In a commercial area off Interstate 40, this straightforward budget hotel is 7 miles from both the Biltmore Estate and the North Carolina Arboretum.
Simple rooms offer wood floors and flat-screen TVs, plus free Wi-Fi. Some quarters have microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Kids age 17 and under stay for no extra charge with an adult.
Parking is free. Pets are welcome for a 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.