This straightforward hotel in a commercial area is 1 mile from downtown Asheville and 17 miles from the Asheville Regional Airport. It's 33 miles from the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Pisgah National Forest.
Casual rooms offer microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Suites add whirlpool tubs, electric fireplaces, balconies and/or pull-out sofas. Room service is available. Kids stay at no charge with an adult.
Parking and an area shuttle included. Amenities consist of bar/grill (up to 4 kids 11 and under eat free; restrictions apply), plus an indoor/outdoor pool and a gym. There's a 24/7 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.