The unique character of downtown Asheville and the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains surround the newly renovated Holiday Inn Express & Suites Asheville Downtown. We're only 20 minutes from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and a short drive from the many attractions in downtown Asheville, NC. Our hotel's location puts you close to it all: dining, shopping, entertainment and the arts. You can spend a day perusing the galleries of Grove Arcade, exploring breweries in downtown, or touring the magnificent Biltmore Estate. Our hotel is less than 3 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Located only 1/2 mile from the heart of downtown, corporate travelers appreciate our hotel's proximity to Asheville's central business district as well as many after hour’s establishments to enjoy food, drinks and entertainment. While lodging in our hotel, you're invited to enjoy our complimentary hot breakfast as well as the 24-hour Business Center.