AC HOTEL ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN, Asheville

The hotel's central location on Broadway makes it easy to explore Asheville on foot. Many major attractions, including Pack Square and the Asheville Visitor Center (2 km), are within walking distance. Innsbruck Mall is 2 km away, and Wedge Brewing is a 20-minute walk. Numerous dining options such as Salsa's Mexican Caribbean, Strada Italiano, and French Broad Chocolate Lounge are just a 3-minute walk. The nearest airport, Asheville Regional Airport, is 18 km from the hotel. No airport shuttle is available, so plan for a taxi or rideshare.

Standard guest rooms include a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a small refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a furnished seating area. Private bathrooms feature rainfall showerheads and hairdryers; some bathrooms have sliding doors. Triple and family room configurations are available: queen rooms have two queen beds, while king rooms have one king bed and a sofa bed. Mountain views are available in some rooms. Balconies are limited to specific room types on the 5th floor. All rooms are allergy-friendly and soundproofed. Some rooms may feel basic or show signs of wear, and closet space is limited to hanging storage only.

Capella on 9, the rooftop restaurant and bar, serves a tapas-style menu and handmade cocktails with panoramic mountain views. Menu highlights include roasted fingerlings, marinated olives, sliced steak, seared tuna, and patatas bravas. It is open for breakfast and dinner with extended hours on weekends (closing at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays). AC Kitchen Breakfast offers a European-inspired buffet each morning, with items like avocado toast, breakfast tacos, deli meats, cheese, and miniature quiche. Breakfast is available for an additional $20/person for the buffet, though some rate plans include it. For lighter options, a snack bar is available, and a kid-friendly buffet is offered. Dogs are welcome in the rooftop bar's outdoor seating area.

The fitness centre is complimentary and equipped with standard cardio and strength equipment. There is no pool or spa on site, but the hotel can recommend natural springs and nearby spas such as Urban Exhale and Spa Theology. Outdoor leisure options include a sun terrace with outdoor furniture and an outdoor fireplace. Nearby paid activities include golf (within 3 km), live music, stand-up comedy, walking tours, and pub crawls.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. The 24-hour front desk offers express check-in/out and luggage storage. Business services include a free business centre and fax/photocopying, plus meeting/banquet facilities for an additional charge. Daily housekeeping is complimentary, while laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing services are available for a fee. An ATM/cash machine is on site, and a minimarket is also available. Safety features include 24-hour security, CCTV, key card access, and safety deposit boxes. The property is wheelchair accessible and provides auditory guidance, braille signage, and accessible parking. Electric vehicle charging is available in the attached public garage (Chargepoint). The hotel is family-friendly with family rooms and a kid-friendly buffet.