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The Embers Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Blowing Rock Art and History Museum

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Enjoy meals in this cozy dining area with a fireplace and large windows offering views of the surrounding landscape.
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Enjoy a meal at this charming restaurant with a rustic stone facade and large windows.
Artistic touches adorn the hallway, featuring framed artworks and a sleek, modern design.
Experience a serene retreat with a comfortable bed, desk, and chair in a spacious room with a large window offering a view of the surrounding greenery.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

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124 Morningside Dr, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
  • The Blowing Rock
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn.
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Tweetsie Railroad
    ‪9 min drive‬

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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55-inch TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Terrace/patio

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Corner | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Corner

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

City Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Corner

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum is a short stroll from The Embers Hotel, and other popular attractions like The Blowing Rock are within a few miles (5 km). This 36-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Blowing Rock Art and History Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Blowing Rock - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Appalachian State University - 16 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coyote Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Town Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hokkaido Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Embers Hotel

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
Built in 2024, the brand new The Embers Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and wedding services. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with concierge services and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a fireplace in the lobby and a gift shop.
55-inch TVs come with digital channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Espresso makers, free local calls, and laptop-compatible safes are also available.
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
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 25 for adults and USD 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Ember's Restaurant

Things to do

  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2024
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with premium digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 22.55 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • Faxes
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 16 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

The Embers Hotel Hotel
The Embers Hotel Blowing Rock
The Embers Hotel Hotel Blowing Rock

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Embers Hotel?

The Embers Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of The Embers Hotel?

This hotel is located in Blowing Rock, just steps from Benson Hollow and Blowing Rock Memorial Park, and within a short walk of Blowing Rock Art and History Museum. You'll also find Moses H. Cone Memorial Park and Blowing Rock Auditorium less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Embers Hotel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Embers Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, The Embers Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Embers Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Embers Hotel good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Embers Hotel?

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

Does The Embers Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Embers Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Ember's Restaurant.

Will The Embers Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Embers Hotel.

Does The Embers Hotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Embers Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a furnished balcony where guests can enjoy mountain or city views.

Does The Embers Hotel host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at The Embers Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

The Embers Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 129 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is beautiful and the staff were so nice!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bharat, Willemstad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property seemed relatively new as compared to other options. Exceptional service of front desk during check in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Goran

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Lakewood

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was excellent. Brand new. Clean. Staff was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s always nice there. People are always friendly. Really nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amaju

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk person from 3 pm until 11 pm, probably should consider a different career given the obvious torture she appears to be in at work. Our stay is always exceptionally nice, with the exception of any afternoon or early evening contact we are forced to make with the unhappiness at the front desk. Cheers!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Friends trip

Loved this hotel. The location was fantastic as was the bar and restaurant. Desk clerk, waitress, bartender etc. was very friendly and service was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Everything was amazing except the host Stacy! She is so aggravating and made our stays very anxious! She is not cut out for the hospitality business. It’s bad enough that I will not stay there if she remains as a host!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Everything was amazing! Except the host Stacy! She is so aggravating, made everything difficult. She does not need to be in the hospitality business! Sorry but she could keep me from staying there in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Everything was perfect except: the host named Stacy. She is so aggravating, does not belong in the hospitality business. Thankfully she was there the first night only. The others were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything at Embers was top notch! Staff, property, room, even the dining, which I find most hotel restaurants are mediocre at best. NOT HERE! We can't say enough good about this place! Location was great with other restaurants and shops in walking distance. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this hotel!! Super luxurious, clean, friendly, we’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025