Set on a busy road lined with trees, this informal hotel is 3 miles from both the grand 19th-century Biltmore Estate mansion, and the restaurants and museums of Downtown. It's 4 miles from the I-40.
The stylish rooms with decorative accent walls offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and safes, as well as microwaves, minifridges and Keurig coffeemakers. Some rooms have sitting areas. Kids age 12 and under stay at no extra charge.
Complimentary perks consist of breakfast and parking. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a terrace with a fire pit, plus a trendy lobby sitting area.
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.