Set off I-26, this casual hotel is less than half a mile from Asheville Regional Airport and 13 miles from the shops and restaurants of Downtown. It's 11 miles from the historic Biltmore Estate, featuring a Gilded Age mansion, landscaped gardens and a winery.
Straightforward rooms come with HDTVs and Wi-Fi, as well as microwaves, minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas with pull-out sofas.
Amenities include a complimentary airport shuttle, a heated indoor pool and a gym. Breakfast and coin-operated laundry facilities are available, as is parking for trucks, buses and RVs.
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.