Asheville, NC

I'm going to be spending 5 or 6 days in Asheville, NC in a few weeks.

There seem to be quite a few hotels in and around Asheville, and
wondered if anyone has any hotel suggestions.

I'm looking for a modern hotel with these minimum requirements:

Some form of internet access: preferably free wireless.
pool: indoor or outdoor
close proximity to shops and restaurants, attractions

I'm not super price sensitive, and it seems most hotels can be had for
under $200/night.

Any hotels that jump out as spectacular places to say?

I'm contemplating staying at the Biltmore Estate itself, but the fact
that reserving a couple rooms for a week stay doesn't qualify for free
access to the Estate is retarded. Besides the rooms don't look
particularly nice or updated.

Any off the beaten path suggestions for attractions? We'd be a
relatively small family group of about 4 adults + 1 infant. Museums,
nice photo opportunities, shops that don't sell $1 kitchen magnets,
upscale restaurants, interesting local history, hands-on exhibits, etc
sound nice. Mountain hikes, kayaking, outdoor sports don't.

Thanks for any advice.

Keith

"Keith M" wrote in message
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I'm going to be spending 5 or 6 days in Asheville, NC in a few weeks.

There seem to be quite a few hotels in and around Asheville, and
wondered if anyone has any hotel suggestions.

I'm looking for a modern hotel with these minimum requirements:

Some form of internet access: preferably free wireless.
pool: indoor or outdoor
close proximity to shops and restaurants, attractions

I'm not super price sensitive, and it seems most hotels can be had for
under $200/night.

Any hotels that jump out as spectacular places to say?


The Grove Park Inn is Asheville's best known hotel/resort. Not sure about
the prices (waaaay outta my league), but your budget may allow it.

You'll find plenty to do in the area, especially if you're into arts/crafts.
One good place is the Black Mountain Center for the Arts (in Black
Mountain). There's also the homes of Carl Sandburg and Thomas Wolfe.
Cherokee (and Gatlinburg) are both incredibly tacky, but Cherokee has a good
museum and if you're in season, the passion play Onto These Hills.

Have fun.

I'm going to be spending 5 or 6 days in Asheville, NC in a few weeks.

Keith, you might want to check out the city's official tourism site
for advice on hotels and sightseeing at exploreasheville.com.

Also, a good site for consumer reviews of hotels is
tripadvisor.com.

You could also check out a good old-fashioned printed guidebook for
North Carolina (or that general region) at your library or bookstore.

James