Adjacent to Interstate 26, this simple low-rise hotel with exterior corridors is a 6-minute drive from the Botanical Gardens At Asheville, a 12-minute drive from the Biltmore Estate and a 16-minute drive from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
All rooms have en suite bathrooms with showers and tubs, plus desks, free WiFi and TVs. Some also have coffeemakers, while suites add microwaves and minifridges. Kids 12 and under stay free with a paying adult.
Amenities include a complimentary continental breakfast buffet, a seasonal outdoor pool and free parking.
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.