We’re honored to share that The Restoration Asheville has been recognized with Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Award. This accolade is awarded to businesses that consistently earn exceptional reviews and ratings from travelers around the world.
This recognition places The Restoration Asheville among the top 10% of hotels worldwide on Tripadvisor. It reflects the experiences, recommendations, and memorable stays shared by our guests. More importantly, it celebrates the people who make every stay special. These people include our hospitality team and concierge staff. In addition, the local partners help connect guests with the best of Asheville.
Located in the heart of downtown Asheville and surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, The Restoration Asheville offers travelers a unique way to experience one of America’s most beloved mountain destinations. From crisp mountain mornings and scenic overlooks to rooftop sunsets and walkable downtown adventures, the hotel serves as an ideal home base for exploring everything Asheville has to offer.
A Boutique Hotel Experience Designed Around Asheville
As an independently owned boutique hotel, The Restoration Asheville offers a more personal approach to hospitality. Rather than a traditional hotel experience, guests enjoy spacious suite-style accommodations, thoughtful amenities, personalized service, and easy access to Asheville’s restaurants, galleries, breweries, music venues, and outdoor adventures.
Every detail is intentionally curated to reflect the creativity, culture, and character that have made Asheville one of the most celebrated mountain destinations in the United States.
Why Travelers Choose The Restoration Asheville
Guests consistently cite several features that set The Restoration Asheville apart from other hotels in Asheville:
Spacious Suite Accommodations
Unlike many downtown hotels, The Restoration Asheville is a suites-only property. It offers generous living space, residential-style comforts, and room to truly settle in during your stay.
Prime Downtown Asheville Location
Located in the center of downtown Asheville, guests can easily walk to local restaurants, craft breweries, art galleries, live music venues, and independent shops. At the same time, you remain just minutes from the region’s most iconic outdoor attractions.
Personalized Concierge Service
Whether you’re planning a scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway, booking a waterfall excursion, securing dinner reservations, or discovering hidden local gems, our concierge team helps guests experience Asheville like a local.
Rooftop Views at The Observatory
One of Asheville’s most distinctive rooftop experiences, The Observatory offers handcrafted cocktails, mountain views, and unforgettable sunsets. You’ll also gaze at the city and surrounding peaks.
Dining and Entertainment at The Draftsman
Located beneath the hotel, The Draftsman combines craft cocktails, elevated comfort food, bowling, arcade games, and a lively social atmosphere. In this way, it creates a gathering place for both visitors and locals.
Signature Guest Amenities
Guests enjoy thoughtful touches designed to elevate every stay, from personalized recommendations and concierge services to wellness-focused experiences and curated local partnerships.
Why Travelers Continue to Choose Asheville
Part of what makes this recognition so meaningful is the destination itself.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Asheville has become one of America’s most sought-after mountain getaways. Travelers are drawn to its crisp mountain air, vibrant arts scene, outdoor recreation, and the unique balance it strikes between adventure and relaxation.
Visitors can spend the morning hiking to waterfalls, exploring mountain trails, or driving the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway. Then, you can return downtown to enjoy award-winning restaurants, local breweries, live music, and independent boutiques.
For many travelers, Asheville offers the best of both worlds. It provides the energy and creativity of a thriving cultural destination paired with immediate access to some of the most beautiful scenery in the Southeast.
From colorful fall foliage and cozy winter escapes to spring wildflowers and summer mountain adventures, Asheville remains a year-round destination. It welcomes couples, families, food lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and travelers seeking a deeper connection to place.
At The Restoration Asheville, guests enjoy a front-row seat to it all. The hotel’s walkable downtown location provides easy access to the city’s dining, shopping, and entertainment. Meanwhile, the Blue Ridge Mountains, scenic overlooks, hiking trails, and waterfall experiences are never far away.
What Makes Asheville One of the Best Mountain Destinations in the United States?
Asheville continues to earn national recognition as one of America’s premier mountain destinations thanks to its combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and vibrant local culture.
Visitors come to Asheville for:
- The Blue Ridge Mountains and Blue Ridge Parkway
- Scenic mountain views and overlooks
- Waterfalls, hiking trails, and outdoor adventures
- A thriving arts and music scene
- Award-winning restaurants and local dining
- Craft breweries and beverage experiences
- Historic landmarks and architecture
- The Biltmore Estate
- Four distinct seasons and year-round beauty
- A walkable, welcoming downtown atmosphere
Whether you’re planning a romantic weekend getaway, a mountain vacation, a culinary escape, or an outdoor adventure, Asheville offers an experience unlike anywhere else in the Southeast.
Thank You to Our Guests
This recognition belongs to every guest who has chosen to stay with us, share feedback, and become part of our story.
As we continue welcoming travelers to Asheville, we remain committed to delivering exceptional hospitality, memorable experiences, and the personalized service that earned this Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice recognition.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Restoration Asheville. We want to help you discover why travelers continue to rank us among the best hotels in Asheville, and why Asheville remains one of America’s most beloved mountain destinations.
