Resorts in Greensboro, North Carolina

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Greensboro, North Carolina, is part of the Piedmont Triad, a metropolitan area consisting of three cities: Greensboro, Salem-Winston and Highpoint. Local attractions, especially for nature enthusiasts, include the Bog Garden, with trails through a garden of plants and wildlife that exist in a wetland ecosystem. Bicentennial Garden was built in 1976 to commemorate the U.S. bicentennial. The garden also has trails, along with outdoor sculptures and a pavilion to relax in. There are several resorts in the area that make visiting Greensboro relaxing and convenient.

Grandover Resort

The Grandover Resort is a luxury hotel that caters to people who enjoy golf and tennis. Guest rooms are decorated with marble and tapestry and offer views of the fairway. Typical room amenities include a 42-inch flat-screen television, coffeemaker and Internet access. The spa offers a sauna, steam rooms, massages and European facials. When you want to wine and dine, The Grandover offers Di Valletta for fine dining, Cafe Expresso for casual fare with a game of pool, or The Colony Bar for a cocktail or nightcap. Rates are moderate to expensive, ranging from $189 to $325 as of 2010.

Grandover Resort
1000 Club Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
336-294-1800
grandover.com

Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons

The Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons offers 990 rooms in the heart of Greensboro. Adjacent to the Four Seasons Town Centre, it is convenient for shopping and dining. Rooms have free Internet, wet bar and minifridge. In addition, guest rooms also offer a whirlpool bathtub for winding down at the end of the day. The hotel also has three bars and a casual dining restaurant, Joseph's, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. This resort welcomes Starwood Preferred Guest members and rates, as of 2010, starting at under $200 per night.

Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons
3121 High Point Road
Greensboro,NC 27407
336-292-9161
starwoodhotels.com

Marriot Greensboro Downtown

Located in the heart of downtown Greensboro is the Marriott Greensboro Downtown. This resort offers 281 rooms and seven suites and has the added benefit of a smoke-free environment for health conscious visitors. Amenities include free cable, a daily newspaper delivered to your room and pay-per-view movies. Chakras, the spa located in the hotel, offers body scrubs, body wraps, facials and massages for the full resort treatment. Bistro 40 is an American-style cafe located in the hotel, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Rates as of 2010 started at $129 per night.

Marriott Greensboro Downtown
304 North Greene St.
Greensboro, NC 27401
336-379-8000
marriott.com

Article Written By Susanna Lo

Susanna Lo is an established writer, director and producer who won awards in The Berlin and Montreal film festivals. She is a member of PEN and WGA. Her parents worked for the airline and hotel industries and she's been traveling since infancy. Lo has lived in Europe, Asia, South America and North America and speaks five languages. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication.

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