I played in a golf tournament, attended a dinner reception, got drinks at the bar, and stayed at…read morethe Grandover Resort & Spa earlier this week. I enjoyed my time here and, in general, I think this is a great resort for the Triad (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point).
I was born and raised in High Point and remember when Grandover opened in 1999. After 27 years, I finally got to visit. From the golf course to the hotel, I could tell the property has seen better days (e.g., details in course conditioning and building maintenance). As I wrote in my review for the golf course separately, this is not uncommon for golf facilities that were built during the last golf course boom in the 80s and 90s.
The hotel is still quite nice, though, and is on the higher, more luxurious end. I checked the 2026 listing of AAA Four Diamond hotels and Grandover is still on the list, along with the O.Henry Hotel, Proximity Hotel, and Kimpton Cardinal Hotel as the only four hotels in the Triad with that status.
Cocktail hour and dinner took place in the Grandville Ballroom. I guesstimate there were about 150-175 attendees. The ballroom worked well for this event, including all A/V aspects. The buffet-style dinner was delicious; in particular, the short rib and cobbler.
The bartenders at the hotel bar, 1808 Bar (named after the year the city of Greensboro was founded), were initially overwhelmed with the post-dinner rush. The bar appeared to be decently stocked and my drink, the Hugo Spritz (St-Germain, champagne, club soda) was refreshing. 1808 Bar is located right in front of the hotel restaurant, Finial.
I stayed in Room 421, on the fourth floor, with a view of the fountains, parking lot, and a stretch of I-85 which I have driven on countless times over the years. I really liked my room. It was luxe and spacious. Consistent with resorts in this tier, some of the finer features included robes (no logo, though), a nice mini bar, personalized TV guest screen, and rain shower head. The bed was super comfy.
The cost for one night was $249. After sales tax (6.75%) and occupancy tax (6%), the total was $280.75. The room charge was "resort fee exempt," so it was discounted from a normal stay since I stayed with a group.
Service was professional and speedy. The bellhops were particularly welcoming, friendly, and eager to serve.
The art gallery and golf mural rotunda are neat.
My only criticism is that after golf, everyone tried to shower at the same time, which meant no hot water for many. I waited a long time for my shower water to heat up. However, the next morning when I took another shower, the water heated up in a normal amount of time.
For my thoughts on the golf experience, see my separate review on the Grandover Golf Course page: https://www.yelp.com/biz/grandover-golf-course-greensboro?hrid=rIV1jrVihP1CpEgsowQVSg
Trivia: For decades, Grandover Resort was the site of the Atlantic Coast Conference's annual football and basketball media days. The office park by the East Course's 15th green and 16th tee was also home to the ACC headquarters from 1996 to 2023. In 2021, when my alma mater Georgia Tech won the ACC men's basketball tournament, the team watched Selection Sunday outside at one of Grandover's outdoor spaces.
