HOLIDAY INN ASHEVILLE EAST-BLUE RIDGE PKWY BY IHG, Asheville

The hotel is 2 km from an entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway and 12 km from downtown Asheville. Biltmore Estate, Winery and Gardens is 10 km away, and Chimney Rock Park is a 40-minute drive. The location provides easy access to I-40 and is close to Asheville Mall and The Cove. While public transport is limited, the hotel offers free on-site parking, including accessible parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The surrounding area includes several restaurants within walking distance.

All rooms feature air conditioning, a seating area, a dining area, and a private bathroom with bath and shower. Standard amenities include a Keurig coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, flat-screen TV with cable channels, and ironing facilities. Rooms are carpeted with tiled floors and offer either one king or two queen beds. Select rooms provide mountain views and some double rooms include a pool view. Wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab rails and roll-in showers are available. Bed type preference is allocated upon arrival based on availability. There are no balconies. The hotel has clean, comfortable rooms and updated bathrooms.

The on-site restaurant serves a breakfast buffet daily from 06:30 to 09:30 (weekends from 07:00 to 10:00) and dinner from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The breakfast buffet is $12.95 per person; children under 12 eat free with a paying adult. A bed-and-breakfast rate is available that includes breakfast coupons. The dinner menu features home-style American dishes made with local produce, along with local micro-brew beers, beer flights, and moonshine cocktails. The bar is open from 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM. The restaurant also offers a kid-friendly buffet, special diet menus on request, and in-room breakfast options.

The seasonal outdoor pool is open from late April until November 1st, weather permitting, and features a pool with a view, a fence around the pool, and pool toys. The pool area includes sun loungers and a gazebo with a fire pit, but glass and pets are not permitted in the pool area. The 1 hectare Dog Wood Walking Trail is adjacent to the hotel. A 24-hour fitness centre is free for guests. Nearby activities include hiking and golf (within 3 km, for an additional charge). The hotel does not have a spa or hot tub.

Wi-Fi is free in all areas. Free public parking is available on site with no reservation needed, and includes accessible parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The 24-hour front desk offers express check-in/out and an ATM on site. A business centre, meeting/banquet facilities (for an additional charge), and fax/photocopying are available. Laundry facilities are located on the 4th floor with detergent available for purchase. Luggage storage is not specified, but the staff is known to be helpful with early arrivals. Daily housekeeping is provided upon request. The hotel is wheelchair accessible and has a lift.