Off I-240, this stylish all-suite hotel in a former 1923 department store is a 3-minute walk from the U.S. Cellular Center Arena and 5 minutes from Asheville's historic Downtown.
The elegant suites are equipped with flat-screens, iPod docks, and kitchenettes with minifridges, as well as sitting areas with pull-out sofas. Some bathrooms have whirlpool tubs.
Free perks include champagne at check-in, Wi-Fi, and valet or self-parking, as well as breakfast vouchers. The atrium features a cafe, and there's a stylish bistro. Other amenities include a 24-hour fitness center and a business center.
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.