3781 Tynecastle Hwy, Rt 1 Hwy 184, Banner Elk, North Carolina, United States | (618) 248-8274
Homey rooms with full
kitchens, gas fireplaces, and laundry machines
Across the street from Sugar Mountain Ski Resort
Large indoor pool and hot
tub with mountain views
Outdoor tennis courts and
mini-golf
Activities cabin with
scheduled activities for kids
Small fitness center
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Wi-Fi is spotty
No free breakfast
No
full bar or restaurant on-site
Just across the highway from the entrance to Sugar
Mountain Ski Resort, Blue Ridge Village is a popular, modern mid-range hotel that's ideally situated for
a ski or other outdoor-focused vacation. The hotel offers 130 homey rooms with full kitchens and gas
fireplaces. There’s plenty for families to do here: the hotel has an indoor pool,
outdoor tennis courts, miniature golf, and an activities cabin for children. The
hotel doesn’t have a restaurant, though, and there’s no breakfast available. Those looking for a hotel with a restaurant on-site may want to check out Archer's Mountain Inn, a mid-range hotel with a restaurant with terrace dining and a bar.
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Scene
Woodsy, lodge-style inn with plenty of outdoor seating areas
In keeping with its mountain location and lodge feel, the lobby at the Blue Ridge Village has
a woodsy aesthetic, with small potted pine trees, a bear statue, and tree-patterned rugs. A large stone fireplace sits near the front desk, and, down a
small set of steps, there's an area with a few tables and a bookshelf full of board
games. Rooms are located in stone-and-brown-sided
buildings set along a curved, paved road. The grounds are wooded and there’s
a small lake with benches for taking in the views; there
are several more outdoor seating areas with tables and chairs for enjoying
meals outside. The indoor pool -- with its modern stone tile deck, high ceilings, and wall of windows -- is the most popular common area, attracting children and adults alike. The hotel is popular with families and other travelers looking for an outdoorsy vacation; it's especially popular with skiers.
Location
Across from ski resort and close to grocery store, against the backdrop of the Pisgah National Forest
The Blue Ridge Village is located across the street from Sugar
Mountain Ski Resort and next to Pisgah National Forest, putting it in the midst of many destinations for outdoor adventure sports. There’s a grocery store
within a six-minute drive, and there are some casual dining spots less than
a 10-minute drive away. Beech Mountain Resort -- which offers skiing,
snowboarding, and ice skating -- is less than 20 minutes from the hotel. Asheville is around
an hour and a half away by car.
Rooms
Condo-like rooms with full kitchens and gas fireplaces
Rooms at the Blue Ridge Village are spacious, with homey and modern -- if generic -- decor that includes ceiling fans, table lamps, patterned comforters (these are low quality, and too busy for some tastes), and framed pictures. There's a vague modern-cabin theme, with lots of wood, leather, and stone. Kitchens have stained wooden cabinets, granite countertops, and black appliances, and come equipped with refrigerators,
microwaves, ovens, coffee/tea facilities, toasters, blenders, and tableware.
Those who plan to do a lot of cooking, though, may want to bring extra pots and
pans, as there are only a few in each kitchen. Living rooms have leather
couches, gas fireplaces, and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs with cable and DVD players. All rooms
have washers/dryers and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms vary: some have shower/tub
combinations and some have separate showers and whirlpool tubs. Some rooms have
small balconies.
Features
Indoor pool and whirlpool, tennis courts, and miniature golf
The hotel has an indoor pool and whirlpool in a separate building with a wall of windows overlooking the mountains. Outside, there are a couple
tennis courts, as well as a miniature golf course. The hotel has an "activities cabin" that schedules activities for children, and there’s a small fitness center with
a treadmill, hand weights, and a resistance machine. Parking is free. Wi-Fi is free, but spotty.
