Best Hotels in Asheville

Asheville’s hotel market is anchored by two exceptional resort properties — the Omni Grove Park Inn and the Inn on Biltmore Estate — with a secondary tier of boutique downtown hotels in the historic commercial district. B&Bs occupy the Victorian residential neighborhoods within walking distance of downtown.

Resort Hotels

Omni Grove Park Inn — 290 Macon Ave. The most iconic hotel in western North Carolina, built in 1913 from locally quarried granite boulders into the face of Sunset Mountain. The Great Hall lobby has two enormous stone fireplaces and original Arts and Crafts furnishings. The spa, built into the mountain itself, is one of the most distinctive hotel spas in the country — 28,000 square feet of underground pools, saunas, and treatment rooms. The property has hosted presidents from Woodrow Wilson to Barack Obama. From approximately $300-$600 per night as of 2026; peak October foliage and Christmas season runs higher. The property has multiple restaurants; the Blue Ridge Dining Room is the primary fine dining option.

Inn on Biltmore Estate — 1 Antler Hill Rd, on the estate grounds. A 213-room hotel built on the Biltmore property, designed to complement the estate’s European aesthetic. Guest rates include admission to the Biltmore house and grounds — a significant value during peak admission periods. Two restaurants and a bar on-site; the daily afternoon tea service is a popular addition to a stay. From approximately $350-$700 per night as of 2026.

Boutique Downtown

AC Hotel Asheville Downtown — 10 Broadway. A 128-room Marriott-portfolio hotel in a mid-century building in the heart of downtown, walking distance to Pack Square, Biltmore Avenue restaurants, and the River Arts District trailhead. The lobby bar is a popular pre-dinner stop. From approximately $150-$250 per night.

Aloft Asheville Downtown — 51 Biltmore Ave. A 116-room Aloft in a renovated Art Deco building on the primary downtown commercial street. The W XYZ bar on the ground floor and rooftop bar make it a social hotel. From approximately $130-$200 per night.

Cambria Hotel Asheville Downtown — 15 Page Ave. A contemporary 130-room hotel one block from the Grove Arcade. Straightforward amenities and a good downtown location. From approximately $140-$220 per night.

B&Bs and Inns

1900 Inn on Montford — 296 Montford Ave, Montford Historic District. A 5-room Arts and Crafts inn in the Victorian residential neighborhood north of downtown, within walking distance of the restaurant core. Full breakfast included. From approximately $160-$240 per night.

Albemarle Inn — 86 Edgemont Rd, Grove Park neighborhood. A 1909 Greek Revival inn with 11 rooms, near the Omni Grove Park Inn. Hungarian composer Béla Bartók composed part of his Third Piano Concerto here during a wartime residency. Full breakfast included. From approximately $140-$220 per night.

Budget Options

Sweet Peas Hostel — 23 Rankin Ave, downtown. The only hostel in central Asheville; dorm beds from approximately $35-$55 per night, private rooms from approximately $80-$100 as of 2026. Walking distance to the primary restaurant and brewery corridors.

Comfort Inn Biltmore Square (multiple budget chain options near the Biltmore area) — from approximately $100-$140 per night. A car is required for the 3-mile drive to downtown.

Choosing Where to Stay

Stay downtown (AC Hotel, Aloft, Cambria) for walkable access to restaurants, breweries, and the River Arts District. The strongest choice for visitors without a car.

Stay at Grove Park/Omni for the resort experience — spa, mountain views, and proximity to the north Asheville neighborhoods.

Stay at Biltmore Estate for full estate immersion — rates are high but include admission, and the on-site experience is excellent for families or special occasions.

Stay in a B&B in Montford or Grove Park for residential atmosphere within walking or cycling distance of downtown.

Booking Notes

October foliage season (peak approximately October 10-20) and the Biltmore Estate’s Candlelight Christmas season (late November through December) are the highest-demand periods — book 2-3 months ahead for those dates. Spring (April-May) is the second busiest period; summer and winter are generally more available. The Omni Grove Park Inn fills for its Christmas events and New Year’s package well in advance.