Kimpton Hotel Arras

9.4
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4-star hotel
4.5
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City View

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Brand: Kimpton Hotels


At the heart of Downtown Asheville is Kimpton Hotel Arras, an upscale hotel that allows you to assimilate into the thriving city while still being able to enjoy sensational views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The boutique hotel is located within The Arras, the tallest building in Asheville and an iconic aspect of the city’s skyline. Two on-site restaurants – Bargello and District 42 – provide the ideal ambiance for enjoying a flavorful meal and craft cocktails. High ceilings throughout the hotel’s public spaces enhance the bright, airy atmosphere that serves as a perfect contrast to the active city it’s located within.

Three unique suites – King Suite, Executive Suite, and Mountain View Executive King Suite – all offer floor-to-ceiling windows and original works from local artists. The rooms themselves are works of art as well, with minimalist oak furniture and marble bathrooms combining for a modern, elegant look. Comfort is key, with plush furniture and spacious rooms up to 750 square feet allowing you to retreat from the high-energy city for a quiet, romantic evening. The higher floors of the hotel offer the most spectacular views of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, which even Asheville natives can’t get enough of.

Once you step out of the Kimpton Hotel Arras to explore the city that your room has offered an unparalleled view of, the staggering quantity of restaurants, shops, breweries, music venues, and museums will guarantee a memorable visit. Asheville regularly ranks among the best cities in America for art lovers, and you’ll find yourself at the absolute perfect location for enjoying it all, with dozens of galleries allowing you to step in and watch the artists create in real time. Bucolic nature surrounds the city on all sides, and a relaxing hike or stroll is never far away thanks to a plethora of parks and arboretums.


About Kimpton Hotel Arras

Amenities

In-room

  • Specialty suites with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Pet-friendly rooms
  • High-speed internet (WiFi)
  • Wall art created by local artists

On-site

  • Fitness center with Peloton bikes and rowing machines
  • Meeting rooms
  • Valet parking
  • Complimentary travel items

Dining

  • Bargello – House-made pastas and the choicest cuts are proudly featured at this Mediterranean restaurant complete with a pizza bar and craft cocktails.
  • District 42 – A go-to spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and evening cocktails, this classy bar and lounge is a perfect spot to dine with an eye-catching view of Blue Ridge Mountains.
  • Arras Wine Cellar – For a truly romantic evening, book a private dining experience at the Arras Wine Cellar with a curated wine list and delectable entrees.

Nearby Attractions & Activities

  • River Arts District – More than twenty buildings devoted to local artists are contained within the River Arts District. Art lovers will be able to browse pieces or simply observe the artists creating their next masterpiece.
  • Biltmore Estate – The largest historic home in the United States, George Vanderbilt’s Châteauesque estate is an architectural marvel complete with lush gardens, an award-winning winery, and Antler Hill Village.
  • Brewery & Winery Tours – Whether you want to join an established tour or explore the city’s options at your own leisure, Asheville’s copious selection of breweries and wineries cater to every palette.
  • Thomas Wolfe Memorial – Visit the childhood home of one of the most influential authors of the 20th century.
  • Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventure – Experience the city from the unique perspective of a zipline with this network of eleven ziplines and three sky bridges.
  • Asheville Art Museum – More than 5,000 pieces of American art from the 20th and 21st centuries are on display at this museum that focuses on the art of the Southeast United States.

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Summary of Verified Guests at Kimpton Hotel Arras

The hotel in downtown Asheville is highly recommended by honeymooners and romantic travelers. Guests appreciated the easy check-in process, friendly and helpful staff, and valet parking. The location is ideal, with many restaurants and attractions within walking distance. Rooms are large, well-furnished, and offer beautiful views of the mountains and city. Extra amenities such as a fitness center, pet-friendly environment, and daily social hours were also appreciated.


Reviews of Kimpton Hotel Arras

The BEST hotel I’ve stayed at

Beautiful hotel in a good location within downtown Asheville, close to a lot of good food and sights to see. Easy check-in, valet parking, good amenities like filtered water station/ice on every floor, toiletries in bathroom, 24 hr fitness center, and pet-friendly. Staff is super friendly and helpful, Tyler gave...

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Amazing valet parking

Great hotel, enjoyed the stay. Quentin at the valet gave us excellent service. Restaurants were really nice, a lot of fun stuff walking distance from the hotel. Clean rooms, comfy beds, nice Mountain View. Will definitely be back in the summer.


Birthday Weekend Perfection

Location, room, view all perfect! Great common areas around lobby and bar. Layout of room and bathroom very functional, big room. Room was well cleaned and maintained. Arrived in the snow, valet parking was helpful. Everything downtown walkable from hotel.


Not worth the money

The hotel was clean, the staff were friendly and it was in a good location. We were disappointed with the bar closing at 9pm on a Friday night. No coffee and Tea amenities in the room and the breakfast is expensive with limited choice. For close to $400 a night...

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Great hotel in a lovely town

We had only one night in Asheville and this was the perfect place for us. Great service, nice room, and afternoon wine. Most especially, it was perfectly located for a quick visit. We walked everywhere in the 1.5 days that we had. We loved the hotel and the town. We...

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Almost Everything Right

Friendly, efficient staff. Easy check in and out. Room was large, well furnished and appointed, with a great view of the city and mountains through floor-to-ceiling windows. Elegant lobby and bar. Easy walking location in downtown. Complaints. Don't serve $10/bottle wine at the social hour in a $600/night hotel.


Lovely hotel - beware of barking dogs

Fabulous hotel. Stayed over the 4th July in the middle of our road trip across the US. It was one of the nicest places we stayed. Room was lovely with a view of the fireworks. Staff were excellent, although service at the restaurant was a little slow. The only real...

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No complaints!

Great service, easily the most attentive staff and valet service we’ve encountered in a while. Walking distance to everything in downtown and really enjoyed saying hello to the well-behaved dogs also staying here. Well appointed rooms, and ask for the foam pillows!


First-rate stay

We sprang for the luxury suite mountain view, and boy, was it worth it. We have spent more money for much less satisfaction in the past. This is a great hotel in a great location with wonderful breakfasts, a friendly and professional staff, beautiful views, comfy beds, and terrific service....

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Perfect location, beautiful rooms, helpful and friendly staff

Walk everywhere, but you might not want to leave the beautifully appointed room! Restaurants, shops, and galleries are all a short walk away. The hotel is staffed with courteous and knowledgeable professionals. We travel a LOT, and this hotel is one of my all time favorites.


Luv it!

Absolute gem of a hotel. The location is ideal, central to everything. The staff was wonderful and pleasant, service with a smile. I would definitely recommend the Mountain View. The backdrop of the buildings both at night and during the day against the lush greenery was lovely. ‘Social Hour’ was...

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Stunning decor in the middle of everything

This hotel is gorgeous and truly in the middle of everything. We walked everywhere so easily. Staff embodies everything I love about Kimpton. A little curt communication prior to our stay was completely turned around at check in. Hope helped us at the front desk and was professional, knowledgeable, helpful,...

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