Less than a mile from Asheville Regional Airport, this straightforward hotel is 8 miles from the North Carolina Arboretum and 14 miles from the Biltmore Estate.
The relaxed rooms feature free Wi-Fi, TVs and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add microwaves, minifridges and pull-out sofas.
Breakfast and an airport shuttle are complimentary. There's a laid-back restaurant and a lounge. Other amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, as well as an exercise room, a business center and meeting rooms.
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.