WHAT’S IN A NAME?
One of the draws of a boutique hotel is its connection to the local culture. Wanting a concept that represented Greenville’s unique culture and history, we went back—way back—to the man who is known as “the Father of Greenville.” Vardry McBee (1775–1864) was a saddlemaker, merchant, farmer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He purchased 11,000 acres in 1815 that included what is now the heart of Greenville. He established a sawmill, ironworks, brick yard, and stone quarry, all essential ingredients for a nascent city. Along with industry, he was influential in bringing trade, transportation, and education to the area. And if that weren’t enough, he turned his home, Prospect Hill, into Greenville’s first hotel.
INSPIRED BY THE PAST. LOOKING TO THE FUTURE.
One of the extraordinary things about Vardry McBee was his entrepreneurial spirit that drove him to imagine a better future, and, to make it happen. That same spirit is alive and well today in Greenville. Business and industry have turned what was once a small mill town, into an emerging city committed to innovation, business, culture, family, and livability. This “spirit of Greenville” is the common thread in our history, from Vardry to the present day.
We will endeavor to make a sophisticated place for people to come and see what Greenville has to offer, a hospitable place for people to feel that warm Southern hospitality as they’re passing through, and a place for locals to gather and find one more reason that they love to call Greenville home. Like Vardry, we want to use our imaginations to create a better future and, in our own small way, make it happen. We want to create the best version of Modern City Living.
A BOUTIQUE APPROACH
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants are known for bespoke, design-led destinations where local creatives and far-flung connoisseurs mingle effortlessly. Kimpton is the first boutique hotel and restaurant company in the U.S, thanks to the vision of its founder, Bill Kimpton, and his first hotel in San Francisco over forty years ago. The idea behind that first hotel was simple: a place one could stay that felt more like a beautiful, livable and stylish home than a big, impersonal hotel.
RIDICULOUSLY PERSONAL EXPERIENCES
All Kimpton spaces are bound together by warm, genuine service, superlative style and addictive irreverence. They’re designed with caring intent to inspire vibrant communities stirring up human connections, in partnership with some of the best local minds. Of course, that kind of service isn’t possible without an internal culture that provides a great work environment. They have been featured on Fortune’s 100 Best Places to Work list for 14 years in a row.
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LUXURY, HOLD THE ATTITUDE
Our guests know to expect the unexpected at Kimpton. They also expect the best – and our approach to luxury is no exception. Our properties provide white-glove treatment, without the gloves: a laid-back and original luxury experience that offers guests the finer things without the fuss. No detail is too small, and no request is too large. Our commitment to deliver heartfelt care, unique design and quality in surprising ways gives you an experience you’ll treasure forever.
UNIQUE, LOCALLY-LOVED RESTAURANTS
There’s more to great travel than stylish accommodations. That’s why Kimpton Restaurants + Bars boasts an award-winning collection of seasonally-inspired restaurants and bars, always just steps away for the perfect place to wine, dine and unwind. At Kimpton, creativity and a passion for food are always on the menu. Whether travelers are just off a long-haul flight and looking for a late-night nosh or locals entertaining clients at a let’s-make-a-deal dinner, remember there’s always a place at the Kimpton table, where dining is done to perfection.
HOME-FIELD ADVANTAGE
