Albemarle Inn - Asheville, Asheville

Albemarle Inn - Asheville - A 1909 Greek Revival mansion with gourmet breakfast and English-style gardens

Located in the tranquil Grove Park District, this 2-star Asheville hotel occupies a 1909 Greek Revival mansion set on 2 acres at the base of Sunset Mountain. The Albemarle Inn features 11 period guest rooms with private bathrooms, antique claw-foot tubs or walk-in showers, and amenities like fluffy robes and fragrant bath products. A gourmet breakfast is served daily in the sun porch overlooking manicured English-style gardens with perennial shrubs, bulbs, and flowering plants that bloom for 8 months of the year. The mansion's impressive Corinthian columns and wide stone veranda provide scenic outdoor relaxation spaces. Each uniquely decorated room includes a combination of features like fireplaces, private balconies, king or queen beds, and mountain views. The property sits 2 miles from downtown's shopping district and restaurants, with the Biltmore Estate and Blue Ridge Parkway nearby.

Pros

Historic 1909 Greek Revival architecture with original details like ornate woodwork and sweeping grand staircase

Extensive English gardens with 8 months of seasonal blooms and tranquil sitting areas

Gourmet breakfast service with views of the gardens from the sun porch

Located in the quiet residential Grove Park neighborhood

Cons

18.5 miles from Asheville Regional Airport

Limited on-site dining options beyond breakfast service