Hotel Hartness appoints Glen Williams as General Manager
December 2, 2025
Seasoned operator brings more than three decades of award-winning hotel leadership to Greenville’s premier boutique destination
Hotel Hartness announced the appointment of Glen Williams as General Manager, bringing more than three decades of award-winning hotel leadership to one of the Upstate’s most distinctive boutique properties.
Williams joins Hotel Hartness with 33 years of experience in hospitality operations, openings, sales, revenue management, and team leadership across major national brands including Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, and Embassy Suites. Throughout his career, he has opened and operated high performing properties across the Southeast, earning multiple industry accolades, and leading several hotels to rank in the top 10% nationally for guest service.
Known for his ability to execute operational excellence, Williams most recently served as Director of Hotel Operations for Quality Oil Company, overseeing eight Hilton-branded hotels. Prior roles include serving as the opening General Manager for both the Embassy Suites Greenville Downtown and the Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown, where he led pre-opening strategy, staffing, sales efforts, and day-to-day operations.
“We are thrilled to welcome Glen to Hotel Hartness,” said Sean Hartness, CEO of Hotel Hartness. “His track record of opening and leading top-performing hotels, combined with his deep commitment to service and community, makes him an exceptional fit for our property. Glen understands the heart of what makes Hartness special.”
Williams will guide Hotel Hartness during a period of strong momentum as the property continues expanding its reputation for refined Southern hospitality and elevated experiences. Surrounded by the community’s 400-acre nature preserve, the hotel offers 73 thoughtfully designed rooms and suites; Patterson Kitchen + Bar, known for innovative, globally inspired
cuisine; The Captain, an intimate speakeasy-style bar; Spa H, offering restorative treatments and wellness services; and event spaces ideal for weddings, retreats, and corporate gatherings.
“Hotel Hartness is a remarkable property, one that blends luxury, nature, and true Southern warmth unlike anywhere else in the region,” said Williams. “I’ve spent much of my career in Greenville and care deeply about this community. I’m excited to work with this talented team to create unforgettable guest experiences and continue shaping Hotel Hartness into one of the Southeast’s premier destinations.”
In addition to his extensive hospitality leadership, Williams has long been active in community organizations and service initiatives. He is a past Chairman of VisitGreenvilleSC, past President of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (Greater Greenville Chapter) and previously served on the Simpsonville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He has also volunteered with Helping Hands Disaster Relief, Hands on Greenville, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Hotel Hartness is located at 120 Halston Avenue in Greenville, SC 29615. For more information, visit www.hotelhartness.com or follow on Instagram @hotelhartness.
About Hotel Hartness
Hotel Hartness, situated within the award-winning Hartness community, offers 73 guest rooms, an executive conference center, waterside dining, and a luxury spa. It is located on South Highway 14 between Pelham and Woodruff roads – conveniently located on Greenville’s urban edge adjacent to the I-85 corridor, ten miles from downtown and five miles from GSP Airport. For more information on Hotel Hartness, visit www.hotelhartness.com.
About Hay Creek Hotels
Founded in 2005 and based in Exeter, New Hampshire, Hay Creek Hotels is a leader in upscale independent full-service lodging and dining. Guided by international hospitality industry veterans, the company prides itself on a unique combination of award-winning dining experiences, exceptional guest service, and contemporary accommodations. The company offers a full spectrum of technical and third-party management services to boutique hotel owners and developers. Hay Creek Hotels combines decades of industry expertise with fully integrated management systems specifically designed for full-service upscale and luxury-oriented hotels, inns, and resorts. For more information, please visit www.haycreekhotels.com.
About Hartness
Hartness is an award-winning 482-acre urban village offering residences and homesites, as well as opportunities for dining, shopping, entertainment, and office space, connected by lush pathways, green streets, and community gathering spaces. Adhering to the planning principles of New Urbanism and conceived as a Traditional Neighborhood Development, it also boasts unique amenities, including a resort pool complex, Grand Lawn, Sports Garden, Hartness Farm, 10 miles of outdoor trails throughout the development’s 180 preserved acres, a fitness center, and many sparkling lakes and ponds. Additional amenities will include a clubhouse and racquet sports. The Village Center at Hartness, open to residents and the public alike, is currently home to The One5 at Hartness restaurant.
Located within the community is Hotel Hartness, which offers 73 guest rooms, an executive conference center, waterside dining, and a luxury spa. Hartness is located on South Highway 14 between Pelham and Woodruff roads – conveniently located on Greenville’s urban edge adjacent to the I-85 corridor, ten miles from downtown and five miles from GSP Airport. For more information on Hartness, visit www.hartnessliving.com.
