Closest Hotel
The Marriott Greensboro Downtown is less than one mile from East Wendover Avenue, making it easily accessible by foot. This hotel features 281 guest rooms that come with the standard fare that one expects to find at a Marriott, including an alarm clock, hair dryer, iron and cable television. It also includes a bistro and 24,000 square feet of meeting space. Numerous restaurants and shops are just steps away on Battleground Avenue.
304 N. Greene St.
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 379-8000
marriott.com
Luxury Hotel
The Proximity Hotel is an eco-friendly luxury destination less than two miles from Wendover Avenue. This hotel contains spacious and comfortable public gathering spaces, a bistro, fitness center, free Wi-Fi and a pool. The guest rooms are large, with gigantic windows providing views of Greensboro. They contain flat-screen televisions, his-and-her bathroom sinks, a stereo with an MP3 docking station, microwave, mini cooler and coffee maker. The Proximity Hotel was named the "Best Hotel" in December 2008 by Southern Living magazine, and its sustainable design efforts, which include a solar roof, abundant use of natural lighting and recycled building materials, allowed this hotel to receive the first platinum rating that the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program had ever handed out.
704 Green Valley Road
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 379-8200
proximityhotel.com
Discount Hotel
Just four miles from downtown Greensboro and two miles from East Wendover Avenue is the Regency Inn and Suites Greensboro. The Regency offers modest accommodations at an affordable price, which is usually $45 during the week and around $60 on weekends as of October 2009. The rooms also are modest, containing a bed, table and chairs, nightstand, television and microwave. While the Regency doesn't offer any dining options, there are eight restaurants and fast-food establishments within walking distance.
2701 N. Ohenry Blvd.
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 621-6210
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