Located 0.2 miles from the Thomas Wolfe House historic monument, this relaxed hotel off Interstate 240 is also 0.5 miles from the Asheville Art Museum and 3 miles from the renowned Biltmore Estate.
Unpretentious rooms offer free WiFi and bottled water. They also feature desks, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers.
Parking is free. Other amenities include a restaurant/bar specializing in steaks and local beers, plus a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center. There are also meeting/conference 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.