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| I had to use this picture of our bathroom in the Powell Suite. I loved it and everything about this Inn. Isn't it charming??? And romantic??? |
There is no shortage of hotels in Asheville ,
North Carolina Asheville
atmosphere, you’ll look elsewhere than the big, impersonal hotels. If you want the comforts of a fine bed and a breakfast
served in courses, and an historic Victorian home modernized to give you
today’s conveniences without sacrificing the charm of yesterday, you might look
to the 1899 Wright Inn and Carriage House, in the Montford district less than a
mile from downtown, because there you’ll find an Inn that will give you a
comfortable respite from the touring and excitement that you’ll also find in
Asheville.
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| A welcome in our room to sweeten up our stay |
Picture a grand, old Victorian with its wide front porch
where you can sit in the shade, perhaps just enjoying the foliage of the
tree-lined street and viewing the people walking just beyond the front
walk. Or you may settle yourself
comfortably in one of the Queen Anne-furnitture-decorated parlors, fire place glowing in
season, and help yourself to a piece of candy waiting for you in a crystal
dish.
That is what awaits you at the 1899 Wright Inn and Carriage
House. Your room or suite seems to
transport you to another era, some with fireplaces, some with loveseats and
tables protected by doilies. There is a
coziness and comfort that makes you smile as you enjoy everything from your bed
to your bath. Rest assured, however, that
central air-conditioning ensures your comfort in the warmer seasons. Wifi is in every room. This is today’s North
Carolina , after all.
The 1899 Wright Inn and Carriage House is like stepping back
into history, a hidden gem. Guests are immediately
enveloped by a graciousness that warms the entire atmosphere, and you are
immediately made to feel at home and part of a family.
Each room is special, modernized in convenience without
losing the elegance of the past. Breakfast
is different each morning but always includes coffee/tea, juice, breakfast
breads, and a main course, often rather elegant and all served on lovely
china. The long table, flowers, and
other decorations, encourage conversation with other guests, and breakfast
becomes an event in itself.
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| As comfortable as can be! |
We stayed in the Powell Suite, and at breakfast we met a
couple from Texas as well as a
couple from Canada ,
excited tourists just like ourselves.
Our host and superb breakfast chef, Tom, was exceptionally helpful in
suggesting places in Asheville he
felt we’d like to visit. If you browse
the Inn's
website, you’ll find many suggestions as well as some money-saving
ideas.
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| Simply charming! |
Through the Inn , for instance, you
can purchase a 2-day pass to the Biltmore Estate for the price of one day. You can also pick up the trolley for the
Asheville Trolley Tour right at the front door, so leave your car parked in one
of the spots on the side of the Inn . They’ve listed restaurants, other tours, and
some of the special touches to make your stay in Asheville even more
exceptional.
We couldn’t ask for more.
The 1899 Wright Inn and Carriage House
is located at 235 Pearson Drive , Asheville ,
NC 28801
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