Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, this casual all-suite hotel is a 7-minute walk from the bustling shops at Biltmore Village and 2 miles from the lively Downtown Asheville.
Ranging from studios to 2-bedroom suites, the unfussy units come with kitchens, and sitting areas with pull-out sofas. All provide free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Some feature living rooms and fireplaces.
Complimentary amenities include hot breakfast, parking, and weekday evening socials with snacks. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a fitness center, a hot tub and a basketball court, as well as a barbecue. Coin-operated laundry facilities are on-site.
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.