WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — One of the state’s largest resorts, The Greenbrier, is reopening next week.
The resort announced Friday afternoon that it will open on Friday, May 22 following a two-month suspension due to COVID-19.
“The health and safety of our valued guests and team members is our top priority, and we have taken the advice from local and national health officials on what is best for their safety throughout this entire process,” said Dr. Jill Justice, President of The Greenbrier said in a release.
“We are confident now that we are ready to open with new procedures in place, and we are excited to bring our guests back to experience the Greenbrier traditions that they love so much.”
A news release said the 700 room hotel configurations and 11,000-acre land will provide for good measures of social distancing. Outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, biking, the Gun Club, off-road driving, and the golf courses will be open.
Inside the hotel, guests are expected to notice safety measures in place including full-time teams dedicated to sanitizing high-touch public spaces such as door handles, railings, elevator buttons, tables, and desks.
The Greenbrier’s housekeeping team is also paying special attention to sanitizing high-touch areas inside the rooms, such as remote controls, clocks, light switches, and informational guides, a release said.
Seating areas have been adjusted inside restaurants to allow for additional distancing, and reservation times have been spread out to avoid backups. Additional outdoor dining locations are in place.
Team members at The Greenbrier will have temperature screenings and the resort asked guests to do the same. Guests who are showing signs of illness or have knowingly been exposed to individuals with the COVID-19 virus are being asked to postpone their trips to a later date.
“We are excited about reopening and committed to continuing to monitor our health and safety protocols in the weeks and months ahead,” said Justice in a release. “We can’t wait to see many of our friends who are regular guests, and we hope to welcome some new faces to experience the wonder of America’s Resort for the first time.”
For more information on The Greenbrier, its COVID-19 safety plans and special upcoming events, visit Greenbrier.com.