Off Interstate 240 close to shops and restaurants, this informal hotel is 3 miles from The River Arts District's artist studios and restaurants, and 9 miles from the Biltmore Estate, George W. Vanderbilt's 250-room, French chateau–style property.
The casual rooms have a warm vibe, and offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus microwaves, minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living areas with sofabeds.
Parking is complimentary, as is a hot and cold breakfast buffet served in a colorful dining room. Amenities include an indoor pool and a hot tub, along with a gym.
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.