Local Attractions
International Civil Rights Museum, Cone Denim Center, Kress Terrance, Carolina Theatre, City and Federal Government Plaza
Property Description
The history of our building actually begins in Baltimore, Maryland in 1891. Caesar and Moses Cone began operation of the Cone Export & Commission Company. It was in 1895 the brothers decided to relocate in the south and began producing textile. They chose Greensboro, North Carolina.When Moses and Creaser Cone came to Greensboro the population of the eighty-seven year old city was only around 3,000 individuals. In the following years, they helped to build it up by building several successful mills. Those included the Proximity Manufacturing Mill, Revolution Cotton Mill, and the White Oak Plant. With all of these successful mills coming into existences within a decade of the Cone brothers move to Greensboro, there was a need for an office building. In 1899, they bought a 5 acres plot of land in downtown Greensboro on West Washington Street between Elm Street and Ashe Street. It was here, in 1903, that they built their three story office building that was said to be “in every way up-to-date and well appointed.” They added in the elevator in 1920; it was one of the first unmanned elevators in the city of Greensboro. They used this building for twenty-one years before moving to a bigger office space around the corner in 1924. In 1926, the Cone Export and Commission Company sold the building and it was used as office space for local insurance companies. The insurance companies were only here about three years. In 1929, the building received new residents. 111 W Washington Street is listed as the annex to the post office in the city directory. It was here until around 1933 or '34. This year is also the first time the building was used as living quarters. A widow by the name of Ava B. Taylor took over the address of 111 ½ W Washington Street as furnished rooms. Most likely, the lower floor or two was used as the post office annex and the upper floors were the furnished rooms. In 1931, the furnished rooms took on the name The Greenwich Apartments and have several tenets listed with this as their address. In 1934, Mrs. Taylor took over the whole building after the post office moved out. It served as apartments up until the mid-1960s. At that time there was a fire that caused the building to be closed for a period of time. In the early 1970s, the one-time apartments got a new face. New owners brought in Otto Zenke, a local interior decorator, to re-do the hotel. It is Mr. Zenke who brought in the current look to the hotel. He redid the décor in an English hunting lodge style adding the walnut paneling to the lobby and the elevator and continued that style into the rooms. It took the name of The Greenwich Inn. When the city started to grow and living on the outskirts of town became the thing to do the downtown area, like many others around the country, began to suffer. Many of the stores closed down due to malls opening and nobody wanted to stay in a hotel in the heart of the city. Thus the building suffered right along with the downtown. In the mid-1980s and early 1990s, there was a desire to revive the downtown area. Many of the buildings were renovated and turned into shops or living spaces. In 1992, new owners took control of the building and gave it bit of a sprucing up. They brought the somewhat run down building back to its former glory. They renovated it and changed the name to The Biltmore Greensboro Hotel because the name Biltmore sets a standard we always try to live up to. Under new ownership since 2007, we look forward to continuing to provide memorable experiences for all our guests. Stay once and not only will we remember your name but the little things like your favorite room or you need for a late check-out. It is always “no problem.”
Details / Other Expenses
Check In: | 3:00 pm |
Check Out: | 11:00 am |
Year of Last Renovation: | 2014 |
Floors: | 3 |
Rooms: | 26 |
Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
Non Smoking Rooms: | 26 |
Handicap Rooms: | 0 |
Rooms with 1 Bed: | 21 |
Rooms with 2 Beds: | 7 |
Suites: | 2 |
Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
Meeting Rooms: | 1 View Spaces |
Meeting Space: | 120 sq. feet |
Banquet Space: | Holds 0 people |
Dist. to Food/Bars: | 0.3 Mi |
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.3 Mi |
Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 0.5 Mi |
Ownership: | Bogart's Hall Investment Company |
Policies / Expenses Cancellation: 24 hrs before the day of arrival |
Nightly Parking: | .00 |
Typical Group Deposit: | 0 |
Total Taxes: | 12.75% |
Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
Occupancy Tax: | 12.75 Per Night |
Amenities / Features
Airport & Shuttle Information
Greensboro/High Point Internation Airport
Airport Shuttle?
Sorry,
no airport shuttle available.
Breakfast Information
Complimentary Continental Breakfast sources from vendors and shops around the property in downtown Greensboro.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.
pet friendly in King rooms or larger Parking Info
Internet / WiFI
Free Fiber optic WIFI threw out the entire building and common areas
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
Day 1
- Breakfast: Scrambled Southern Diner, located at 2417 Spring Garden Street, is a popular spot for a delicious Southern-style breakfast. It is approximately 2.3 miles from The Biltmore Greensboro Hotel.
- Lunch: Hops Burger Bar, located at 2419 Spring Garden Street, is known for its gourmet burgers and extensive beer selection. It is approximately 2.3 miles from The Biltmore Greensboro Hotel.
- Dinner: Crafted - The Art of Street Food, located at 219-A South Elm Street, offers a unique dining experience with a variety of creative street food options. It is approximately 0.5 miles from The Biltmore Greensboro Hotel.
- Activity: Greensboro Science Center, located at 4301 Lawndale Drive, offers a range of interactive exhibits, a zoo, and a aquarium. It is approximately 5.7 miles from The Biltmore Greensboro Hotel.
Day 2
- Breakfast: Smith Street Diner, located at 438 Battleground Avenue, is a popular spot for a classic American breakfast. It is approximately 1.2 miles from The Biltmore Greensboro Hotel.
- Lunch: Stamey's Barbecue, located at 2206 West Gate City Boulevard, is a local favorite for traditional North Carolina barbecue. It is approximately 3.2 miles from The Biltmore Greensboro Hotel.
- Dinner: Print Works Bistro, located at 702 Green Valley Road, offers a farm-to-table dining experience with a focus on seasonal ingredients. It is approximately 3.5 miles from The Biltmore Greensboro Hotel.
- Activity: Greensboro History Museum, located at 130 Summit Avenue, offers a fascinating look into the history of Greensboro and the surrounding area. It is approximately 1.1 miles from The Biltmore Greensboro Hotel.
Day 3
- Breakfast: Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen, located at 1421 Westover Terrace, offers a Southern-inspired breakfast menu with a modern twist. It is approximately 2.9 miles from The Biltmore Greensboro Hotel.
- Lunch: Dame's Chicken & Waffles, located at 301 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, is a popular spot for delicious chicken and waffles combinations. It is approximately 0.9 miles from The Biltmore Greensboro Hotel.
- Dinner: 1618 Downtown, located at 312 South Elm Street, is a contemporary American restaurant known for its innovative dishes and craft cocktails. It is approximately 0.6 miles from The Biltmore Greensboro Hotel.
- Activity: Greensboro Children's Museum, located at 220 North Church Street, offers a range of interactive exhibits and activities for children of all ages. It is approximately 0.7 miles from The Biltmore Greensboro Hotel.
Biltmore Greensboro Hotel