The Greenbrier Resort is a very unique experience, and I'm torn between 4* and 5*. From a "nowhere else on earth" perspective, it's definitely a 5* resort. As a luxury destination, it's 4* for the property itself. I'll start with the good: the resort is lovely a time capsule of bygone glamour. Decorated by the famed Dorothy Draper, who was responsible for interior design at several iconic properties, you'll think you've landed at the Greenwich home of Pete and Trudy Campbell (Mad Men), only in resort format. I loved seeing the playful use of colors and patterns, with each room in the public areas designed to highlight their architecture and light. The guest rooms are large and well-appointed, if a bit drafty near the windows if you're visiting in a colder month. Our room on the Windsor Wing had a gas fireplace, which we enjoyed. The bathroom is definitely straight out of the 1950s, with small footprint (approximately the same size as the walk-in closet, which felt spacious for a hotel closet but small when purposed as a bathroom), black-and-white tile, and very little space for storage. Housekeeping did an outstanding job throughout our stay, and our housekeeper Jennifer was the kindest woman, greeting me every time we crossed paths. We upgraded to the Windsor Club, which offered small bites and a self-serve bar throughout the day. The food in the club was not spectacular or plentiful, but it was sufficient for our daily breakfast and lunch with minor additional purchases. The dedicated concierge service in the Windsor Club did an outstanding job of arranging dinner and activity reservations and even arranged for a birthday cake to be delivered to our room one day. Ana was particularly helpful with all our requests. A bonus of the Windsor Club is that a concierge will meet you at the front entry and walk you to the lounge and your room immediately, orienting you to the property along the way. The resort's shopping is excellent, with many boutiques catering to a well-heeled clientele. Don't miss the Dorothy Draper Home shop, in particular. I didn't shop for clothing, but they offered brands you wouldn't expect to find in rural West Virginia, such as Frances Valentine, Stuart Weitzman, and Ralph Lauren. They also have a shop devoted almost entirely to Greenbrier-branded merch. The standout experience of our stay was the Congressional bunker tour. If you go, you must tour the bunker, which was a secret hideaway for members of Congress and key staff during the Cold War. In the event of nuclear attack, they were to be whisked away by rail from DC to safety. It was so secret, in fact, that only Congressional leaders knew of its existence, and was only made public in the 1990s by the New York Times. It's truly a time capsule of that era. One of the cool things about the property is how it caters to multi-generational family groups. I loved seeing so many three- and four-generation family groups enjoying the Greenbrier together. Now for the not-so-good: The food was consistently mid. We dined at Prime 44, The Forum, and In Fusion. I'm told that there's excellent fine dining off property, and when I return, I'll investigate these options further. Many other reviews have detailed the restaurant pricing and surcharges, and I won't belabor the point other than to say that the value was not there for the meals we were served. The spa was not a standout facility. It's nice and well-kept, but neither my husband nor I thought our massages were great. We also indulged in the sulfur bath and Scotch spray shower, which we both thought was an interesting and unique experience. I'd read the reviews and knew I'd be buck naked in front of someone, not just on a massage table under a sheet and blanket. If you're particularly modest, this may not be a treatment for you. Valet service was painfully slow, taking 35 minutes on our departure. I expected a departure around check-out time to be a bit slow, but they seemed to have an imbalanced number of bellmen waiting for cars to be brought up for loading vs. the number of valets they had retrieving cars. Finally, the location is remote. In fact, your GPS may not work as you get closer to or first leave the property, and I'd recommend you familiarize yourself with your route in the event you aren't able to use GPS navigation. We had this issue both arriving and departing. Regarding the location, they are served by an Amtrak station just across from the main entrance (it's walkable, although I think they have a shuttle). If you live along the Eastern Seaboard, this may be a better option than driving or flying/driving. Overall, I'd love to return to the Greenbrier and enjoy more of the grounds and outdoor activities. We were there when it was extremely cold, and outdoor activities were not the order of the day.…