The Schoolhouse Hotel

Aesthetically: A , functionally: D-||We came to White Sulphur Springs on a return trip home from Virginia. We saw the Bunker at Greenbrier, which we recommend. We enjoy boutique hotels as often as we can, but this stay had some issues. First though, the pros: great food and drinks in the Varsity Club. We had cocktails and dinner then brunch before we left. Wonderful atmosphere with well spaced tables. The staff were attentive and the bartender made great drinks. The vibe of the hotel is nice. Very sleek with lots of technology. The room is a bit small, but we were not bothered by it. The bed was comfy with plenty of pillows. We were able to stream a show from an iPad. |The cons: The walls are paper thin. Constant noise from neighbors to the point that my husband had to go next door at 12:30 a.m. to tell them it sounds like they are in the room with us. If your neighbor sets an alarm you will definitely get up too. The shower has no ledge or place to set shampoo, etc. My husband got sprayed with cold water just turning it on. |Overall, we would stay again, but would try a different room.

This hotel is modern and minimalist at the same time, with little carpet-a bonus. The bed was incredibly comfortable and the sheets crisp. There were a few quirks-we were in a junior suite which we thought would have had a mini fridge -we found out from the restaurant you can to request one. Making it standard would be helpful. None of the lights work independently - it is an all one or off situation. Bedside lamps that work independently for each person are needed.All rooms and bathrooms are ADA compliant but the shower was done backwards. It is basically the highest point in the bathroom so all the water runs out and onto the floor near the sink. Overall we truly enjoyed our time. It was peaceful and a great place to recharge.

Large, clean rooms, & a friendly staff. The restaurant/bar is very nice. Great food selection, well prepared, and tasty. The only glitch that we had was that we went for a short walk before we were to check out, came back about 30 minutes before the posted check out time, and they had decided that we had left without telling them. We had taken our luggage out but had left coats/travel mugs and a fan in the room. They stopped us at the front desk, said that the room had been cleaned, and handed us the mugs. We got a room key (ours had been deactivated) and went to the room to get the rest of our stuff (from the "cleaned " room). You can tell I was a bit perturbed about them deciding to check us out early, but the place really is nice, and we enjoyed our stay.

Enjoyed a good dinner at the Schoolhouse's restaurant on Saturday. My date had the lamb and I had the NY Strip. Both were good. But I think the lamb slightly edged out the NYS. Rolls were fresh and the beans I had on the side were seasoned very well. The ambience was relaxing and there was a singer on guitar with a good voice that made the atmosphere very nice. Our server was polite and cordial. I'm glad we stopped there.

Very techy room with a bidet and automated curtains, however it’s very easy to figure out. Displays good history, while also having a modern feel. Great gym and a couple cool other rooms. Would definitely recommend, and the shops along the town are also fun as it’s in a convenient location.

We like to stay in unique properties as we travel the US. This hotel certainly fit the bill.|We really loved the transition of the school to a hotel but still kept several artifacts and facets of the original building. The accommodations were first class and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We ate at the on sight restaurant and the food and service was also first class.

Beautiful and clean, friendly service. Great restaurant, but not open for breakfast. No coffee in room, no coffee downstairs after 10:00 a.m. We were sent to local restaurant for late breakfast but many businesses are closed on Monday, so we drove to next town for breakfast. Same story for dinner on Mon night. (The in house Varsity Club is open Mon nights.)||No closet space, just a couple shelves on wall with a couple hangers. Poorly designed shower sprayed water out of shower space. Room was very small. Adequate lighting, once you read the instructions on how to turn them on and off on the wall panel, which also has buttons for the curtains. Good luck remembering that in the morning! ||I recommend eating there!

An up and down experience! The hotel itself is beautiful, but it misses the mark in a couple of ways. 1. The rooms are big, but not a good use of space. We also wished that the rooms and overall hotel was more of a tribute to the previous school that was there. In the rooms, there is very little that would indicate that you were in an old school room. 2. The bathroom and curtains and overall room had some modern automations that were neat, but not really effective. Hard to work the wall panels. 3. The rooftop bar was not open on a Saturday in late October with fall folliage as a wonderful opportunity. We were permitted to go up to the rooftop with our restaurant drinks, but would have been a nice light meal and drinks from the bar and should have been open. Deceiving as the website says the rooftop bar is open each day from 4:00-10:00. 4. The restaurant, parking and guest services were very good. The area is light on other restaurants, bars, etc. but overall a great location. Just missed the mark on a couple of things listed above.

I have traveled a lot in my life, both for business, and for pleasure with my family. From the Banff Springs Hotel and Grand Hotel in Saltsjobaden, Sweden, to the La Quinta in Chattanooga,TN, and lots of places in between. This hotel is one of the most unusual, and hi tech places I have ever stayed. Having been in the commercial products for construction industry I pay attention to how buildings are designed and built. The owner and the architect did not cut corners when they refurbished this old school. It was a serendipitous experience. The VARSITY restaurant was excellent! If you hate crowds and are waiting to take a chance on something very different, when in White Sulfur Springs, this place might be perfect for you!

Wow!! What a unique and cool idea for a hotel! Very modern and sheik. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and they treat veterans like gold! Just amazed and so appreciative of the entire staff! We will be staying here again, super close to a lot of attractions including the lossy world caverns and Humpback Bridge, (2nd oldest covered bridge in VA), walking distance to several shops and great restaraunts (but the hotel restartaunt, The Varsity Club, is one of the best in town) What a great weekend getaway and the perfect spot for it! Thank you for the phenominal visit!!!

Totally remodeled school House in to a beautiful, high-end hotel. Updated electronic everything to open and shut blinds, telephone, tv all run from electronic panel. Nice luxurious new hotel. Excellent would definitely stay there again

So many great things to say about my stay over Labor Day weekend. This was my first time back to White Sulphur in 6 years for a family reunion. At the last minute I needed a place to stay and luckily found the School House hotel! Great location, the food is incredible. The service from the moment you check in throughout the rest of your stay is impeccable. The bartender, Josh, is awesome, kind, easy to talk to and makes great drinks. The chef absolutely murders their food selections (in a great way)! The rooms are awesome, transformed from an old school house (that my parents used to go to!) and kept each room to have the name of a class. Now don't get me started on the rad toilets. Heated, massage, air dry and a bidet. Tech savvy and in all of my luxury resort stays, never experienced that. The beds were great too. Let's put it this way, I didn't want to leave. The backdrop alone in WV is insanely beautiful. I'm going back at the end of the month and I cannot WAIT to stay here again! Hats off to everyone who works here.... From management, to lobby personnel, to the restaurant, to the bar, to housekeeping and on. Thanks again!!!

Charming and completely handicap accessible, this former high school has been completely renovated into a very cool hotel. Each room has a different classroom "theme" (i.e. Art Room, Math Room, Phys. Ed.), and many artifacts from the former White Sulphur Springs School are on display. Our only negative was the very noisy barn-style sliding doors on the bathroom, which are controlled by a sensor.

The view is awesome, the service absolutely awful. We canceled the fries 35 mins after we ordered them. the manager refused eye contact rather then swing by and apologize. That would have changed the whole experience, fyi. BYOB and watch the sun set for free

Such a surprising find in White Sulphur Springs! My sister and I stayed at The Schoolhouse Hotel while in town for a family event. We booked a double-double room (two double beds) for one night. It's super affordable (compared to the nearby Greenbrier). We paid $168 total for a night. Upon arrival we were able to check in early around 11 AM (we had called in advance) which was nice. The hotel is really beautiful!! A great blend of leaving the history of the school and modern updates. Rooms do not come with mini fridges by default but you can request one in your room which we did. All the rooms are themed by subject, and we stayed in one of the science rooms. These rooms are SO high tech, we were very impressed! Automated lights, curtains, bidet, and more. The only thing that was annoying was the bathroom door being automated bc it would automatically shut behind you. When we were getting ready we wanted to just leave the bathroom door open and couldn't. We asked the front desk about it out of curiosity and they said they can manually turn it off. The hotel is 100% ADA compliant! Overall we had a great stay and would stay here again if we are in the area again.

We loved this place. It is so charming. So many adorable details left in this old schoolhouse converted to a hotel. We are able to catch Sunday football on the rooftop deck overlooking the town. Dinner was amazing at the downstairs restaurant, especially the dessert. Each room was dedicated to subjects studied in school. We stayed in the "health" room.

After a disappointing stay at the Greenbrier hotel, The Schoolhouse Hotel was a breath of fresh air! I LOVED my stay here. I ended up staying an extra night because of a canceled flight, and I'm glad my stay was here instead of there. The rooms are spacious enough for what you need. Comfortable bed, good/plentiful linens, hangers, and suitcase stands. The curtains and blackout shades are really nice. The smart toilet was *interesting* and the shower was really nice! One small thing I really appreciated was the soap. It was Zero% brand and has no additives, preservatives, parabens, etc. I appreciate the eco-friendly soap and it smelled great. Hotel soap is usually so nasty I never bother. The food was SO much better than the Greenbrier and a far better value, too! The Brussels sprouts were the best I've ever had. The skirt steak was so good I had it twice. The drinks were creative and tasty. Breakfast had generous portions and good value. The bartenders and wait staff were friendly, prompt, thoughtful, checked in with me, and had good recommendations. Be sure to check out the rooftop for drinks and apps! It's nice that this hotel is close to Main street. You can walk to a ton of places, even the Greenbrier. I ended up renting a mountain bike from Hammer Cycles down the street and enjoyed seeing the sights by bike. If you're into bird watching, a creek runs close by and you can see plentiful goldfinches, thrushes, kingfishers, ducks, and many others. They also have event space if you're looking to host a meeting or event! Check it out. My only complaints: 1) I wish you had a shuttle service or local driver you could call! Transportation options in White Sulphur Springs are VERY limited. You can't count on rideshare and there's no taxi. The only car service I found started at $115, and I had to book it because there was literally nothing else. 2) The room doors are so new that they don't close automatically every time, I stayed in 2 different rooms and both had this issue. Just tell guests to make sure their door closes all the way when coming in and going out. I also wondered if the sliding barn doors would be too heavy for someone in a wheelchair to move?

I'd like to start off by saying this review pertains to our experience with the brunch we had in the Varsity Restaurant located in the hotel. The facility overall looks very nice and we have spoken with others (and read the reviews) and concur that it looks like a nice addition to the WSS area. We hope they are successful. Based on this we anticipated having brunch there on Sunday morning. The waitress was very pleasant and attentive. Unfortunately the buffet itself was a collection of hit and miss items that failed to leave us with the feeling that we received a good value for its price ($35) or that we'd be wanting to return. (Side note: There was a flyer on the table touting their Thanksgiving Buffet for $60.... We hope they can pull that off, but it'll be without us based on today's experience.) There was a fairly nice selection of sliced fruit followed by a selection of pastries. There wasn't any bread or bagels (typical brunch staples) other than some tasty biscuits. I smothered my biscuit with a savory sausage gravy while Mrs Foodie buttered hers. Moving along the table were some items that were direly in need of being warmer: scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage and French Toast. Not sure about you, but cold bacon really puts a damper on things. There were several "lunch" items offered: Fish and chips (whose fries looked like they huddled together in a lump to keep each other warm); Chicken Marsala with rice (arguably the warmest selection of the entire buffet); and Beef Brisket with corn (which Mrs Foodie declined to finish due to being cold and she's usually pretty good at eating everything she takes when eating at a buffet.) As a whole, the taste and flavors are not the issue but keeping food hot appears to be the challenge here. We did make mention of this to our waitress and she made an attempt to attend to some items but we had already finished eating. If you have read some of my other reviews you'll know that we like to give kudos when warranted as well as encouragement when not. Also we base our judgment on value. Even though prices are higher overall than previously, we're willing to pay for quality. We felt like today's meal was a "miss" on value and quality.

What a great hotel and restaurant! Staff rocks - pleasant, friendly, helpful. So much more positive energy here than that beat down plantation down the road. Josh and Heather did a great job making our meal an excellent experience. Had the amazing smoked pork chop. Yum! Great selection of wines. Rooms are large and comfy. Lots of pillows! Ample parking. And best of all the toilet seat are heated! Though the real cherry on top of their delicious cake is the rooftop bar. Best view in town. And, they love motorcycles!

My husband and I had lunch today at The Varsity Club during the soft opening, and everything was great! The staff was super friendly, and provided great service. The food was delicious! We had the BLT, Reuben and the She Crab Soup. It was so good, we came back tonight and brought our entire family. The atmosphere is very stylish and modern and the food is wonderful! Ten, ten recommend!

Rooftop bar at the Schoolhouse Hotel was great! Great views and cocktails! We didn't try the small plate & tapas but it looked good.

In a town where you're paying a premium at the Greenbrier or you're selecting a lower price and quality stay, The Schoolhouse is a perfect solution for those looking for a Marriott or Hilton-priced hotel or experience. In fact, you're getting a boutique hotel experience at a bargain price. The hotel is beautifully and thoughtfully designed with high-end amenities while the premises has a great first floor restaurant and a wonderful rooftop bar with views of the town and mountains to match (although it also has New York and San Francisco prices with a Manhattan and Bourbon on the rocks running $27.50 before tip... the only high end price we saw). The staff from top to bottom was amazing. Friendly, attentive, and accommodating on a sleepy Sunday night in October. We can't say enough about the place. We'll be back... and not soon enough.

Great modern features! We stayed two nights in a double queen suite and the beds were so comfortable. Smart lights, bidet, and automatic shades were very nice! Sometimes parking was tricky when full. Front desk was pleasant. The blue flashing light on the bathroom automatic door switch was on all night which bothered my daughter but she made it through. Perhaps wear an eye mask. Very clean. Shower water sprayed out of shower onto regular floor due to no real threshold... not sure if that was the intent. We didn't eat in hotel but there is a great BBQ place in town and the drive to Lewisberg shops and restaurants was only about 15 minutes. Highly recommend the roof top bar! Beautiful views, highly recommend!!

I want to start by saying I have never given a less than 5 star review, in other words I only review places I love. I am giving this review to give some perspective to those who will visit Schoolhouse Hotel so they know what they are getting when they go there. If there was an option to give a 2.5 I would have given it. Note that, the 5 star reviews by many are earned by Schoolhouse that love the kind of place it is. Schoolhouse is a repurposing of an old school turned into Hotel as the name indicates and it has a very cool vintage style to it that will attract the young and young at heart. Let me bullet point the awesome parts of the hotel first: 1. High on the popular minimalist modern style (I personally am not a fan of the style finding it cold and stark) and cool vintage decor from the old school 2. The restaurant is very good with great service 3. The rooftop is a huge hit with live music and a popular bar 4. If you love techie stuff you will love it here. They have a high tech bidet/toilet that opens when you walk up and will wash your bum if you so choose. The barn door to the bathroom opens when you wave your hand in front of the sensor. 5. White Sulphur Springs has a great vibe to it and we really enjoyed going to the Barnwood Builders home store. We just missed the guys from the show, which was heartbreaking for my daughter, but still a very cool place. 6. The employees were friendly and helpful That is where the positives end though in my opinion. Here are my negatives: 1. The cool factor is outweighed by the lack of quality in the construction. I 100% agree with the reviewer who spoke of the noise factor. Our neighbors came in past 12 and were so loud we thought they were in our room! The tile in the bathroom was cool looking but as an DIY fan we all could see a lousy job of grouting that even my daughter commented on. Lastly the open style shower splashed water everywhere and made the bathroom a wet mess. 2. I am pretty tech savvy for an older person, but I found the tech stuff to be gimmicky and not functional. The door was noisy and bulky and we had our handicapped daughter with us and it was too heavy for her to open when turned off, but too loud at night for the others sleeping. I thought the toilet cool on one hand but so many features that you would need to study the owners manual for a day or two to get the hang of it. I'll admit it, I did try the bidet, just because I never had tried one and I can see why people like them. Once was enough though for me. 3. The noise factor was huge. We could hear the action on the roof and our neighbors every word. The high tech toilet flushes when you stand whether you want it or not and is very loud for those sleeping. 4. The parking is odd. There are 2 handicap spots in the front and we were beat to one of them by an employee! They also had handicapped spots on the other end, but you could not enter from that side. After dropping off my daughter at the entrance I had to park down the street! In conclusion, I think the young crowd who enjoy music and a good bar will enjoy the vibe of this place. For me it was sterile and cold in the room and the tech stuff was just not my thing. I give kudos to the owners for repurposing an otherwise unused building, but I think the money spent on the gimmicks and tech stuff would have been better spent on insulation between the rooms and a more practical bathroom. I also admire that they give a discount to military, but think they should extend that to our first responders. BTW they do not offer any other discounts. No AARP, AAA or senior discounts.

The Schoolhouse Hotel was a very nice and affordable accommodation in White Sulfer Springs. We considered staying at the Greenbrier for the 1 night we were rolling through the area. However after viewing the very dated and overpriced accommodations at Greenbrier, we looked into Schoolhouse. The Beautifully Completely remodeled boutique hotel was awesome. The price at 150 was worth it and reasonable. While we are not in need of handicap features, I liked that the whole hotel considered everything in the remodel process for those who are. The restaurant dining and bar on site (THE VARSITY CLUB) were absolutely awesome. Best filet I have had (I eat out often at higher end places for travel). The filet was prepared as ordered and was like cutting soft Butter- melt in your mouth delish! My husband had a crafted cocktail as well as the she crab soup and said both were spot on. We will recommend both the hotel and the restaurant (Varsity Club) to our friends.

This is a 5 Star + business. The ambiance is unbelievable. We had lunch in their restaurant, The Varsity Club. I had a cup of She Crab soup and a Caesar salad. With out a doubt the taste of both eclipse any I have ever had. We were under the impression that they had a high price point. N O T ! Read that the hotel & restaurant are the only fully ADA compliant in the US. I haven't fact checked. If in or near White Sulphur Springs, Wv. , give them a visit.

This place was an absolute gem to find! We were headed back home from a trip and landed at this hotel en route. The story of the hotel is really interesting - ask about it! But more than that, every detail has been considered. The decor, the service, the modern in-room features. It was all lovely. We were treated so kindly as we were driving home late from our anniversary trip. They continued the celebration with a charcuterie board delivered to the room. What a treat! The front desk and restaurant staff were so helpful and kind. If White sulphur springs is even remotely on your journey, stay here!

an amazing approach to repurposing a schoolhouse. staff was amazing, restaurant 5 star. they haven't even had their grand opening which speaks volumes for how smoothly our short stay went. additionally there were a lot of outside support staff (non hotel employees) milling around tending to details and every one of them had a friendly hello. this and the fact that the property is 100% ADA compliant should promise them great success.

Excellent experience Great food and service Visited there while staying at the Greenbrier and wanted a different dining experience Was not disappointed

Perfect in every way!!! An absolute gem!! I highly recommend this wonderful restaurant & hotel.

We had a family get together for the weekend and Marsha did a great job of helping us plan the event. She communicated with us prior to arriving and checked on us while we were there. No surprises on the invoice and worth every penny. The food was vey good. The meals are not rushed and we had plenty of time to talk. The rooftop bar is amazing with a very nice bartender. The rooms are super cool with all the modern features (love the toilet) Bathroom door is noisy but we were able to turn the automatic open and close off at night. Very clean and staff very friendly and helpful. If you are going anywhere near White Sulphur Springs, you should stop and spend at least 1 night. It is located right downtown with some really good restaurants within walking distance. I would recommend eating at the hotel restaurant too. Overall a great experience! We will definitely be returning in the future.

Style over substance. Beautiful renovation of an old schoolhouse in to a boutique hotel with restaurant, but little attention to detail such as sound proofing between rooms. Do not stay here if you value a good nights rest as you will be able to hear everything from the neighbouring room. The smart rooms are great, but again they are not conducive to a good nights sleep with flashing lights throughout the night. We bought both issues to the attention of the night porter who was kind to try and ask the guests in the adjacent room to be quiet, but was unable to help overall. Management refused to refund or discount the price we paid. Would suggest sound proofing rooms during current renovation, providing ear buds for guests and signposting quiet hours for guests. I was offered a free stay at my next visit but I clearly explained I would not be passing through again and so this was not an appropriate remedy

A very special place, it really was an old school! The service was outstanding, the food was excellent and the manager was very personable, he came and checked on us several times. I had the steak and it was cooked perfect. My husband had the scallops and they were very good. He said the she crab soup was the best he's had anywhere, including many restaurants at the beach. I would highly recommend.