1898 WAVERLY INN, Hendersonville

1898 Waverly Inn - A historic 3-star Hendersonville hotel with southern porches, gourmet breakfast, and spa services

Located steps from Hendersonville's historic downtown district, the 1898 Waverly Inn features 15 individually decorated rooms across three floors. This Victorian-era Hendersonville hotel maintains its 19th-century character while offering modern comforts like complimentary WiFi and in-room climate control. Guest rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers or clawfoot tubs, flat-screen TVs, and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. The Waverly Inn serves a daily gourmet breakfast featuring local ingredients like Henderson County sausage and stone-ground grits. Additional amenities include an on-site spa offering therapeutic massages, two covered porches with rocking chairs, and a library. The property sits within walking distance of over 30 restaurants, five breweries, boutiques, and galleries. Asheville Regional Airport is 12.5 miles away.

Pros

Located in a majestic building that has had only nine owners in over 120 years

Farm-fresh breakfast includes locally-sourced ingredients from regional producers

On-site Le Petite Spa offers customized therapeutic massage treatments

Walking distance to Historic 7th Avenue District's three breweries

Cons

19 miles from Asheville and Biltmore Estate attractions

Some rooms are accessed by stairs only