The Best Hotels to Book in Greenville, South Carolina

Live music welcomes you into the ornate lobby at this luxury hotel, reminiscent of a stately home with wrought iron accents, chandeliers and cozy seating areas. Located downtown, the brick building was constructed in 1925 as the first skyscraper in Greenville, standing tall at 12 stories. In addition to standard rooms, it offers a Workout Guest Room, for when jumping on the exercise bike is your first thought in the morning.

In one of the more distinctive hotel concepts in Greenville, Mint House offers two- and three-bedroom apartments for rent in Falls Park in the historic West End. These ample lodgings offer three times the space of a standard hotel room and include full kitchens and large living areas. Everything is handled via smart technology, so you don’t have to worry about losing your keys or waiting in line to check in.

The sleek, multi-layered lobby of the Hyatt Regency knows how to make a statement. With a circular bar as the focal point, it’s the kind of place you could spend an evening just people-watching. Then again, you wouldn’t want to miss out on high-end dining in the hip NOMA Square plaza. When you’re ready to retreat, unwind by the delicately lit outdoor pool.

Located across the street from the Peace Center, the Courtyard by Marriott is the perfect place to stay if you’re seeing a show or catching a concert. Spacious guest rooms and suites include dedicated work spaces – or you can settle into a media pod in the lobby area. Grab breakfast from the on-site bistro before taking a walk in nearby Falls Park.

Cross the scenic bridge over the waterfall at Falls Park, and you’ll find the downtown Hampton Inn. A mural of Greenville in the lobby honors the locale. The riverfront hotel is located within walking distance of the Peace Center and downtown’s shopping and dining. Guest room options include circular suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and rooms with balconies. Seek out a river-view room – we promise it’s worth it.

On the banks of the Reedy River, the Embassy Suites offers studios and two-room suites. Several of the suites have balconies that overlook the river and downtown. The hotel is on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, a 22mi (35km) multi-use greenway that follows the river and traverses several parks. Hotel amenities include an indoor pool with a view, a rooftop bar and a Ruth’s Chris Steak House on the second floor.

A stay at the Homewood Suites in downtown is a home run. Located across the street from downtown Fluor Field, you can catch a ballgame from your guest room window. The Greenville Drive baseball team plays at Fluor Field, which was modeled after Fenway Park, the Boston Red Sox stadium. When it’s not game time, relax in spacious suites or by the outdoor pool.

Aloft hotels are known for fun pops of color and swanky decor, and the Greenville edition is no exception. The front desk features a bright and colorful motif that hints at the art found in the guest rooms. The most unexpected aspects of the hotel are the cabana suites – guest rooms that open up to the outdoor pool. End the evening with live music in the W XYZ bar or play pool in the Re:mix Lounge.