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    Winterplace Ski Resort

    3.0 (55 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Shannon D.

    We ordered our lift tickets in advance for Monday and Tuesday. The staff let us pick up our gear Sunday, after 7 pm. This saved so much time!!! Our crew was ready to hit the slopes first thing Monday. Our youngest, age 7, had an absolute blast at ski school on Monday. I highly recommend!!! This was his second time skiing and he came out of their ski school with no fear and great confidence. The staff was friendly and made the experience a memorable one for the kids!!! Well worth every penny!!!! Oldest son and hubby thought they had great slopes, easy to challenging. No complaints from them. Our oldest will usually want to stay til closing and he was exhausted by day two. Hubby said they had a good variety in types of slopes and skill levels. Hubby also said their bunny slope was perfect for our 7 year old before hitting the bigger slopes. If ordering a beer at the bar the wait is slow. Bar service was consistently slow, despite its simplicity. But, a cold beer is worth the wait; I guess. Staff seemed engaging and aware of what's going. Our youngest got his skis crossed and "fell" when the lift came around (Mom wasn't there!!!) and the staff safely ensured he made it on the lift and met Dad/brother at the top. This is what kept my husband from getting the wrath of Angry Momma Bear!!!! Both of our kids requested to go back next year!

    Sarah K.

    Highly recommend- we had so much fun! Went snow tubing and can't wait to go back to ski! Super nice staff in the shop and on the slopes, clean place, great experience. Shuttle service from parking lot included. Definitely going back ASAP!

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    overall, the experience was pretty horrible. Some of the suggestions may not apply if the temperature is above 74 and they're not blowing. First off the blowers are too low. You are completely covered in ice whole entire clothes. You're like a big ice snowman at the end. goggles don't help. skiing to the top is a very painful process to get over to the ski lift from the middle of the mountain down to the bottom or the snow tubing part is. The cafeteria food was pretty bad. Got a hamburger that didn't taste good at all, even the chees, couldn't even taste it. The cafeteria staff was nice. The rental ski section is OK no issues or problems. They're very unlimited in their inventory for snowboarding. We got up there and both pairs of shoes were out. Had to go up two sizes and down one size. The terrain was very icy plus with the blowers being so low, we had pull-ups of fake ice that caused us to slow down during the slopes. You could not see anyway.

    Jaxon M.

    Great trails here at Winterplace. Even without much snow there is still plenty of slopes to enjoy. There are only a couple lifts that split the mountain into two. This is a great place for beginners

    Christina V.

    My very first snowboarding trip! We happened to go on MLK weekend, which was the busiest weekend possible. There were church groups everyWhere, which made it challenging to learn to snowboard and without smacking into someone. They were sold out of private lessons, so I opted for a group lesson. The beginning was very disorganized, but they finally broke our group into smaller groups and I was paired with an instructor, Jonathan. He did his best to give us personalized attention, and was very helpful. I would suggest breaking into even smaller groups, maybe 5 people instead of 7? Jonathan tried his best to speak up enough so everyone could hear him. There were so many people on the bunny hill that it was really challenging. The hills themselves are great. It was rainy and slushy by the end of our first day, but it was still just fine. Actually, that made the falls hurt a bit less. On the second day, we had gotten a bit of snow, and they resort also created a bunch of snow. The snowboarding conditions were WAY better the second day! There were still just as many people, but it was easier to avoid them with the right kind of snow. They were intermittently shutting down courses to make more snow - which sometimes forced you to take a more challenging slope than you expected. Finally, when snowboarding for the whole day, I truly wish the cafe options were better. The cafes are licensed restaurants, so no outside food is allowed in. I would liken the options to public high school cafeteria food. Frozen curly fries, cheese burgers that are somehow formed into a weird square.... all things I'd never eat if I weren't trapped somewhere I'm not allowed to bring my own food. Next time I will definitely bring my own snacks and eat them while in the chair lift or something. Overall, it was a really fun exper

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    Eric S.

    I'm not a ski kinda guy so I can't say if the slopes are good or not. I can say the tubing was fun. The place seems a bit dated and could use some sprucing up a bit but it's not bad. Maybe adding a few more amenities for us non ski folks. I'm sure people would pay for more things to do. Maybe a game room and a full bar. I'll be bringing more kids back next season for sure.

    Laurie R.

    I'm a newbie to snow skiing so Winterplace is a great place to come out for quite a few different run styles for my level. There are also harder runs for more experienced skiers so it does seem like there is something for everyone. Not all of the slopes were open this visit, though, but there were enough to keep us entertained from 11am to 5pm for sure. Oh but now that I think of it, I didn't notice technical runs or trick runs for the snowboarders...did I miss them or are they not available? There is plenty of parking with lot attendants to guide you and you don't have to walk too far to get to the ski center. We were a bit confused trying to figure out where to go to get lift tickets, though. We followed people in and stood in what looked like a long, slow line...turns out we were in the rental line. Luckily we had already rented my gear from the Ski Barn (recommend! Quick service there! And very close and you can also buy other gear!) so we stepped out of this line and went toward the "lift ticket only" line which was in a slightly different area. The line was pretty short and quick and they have a military discount. Lift ticket stickers in hand..we notIced a small metal hanger on a nearby table that you're supposed to use with the stickers to hang them from your jacket. And onward from there we found a locker room area with mostly small lockers that would no way have fit my stuff. And I think you have to use coins to rent them, so where do you get coins from? Maybe I just missed it ...there was a lot of newness going on for me. I think there were also some larger lockers to rent and a section of large cubbies to use. Now geared up and ready to go! We had left our skis and poles outside where my friends husband dropped them off for us in the pickup turnaround. Clonking around in our snow boots we had to walk up a flight of stairs with all of our stuff. We had the resort map with us hidden in one of our pockets so just winged it the first time and hoped that we would pick the right lift to start off with.At the lifts you can read on the signs what kind of runs you will be taken to. We asked while boarding the lift which run to take and were told something that would have been good had we understood exactly where they were describing. Instead we found a run with a steeper start..so there you go, I got my first fall out of the way in the first minute! After that we tried another lift and had a better experience and eventually found the map and figured out how to read it. Without a map, it seemed a bit difficult to me to know if I was doing the right thing for my skill level. But again, I'm a newbie so maybe things are more obvious to others if you've done it more often. We lucked out with it being cold enough to snow the day before and they had made some snow through the week. What a cool thing and we are so very lucky they can do that for us skiers in this part of the world. Finally decided to take a break for lunch and have to say that experience was just so-so. If you didn't wipe out on the slippery cafeteria flooring, that was a plus. My salad was fine but my friend wasn't totally thrilled with the hot dog and how long it took to make. Be careful in the bathrooms, too, with that same flooring. It's a fun slippery ride but luckily they are small so you can quickly catch yourself on something to save from falling. There was a room with a bar area, so that could be fun for the adults if you're hanging out for a longer period of time. And there is another food option somewhere ... maybe it was a restaurant? Not sure as I didn't find it this trip. Maybe next time! Also to note is that the staff was all very nice and helpful so that was a great experience. And they have what looks like a great ski school but you have to pay extra for it so I didn't. I guess my post could sound like I didn't enjoy myself and that is not the case. I loved the skiing part, that was really fun! My overall visit was enjoyable and just fine. I just wanted to let you know the little pieces that were a bit surprising.

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    A small resort but well run, easy to get into and out if during snow dumps. Great place for kids to learn to ski.

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    It was so much fun, very family oriented!! It felt cozy and comfortable in the lodge!! The snow tubing was so much fun.

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    They way oversell and it's so crowded!!! A costly, miserable trip! I will not be back!

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    Fun day. No crowds, fast and long runs, no lines. Groomed and powdery, no ice today. Great new discovery!

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    Skyline Resort - Lobby and Restaurant Entrance

    Skyline Resort

    2.7(24 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    On a trip from Pittsburgh to Raleigh, we needed somewhere to stay on the way down. I found this…read morehotel on Hotels.com, and booked through there. I probably booked around 10 or 11 PM, and called to ensure they were able to accommodate a late check-in after midnight. They said they could, and knowing that, along with the price, pushed me to book this room for a quick night's stay. The hotel is situated just off of the highway, but it is very secluded and serene. I stayed in a room not facing the water, but would like to return in the future and stay in a room with a water view. I loved the old charm of the place, the room keys, and how I was able to access my room from the ground level and park right outside the door. I believe the room I stayed in was a handicap room, given the bathroom setup. It was spacious and satisfactory for what I was needing. The room was clean and made up upon arrival. The essential toiletries - soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion - were provided. In the morning, there were both hot coffee and pastries available to grab and go in the lobby. The lobby had plenty of seating, and access to the on-site restaurant. The staff were friendly and accommodating the entire time I was there. I will definitely be returning to Skyline in the future. I would love to try the restaurant, and also stay on the water side of the resort. I am glad I stumbled upon this spot by happenstance, as we make this drive frequently and will be visiting again in the future!

    There have been some issues with the 10am check out time, that seems to be the source of some of…read morethese bad reviews. I greatly enjoyed staying at this property and would return. They have morning coffee in the lobby and in the rooms. The Wi-Fi worked very well. This property was a nice change from cookie cutter chain hotels. The rooms in the back of the property have views of a small lake. You are right off of West Virginia Highway 19 about 20 minutes from. Beckley and sections of New River Gorge National Park. New River Gorge National Park is really big so it's impossible to have a hotel close to every section. Some parts of the park would be about one hour from here (The Bridge), other parts like the waterfalls near Hinton (awesome small town) would be about 20 minutes.

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    Snowshoe Mountain

    Snowshoe Mountain

    3.1(167 reviews)
    82.9 mi

    Experienced snow tubing and snowboarding for the first time during my visit to Snowshoe Mountain. I…read moredidn't stay on the actual resort, we had got an air bnb about 20 mins away. While on the resort though, I did like how the lodging looked. If I were to go back I definitely would instead just go ahead and stay on the mountain resort because driving through the woods / mountain to get to and from the resort to the air bnb was not fun at all; especially at night! Snow tubing: we went snow tubing during the night time. There weren't too many other people there during this time, so the line to keep tubing over and over wasn't much of a wait at all. I give the experience a 10/10 overall. It was fun and different. Snowboarding: when we first got into all our gear and equipment, we were just told to go outside. We were all under the impression that we would receive a tutorial or instructional presentation about first time snowboarding, but that did NOT happen. Had entirely no clue there was even a "practice" area until after I slipped and fell on the ice and my snowboard went flying down the mountain and into the woods. I went and got help from the emergency team who then informed us that there was a practice area to go to first. I ended up staying in that practice area the whole time and completely wasted my money on having a ski lift ticket. I thought a practice area would've been at the bottom of the mountain where we'd start at, so the ski lift ticket would be needed once you're comfortable and can go ski/snowboard from the very top but no, u start at (like get on the actual slope at) and the practice area are both mid - mountain. Overall the experience was a 7/10. It's possible I'll give Snowshoe another try in the future now that I've experienced what it's like. My overall rate of experience : 7/10

    Snowshoe is an amazing place and I can't wait to go back! Everything there is worth your while and…read moretime, especially if you wanna make some good memories!

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    The Greenbrier - Cottage room 6466

    The Greenbrier

    3.3(372 reviews)
    46.3 mi

    I want to preface this review by saying that we did not stay overnight in a room at The Greenbrier,…read morebut we did spend most of the day there, and I'm glad we did. When you pull in, you will be greeted by security at the front gate. We advised them we were there for the bunker tour and to do some shopping and they gave us a parking pass and directions to the best place to park. The resort is iconic, huge and pristine. We walked our dog around the grounds and up to the main building. Unfortunately, even though they say that the resort is dog friendly, there are some areas where dogs are not allowed. So I waited outside while my husband spoke to someone at the front desk about reserving a spot for the bunker tour. When he returned, I went inside while he stayed out front with our pup. When you walk in the decor hits you all at once and, if you are a Fallout fan like I am, everything just feels so familiar and comfortable. The bold, eccentric colors and patterns, the chandeliers and unique furniture... It's all there. I wandered through the shops which are upscale and fun to browse, even if you're just looking. I bought some giant macarons which were priced incredibly reasonably and really enjoyed them. All of the staff I encountered were friendly and helpful, and even without reservations, we were able to get tickets to the bunker tour. Be advised that they made it very clear to us that getting tickets "day of" is not the standard experience, so I do recommend reserving tickets if you want to do the tour. The vault tour itself is probably closer to four stars, but it's definitely a must. Knowing there was a fully built secret congressional bunker hidden underneath this glamorous resort for decades is wild. You walk through the old dorm rooms and meeting areas and see how it was all set up so long ago. You're not allowed to take any photographs, but I did read some basic information before coming. Still, reading about it and seeing it are two totally different things. It cost well over $100 for the two of us to do the tour and that is before tip so it definitely isn't cheap. It would have also been nice to have more seating, especially for things like watching the video, etc. My feet hurt a little after the tour from standing so long on the hard concrete floors of the bunker. The only reason that we did not end up spending the night is that we really wanted to be inside some of the main buildings and although they do offer dog friendly accommodations, they are only located within certain cottages kind of on the edges or outskirts of the property. There is also a $250 fee for dogs so we decided at the time that it would not be worth it for us, however, full disclosure: we regret that decision. We definitely should have spent the night. It was a once in a lifetime experience for me and if I ever get the chance to come back here I will definitely get a room and stay as long as I can, soaking up the ambiance and anemoia.

    Dorothy Draper began transforming the Greenbrier in 1946 after it had been used as a military…read morehospital, and it appears the updates have been minimal, if nonexistent, since! Slouchy couches, stained carpet pulling away from the walls. The cheapest daily rack rate on a weekday is a whopping $400+/night, not including all their BS fees: $49 daily resort fee per room and 9.75% Historic Preservation Fund, 6% sales tax. SO NOT WORTH IT! Seriously, I get keeping the iconic Draper theme, but you gotta upkeep everything to warrant that price! I stayed here for 3 nights for a conference, and had multiple interactions with staff from calling to make reservations for activities, the bunker tour, dinner at the main dining room, bowling and the conference room facilities. Customer service ranged here from very nice, cheerful and helpful to unaccommodating, aloof, and just plain rude. When asked questions about the facility or amenities, the staff would often give me blank stares or just shrug and say they didn't know. I was checked in by a trainee who did not give any direction on how to get to my room in the BOONIES (Copeland Hills) and we drove around aimlessly until we gave up and went back to valet to get directions. When I asked if I could be in the main hotel with my coworker at check in, another snooty employee (senior or the trainer, I dunno) blatantly said "no, your group is assigned to the cottages", which was 100% a lie because my coworker simultaneously checked in with another trainee and was given a room in the main hotel. The next day, a second coworker was also given a room in the main hotel. They both complained their rooms were creepy feeling, dirty and in need of some major renovations. So I guess depending on how you look at it, I had it better since my cottage in the boonies wasn't as old and was in pretty good shape. The wait staff at the conference was too efficient! I left my untouched dessert literally for a few minutes at my seat and when I returned it was gone! My fiancé did the bunker tour and the bourbon tasting. He was the only one at the bourbon tasting at 5:00pm and no one showed up for the 6:00pm either. At the end, he was given a non itemized bill for $88 (the base price was $65) and then he tipped on top of the $88 thinking that was the base rate! Clearly the astronomical service fees were already embedded in there. Throughout our stay, we wondered where everyone was. Despite being reservation only, the main dining room was at best 25% full when we were there on a Friday night. Everywhere we went: basically empty. The many random sitting rooms, the restaurants, the casino, the bowling alley, indoor pool, the bars. The only activity that had a decent amount of people was the bunker tour. There were many private events we saw set up everywhere though, and our conference alone was about 300. So maybe that's their thing. My coworkers had mini fridges in their room in the main hotel, my room in the cottages did not. My coworker called room service for ice (there are no self service ice machines) and it was delivered 2 hours later when she was sleeping. The room service delivery fee is $5 for the main hotel, but $20 for my cottage in the boonies. Why do I have to pay 4x in delivery fees when I asked to be in the main hotel to begin with? Ridiculous. The Greenbrier is old and busted and riding on the "historic" factor to draw in guests. If I stayed here for leisure and paid for this out of my own pocket, I would be even more pissed.

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    Casino, fountain under maintenance.

    The Greenbrier - A Sunday afternoon in mid December

    A Sunday afternoon in mid December

    The Greenbrier - Complimentary coffee 630am-9am.  They serve it to you!

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    Complimentary coffee 630am-9am. They serve it to you!

    Hutch 8 - Fully functional kitchen for big groups.

    Hutch 8

    5.0(4 reviews)
    83.4 mi

    I can not stress how amazing Hutch 8 is at Snowshoe. The kitchen has been recently renovated with…read morestainless steel appliances and everything is so convenient. It is definitely an amazing place to take your family. The green and blue slopes are within a short walk and so is the village. You can ski into the back door a short distance. If you are better at the slopes, you can ski right out that door down a black diamond. When you are done skiing, the mud room comes convenient with air driers for your boots and gloves. You have plenty of hooks to hang your ski gear and shelves to store snowboards and skiis. The beds are very comfortable and there owners provide games and a dvd's to watch to relax after a day on the slopes. It is a beautiful set up and amazing place to stay. I highly recommend this place. There is a porch to hang out on and two bathrooms, one for the master and one for the other two bedrooms to use. The master bathroom has a jetted tub and the other bathroom has a very nice walk in shower. This is truly an amazing place to stay and well worth the money! Take your family and enjoy the best time of your life.

    Rented a five day stay here for New Years Eve with my wife, daughter and grandchildren. Hutch 8 is…read moreexcellent! Location, location, location. My kids scouted just about every trail on the Mountain and kept coming back to Shays Revenge and Cupp Run as their favorites. Both runs start right out the back door from Hutch 8. We could watch the kids arrive on the lift and then either start their run or come in the back door for some hot chocolate. The owner Jeff is very involved and helpful and answered every question from my original inquiry to trip end. The property has everything you would need from a fully equipped Mud Room with ski racks, boot dryers etc. The kitchen has everything you would need to feed your crew and was the cleanest of any property I have rented. Big screen TV, DVD player and a library of DVD's and books to read. Centrally located, we parked on day one and walked to the main Resort Village for shops and restaurants. My grandson had an equipment malfunction on day one with a broken boot. Drove down the Mountain to the Ski Barn which was recommended by Jeff. New boot selected, fitted and binding adjustment and back on the slopes in less than 45 minutes. This is the only time we drove our car in five days. If you want ski on ski off, this is the best location on the mountain.

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    Hutch 8 - Comfortable, spacious living room.

    Comfortable, spacious living room.

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    Top of Shays Revenge right behind Hutch 8.

    Cabins at Pine Haven - View from parking

    Cabins at Pine Haven

    3.7(7 reviews)
    10.8 mi

    We love coming here! Such a nice relaxing getaway from normal life. We have stayed in the…read moretreehouse and now a cabin and both times were amazing! Both times we have gone to the beautiful Grandview Overlook and have hiked there. Plus the food around here is great! Can't wait to come back and check out some of the other views and waterfalls around here!

    We were very impressed with this place. We rented a 2-BR 2-bath housekeeping cabin (The 19th Green;…read morethey all have names and themes, and the theme of this one was golfing.) Nothing fancy, typical cabin decor, but it felt well-maintained. It was clean, pleasant, roomy for four (it sleeps six, but at that point it would start feeling a bit tight I think) and there were some very nice little extra touches. They provide wood pellets for the wood stove, for instance, and dishwasher pods. The hot tub was running and the TV turned on when we arrived. Before we arrived we were a little leery about the location, because we could see from the map it's less than a mile from a small area of strip malls, restaurants, gas stations, etc., but once you turn onto the property it feels like you're out in the woods, has the feel of a state park campground. It was handy having the strip mall so nearby as it contains a Kroger and a Walgreens, so you don't need to feel like you have to do a major shop. Kitchen is well-equipped, with a full size fridge, range, and dishwasher, plus washer/dryer (didn't see any pods for that). Adequate pots and pans, ample dishes and cooking utensils.

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    The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa - Resort

    The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa

    3.0(432 reviews)
    75.7 mi
    $$$

    The Omni Homestead is an elegant, grand dame resort. Actually, it's the oldest resort in America,…read moretracing roots to before the Declaration of Independence! However, the main building was completely destroyed in a fire and rebuilt in brick just after 1900 - so the facilities have a great blend of history and modern sensibilities. What I loved: * great valet and bell services. You are pampered right from arrival. * omni select guest benefits. We received a room upgrade, plus a welcome amenity mix * beautiful manicured grounds. We enjoyed walking around and seeing the families making s'mores and kids rolling down the grass hill. * spectacular banquet facilities for amazing weddings. * fun front porch traditions. What wasn't as great * extra charges add up. Valet parking, daily resort fees, charge for hiking (guide required) and adult pool (but family pool free) * small bathroom, with only a shower. * limited accommodation for late checkout. Luckily, our select guest status allowed our request to be accommodated, but before I mentioned that, the request was denied with such quickness that it seemed routine to do so. If you are looking for a luxury family resort vacation is southwestern Virginia, or love historic properties, you'll likely love the Homestead. If you prefer a more modern experience without add on expenses, it may not be right.

    We went to the Omni this past weekend for an anniversary and thought it would be a romantic…read morelocation with the scenery and hot springs. Yet, we found that the hotel was significantly overpriced, poorly serviced, and much more geared towards kids than couples. The Service Nearly every interaction we had with the front desk felt like we were inconveniencing them. From the moment we walked in, my partner and I walked up to the front desk with two employees. The one briefly looked up at us and then returned to what she was doing. We stood there for a bit before I asked if there was someone who would be able to assist us for check-in. The next morning, we walked by and that same employee was leaning up against the wall staring up at the ceiling - it looked like she would rather be anywhere else than working at that front desk. It was not a helpful, four star experience in any way. The final straw for us was when we were checking out, and one of the Room Controllers (seems like a supervisor role) Patrick, was called over to try to help us with a question we had about a charge we saw on our bill. When asking if he could help us understand the activity fee listed that wasn't clear what it was connected to, he said he could look into it more but it would take over an hour to do. When we pushed if that was actually the case, he said "do you know how many people have stayed at this hotel over the past weekend," in reference to the number of tickets he would have to go through in order to answer our basic questions. Seems hard to believe a resort like this couldn't tell you what a charge on your bill is - and of course that wasn't the case. Turns out theres is a drop down that provides all the details. We weren't trying to nickel and dime here, just understand a charge that was not clearly tied to an activity. After he realized there was a drop-down and it would not take an hour to answer our question, he became significantly more friendly. Cleanliness Our room had stains on several surfaces, most noticeably on the pillows. The tub was also significantly rusted around the drain and there were two long hairs on the shower wall from previous guests that we found before using the shower. Food The food in Jefferson's was bad, especially at the price. I had eaten here before and did not remember it being so terrible. I would consider it the most overpriced meal we've had. We ordered an 8 oz steak, lobster tail, wedge salad, and spoon bread. The steak was 1) not 8 oz and 2) not cooked to order, the lobster was rubbery, the salad was soaked in dressing, and the bread brought with our meal appeared stale as if it had been sitting out for hours if not days. The Fees Everything includes an extra fee. We were fine with the cost of it, but the additional charges aren't an inconsequential amount and honestly it's clear that the fees are just a way to show a lower price when you're booking things. The one that really stood out to us was the spa "service fee" which was 22%, and which part of it went to the massage therapist - but the front desk at the spa couldn't tell us how much. We were told that this specifically was not a tip, and were expected to tip on top of the 22% fee. To make matters worse, our "50 minute massage" was not 50 minutes - we have texts we spent before and after the service from the room that shows it was closer to 45 minutes. To be clear, we were on time and completed the paperwork well before the start time - so it was not a matter of us being late to the appointment. Activities A quick note - our experience with all restaurant staff, interns, seasonal workers, and especially those leading activities was very good. Archery was fantastic, the hot springs were peaceful and unique, and the hike had a very knowledgeable guide. The guides for Archery (the intern from Virginia Tech and Ahmet) were incredibly helpful and friendly. Our activities were not without frustration though - when we showed up to our 9am archery reservation, we were met by the intern who said her boss was not here so we couldn't get into the building. So we stood out in the rain until management showed up to unlock the door. We would recommend part of our 20% activity fee on top of the cost of the activity go toward cutting an extra key so future guests don't have to wait in the rain.

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    The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa - Great Hall

    Great Hall

    The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa - Welcoming common spaces

    Welcoming common spaces

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    Silver Creek - Living room

    Silver Creek

    2.5(16 reviews)
    84.8 mi

    What a nostalgic visit. We were here 30 years ago and it looks the same. Updates have kept the…read moreretro feel. It's still a one stop place. You park right next to your hotel. You ski right out your door. You swim in an indoor outdoor pool. And if your thirsty, there is a bar/restaurant on the slopes and inside the resort. All the comforts away from home. Each Individual unit is owned and decorated by its owner. So some are going to be more updated than others. We stayed in 5313 and had a fabulous time. This is not an upscale resort. But it is very homey. If you are a long time silver creek lover, you will love that everything has stayed the same. Why the resort gets 3 stars. The restaurant is closed, but you can grab a quick bite in the lounge. The pool is open for 3 different sessions in the evening and you are allowed to go one time and must register. However it is Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday's. Actually most everything at Silver Creek is CLOSED on Tuesday and Wednesdays. What a let down!! . We are at the end of the season, so whatever snow ice they have,, thats all. They stopped making snow in February. Still we look forward to coming back and not waiting another 30 years

    What a dump!!! While close to the slopes, I found myself asking if the whole place was either a…read morejoke or some kInd of bizarre mob money laundering scheme. The floors were littered with refuse and stains. Everything had the dingy look of a mid-seventies relic. This appeared to be a place where parents with large families check in to allow their children to roam far and wide - we heard them all late into the night! In the lobby were two stores that appeared to offer second hand items and an assortment of odds and ends more akin to a yard sale that a resort. No breakfast available of any sort. No place to get coffee. When asked for options, I was referred to the re-purposed school bus that served as a shuttle to the main facility every thirty minutes.

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    Silver Creek - Ski map

    Ski map

    Silver Creek - Pool times

    Pool times

    Silver Creek - Outdoor pool that is connected to indoor pool.

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    Outdoor pool that is connected to indoor pool.

    Winterplace Ski Resort - skiresorts - Updated August 2026

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