DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville - Biltmore

In the shadow of the Biltmore Estate and minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, this hotel sits on the edge of Historic Biltmore Village. Walk to local shops and indie restaurants, or hop the weekend trolley (scheduled 4pm–10pm) for quick runs into downtown Asheville. Family-friendly and perfectly positioned for mountain drives and estate tours, the regional airport is about 10 miles away.

Expect 197 tastefully appointed rooms across a main tower and an executive tower, each featuring flat-screen TVs, minibars and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. The property offers a signature sleep program with plush-top mattresses, luxurious linens and oversized pillows. Rooms may include iPod docking stations and work desks for a practical stay.

Make a splash in the indoor pool and whirlpool, or hit the 24-hour fitness center with Precor cardio equipment. Concierge services, gift shops and an area shuttle (surcharge) keep things easy. Check in and be greeted with the hotel’s complimentary freshly baked chocolate chip cookie. Wake up to mountain-air mornings and quick access to nearby trails and music venues.

Featuring complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet, a business center and express check-out. Over 12,000 sq. ft. of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, multiple meeting rooms, in-house catering and remote guestroom printing make it easy to host groups from small meetings to larger events. Free self parking is available onsite.

On-site options include a casual American restaurant, a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfasts are available daily for a fee, and a lobby bar provides evening drinks before you head out to explore Asheville’s craft-food scene.