Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Buncombe County Courthouse

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Exterior
Exterior
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Meeting facility
Pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
31 Woodfin Street, Asheville, NC, 28801
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • The Orange Peel
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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Room options

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

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 262 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 262 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 262 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 262 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 262 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 262 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 829 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Asheville

Located in Downtown Asheville within a short walk of Buncombe County Courthouse, Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Grey Eagle. This hotel has 278 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Orange Peel - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Asheville Mall - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Biltmore Estate - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pack's Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Old Europe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Off The Wagon Dueling Piano Bar Asheville - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Renaissance Asheville - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Buncombe County Courthouse
Guests of Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel enjoy a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center. Valet parking is available for USD 30 per day. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a microwave in a common area, express check-out, and a terrace.
Guests can expect 48-inch Smart TVs with cable channels and Netflix, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with Frette Italian sheets and down comforters ensure a restful night. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and phones are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? For a fee, this property offers self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Asheville Renaissance
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel?

Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel?

As of May 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel on Jun 1, 2025 start from $135.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Asheville within a short 10-minute walk of Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville and also 11 minutes on foot from The Orange Peel. You'll also find Pack Square and Wicked Weed Brewing less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel?

Yes, secured valet parking is offered for USD 30 per day with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel feature a casino?

No, Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a pillowtop mattress, Netflix, and free Internet access.

Are there hot tubs at Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Writers Bistro.

Will Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel for a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night.

Does Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel?

The closest major airport to Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), which is 15.1 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel?

No, at Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel.

Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kayla

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay here for downtown Asheville

Best hotel to stay in downtown Asheville. May not be the newest but has best views, large rooms, and indoor pool and hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lowell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hasty

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel location was fantastic and the staff was incredible
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff Place just needs updating

Front desk staff and head of house keeping were excellent to deal with. Place was nice just needs some updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Spartanburg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every year we stay for my birthday for the weekend and the staff always goes above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sophiro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Sophie

We were disappointed that the pool is closed for renovations. It did not state that on the website when booking the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thiago

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Evelina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in the heart of Asheville, the rooms and especially the bathrooms where small. The pool and hot tub where not working. Breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frankie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The stay was great and so was the view overall it was great place to stay and everything is within walking distance. However when we went to use the bathtub to take a shower there sewage backed up that came spewing out all over the tub, thankfully we were given a new room with no questions asked. Great hotel overall.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property is overdue for renovations. Pool and Spa not available. Staff was exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel restaurant is horrible for dinner, breakfast was decent. The bed we slept in was horrendous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The coffee maker in room 1028 was disgusting and needs to be replaced. Otherwise our overall stay was fantastic and we will always stay at the Renaissance when we visit Asheville. The brunch was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Whitney

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Renaissance periodically over the past 20 years. My husband and I were both struck by the property’s overall condition - particularly the guest rooms. We love the location but found ourselves looking for alternatives for our next stay. Asheville has been through a rough time, but the hotel guest rooms are in dire need of an upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sophie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really central location that’s walkable to restaurants and breweries! Hotel has great amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Decatur

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Zhan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Way too old. Really need to be renovated. Waiting line at the front desk is way too long and most of the time there is no staff there at all. Really not up to the standard of a downtown Asheville hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024