Set in a shopping mall at the edge of Nantahala National Forest, this straightforward all-suite hotel is 3 miles from North Carolina Arboretum and 10 miles from the historic Biltmore Estate.
The relaxed, airy rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, microwaves and minifridges. All also provide coffeemakers and pull-out sofas; some add whirlpool tubs.
Hot breakfast, and parking, are complimentary. Other amenities include a heated outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's also a cozy lobby lounge. Pets are welcome for a fee
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.