A perfect romantic getaway, the Haywood Park Hotel stands in the historic downtown as the only luxury all- suite hotel in Asheville, N.C. Guests staying at this former department store are close to major cultural attractions, restaurants, nightlife and shopping. The hotel is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the most visited area in the National Park System, especially during autumn when leaves turn fiery reds, scarlets and yellows. Guests also can visit the Biltmore Estates, the early 20th-century mansion built by the Vanderbilt family that attracts visitors from throughout the world who marvel at the stately structure, pristine grounds and colorful flower gardens.
The full-service hotel offers complimentary valet parking, bell staff services and continental breakfasts delivered to guestrooms. Polished brass, rich and warm oak, and gleaming Spanish marble great visitors in the lobby. The hotel's critically acclaimed Flying Frog Café and Wine Bar features French, German and Indian cuisine in a casual atmosphere, including intimate candlelit settings for two. The hotel's Bier Garden-Community Pub plies guests with lighter fare and more than 200 beers from throughout the world, and folks on the go can hit Souper Sandwich for, well, soups and sandwiches.
The hotel's 33 individually decorated suites feature artwork, hand-made soap dishes, recessed ceilings and crown molding-and nightly turndown service accompanied by Chocolate Fetish truffles. The rooms also include Internet access, VCRs, complimentary bottled water, refrigerators, minibars, coffeemakers and bathrobes.
The hotel is 13 miles from Asheville Regional Airport, where most flights connect to Charlotte/Douglas and Atlanta's Hartsfield international airports.
Couples looking for romantic getaways, folks seeking mountain experiences and other leisure travelers will find the Haywood Park Hotel a touch of luxury in this mid-size city. The hotel is a good headquarters to tour the Blue Ridge Mountains, breath the mountain air and generally relax.
