This historic hotel in Asheville's Chestnut Hill District dates from 1924. It's less than 1 mile from Downtown shops and eateries, and 2.3 miles from the River Arts District. The Biltmore Estate is 3.1 miles away.
The warm rooms feature hardwood floors, ceiling fans and tiled bathrooms, plus modern touches like flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Suites add minifridges and microwaves, plus cooktops.
Freebies include full breakfast served in the formal dining room, afternoon wine and cheese, and all-day coffee and tea, plus parking. There's a business center, plus a sitting room with a piano and a stone fireplace.
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.