Set in a redbrick building in a vibrant area, this warm, modern hotel offering views of the Blue Ridge Mountains is less than a mile from I-240, a 7-minute walk from bustling Pack Square Park, site of many downtown festivals, and 8 minutes' walk from the Thomas Wolfe House.
Modern rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges and microwaves. Some have pull-out sofas. Suites come with separate living areas. Kids stay at no charge with an adult. Room service is available.
A rooftop bar offers mountain and downtown views. There’s a casual cafe, a relaxed lobby bar and a 24/7 business center, along with a gym and an outdoor pool.
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.