The Westin Poinsett Just Might Be The Most Beautiful Christmas Hotel In South Carolina

When traveling during the month of December, few hotels in South Carolina deck the halls in quite the same way as the Westin Poinsett in downtown Greenville. Built in 1925 to replace an existing century-old hotel in the same spot, The Poinsett is located in the heart of Greenville's revitalized downtown district and only steps from the Peace Center. While a stay in this luxurious, AAA Four-Diamond property is a delight in any season, during the holidays, guests are treated to an especially festive atmosphere.

The Westin's 12-story facade is a majestic presence at the lower end of Main Street. A circular drive at the entrance always seems brimming with activity as arriving and departing guests fill the entrance with positive vibes.

Once inside during the holiday season, guests are greeted in the luxurious lobby adorned with garland, twinkling lights, and ribbons aplenty.

The enormous two-story Christmas tree is dazzling and stuffed with beautiful and cheerful adornments.

Even the stairwell to the restaurant is bedecked with Christmas cheer, including poinsettias — a must for a hotel named after Joel R Poinsett, the man credited with introducing the poinsettia to America in 1825.

Whether staying as an overnight guest or just venturing in to see the beautiful lobby, guests are drawn into the seating area for the lobby bar. It's a lovely place to enjoy a drink and perhaps even some live music while sitting among the many holiday decorations.

After a cocktail in the lobby lounge, pop out into the Greenville night scene for even more holiday cheer.

Greenville was recently named as having the Most Enchanting Christmas Main Street in South Carolina. Moreover, it was also named one of the Best Cities in America for Christmas Spirit by Condé Nast Traveler.

And, it's easy to see why!

Many retail merchants stay open late and have festive holiday-themed window displays. Additionally, Greenville's Main Street and surrounding areas offer many choices for dining out as well as fun, seasonal activities such as an outdoor ice skating rink. In all, the walkable Main Street area and the Westin Poinsett pair perfectly for making holiday getaway memories to treasure for years to come.

Have you stayed at the Westin Poinsett or ventured into the festive lobby for a drink and some live music during the holidays? We'd love to hear all about the experience. Do you know of another festive Christmas hotel in South Carolina? Let us know about that, too!