The Best Hotels in Greenville

From its can't-beat location to impeccable service to amenities like an indoor saltwater pool and rooftop bar with stellar views, the Embassy Suites is an all-around great choice in downtown Greenville.

Just steps from Main Street and the Swamp Rabbit Trail, the Embassy Suites Riverplace is an all-around favorite for its proximity to local attractions and on-site amenities. In addition to the Ruth's Chris steakhouse in the lobby, the 8th-floor rooftop bar UP on the Roof offers 360-degree views of the city along with great food and drink including local beers, craft cocktails, and hearty fare like tacos, wings, burgers, and drunken mussels.

With crisp white linens and clean lines, rooms and suites are large and modern, many with balconies overlooking downtown and all with refrigerators and microwaves. The property also has an indoor saltwater pool and fitness center. Free breakfast and a complimentary evening reception are included in the room rates.

• Indoor saltwater pool
• Rooftop bar

The Westin combines historic elegance with modern amenities in the heart of downtown.

This iconic, 1920s-era hotel was fully renovated in the late 20th century and combines historic character with modern luxury. Much of the hotel retains its original opulent touches, like 24-foot ceilings with decorative plasterwork and crystal chandeliers. The more than 200 rooms and suites are elegant yet contemporary, decorated in muted tones with wooded furniture and outfitted with Westin's signature "Heavenly Bed," robes, mini-fridges, and coffee makers.

In addition to a lobby piano bar with live music and cocktails, the Poinsett has an on-site coffee bar and sit-down restaurant serving Southern-inspired food, plus 24-hour room service. And the location on South Main Street can't be beaten: it's close to the Peace Center for the Performing Arts, Linky Stone Park, and Falls Park on the River.

• Free airport shuttle
• On-site dining options, including a lobby piano bar

Get European-style elegance without leaving the Upstate at this tranquil resort from world-renowned cyclist George Hincapie.

The Domestique is a European-style country manor nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with manicured lawns and continental decor. Owned by famous cyclist George Hincapie, the hotel is the perfect launching point for mountain excursions like guided bike tours or hiking in nearby Jones Gap State Park. Or stay on the property to play a round of golf on one of seven courses, take a yoga class, or indulge in a relaxing dip in the saltwater pool.

The 13 rooms—many of them with mountainside views—are decorated in warm, Tuscan hues and feature rustic hardwood floors, fireplaces, and abstract art. Wind down from a day of adventures with dinner at the sophisticated Restaurant 17, which specializes in Italian-Mediterranean dishes like mountain trout piccata.

• In-room fireplaces
• Saltwater pool

This hostel-meets-coffee shop and art gallery on August Street is a quirky and cool choice for creative-minded travelers on a budget.

Just a mile from downtown, the Modal is a modern hostel that's also a coffee shop, art gallery, and community hub. Choose from Scandinavian-inspired minimalist bunk-style sleep quarters or private rooms, both of which include linens, bathroom toiletries, and en-suite bathrooms with rainfall showers.

Grab coffee and breakfast to go before hitting nearby attractions, like the Swamp Rabbit Trail and Falls Park on the Reedy. When not dining at local restaurants like Sidewall Pizza Company and Biscuit Head, guests can prepare meals in the fully equipped communal kitchen or wind down with a complimentary beer in the evening.

• Bathroom toiletries and linens provided
• Fully equipped communal kitchen

Just steps from downtown's many independent boutiques, art galleries, and attractions, the AC also has a stunning rooftop gin bar offering 360-degree views of the city and nearby mountains.

Stay in the heart of downtown Greenville and within walking distance to major attractions such as the Peace Center and Falls Park on the Reedy at this modern, high-end hotel. Hotel amenities include seven separate dining experiences—including a rooftop garden gin bar—as well as a fitness center and an art collection with over 100 works by local artists.

Minimalist and contemporary, rooms range from standard queen to king suites, all with work desks, seating areas, and HDTVs. All rooms come with floor-to-ceiling windows or private balconies

• 24/7 fitness center
• Dry cleaning service
• Several on-site dining options including a rooftop garden bar

The Embassy Suites is a great home base for family travelers with generously sized suites, pet-friendly policies, and on-site amenities including tennis courts, a golf course, and two pools.

Tucked away on a lush preserve with a 72-hole championship golf course, the Embassy Suites is convenient to all of Greenville's attractions but with the tranquility of a rural stay. While showing some wear and tear, the large, two-room and three-room suites sleep four to six guests. They also come with mini-fridges, a seating area with a sleeper sofa, microwaves, and coffee makers—ideal for large groups and families.

With an indoor-outdoor grill serving casual fare like deli sandwiches, and the more sophisticated Craft 670 Restaurant & Bar dishing up New American and Southern food like braised short rib plus two pools, a golf course, fitness center, and tennis courts, you won't need to leave the property. But if you do, the hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to the airport and local points of interest.

• 72-hole championship golf course
• Indoor and outdoor pools

The convenience of a downtown location combined with impeccable service makes this Federal-style brick inn a warm and intimate city retreat.

With a tranquil English-style garden, warm hospitality, and home-cooked meals, this six-room inn feels more like your favorite aunt's home than a hotel. The setting on a quiet street in the Pettigru Historic District can't be beaten. The proprietors will ensure you're well-fed with a large, European-style breakfast, unlimited homemade cookies, and an afternoon wine and cheese reception.

You'll find Queen and King bedrooms with varying themes, like the English-style Rosamunde with a mahogany four-poster bed and soothing navy walls. Each room has private bathrooms and showers, ceiling fans, plush robes, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms have antique claw-foot tubs or private balconies. Don't miss the inn's private garden, with colorful flowers, shady trees, and Adirondack chairs, perfect for sipping morning coffee or reading in the late afternoon.

• Fully stocked fridge with bottled water and sodas
• Guest-only English-style garden with seating
• Free parking