HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN BY IHG | Asheville ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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42 Tunnel Road, Asheville, North Carolina, United States, 28805

“The hotel is just a short walk from several great restaurants, making dinner plans a breeze and saving us from needing to drive.”view full review

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Asheville Downtown By Ihg - A Modern Hotel with Indoor/Outdoor Pool and Business Amenities

Located 1 mile from downtown, this newly built Asheville hotel features 111 rooms, including 39 suites and 11 accessible accommodations. The Holiday Inn Express offers rooms equipped with 49-inch LCD TVs, triple-sheeted beds, microwaves, refrigerators, in-room safes, and complimentary high-speed internet. Guests start their day with a free Express Start Breakfast served from 6:30 AM. The property includes a 1552-square-foot meeting space, a business center, and a fitness room with cardio equipment. The Holiday Inn's distinctive indoor/outdoor pool extends onto an outdoor veranda with wrought-iron furniture. The stone-accented lobby provides comfortable seating around a fireplace. Positioned less than five miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, the hotel stands near Grove Arcade's shopping and dining venues.

Pros

Free underground and surface parking available for all guests

Children 18 and under stay free, while those 11 and under eat free

Business center and meeting room accessible 24 hours

Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and security systems

Cons

Located 18.5 miles from Asheville Regional Airport

Fitness center limited to basic cardio equipment

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King Room Mobility Access or Hearing Accessible

Max:

2 persons

400 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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King Suite Non-Smoking

Max:

3 persons

400 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Standard Room

Max:

4 persons

400 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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Getting around

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City Centre

Asheville 1.1 mi

Airports

Asheville Regional (AVL) 16.0 mi

Greenville-Spartanburg International (GSP) 78.9 mi

What our guests says about facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Accessibility Matters

I was truly impressed with the attention to accessibility at this hotel. The ramps and pathways made it easy for everyone to navigate, ensuring a stress-free experience. This consideration made our stay comfortable and inclusive.

Sarah Thompson. USA, 2024-02-15Read full review on

Spacious Living Space

Staying in the suite was a delight! The living area was spacious and perfect for relaxing with family. We enjoyed the separate bedroom, allowing for privacy while still spending quality time together.

EmilyR_Writes. Australia, 2024-05-22Read full review on

Refreshing Pool Experience

The indoor/outdoor pool concept was amazing! We loved finishing our days with a warm swim. The pool was always clean and inviting, making it an really good part of our stay.

James_Beckham. New Zealand, 2024-07-30Read full review on

What’s included

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Lift
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

42 Tunnel Road, Asheville, North Carolina, United States, 28805

Map view

42 Tunnel Road, Asheville, North Carolina, United States, 28805

City landmarks

Museum

Biltmore

4.0 mi

Church

Basilica of Saint Lawrence

1.3 mi

Museum

Asheville Pinball Museum

1.3 mi

Stadium

Harrah's Cherokee Center

1.2 mi

Gallery

Woolworth Walk

1.4 mi

Landmark

Lexington Glassworks

1.5 mi

Landmark

Thomas Wolfe House

5200 ft

Mall

Asheville Mall

1.3 mi

Museum

Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center

5200 ft

Landmark

Thomas Wolfe Memorial

1.2 mi

Mall

Grove Arcade

1.3 mi

Church

St. Luke's Episcopal Church

2300 ft

Museum

Asheville Art Museum

1.0 mi

Landmark

Vance Monument

1.0 mi

Park

Pack Square Park

1.1 mi

Bridge

Helen's Bridge

4200 ft

Landmark

The Orange Peel

1.0 mi

Landmark

Wicked Weed Brewing

1.5 mi

Landmark

Eastvale Shopping Center

1.1 mi

Landmark

Beaucatcher Mountain

3600 ft

Landmark

The Health Adventure

1.0 mi

Landmark

Pack Square

1.2 mi

Museum

Asheville Museum of Science

1.3 mi

Landmark

Downtown Asheville Art District

1.5 mi

Gallery

Asheville Salt Cave

1.1 mi

Gallery

Blue Spiral 1

1.3 mi

Event hall

Asheville Drum Circle

1.6 mi

Landmark

Midway Family Church

4300 ft

Landmark

Memorial Stadium

1.8 mi

Nearby

Mall

Innsbruck Mall

1200 ft

Restaurants

Panda Express

1300 ft

54 Tunnel Rd

Papa's & Beer

900 ft

17 Tunnel Rd

Outback Steakhouse

300 ft

30 Tunnel Rd

McDonald's

1500 ft

51 Tunnel Rd

Taco Bell

1700 ft

67 Tunnel Road

Cracker Barrel

700 ft

34 Tunnel Rd

Buffalo Wild Wings

1300 ft

4 Tunnel Rd

Starbucks

1200 ft

29 Tunnel Rd

Burger King

2200 ft

85 Tunnel Rd Ste 6

Cornerstone

2400 ft

102 Tunnel Road

Olive Garden

2700 ft

121 Tunnel Rd

Red Lobster

2900 ft

139 Tunnel Rd

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

84%

rate their stay as perfect and would happily return

8.4/10

Great

Rooms

10.0

Location

9.0

Service

9.0

Dining

7.0

Benjamin

United States, December 2024

8.4/10

I had a wonderful week in this hotel that combined comfort with excellent service. The rooms were spacious and very well maintained, providing a relaxing space after exploring the nearby attractions. The dining options for breakfast were decent, but I felt there was room for more variety. The pool area was small but enjoyable. Overall, it's a great choice for anyone visiting the Asheville area, though the breakfast could use an upgrade.

Rooms

10.0

The rooms were spacious, modern, and immaculate. I appreciated the layout with a separate bedroom and living area, which made my stay more comfortable.

Service

9.0

The staff was exceptionally helpful, and my check-in was smooth. They even accommodated an upgrade which made my stay more enjoyable.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located just minutes away from downtown Asheville, making it easy to explore the local restaurants and shops without the hassle of heavy traffic.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast options were satisfactory but somewhat limited. I would have loved to see a greater selection, especially for hot items.

Facilities

7.0

The pool area is small but well-kept and inviting, perfect for a quick dip after a day out.