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Top-rated hotels in Asheville
A shortlist of top-rated hotels in Asheville, drawn from the 12 properties on the site that carry a guest score from verified stays, each classed 4-star by the supplier. It is for travellers who want the best-supported guest scores first, with live availability checked for their own dates.
Staying in Asheville
Asheville sits in North Carolina, and the site lists 45 places to stay there, every one of them classed four or five star by the supplier. This shortlist narrows that to the 12 with a guest score from verified stays and orders them best supported first, so Sweet Biscuit Inn leads at 5.0 from 201 reviews and The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa follows with 11853 reviews behind its 4.6.
The hotels are spread across several parts of the city. The Foundry Hotel Asheville Curio Collection by Hilton, Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG, The Windsor Boutique Hotel, Elevation Lofts and DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown have downtown addresses, while The Inn on Biltmore Estate sits on the estate at 1 Antler Hill Rd and DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Biltmore is on Hendersonville Road. Couples short on time can stay central, families and longer breaks suit the Biltmore side, and business travellers have the downtown cluster close at hand.
The shortlist
Ranked by guest rating, then number of reviews.
Sweet Biscuit Inn
77 Kenilworth Road Asheville Nc 28803
Why stay hereSweet Biscuit Inn sits on Kenilworth Road, a quiet address in a 4-star property that has earned a perfect 5.0 guest rating across 201 reviews. Travelers who want a calm, residential-feeling base while still being in Asheville will find the setting suits them, and the strength of that rating speaks to consistency over many stays. It fits couples and independent travelers who value a small, highly rated house over a large hotel.
See Sweet Biscuit InnThe Applewood Manor
62 Cumberland Circle
Why stay hereThe Applewood Manor occupies 62 Cumberland Circle, a 4-star address whose 4.9 guest rating comes from 160 reviews. The property suits guests who prefer a manor-style stay with a strong record of guest satisfaction rather than a busy downtown hotel. Couples and travelers marking an occasion tend to appreciate the intimate scale, and the review count confirms the praise is sustained rather than a one-off.
See The Applewood ManorBunn House A Boutique Hotel
15 Clayton Street Asheville Buncombe United States Asheville
Why stay hereBunn House A Boutique Hotel on Clayton Street is a 4-star boutique property with a 4.8 guest rating drawn from 315 reviews. A larger review base than most small inns here gives a clearer picture of what to expect, and the boutique format suits travelers who want individual character over chain consistency. It works well for couples and for visitors who plan to spend their days out in Asheville and want a distinctive place to return to.
See Bunn House A Boutique HotelThe Inn on Biltmore Estate
1 Antler Hill Rd
Why stay hereThe Inn on Biltmore Estate stands at 1 Antler Hill Rd, placing guests within the estate itself rather than in the city center. Its 4.7 guest rating rests on 1703 reviews, an unusually large number for a 4-star inn, which suggests a well-established operation. It suits travelers who want the Biltmore grounds as the focus of their trip — couples, special-occasion visitors and anyone content to make the estate their base.
See The Inn on Biltmore EstateThe Foundry Hotel Asheville Curio Collection by Hilton
51 South Market Street
Why stay hereThe Foundry Hotel Asheville Curio Collection by Hilton is a 4-star property on South Market Street with a 4.7 guest rating from 765 reviews. Being part of the Curio Collection signals a design-led hotel with chain-backed reliability, which suits travelers who want character without surprises. Its downtown address and 4-star class make it a practical pick for visitors who plan to walk to Asheville's restaurants and shops and want a full-service hotel to return to.
See The Foundry Hotel Asheville Curio Collection by HiltonKimpton Hotel Arras by IHG
7 Patton Avenue
Why stay hereKimpton Hotel Arras by IHG occupies 7 Patton Avenue, a central downtown address, and holds a 4.7 guest rating across 765 reviews. The Kimpton name brings a distinctive, service-minded style, and the 4-star class suits travelers who want a polished base in the middle of the city. It fits couples and business travelers alike, particularly anyone who would rather leave the car behind and stay within reach of downtown Asheville.
See Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHGThe Windsor Boutique Hotel
36 Broadway Street
Why stay hereThe Windsor Boutique Hotel on Broadway Street is a 4-star boutique address with a 4.8 guest rating from 160 reviews. The small review count points to an intimate property, and the boutique label suits guests who prefer a handful of well-kept rooms to a large lobby. Couples and travelers who like to be central while staying somewhere with its own identity will find the Broadway Street setting and the strength of the rating a good match.
See The Windsor Boutique HotelThe Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa
290 Macon Avenue
Why stay hereThe Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa on Macon Avenue is the best-established name on this list: a 4-star property with a 4.6 guest rating built on 11853 reviews. That volume tells you the operation runs at scale and has been tested by a great many guests. It suits travelers who want a full resort-style stay with a spa, and families and couples who intend to spend time on the property as much as in Asheville itself.
See The Omni Grove Park Inn & SpaUpstream Penthouse
30 Upstream Way
Why stay hereUpstream Penthouse on Upstream Way is a 4-star property with a 4.6 guest rating from 1334 reviews. The penthouse format suggests a self-contained stay rather than a traditional hotel, which suits groups, families and longer visits where more space matters. The substantial review count means plenty of guests have stayed before and rated it, giving a reliable sense of what to expect from this 4-star address.
See Upstream PenthouseElevation Lofts
Broadway Street 52
Why stay hereElevation Lofts on Broadway Street holds a 4.9 guest rating, drawn from 60 reviews — a small but notably strong sample. The loft format and central Broadway Street address suit travelers who want an apartment-style base in the city rather than a staffed hotel, and the 4-star class fits guests who expect a well-kept space. It works well for couples and independent visitors who value location and rating over hotel services.
See Elevation LoftsDoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown
199 Haywood St
Why stay hereDoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown on Haywood St is a 4-star hotel with a 4.4 guest rating from 598 reviews. The DoubleTree name offers predictable, full-service hotel standards, and the downtown address puts guests close to the city's core. It suits travelers who want recognizable chain reliability and a central location, including business visitors and couples who plan to spend their time out in Asheville.
See DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville DowntownDoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Biltmore
115 Hendersonville Road
Why stay hereDoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Biltmore at 115 Hendersonville Road is a 4-star hotel with a 4.3 guest rating across 1573 reviews. Its Biltmore-area address suits travelers whose plans center on the estate and the southern side of the city, while the DoubleTree name brings familiar chain standards. With 1573 reviews behind it, the property has a long track record, making it a sensible choice for families and travelers who prefer a known brand.
See DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Biltmore
How to choose
For top guest scores
Sweet Biscuit Inn holds a perfect 5.0 from 201 reviews, the strongest score on the list. The Applewood Manor follows at 4.9 from 160, and Elevation Lofts also sits at 4.9 with 60 reviews. Bunn House A Boutique Hotel brings 4.8 from 315 reviews, the largest body of stays among these four.
Sweet Biscuit Inn · The Applewood Manor · Elevation Lofts · Bunn House A Boutique Hotel
For a downtown base
The Foundry Hotel Asheville Curio Collection by Hilton on South Market Street and Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG on Patton Avenue both score 4.7 from 765 reviews. The Windsor Boutique Hotel on Broadway Street rates 4.8 from 160, Elevation Lofts 4.9 from 60, and DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown 4.4 from 598.
The Foundry Hotel Asheville Curio Collection by Hilton · Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG · The Windsor Boutique Hotel · Elevation Lofts · DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown
For a large, established hotel
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa on Macon Avenue carries 4.6 from 11853 reviews, by far the deepest review base on the shortlist. Upstream Penthouse at 30 Upstream Way scores 4.6 from 1334, and DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown 4.4 from 598.
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa · Upstream Penthouse · DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown
Questions, answered
How many top-rated hotels does this site list in Asheville?
The site lists 45 places to stay in Asheville, and 12 of them carry a guest score from verified stays. This shortlist covers those 12, all classed 4-star by the supplier, ordered by guest score weighted by how many stays are behind it.
Does the shortlist include any 5-star hotel?
No. Every stay listed in Asheville is classed four or five star by the supplier, and 0 of them are five star. The 12 hotels on this shortlist are all 4-star, including Sweet Biscuit Inn and The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa.
Which hotel has the best guest score?
Sweet Biscuit Inn on Kenilworth Road holds 5.0 out of 5 from 201 reviews. The Applewood Manor at 62 Cumberland Circle and Elevation Lofts on Broadway Street both score 4.9, from 160 and 60 reviews respectively.
Which hotel has the most reviews?
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa on Macon Avenue has 11853 reviews and a score of 4.6. The next largest review bases are The Inn on Biltmore Estate with 1703 at 4.7 and DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Biltmore with 1573 at 4.3.
Are there hotels in downtown Asheville on this list?
Yes. The Foundry Hotel Asheville Curio Collection by Hilton on South Market Street and Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG on Patton Avenue both score 4.7 from 765 reviews, with The Windsor Boutique Hotel on Broadway Street and DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown on Haywood St also downtown.
Where is a good place to start when choosing?
Start with the guest score and the number of reviews behind it: Sweet Biscuit Inn at 5.0 from 201 and The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa at 4.6 from 11853 are well supported. Then pick by address, downtown or the Biltmore side, depending on what you plan to see.