51 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina, United States | (828) 232-2838
Excellent
downtown location; within walking distance of local parks, restaurants, and more
Beautiful
rooftop pool and terrace with mountain and downtown views
Modern, multicolored rooms with large flat-screen TVs
Big
walk-in tile showers
Pet-friendly policy (no fees), pet welcome kit, and terrace green area for walking
Free
Wi-Fi
24-hour
fitness center
Large
attached hotel parking garage
Small
rooms
Some
rooms get noise from the on-site bar, pool area, and downtown crowd
Daily
fee for parking in hotel’s garage
No
bathtubs except in suites
The Aloft Asheville Downtown is a 115-room, modern, pet-friendly hotel with restaurants, shops, historic sites,
parks, museums, and more within walking distance. The rooms are stylish and
include pet amenities, but lack square footage; noise can also be an issue for
those on top or bottom levels (due to bar proximity). A spacious rooftop pool and terrace offer great
views; the breakfast area features Starbucks coffee; and the W XYZ bar serves unique cocktails and small plates. An attached parking garage does offer parking but there is a daily fee.
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Scene
An upper-middle-range, loft-style hotel with a fun atmosphere
Polished concrete and hardwood floors,
exposed ductwork, and floor-to-ceiling windows create a loft-look in the Aloft
Asheville Downtown lobby. As this hotel is pet-friendly, a dog from a local
animal shelter rests in an enclosure near the front door and can be walked or
adopted by hotel guests. Stylish, contemporary furniture and free Wi-Fi are
available throughout, and there are a pool table and breakfast bar. A two-sided
fireplace connects a cushy indoor seating area to an open outdoor terrace where
guests have both mountain and downtown views.
Location
In downtown Asheville, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, parks, and attractions
This hotel is located on prime downtown real
estate, and Pack Square Park, Historic Mast General Store, The Orange Peel
music venue, U.S. Cellular Center, and local breweries are within walking
distance. A 15-minute drive away from the Aloft Asheville Downtown is the Biltmore Estate, and Smith-McDowell House Museum is a five-minute drive; Asheville Regional Airport clocks in at 20 minutes from the hotel. All popular destinations, including the ones listed above, are reachable by public transportation. Renting a car is only necessary if you plan on taking advantage of nearby hiking trails, which can be up to 30 minutes away, or plan on doing quite a lot of Asheville sightseeing beyond the city center.
Rooms
Rooms lack square footage but are well organized and contemporary; pet amenities are included.
Although rooms are small, the modern,
minimalist layout uses all available space efficiently; even the 42-inch
flat-screen TV and iPod docking station are skillfully placed. A green desk chair, yellow occasional armchair, and purple padded bench seat offer guests additional seating while brightly colored, stylish artwork adds to the fresh color palette of the room. The brand’s
signature mattress receives superb reviews and Bliss Spa amenities decorate the
countertop and spacious walk-in tile shower. A mini-fridge offers a chance to
store leftovers from downtown restaurants and a coffeemaker resides in the
built-in shelving. Pets receive food and water bowls, a welcome bag, and a bed
as well. Upper-level and lower-level rooms may get noise from the on-site bar,
pool area, or downtown crowd. There are no tubs except in the four suites. Some rooms include views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and downtown area.
Features
Lovely rooftop pool and terrace, plus on-site bar and 24-hour fitness center
A rooftop pool and terrace offer
wonderful mountain and downtown views, and the outdoor dog walk is covered in
artificial grass and fire hydrants for Fido. The Blackbird restaurant next door
cooks up a seasonal menu of revitalized Carolina foods while the on-site W XYZ bar and Re:mix lounge have local brews as well as unique cocktails and small
plates. A 24-hour fitness center includes large windows for a bright atmosphere
in addition to several different machines and weights. The big parking garage
attached to the hotel does provide much-needed downtown space for guests but
there is a daily fee.
