Set in downtown, this upscale modern hotel is a 7-minute walk from the Asheville Art Museum and 2.5 miles from Biltmore Village.
The refined rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with city or mountain views, plus marble bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. They also come with flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, while suites add club-level privileges, and separate living and sleeping areas.
Amenities include a farm-to-table restaurant and a stylish cocktail lounge. There's also an indoor saltwater pool, a hot tub and a fitness center, as well as conference facilities. Parking is available.
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.