I've never stayed here, my son did. Being a " Mom " I was…read moreconcerned about my son's safety ..We live in the Southwest. I called and spoke to the staff and they assured me my Son was safe and they would have him contact me as soon as possible. Several hours later my son called me..he had been out with some new friends he made and everything was fine. The staff members are extremely understanding and helpful! Thank you all! :)

-Stayed here over memorial day weekend and it was a full house....but didn't feel like it. Lots of…read morepeople stopping by for 1 night which is totally fine, just don't expect anyone to be especially social here. -The building itself really needs to have work done. The ceiling is peeling/cracking/sinking in multiple rooms. The bathrooms have broken tiles in the shower/problems flushing. It was suggested that their was free breakfast (and it does say "really, its a VERY SMALL breakfast" but literally what was free was black tea bags, coffee grounds, rice, and maple syrup..... so i don't even know why it was included unless to trick people. -I stayed in the all female room and it was great! Requested a bottom bunk and got one, room was nice and cool temperature wise. -The staff volunteers keep the place very clean but......are really weird. Hate to say this, but I've travelled the world at hostels and have never met more offputting staff. When I checked in (which is on your own, totally fine) I walked into the building to see 2 people sitting on the couch. I said hi to them, and they both just looked at me like I was bothering them, and went back to their phones.....ok...odd...but guests sometimes aren't social no worries.....only for me to learn a bit later that they were the staff volunteers. Others in the hostel had similar experiences, one girl in my room thought the guy didn't even speak English because when she originally checked in he responded in a different language and walked away leaving her confused as heck. Just super odd, and gave me a sour taste about this place. ALSO, when i found out they were staff and had been here for 3 weeks, I had asked for food recs/hikes/ things to do and they literally said "yea, I don't do anything so IDK"....like.....just super freaking weird. -all this to be said, I would still recommend this place, but really you are getting a very isolated experience on just a place to sleep. don't expect anything more.

I had never stayed at a hostel, and had my concerns, but my recent visit was generally positive. I…read morestayed in the pod, essentially a bunk surrounded by three walls and a curtain. I am a pretty big guy but fit comfortably on the extended twin mattress. The mattress left something to be desired , but ultimately I slept better than I normally do at hotels because after 11:00, lights go out and it is quiet hours, which all of the other residents abide by. You can't beat the price and location, in the heart of the tourist district, just blocks from the drum circle park and Harrahs arena.

Sweet Peas offers a great product: great price, great location, and good clean, safe, lodging…read more I think its fair to say the following: Asheville is a tourist destination-and lots of people come to Asheville for many different reasons, and everyone needs lodging. With most homeowners prohibited by local zoning to rent out their homes via Airbnb for short term stays, and with limited hotels within the downtown area, Sweet Peas provides travelers with surprisingly affordable lodging for those seeking an alternative to the chain hotels. Sweet Peas is right downtown, in the midst of the all the things that brings one to Asheville: shopping, music, sports, outdoor fun, and...food-you are in walking distance to any and all of these pleasures you seek. I'm a repeat visitor. It's an ideal spot for me when I visit town 3-5 times a year for the price and location. If you have stayed in a hostel before, you know this is a decent hostel. If you haven't, please-don't compare to a hotel. There are varieties of ages present-young, middle, old, all here for different reasons. There will be people to build community with, or, you can hide in your bunk-and that's ok. There is no alcohol allowed, and quiet times between 11 pm and 7 am. The staff are friendly, efficient, and will provide you towels etc. There is a fridge (but know its usually pretty full) and coffee pot and kitchen area. I've found when traveling, its best to travel hopefully, and I've also found then when staying at a hostel, remain hopeful and positive, and you'll love your experience when doing so. My next visit is in a couple of weeks, and I look forward to the respite of Sweet Peas.

I'm so happy I had the chance to stay here again! BJ was just as friendly and welcoming as he was…read morelast time, and the hostel looked pretty much exactly the same. This time, we had a room off the kitchen. Even given the fairly central location in the house, our stay was quiet and comfortable; It was in the middle of summer, so air conditioning units may have blocked out some potential noise, but overall there was no kitchen-noise to deal with that we noticed. Again, the hostel was clean, felt safe, and was overall a great place to stay. This is an awesome location near to lots of restaurants and bars, and lends to easily walking anywhere in downtown Asheville within 15-20 minutes max.

Asheville Hostel & Guest House in Asheville, NC was perfect for my needs. It was clean and safe. It…read morehad everything that I needed to be comfortable (clean linens, towels, clean bathroom, well-stocked kitchen, etc.). FYI, This is not a party hostel. This is a quiet hostel located in a quiet neighborhood which I prefer over the traditional party hostel. I did not encounter any problems. I would definitely consider staying here again.

The Lion and the Rose has the potential to be a charming historic stay, and the owners themselves…read morewere friendly and hospitable. However, the biggest issue is that the property does not currently reflect the photos shown online. When we arrived around 1pm, there was no one available to check us in and no answer when we called. We ended up leaving and returning a couple of hours later after finally hearing back. While waiting on the porch, we noticed several items left out--loose baseboard trim, a broom, a bag of cement, and a detached flexible downspout in the walkway--which immediately gave the impression that the property wasn't being actively maintained. The outdoor areas continued that theme. The side yard and fire pit area looked like they hadn't been used or maintained in some time, with weeds growing through the pebble ground, empty or dead plant pots, and older or broken furniture visible around the property. Inside, there are some pieces that reflect the historic character of the home, but the overall decor felt inconsistent. Some furnishings fit the period, while others felt more like standard, dated pieces that didn't contribute to the charm the property is marketed on. For the price, we expected a more polished and cohesive experience--especially when compared to nearby properties like The Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast, which appeared noticeably well maintained. Overall, we left feeling that the listing photos--many of which appear to be from prior ownership--don't accurately represent the current condition. With attention to upkeep and updated photos, this could be a much stronger experience.

This is a lovely inn in a beautiful neighborhood. Innkeepers Karen and Steve were warmly…read moreaccommodating to my request to eat breakfast outside on the porch instead of indoors (I remain Covid cautious) and my sister's special dietary needs. And they kindly had our room ready early for my husband and me because our plane arrived several hours before check in. Karen also had helpful advice on things to see in and around Asheville. Our room was spacious, pretty, quiet, and relaxing. My sister had an adjoining smaller room and it was fun in the evenings to keep the door open before we went to sleep. Sitting on the inn porch in the evenings was delightful. We chose to stay in Montford instead of right downtown at the suggestion of a local friend. While you can't walk outside and immediately have a dozen restaurants around within a few blocks, there are a couple of good restaurants within a few minutes walk and downtown starts 10 or 15 minutes walk away. In return, you get a quieter leafy neighborhood with lovely architecture that's nice for a morning stroll. Plus we got restaurant delivery a couple of times and ate on the inn porch! Note that rooms are on the 2nd or 3rd floor, and there are stairs up to the main entrance. None of us are young and we were fine, but FYI I didn't see any elevators or chair lifts, so I believe you do need to be OK going up and down stairs. Steve was happy to help with luggage, though. Highly recommend The Lion and the Rose.

the rathbun house is a beautiful, caring place, it is a Godsend to us that have family in the…read morehospital and need a loving place to stay. from the people at the front desk to the accomadation, it is a pleasure to have a place to go and rest and relax with caring people in the quiet and tranquil, house, thank you to all of you for making my stay memorable and for giving me a place to relax and release some anxiety 5 stars is not enough for the caring people, there is not enough stars to say how wonderful the place is and the people cynthia barrier

From the owner: Rathbun House is a home away from home since 1994, providing a caring and supportive environment…read morewhere families and caregivers can stay at no charge for up to 14 days while loved ones receive treatment at Asheville area healthcare facilities. The only certified hospitality house in Western North Carolina.

A great price for a perfect, walkable location to everything downtown. The poolside room was clean,…read morecomfortable, quiet and had everything that I needed. I was trying to book a river float trip, so I didn't have time to enjoy the huge, sparkling pool. Yes, the continental breakfast coffee was a little weak but there were several coffee houses/restaurants where I was going anyway. I would go back in a heartbeat.

I will really give this place props! It's cheap and right in downtown Asheville. Also appeared safe…read moreand rules were very strict on people who could be around. They also don't rent out to anyone who lives nearby so no chance of trafficing or prostitution. Room was actually really clean and mostly updated. They had a mini split on the wall so the air conditioner was really quiet. Shower was also very efficient and overall definitely good value for the money. Desk staff was also extremely friendly. Breakfast was okay but I feel like the chain hotels have it down a little bit better. So yeah I would stay here again if I had to. Not bad at all.

They only honor award reservations for active duty military members age 80 or above - which is…read moreliterally no one. You can tell by the other reviews that they way they run their business is the same way they keep their hotel rooms - dirty.

I would not recommend this location to anyone. It was beyond disgusting and the staff are NOT…read morefriendly. I ask the staff for another room because it was not cleaned properly and smelled awful. Also asked for a refund the staff was very nonchalant about my request and stated that they would not be refunding my payment. Worst experience I have had EVER!

Four Points by Sheraton was a great price for the location and free parking. We stayed here and…read morewere able to walk to everything in downtown that we visited. The bed was not the most comfortable but I took my own pillow so that helped. We were gone most of the time so I did not want to spend a lot of money on a place to sleep so this hotel worked out well. I would recommend it.

Nice hotel with free parking! Short walk to downtown. The staff were friendly and the rooms were…read moreclean but dated. The bathroom seemed to be recently renovated. The price was fair and again free parking a definite plus.

Walking in the front door we were blown away by the decor. Appearance was way above my pay grade…read more Not a fan of valet parking but as packed in as everything is here, can't be any other way. Room was incredible. Spacious, classy, massive bathroom and spa tub, great amenities. Only thing we didn't understand was the wall phone right beside the toilet. Odd. Also, had to go down to the front desk and ask them to get a bucket of ice for us. No ice on our floor or anywhere else. There was a bar connected to the hotel but it was not open, and there was no restaurant so if you stay here you're on your own. Classy place.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this stay was unacceptable--especially for a hotel at this…read moreprice point. This stay was Memorial Day weekend. I stayed at Haywood Park Hotel in Asheville for an extended family reunion and paid almost $1,000 for a multi-night stay. Upon arrival, guests were informed that all elevators were out of service. My room was on the third floor (effectively the fourth due to a mezzanine level). I explained that I am 67 and have significant spine and Achilles issues and physically struggle with stairs, but there was no meaningful accommodation offered beyond someone carrying my luggage. To make matters worse, the room initially smelled so strongly of bleach/cleaner that my eyes burned and I could not remain inside. After multiple trips up and down several flights of stairs in summer heat to report the issue, the room was eventually treated and became tolerable. The elevator situation continued through Thursday, requiring repeated trips up and down unairconditioned stairwells and significantly aggravating existing physical issues. I ended up taking more pain medication during this trip than I had in weeks. Friday morning, I was suddenly informed there was access to an elevator through the connected atrium and, if needed, rooms were available at the sister hotel next door--with an offer to move our whole group. That was difficult to hear after spending two days struggling physically. It left me wondering why solutions or accommodations were not offered earlier. On top of this, key cards repeatedly stopped working (for me and family members), requiring additional inconvenience, and promised gestures--including comped valet parking--never materialized. I want to be fair: staff members themselves were polite and seemed to be trying to manage a difficult situation. My room and bed were comfortable once the odor issue was addressed. But hotel management handled this poorly. Historic property or not, charging premium rates while leaving guests with mobility concerns climbing multiple flights for days without proactive accommodations is not acceptable. This hotel claims to be ADA compliant. I left early because I simply wanted to get home and recover. ** After submitting feedback/review to the hotel directly, valet parking charges were refunded, which I appreciated. However, this occurred after the stay and did not change the overall experience.