DOUBLETREE BY HILTON BILTMORE/ASHEVILLE, Asheville

The hotel sits a 10-minute walk from Biltmore Village's restaurants and boutiques, and about a 5-minute drive to the Biltmore Estate gate. The River Arts District is 4 km away, and Blue Ridge Parkway access is a short drive. A sightseeing trolley and hop-on-hop-off bus stop in front of the hotel, offering car-free access to downtown. Free on-site parking with a traffic light for easy exit makes driving practical, though some find the area busy.

Standard rooms include a work desk, coffee-making facilities, a mini-fridge, and a flat-screen TV with HBO. Suites and premium rooms add a microwave and sofa bed; some premium suites have a jacuzzi. Balcony rooms are available. The property is older, with some rooms showing wear - chipped door frames, peeling bathroom paint, and mismatched furniture are reported. Rooms in the Executive Tower are updated and better maintained. Soundproofing is good, but road-facing rooms may hear traffic. Rooms feel quiet overall, though dated HVAC units can be loud.

TGI Friday's serves American fare for lunch, dinner, and cocktails, though service has been reported as slow and the restaurant may be closed. A smaller lobby breakfast area operates daily, offering cooked-to-order eggs, feta omelets, and grits for a fee (around $15/person). Hilton Honors Diamond and Gold members receive a breakfast credit. The lobby market stocks snacks, candy, beer, wine, and milk. Biltmore Village, a 10-minute walk away, has many dining options including Fig Bistro and The Corner Kitchen.

The indoor pool is heated and offers pool/beach towels. The roof can be opened in good weather, providing an open-air experience. The fitness centre is open around the clock. Both facilities are generally well-maintained, though the pool may feel cool in winter. An outdoor garden with furniture and a courtyard provides additional leisure space.

Parking is free and located on-site, with a well-lit lot and a traffic light for easy exit. The hotel offers a 24-hour business centre, fax/photocopying, and meeting/banquet facilities. A paid shuttle service is available, but airport shuttle is not. Laundry and dry cleaning are offered. Express check-in/out and a concierge service are provided. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with a lift, though some accessible rooms have cramped bathrooms and slippery tubs. Pets are allowed with charges.