Greenville, located in the western central part of North Carolina, is one of the cultural and entertainments hubs of the state. It is a city of just over 80,000 people and was ranked by Forbes magazine as one of the top 10 cities in the country to start a career. Home to East Carolina University, and located in the Carolinas region, which is generally recognized as one of the top golfing areas in the United States, the city features a number of hotels and golf courses.
Courtyard by Marriott Greenville
The Courtyard by Marriott Greenville is a two-floor, 84-room lodge that features an indoor pool with a jacuzzi/whirlpool and fitness facility. The hotel offers free wireless Internet and is located six miles from the Greenville Country Club. The golf course is designed by John LaFoy and features smooth fairways, challenging pin locations and a 6,500-yard, 18-hole layout.
Courtyard by Marriott Greenville
2225 Stantonsburg Road US 264
Greenville, North Carolina
(252) 329-2900
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pgvcy-courtyard-greenville/
Hilton Greenville
The Hilton Greenville is located within close proximity to many city golf courses, including five miles down I-264 from the Brook Valley Country Club. The hotel offers six floors with 141 rooms, making it the largest hotel in the city, and features a tennis court and an indoor pool. It is located near the airport and the community college. The hotel is situated on the 32-acre property of the Greenville Convention Center Campus.
Hilton Greenville
207 Greenville Blvd SW
Greenville, North Carolina
(252) 355-5000
www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/PGVNCHF-Hilton-Greenville-North-Carolina/index.do
Jameson Inn
The Jameson Inn is located just blocks from East Carolina University and offers 40 rooms on two floors. The hotel has a health club, high-speed Internet and free parking, and features two- and three-bedroom suites, as well as single rooms with king-size beds. The hotel is located eight miles from the Player's Retreat Public Golf Course, one of the shorter courses in the city at only 6,100 yards, but well bunkered.
Jameson Inn
920 Cross Winds St.
Greenville, North Carolina
(252) 752-7382
jamesoninns.com
Holiday Inn Express Greenville Hotel
The Holiday Inn Express Greenville Hotel is one of the more moderately priced chain hotels in the city and offers guests free shuttle services, continental breakfast, tennis courts, an outdoor pool and a close proximity to Guy Smith Park. It is just three blocks from the university.
Holiday Inn Express Greenville Hotel
909 Moye Blvd.
Greenville, North Carolina
(877) 863-4780
www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel-directory/north-carolina/greenville
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