Kimpton Hotel Arras By Ihg, Asheville

Kimpton Hotel Arras By Ihg - An Art Deco landmark with Mediterranean dining and mountain views in downtown Asheville

Located in Downtown Asheville, this 18-story, 128-room boutique hotel occupies the former BB&T Bank Tower, an iconic fixture of the skyline for over 50 years. The 4-star Kimpton Hotel Arras features a reimagined exterior with stone, metal, and Art Deco flourishes. The property houses two dining venues: Bargello, serving Mediterranean cuisine, and District 42, offering craft cocktails and shareable plates by Executive Chef Tyler Slade. Eight meeting rooms span over 3000 square feet, accommodating events for up to 150 guests. All rooms include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, private bathrooms with showers, and safety deposit boxes. This Asheville hotel sits steps from Pack Square, providing direct access to over 30 galleries, indie boutiques, and local breweries. The property's position offers views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the French Broad River, North America's third-oldest river.

Pros

Eight flexible meeting spaces with natural lighting and European oak accents

Urban Exhale Massage Spa offering couples and individual treatments

Private wine cellar housing hundreds of curated bottles

Walking distance to 20+ local breweries and the River Arts District

Cons

30-minute drive from Asheville Regional Airport

Limited parking options in downtown area