A 3-minute walk from the Asheville Art Museum, this contemporary hotel is 2 miles from the Botanical Gardens at Asheville.
Modern rooms featuring mountain or city views have flat-screen TVs with plug-and-play hubs, free Wi-Fi, and desks with ergonomic chairs. They also include coffeemakers and minifridges, while bathrooms feature walk-in showers. Some have glass doors leading to private cabanas with drapes, ceiling fans and lounge chairs. Suites add living rooms. Dogs receive free beds, treats and toys.
There's a bar with a balcony overlooking downtown, plus a pool table and local artworks. Other perks include a gym and an outdoor pool.
The History of Asheville
Before European settlement, Asheville was part of the Cherokee Nation. Bearing the name Untokiasdiyi, meaning “Where they race,” the Cherokee people used the area as a gathering place.
Settlement didn’t occur until after the Revolutionary War, in 1784, when Colonel Samuel Davidson and his family arrived, claiming land through a soldier’s grant. The settlement, initially named “Morristown,” was later renamed Asheville in honor of North Carolina Governor Samuel Ashe.
Asheville became an important outpost in the Blue Ridge Mountains, attracting famous travelers like Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett. The city flourished during the railway boom into the 1920s but faced a significant setback during the stock market crash of 1929. However, thanks to a committed urban renewal plan and efforts to maintain the city’s charm, Asheville transformed into the vibrant culture hub it is today.