Downtown Asheville Historic Hotel

The historical places in Downtown Asheville are probably a big part of your travel plans. And while you’re here, you can visit the major shopping area and majestic mountain landscape. And also relish a stop at the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Based on our travel expertise, Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel is a top 3.5-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Asheville Masonic Temple is a short walk away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Haywood Park Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection and Four Points by Sheraton Asheville Downtown.

Downtown Asheville is home to 225 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Downtown Asheville is notable for landmarks like Grove Arcade, Thomas Wolfe Memorial and Buncombe County Courthouse. Cultural venues include Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville, Asheville Art Museum and Diana Wortham Theatre. Additionally, you’ll find Biltmore Estate in the area.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can sleep in a building that has an official historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Downtown Asheville, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the amenities found in most hotels should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Downtown Asheville, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.