Proximity Hotel and Print Works Bistro

Proximity Hotel and Print Works Bistro are locally owned by Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants and Hotels. Both the hotel and bistro have attained a top-level, LEED Platinum rating for being environmentally friendly. As one example, Proximity Hotel has an unbelievable 100 solar panels on the roof. Talk about harnessing the sun's energy, WOW! The two businesses were named for local mills:  Proximity Manufacturing Cotton Mill (1896) and Proximity Print Works Mill (1912). Details about the green aspect, photos of interior spaces, and local mill history are available on the hotel's links, provided above. 

On a lighthearted note, if the square is your shape, this hotel is for you. Notice the 7x7 matrix of those large windows with 3x3 square grids. Like to be in the middle of things? Stay in the room that is 4,4 on the x and y axis! RARE to find a building so square!

If you are ever in Greensboro, and want to learn more about history and environmental friendliness,or just want a close place to stay, consider booking a night at Proximity. If you are a photographer, head over for a visit as it is fun to photograph. The above photo was taken on the Wendover side of the property-- not an easy view to capture we might add! 

Comments

[Greensboro Daily Photo]

Well, it is nearly 11:00 and not one comment today! I've gone in and made the text a little shorter, less technical. Perhaps this change will encourage people to read through and get to the humorous part.

Also, I didn't participate in a meme today. That is one of those international, themed lists that you link to if you can fit the theme of the day: monochrome, water, animals, yellow, red, sky watch, alphabet, etc. That brings in the international visitors galore to a blog. However, at some point, we would like to think that 1) GDP attracts local readers and 2) local readers have comments to share.

Surely, someone has a reaction to this photo, architecture, green trend...........

Mrs. GDP

[Jane Mitchell]

From a local who visits this blog regularly: We are fortunate to have the Quaintances, their two hotels and three restaurants in Greensboro. The Proximity has received honors for being a green hotel, not only for its solar panels, but for its attention to energy and efficiency. In naming the hotel after the early mills in Greensboro, they have created a nice sense of history. They are real winners. JTM

[Susie of Arabia]

Well, you certainly made it LOOK easy to photograph with your lovely photo!
Don't despair about not getting any comments - my photo blog is the same way with usually very few comments. But the stats show that it gets well over 500 hits every day - more than my other blog which gets more comments. Go figure.

[Sally in WA]

I love the look of this place. All the symmetry and the unique windows on the top row are cool. I'd stay there in a heartbeat, and not just because of the solar panels on the roof.

[Dina]

I must be a born square, but this building looks very pretty to me, esp. with the blue.
Comments seem to get rare in the hot summer, or so I notice.

[Susan]

I thought I remember reading somewhere that this hotel is the "greenest" hotel in the world. Do you know if that is true?

[Ellie]

I can't stop laughing :) It is square in all directions :)

[Charlene]

I know this is a post from last summer, but I wondered if you'd visited the Print Works Bistro yet - so searched and sure enough - you've got it covered! I am excited to have reservations for the Easter Buffet with my family this Sunday - our first visit. I know the food will be fantastic as I've yet to be disappointed in a meal at a Quaintances' establishment.