design aesthetics of architect W.L. Stoddart. The Westin Poinsett was constructed during the peak of Greenville's "building boom." Its interior features magnificent woodwork and prestige construction in a Beaux Arts style.
Explore
- Roam to some of South Carolina’s remaining historical points of interest like the Poinsett Bridge, the most historic bridge in South Carolina, part of the original road connecting Greenville to Asheville since its construction in 1820. And built in 1909, the Campbell’s Covered bridge is the only remaining covered bridge in South Carolina.
- Visit the Oconee Station State Historic Site. Home to a stone blockhouse used as an outpost by the U.S. military from roughly 1792 to 1799, along with the William Richards House, named for the Irish immigrant who built it as a trading post in 1805.
- Explore Suber's Corn Mill, built around 1908, which still grinds corn using water power. Visit Hagood Mill which features an 1845 gristmill, two restored log cabins, blacksmith shop, cotton gin, moonshine still and nature trails.
Experience
- Take a stroll right out the front doors to Falls Park on the Reedy. A tribute to the Reedy River, which nourished Greenville's beginnings in 1770, the park is now an oasis in the heart of downtown with scenic overlooks, nature trails, a pond, landscaped gardens, waterfalls and a pedestrian suspension bridge.
- Hop on one of the red and blue open-air trolleys to experience downtown Main Street in an exciting way. Adorned with cowcatchers in the front and wooden benches throughout, they're a memorable way to reach many sites downtown while taking a load off.
- Experience the Pettigru Street Historic District, located to the east of the downtown area and containing 88 distinct structures, the majority of which were built between 1910 and 1930. The area is unique in the city for its evolution of styles, from the Victorian era to the early 1930s. Because of the wide variety of architecture, the vast neighborhood was nominated to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1981. It is also the largest historic district in the city.
Taste
- Taste a traditional southern cornmeal dish at the Spoonbread Restauraunt, which offers classic American fare in a relaxed setting featuring antique light fixtures, 20-foot ceilings, and historic moldings. The restaurant's namesake came from a debate over a secret ingredient of The Westin Poinsett's famous spoonbread recipe, a favorite among locals and visitors.
- Try the authentic cuisine of The Piano Bar and Lounge, located within the lobby of The Westin Poinsett. A relaxing ambiance and comfortable setting house a selection of local beers, premium wine, top-shelf liquors, a special bar menu, and live entertainment.
- Savor some Lowcountry Crab and Corn Chowder. Served in both the Upstate and Lowcountry, this delectable South Carolinian classic has been a Poinsett Hotel favorite for over 20 years.
Featured Offers
Book the Best Available Rate at this property on HistoricHotels.org and receive a complimentary one-year family membership (a $30 value) to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
