This modern hotel is a 1-minute walk from Asheville's Fun Depot, 1.8 miles from the Biltmore Estate entrance and 4.2 miles from the Grove Arcade and downtown Asheville.
Casual, warmly decorated rooms offer free Wi-Fi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Bathrooms have granite vanities; some rooms add pull-out beds and whirlpool tubs.
Free perks include continental breakfast and parking. The hotel also has a heated indoor pool and a hot tub, plus a fitness center, and a cozy lobby with a double-sided fireplace.
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.