With a lodge-like fieldstone lobby, this chain hotel just off I-40 is 1 mile from the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, 6.2 miles from the elegant Biltmore Estate mansion and 7.3 miles from downtown.
Traditional rooms and suites come with minifridges, microwaves, work desks, cable TV and free WiFi; kids 19 and under stay free with an adult. Many also have mountain views.
An American restaurant/brew pub serves dinner as well as a complimentary breakfast (kids 12 and under eat free). There's also a heated outdoor pool with views, BBQ grill, fitness/business centers and ballroom. Pet-friendly rooms are available (fee) and parking is free.
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.