In the lively downtown amid breweries, shops, restaurants and museums, this refined hotel set in a former bank building is less than a mile from I-240, 1 mile from the galleries of the River Arts District, and 2 miles from the sprawling Biltmore Estate.
Accented with local artwork and floor-to-ceiling windows, the airy, eclectic rooms feature flat-screen TVs, minibars and yoga mats. Suites add separate living rooms and sofabeds. Room service is available
A sophisticated restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine. There’s also a sleek bar and a fitness center, plus evening receptions and massage service. Pets are welcome. Parking is offered (fee).
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.