Hotel Hartness, a four-star boutique hotel that prides itself on providing true hospitality service, opened its doors March 15, 2023 in Greenville, SC.
Located off Highway 14 between Pelham Road and Roper Mountain Road, the hotel will offer 73 luxurious guest rooms and suites, an event center and ballroom, a waterside restaurant, a luxury spa, and more.
We had the opportunity to tour the property near the end of its construction, and we’re excited to share more about our visit with you. When you’re on the property, you feel like you’ve stepped away for a beautiful, quiet retreat.
So whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway, a day at the spa, a dinner date, or somewhere nice for out-of-town guests to stay, you’ll definitely want to consider Hotel Hartness.
Hotel Hartness History
Tom Hartness purchased the Pepsi-Cola Bottling rights in Greenville, SC in 1940, and over the next 70 years, the Hartness company evolved as a total packaging solutions provider with over 100 patents. Tom’s son, Pat, grew up in the business and eventually took over, while his son, Sean, became a senior executive. After a decades-long run of successful business ventures, the family sold Hartness International in 2009.
Pat acquired the land where the Hartness community and Hotel Hartness are located. It’s a total of 449 acres and has rolling pastures, lakes, creeks, and lush forests.
Not only did the family business once take place on the land, but Pat and his wife, Mary Lou, lived on an estate on it as well. Their beloved homestead welcomed friends and family through weddings, holiday celebrations, charitable events, and family gatherings. The former Hartness home has been reimagined into Hotel Hartness, and as you walk through the hotel, you’re sure to get a sense of family history and pride.
Hotel Hartness Features and Amenities
The Hartness family wants to ensure the hotel evokes their dedication to Southern hospitality. Upon checking in, hotel guests will be greeted with a cocktail (Bellini, anyone?) and can expect an array of intentional services, including an evening turn-down service with fresh macarons made by the Pastry Chef.
The Great Room is the former living room of the Hartness family, where they celebrated many family events, and guests may lounge and mingle here now.
The Captain is the hotel’s indoor bar, aptly nicknamed after Tom, the family’s patriarch. This area was formerly the Manor’s kitchen, and the original 200-year-old reclaimed wooden beams are still in place.
Hotel guests receive a complimentary breakfast that they may enjoy in a beautiful, modern breakfast area.
All artwork throughout the hotel has been carefully curated by the Hartness family and Art Houzze, a Greenville-based business dedicated to connecting artists and art enthusiasts. The art collection features pieces from artists who are from or work in the Upstate. A plaque accompanies each piece of art where you can scan the QR code to read more information.
The hotel also boasts of over 16,000 square feet of meeting and event space. There are indoor venue options and outdoor options, all of which can be customized for weddings, social gatherings, and corporate events. The White Oak Ballroom can host up to 300 guests.
While we could not tour Spa H (they were putting final touches on the flooring), we can at least tell you that there will be a comprehensive menu of unique and creative treatments. The spa will be open to both hotel guests and the public. There are even 4 guests suites located in the spa. It sounds perfect for a couple’s getaway! The opening date for Spa H is TBD.
The Patterson Restaurant at Hotel Hartness
The Patterson Kitchen + Bar rests beside a beautiful, tree-lined pond. The window walls can be opened for an indoor-outdoor dining experience.
The restaurant will serve contemporary American cuisine and continue the Hartness dedication to hospitality and service. Chef Tanner Marino will source as many ingredients from the on-site farm and local suppliers as possible, so you can rest assured that your food will be fresh.
The Patterson Kitchen + Bar is open to the public and officially opens on March 22, 2023. Reservations are encouraged.
Where is Hotel Hartness
Hotel Hartness is conveniently located in Greenville, just 10 minutes from Greenville-Spartanburg Airport and 15 minutes from downtown Greenville. And it’s a very short drive from Woodruff Road.
Hotel Hartness
120 Halston Avenue, Greenville
864.686.8900
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