Opened in February in Elkins, West Virginia, the six-story, brick Tygart Hotel is modern in decor while also giving a nod to the past. Local art on display throughout the lobby and guest room floors reflects the area’s bygone days.Â
The historic property is an ideal base from which to explore this Appalachian mountain town and nearby Monongahela National Forest trails, flora and fauna. While no two of the 56 guest rooms and suites are alike, you’ll find rooms with a king, queen or double queen beds dressed in quality linens, bathrooms with roomy walk-in showers, flat-screen TVs and large desks.
Dine onsite at Oxley House Cocktail Bar and Restaurant for American fare such as fried green tomatoes and shrimp and grits. Off property, visit the Elkins Depot Welcome Center for details on the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad, which offers a variety of scenic rides on vintage trains to see wildlife, waterfalls and sweeping mountain views.
Big Timber Brewing, just a block from the hotel, is the place for local beers. Byrd’s House of Donuts serves sugary treats, sweet tea and an array of other comfort foods. Hotel guests receive a complimentary day pass to the Elkins YMCA, just a couple minutes’ walk from the hotel.
Rates begin at $131 and include a breakfast of fresh fruit, locally made doughnuts, yogurt, eggs, bacon, sausage and biscuits with gravy.
The Tygart Hotel, part of the Ascend Hotel Collection, 206 Davis Ave., Elkins, West Virginia, 304-924-4279Â