Oglebay resort and conference centre, a place to meet, dine and indulge

Oglebay resort and conference centre is a 1,700 acre recreational centre offering accommodation, spa, dining, golf, swimming, tennis and even a Zoo. The resort is located hilltop in the very heart of Oglebay, Wheeling, West Virginia.

There are three types of accommodation at Oglebay. First is the 271 room Wilson Lodge. At the lodge in the new additions section guests can choose to stay in the king hospitality suite, king suites, queen suites, king rooms or double queen rooms. In the original lodge section room choices include, deluxe king with wet bar or fireplace, Intermediate King, intermediate queen, immediate with two double beds or traditional with double beds.

For larger groups of visitors to the resort they have a choice of three styles of cottage to stay in, premium, deluxe or traditional. The cottages have fully equipped kitchens, a large living room and 2, 4 or 6 bedrooms. If guests do not feel up to cooking they are able to have meals delivered right to their door, or they feel otherwise they can have a cottage cookout, where guests do the grilling and Oglebay supplies all other requirements.

There are four estate houses on the property available for guests to rent. There is the Waddington House, which can accommodate up to 18 persons. The Palmer and Wheeler houses have 6 bedrooms or 6 1/2 bathrooms, or the Maple Chalet which was renovated in 2007. The Chalet is a large two storey house with seven bathrooms all with private baths, and flat screen televisions throughout the house.

In Wilson Lodge is the West Spa at Oglebay. The spa is a spot for guests to indulge in therapeutic services such as massage, facials, manicures and waxing.

Oglebay boats 36 holes of championship golfing at the Speidel Golf Club, which was designed by Arnold Palmer and Oglebay's classic, Robert Trent Jones, Snr. A driving range is also available for guests to practice on and features grass tees, matted tees and a chipping green that is surrounded by two bunkers. The Hamm clubhouse is opened for players to have a meal in the grill room, make use of modern locker facilities, talk with on-staff pro's and a large pro shop. There is also the 18 hole Crispin Golf Course and the 18 hole par 3 course and driving range.

Guests have the option of dining at the Ihlenfeld Dining Room which is opened seven days for Breakfast, Lunch and dinner. During the summer diners can enjoy the cascading waters from Schenk Lake's 150ft fountain and in December enjoy the festival of lights. Private dining rooms are also available in the Ihlenfeld Dining Room. Guests also have the option of dining at the GlassWorks Grill or the Speidel Grill which overlooks the 18th hole of the Jones Course. The resort is able to accommodate large functions in their inside or outside private dining rooms, and cater to guests requests.