North Carolina Mountain Hotel One Of The Best New Hotels Of The Year
Looking for a new place to stay? One of North Carolina’s favorite mountain vacation spots has a new hotel that is receiving high praise. Travel + Leisure just published a list of the “The 100 Best New Hotels of the Year” and North Carolina is represented by an Asheville Hotel.
Asheville is already home to world-famous lodging options including the Omni Grove Park Inn and the Inn at Biltmore among others. But joining the ranks is a downtown hotel (something the city has been missing). But the new Restoration Asheville fills that void and fills it well.
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Asheville marks the second property for The Restoration Hotel Collection the first and flagship property is located in Charleston. The Restoration Asheville is located on Patton St in downtown Asheville just steps from the heart of the city. This boutique hotel of 60 rooms is “inspired by the free-spirited culture of the local community”.
Here you’ll find a restaurant- The Exchange a “farm-to-table restaurant” that offers a “fresh take on Appalachian cuisine”. Additionally, there are two bars The Draftsman, in the basement bar serving local beers with arcade games, a bowling alley, and skeeball. And the one that sounds most enticing to me- is a rooftop bar called The Observatory which is said to have a botanical feel with views of downtown and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.
As popular as the city of Asheville is I’m sure The Restoration Hotel will have no trouble succeeding in the market. You can learn more about the property and start planning your trip here.
Read the full Travel + Leisure Best New Hotels list here.
North Carolina Is Home To 13 Michelin Certified Hotels
Do you thrive on luxury? You are most likely very familiar with the concept of Michelin Certified Restaurants. But did you know that they also recognize hotels? Michelin Certified hotels are “the world’s best and most exciting accommodations”. According to Michelin, these hotels have style and service, personality and reliability, along with culture, comfort, and a consistently extraordinary experience. Michelin is a name that comes with a lot of weight so you know if they say these hotels are good, they are truly spectacular. And there were not one, not two, not three but a total of thirteen hotels in North Carolina that are recognized as Michelin Certified Hotels.
That’s something to be proud of! You won’t find large chain hotels on this list, instead, it’s heavy with “boutique hotels“. These thirteen Michelin Certified hotels span the entirety of the state. From a retro experience in the state’s capital city to a historic building turned trendy hotel in Charlotte. A relaxing, family-friendly Outerbanks beachfront resort also received recognition. As did multiple Blue Ridge Mountain oases’. Though perhaps not the first ones that come to mind. If you’re looking for a luxury, boutique hotel experience either for a staycation or a quick weekend giveaway these thirteen hotels are perfect options to consider. Each offers a unique experience many steeped in the history of the location. Browse connected art museums, dine at award-winning restaurants, and take advantage of vibrant downtown locations.
So browse these hotels and start daydreaming/planning that much-needed getaway. Fall is the perfect time to take advantage of these North Carolina Michelin Certified hotels. See the full list and explore other hotels recognized by Michelin in whatever destination you desire here. You can also book directly through Michelin for some additional perks! (Who doesn’t love that?).
Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.
