We Didn’t want to Leave this Downtown Asheville Boutique Hotel
The apartment suite was so beautifully decorated, impeccably clean, and welcoming, I nearly hugged the building before getting back into our car to head back to Raleigh, where we lived at the time.
It was unfortunate that we had to check out of our hotel. Asheville has so many wonderful things about it – beautiful nature, top chefs, a strong craft beer community, and artist scene. But at The Windsor Boutique Hotel, your suite is the main attraction. It's the Asheville boutique hotel you'll never want to leave.
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Ideal Downtown Asheville Location
Downtown Asheville is the perfect hub for your trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains. You have all you could ask for within blocks, from delicious dining to light grocery shopping, wine and beer stores, a dessert shop, a chocolate shop, and even live music venues.
The Windsor Boutique Hotel is conveniently located at the corner of Walnut Street and Broadway, with its entrance on Broadway. It fits perfectly between the gallery and the eateries surrounding it, within a sophisticated, light-brown-painted building. Even the hotel's hallways have an approachable, gallery-like feel.
I was especially in awe of the hanging birch branch art installation, pictured below. It's details like that which make boutique hotels stand out in a sea of chain hotel options. We have also stayed at the Aloft by Marriott in downtown Asheville, which we like for Marriott Bonvoy points, but it's not as special as the Windsor.
Boutique Design at Its Best
Boutique hotels are designed to be the best of the best. A small number of rooms, each with an especially high-quality focus, provide guests with an extra special touch they cannot get at larger resorts.
Luxury is at your fingertips here, from the cozy welcome area on the ground floor to the gorgeous rooms upstairs. I absolutely adored walking into the “lobby,” which felt more like a foyer to a fashionable friend's home than what you'd expect from a hotel lobby.
There are 14 rooms in the building on two floors above the welcome area. You check in on the main floor, and then there are two floors of suites above it. Each room is uniquely designed; you can come back 13 times after your first visit to experience each suite!
Square footage varies by room, but one thing's for sure: they're all crafted with top-quality materials and superior aesthetics in mind.
Our Windsor Boutique Hotel King Suite
I quickly fell in love with our King Suite. Room 305 had everything I could have dreamed of and more. Some of our favorite amenities included:
- Luxurious bed complete with an iHome docking station and local chocolate on our pillows
- Floor-to-ceiling ikat-patterned curtains in the bedroom
- Full kitchen with granite counters, chilled beer glasses in the freezer, and local coffee to try in the morning (they have thought of everything!)
- Flat screen TV in both the living room and bedroom, with a TV channel list in their “little black guidebook” – perfect for staying in for the evening
- Beautiful glass door shower
- Robes in the closet to get comfy in our new “apartment”
- Washer and dryer if we needed to wash clothes
- Both a fan and an air conditioning/heating unit to create the perfect temperature to experience the environment
The Best Part of Being There
I had a feeling we wouldn't want to leave when I secured our stay at The Windsor Boutique Hotel. I was 100% correct.
The front desk staff made it even more inviting, showing us to our room with excitement and a smile. Thus, our evening plans were simply to enjoy the suite and for Dan and me to enjoy one another's company. We supported local, of course, not just the hotel but also a shop nearby where we bought our beer, and a restaurant and dessert location we decided to take in for the evening.
Luckily, the weather was perfect for cozying up: fall had just begun to chill the morning and evening air in Asheville, and, due to a rainy day from a southern hurricane, we craved warmth! Our warm, inviting apartment called to us.
We ordered some soup from The Noodle Shop nearby. We couldn't help but indulge in a sweet slice of S'mores pie from French Broad Chocolate Lounge, also blocks away. Our food perfectly paired with local beers we picked up at a nearby shop. I must admit I realized there were specially chilled beer glasses in the freezer after I poured our beverages. But at least I know for next time!
At The Windsor Boutique Hotel, the only attraction you need to be concerned about is your room. We were in the lap of luxury! I almost hugged the staff before saying one last goodbye, lamenting that the suite was more awesome than our full-time apartment at home!
We enjoyed coffee in our room the day after our wonderful evening, then headed downstairs to enjoy breakfast at Over Easy Cafe just a couple of doors down. Afterward, we knew that the perfect after-breakfast drink was waiting for us at the Nespresso coffee maker back in the hotel lobby.
We highly recommend staying here for a true understanding of the hospitality Asheville has to offer, in a fantastic location.
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