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Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to Buncombe County Courthouse

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel, near the city center, blends relaxation with exploration. Unwind in the spa tub, enjoy American dishes at Writers Bistro, or swim in the indoor pool. The property offers shopping options, and rooms come with WiFi access.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Room, 1 King Bed, View, High Floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room, 2 Queen Beds, View, High Floor)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room | 48-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • 77 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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48-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Suite, 1 Bedroom, 2 Queen Beds, High)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Frette Italian linens
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed, High Fl)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Frette Italian linens
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
31 Woodfin Street, Asheville, NC, 28801

What's nearby

  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Orange Peel - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grey Eagle - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Biltmore Estate - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Korean House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Old Europe Pâtisserie - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Writer's Bistro @ The Renaissance - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel

Hotel near Grey Eagle
Located close to Buncombe County Courthouse and University of North Carolina at Asheville, Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel provides a terrace, shopping on site, and a garden. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Writers Bistro, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and a TV in the lobby
  • An elevator, wedding services, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 278 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews say good things about the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 48-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Secured, uncovered valet parking on site (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Writers Bistro

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Piano
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (8,085 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (36 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 18 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 30 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Asheville Renaissance
Asheville Renaissance Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 25 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 30 per day.

What time is check-in at Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Asheville, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Buncombe County Courthouse, Grey Eagle, and University of North Carolina at Asheville. Asheville Mall and Biltmore Estate are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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