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Where to Sleep

Hampton Inn & Suites at RiverPlace
The boutique hotel craze has yet to hit Greenville, but the Hampton Inn makes a more-than-adequate substitute, with comfortably appointed rooms and a friendly staff, and it’s an easy walk from downtown attractions. Request a studio suite with a balcony for killer views of the Reedy River. 171 RiverPlace; hamptoninnandsuitesgreenville.com

Westin Poinsett
For years, the Upstate’s only four-diamond hotel sat vacant. But it reopened in 2000 following a multimillion-dollar face-lift that restored it to its 1920s grandeur, right down to the ornate ballrooms and marbled lobby. Years later, it played host to then-candidate Barack Obama. 120 S. Main St.; starwoodhotels.com

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