| Visualize the traditional hotel room you stayed in as a | | | | on Wall Street. |
| child on family vacations: two side-by-side queen-sized | | | | Asheville Vacation Planning Tips |
| beds for sleeping, with perhaps a mini-refrigerator to | | | | Asheville is home to several breathtaking historic hotels |
| store snacks and drinks. The travel industry of today | | | | that are worth visiting to get a sense of the |
| offers the smart traveler an alternative to cramped | | | | architectural and historical flavor of the city. The |
| quarters: the condominium hotel. | | | | Biltmore Estate, built in 1895 by George W. Vanderbilt, |
| The condo/hotel is just what it sounds like -- both a | | | | is known as the country's largest private home and is |
| hotel and a condo at once. Permanent residents own | | | | a historic landmark located on 125,000 acres in the Blue |
| condos, while other units are reserved for vacationers | | | | Ridge Mountains. Guests can stay at The Inn on |
| and business travelers. The layout differs from that of | | | | Biltmore Estate. Also notable is the Grove Park Inn, |
| a traditional hotel room because in addition to a | | | | which was constructed in less than one year using |
| bedroom(s) and bathroom (s), it contains a kitchen with | | | | stone solely from nearby Sunset Mountain to complete |
| full cooking capabilities and appliances, as well as a | | | | the building. |
| sitting area for relaxation and/or entertaining. | | | | While these and several other historic hotels offer |
| This provides more convenience and considerably | | | | lodging, your best bet may be to tour these sites during |
| more space than does the average hotel, and this | | | | the day, and to retreat into more comfortable environs |
| growing trend is luring more travelers, leisure and | | | | to unwind and spend the night. An Asheville hotel |
| business alike. Guests can plan out which meals they | | | | condo is the perfect retreat. |
| will cook at "home," and dine out for others. In addition | | | | Home Away From Home |
| to these "home away from home" conveniences, | | | | The Residences at Biltmore offers all that anyone |
| guests can enjoy the pampering services that a | | | | could want from a traditional hotel: daily housekeeping |
| traditional hotel would provide, such as housekeeping | | | | and evening turndown service, a 24-hour full service |
| and concierge services. One such condo/hotel is the | | | | concierge, designer linens, whirlpool baths and wireless |
| Residences at Biltmore located in Asheville, North | | | | Internet access. Yet, a stay at the Residences at |
| Carolina. | | | | Biltmore will offer the best of both worlds. |
| Mountain Paradise with Cosmopolitan Charm | | | | A suite consists of a spacious sitting area in addition to |
| Asheville, NC, recognized by Frommer's as a Top | | | | a fully-equipped kitchen with granite countertops and |
| Travel Destination of 2007, is famous for its sheer | | | | stainless steel appliances. Guests can enjoy cooking in |
| variety it offers vacationers. An easy destination from | | | | luxury-home kitchen. An in-room washer/dryer is also |
| Atlanta, Charlotte and Raleigh, Asheville is a unique | | | | available, in addition to a flat- screen television (including |
| combination of rustic natural beauty with a | | | | DVD). Suites also feature a stacked-stone fireplace to |
| cosmopolitan edge. The Blue Ridge Mountains offer | | | | cozy up to on chilly-mountain nights. |
| outdoor adventures such as hiking and skiing. Or one | | | | James Gibson, Managing Director at The Residences |
| can simply experience the awe of this incredible slice | | | | at Biltmore, says, "Our clients include regular business |
| of nature from their car while driving the famous Blue | | | | travelers, honeymooners, and entire families who are |
| Ridge Parkway. | | | | interested in tailoring their travel experience to their |
| Is antique shopping or gallery hopping more your | | | | individual needs. At the Residences at Biltmore, we can |
| speed? Stroll through the unique River Arts District to | | | | accommodate our guests above and beyond what |
| peruse artists' studios, or head to downtown Asheville | | | | they would expect from a traditional Asheville hotel." |
| to visit a multitude of galleries and shops where | | | | So whether you're starting family vacation planning, or |
| handmade crafts are readily available. | | | | contacting a corporate travel planner, The Residences |
| Asheville offers world-class culinary experiences. | | | | at Biltmore is ready to serve as your Asheville |
| Indulge in fine dining at Horizons, located in the Grove | | | | downtown hotel. When you are away from home, |
| Park Inn Resort, or relax in the comfortable, casual | | | | whether it's for leisure or corporate travel, at the end |
| Tupelo Honey Café. Or, enjoy the local | | | | of the day, it's nice to return to a place that feels like |
| seasonal fare at the upscale, yet casual Market Place | | | | home. |
| Restaurant located in the heart of downtown Asheville | | | | |