Bob Neal
Leadership
Greenville, SC
Grand Bohemian Lodge is located in Falls Park, Greenville, South Carolina, and it offers direct access to the Reedy River. The lodge pays tribute to the region’s indigenous people and the spirit of Greenville. The design team was a collaboration between Cooper Carry and Sottile & Sottile. They were inspired by the time-honored reputation of national park architecture, which was romanticized in the era of Roosevelt and The New Deal.
The Grand Bohemian Lodge’s design features natural materials, such as cedar, hardwoods, and regionally sourced stone. Many guest rooms are placed below the lobby level to provide site lines to the falls and towering trees. Some rooms feature terraces to provide a special indoor-outdoor connection.
The interiors of the hotel were completed by the Hotel Design Group. Rustic yet sophisticated, the interiors are complemented by geodes and jade-colored accents that add pops of color. The lobby features a central black stone-laden fireplace, while the exterior is adorned with cedar shingles in two different tones and stone around the base that add texture and warmth. Art is also a significant design component, with many pieces taken from the owner’s private collection. Paintings and sculptures depicting everyday Native American life are placed throughout the property. Two notable features are the extensive stone arrowhead collection near the event space and the approximately 14-foot-tall bronze of a warrior on horseback.
The Grand Bohemian Lodge truly re-imagines a luxury experience and helps visitors and residents reconnect with the region’s history and natural wonders.
project scope
168,417 GSF / 187 Keys
design services
Studios
CLient
The Kessler Collection
Awards