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Albemarle Inn

Albemarle Inn

86 Edgemont Rd
Asheville, NC 28801-1544
United States of America

(828) 255-0027
(800) 621-7435

 

Circa 1907. In the residential Grove Park area, this AAA four-diamond elegant Greek Revival Mansion graces almost an acre of landscaped grounds. The inn features an exquisite carved-oak staircase and period furnishings. Enjoy late afternoon refreshments on the veranda overlooking award-winning English gardens or fireside in the parlor. Spacious guest bedrooms and suites boast fine linens, antique clawfoot tubs and showers, televisions and phones. Some rooms include a whirlpool tub and a fireplace. A sumptuous candlelight breakfast is served at individual tables in the dining room or on the plant-filled sun porch. Gourmet dishes may include poached cinnamon pears, stuffed French toast with orange sauce and sausages. Inspired by the singing birds, composer Bela Bartok wrote his third piano concerto while staying here. The inn is a member of Select Registry.

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Albemarle Inn



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Rates

$100 to $370

Payment types accepted include Travelers Checks, Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover and Personal Checks.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Wine
  • Hors d'oeuvres

Events Hosted

  • Honeymoons
  • Reunions
  • Romantic Getaways

Available Food Service

  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Wine

Other Activities

  • Antiquing
  • Art Galleries
  • Bicycling
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Live Theater
  • Museums
  • Parks
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Skiing Downhill
  • Sports Events, Major College
  • Tennis
  • Water Sports
  • Wineries
  • Golf
  • Biltmore Estate
  • Grove Park Resort
  • Spa

On-Site Spa Services

  • Massages

Spa Packages: In-Room Massage, Single or Couples

Off-Site Spa Services Available

Nearby Recommended Spas

Sensibilities
(828)253-3222
www.sensibilities-spa.com
relax@sensibilities-spa.com

Spa at Biltmore Village
(828)277-2639
www.SpaAtBiltmoreVillage.com

Innkeeper(s)

Cathy & Larry Sklar

Rooms

This property has 11 total guest accommodations with private bath, 1 with fireplace, 1 with whirlpool, 2 suites. The types of beds available include King, Queen, Twin and Double.

Amenities In Room

  • Air Conditioning
  • Modem Hook-Up
  • Cable TV
  • Reading Lamps
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Clock Radio
  • Telephone
  • Coffeemaker
  • Television
  • Turn-Down Service
  • Hair Dryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Bath Amenities
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Royal Hideaway Has 2-person Marble Whirlpool Tub

Amenities On Site

  • Parlor Games
  • Copy Machine
  • Phone
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Veranda

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Television
  • Modem Connection
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • FAX On-site
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Daily Newspapers

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Albemarle Inn

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Location: Country, City/Urban, Mountains and Residential area.


Romantic Interest

Canopy and four-poster beds, candlelight breakfast, battenburg lace, fireplaces, evening refreshments on the veranda, antique clawfoot soaking tubs

Historic Interest

1907 Greek Revival mansion with original 12-foot pocket doors in the parlor, oak waniscoting and a magnificent sweeping staircase. Distinguished 20th century Hungarian composer Bela Bartok lived in the house during the 1940s where he composed his third concerto for the piano, Asheville Concerto.

Historic Awards:

  • National Register (Granted)
  • National Historical Site (Granted)
  • City Historical Site (Granted)

Historic Memberships:

  • Local Historical Society
  • City Historical Society

Historic sites nearby:

Biltmore Estate (4 miles), Grove Park Resort and Spa (.4 miles)

Weather

About Our Rooms

Old Oak

Old OakOne of the original parlors, Old Oak is a front room with a nearly floor to ceiling window overlooking the veranda. As its name implies, the room is furnished with a carved antique oak headboard with a queen size bed, matching dresser and burled oak armoire. A Waverly loveseat in festive shades of wine, hunter green, and gold is complemented by a unique embossed wallpaper in warm caramel tones to provide a comfortable spot for reading or just relaxing. In-Season: Discounted Weekday Rate $180, Weekends $230 High Season: Weekdays $235, Weekends $255

 

Sunrise Suite

Sunrise SuiteSunrise Suite is an elegant bedroom and sitting room combination. The spacious bedroom features a magnificent king-size carved mahogany canopied bed with matching dresser. Enclosed sunporch in the Sunrise Suite at the Albemarle Inn The walls of this classic room are covered with an exquisite period wallpaper in the tones of an early summer morning - soft butter yellow, pale blue and sage green. The bed is canopied with complementary fabrics. The enclosed sunporch features an antique style tea cart with in-room coffee and tea service and is furnished with plants and a comfortable wicker loveseat and armchair -- just the place to enjoy your morning coffee or pursue a good book. In-Season: Discounted Weekday Rate $275, Weekends $295 High Season: Weekdays $350, Weekends $370

 

Juliet's Chamber

Juliet's ChamberAn elegant and romantic corner room, Juliet's Chamber features its own private balcony overlooking the gardens and the stately Norway spruce trees that flank the inn's Corinthian columns. The balcony in Juliet's Chamber at the Albemarle Inn On a clear evening, the moon can be seen shining through the trees. Furnished with a beautiful rice-carved queen-size four-poster canopy bed, matching dresser, armoire and two comfortable wingback chairs, in-room coffee and tea service, burgundy damask linens, and rich velvet window treatment, Juliet's Chamber is decorated in rich tones of camel, deep blue and rose. In-Season: Discounted Weekday Rate $275, Weekends $295 High Season: Weekdays $350, Weekends $370

 

The Garden

The GardenThe Garden is a special favorite of friends or families traveling together as it features two large queen-size beds. A bright corner room on the second floor overlooking the veranda and front lawn, the Garden is furnished entirely in white wicker with two comfortable armchairs for reading. The Garden is decorated with a fresh blue, white and green hydrangea wallpaper. In-Season: Discounted Weekday Rate $215, Weekends $260 High Season: Weekdays $290, Weekends $310

 

Vanity Fair

Vanity FairVanity Fair is one of the inn's most spacious rooms, elegantly furnished with a queen-size canopy bed with a matching dresser and lady's marble topped dressing table. The period burgundy custom made canopy and bed linens are matched by the comfortable loveseat that is ideal for relaxing with a book in the afternoon or for a enjoying a quiet moment together. Our female guests love the feeling of getting ready for an evening out on the town like a woman at the turn-of-the century seated at the marble-topped lady’s vanity table for which the room is named. In-Season: Discounted Weekday Rate $230, Weekends $275 High Season: Weekdays $300, Weekends $320

 

Blue Ridge

Blue RidgeA bright corner room with two walls of windows decorated in fresh blue and white. Blue Ridge Room sitting area at the Albemarle Inn The king-size brass and ivory enameled iron bed is topped with a half canopy. The custom bed linens and coordinating window treatments feature a classic ginger jar motif. Two upholstered reading chairs and a period armoire complete the room. In-Season: Discounted Weekday Rate $230, Weekends $275 High Season: Weekdays $300, Weekends $320

 

Reynolds Room

Reynolds RoomNamed for Carl Reynolds, the first owner of the residence, this corner room on the west side of the inn is filled with the afternoon sunshine through its four windows and offers a view of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. The room features a lovely cherry king-size bed with matching marble-topped bureau, two comfortable wing backed chairs and soft blue and gold period wallpaper. Beautiful European linens coordinate with an interesting window treatment. The antique dresser and walk-in closet provide lots of storage. The bath includes a separate tile stall shower in addition to the clawfoot tub which is nestled in a cozy nook. In-Season: Discounted Weekday Rate $215, Weekends $260 High Season: Weekdays $285, Weekends $305

 

Bartok's Retreat

Bartok's RetreatBartok's Retreat is a bright room with a view of the tree-tops and the song birds which inspired the composer's Third Piano Concerto. The western exposure offers a lovely view of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. A queen-size sleigh bed and an additional twin bed in a dormer alcove provide sleeping room for three. Other furnishings include two very comfortable upholstered chairs. The room is decorated with a lovely floral wallpaper in greens, sand, rust and deep red. The cozy bath has a dormer roof which slopes over the clawfoot tub/shower combination and limits the ceiling height. In-Season: Discounted Weekday Rate $160, Weekends $195 High Season: Weekdays $225, Weekends $235

 

Royal HIdeaway

Royal HIdeawayThis is our largest room. The beautiful carved oak queen-size half canopy bed is accompanied by a matching marble-topped dresser and bedside tables. A twin bed in a dormer alcove provides additional sleeping space. The luxurious marble accented bath is dominated by a two-person whirlpool tub and European shower. The Royal Hideaway Sitting Area at the Albemarle InnThe spacious sitting area, perfect for relaxing with coffee or a book, is furnished with a Queen Ann loveseat and chairs and offers an antique table with a coffee and tea service. The room is decorated with a floral and striped wallpaper in soft beige, peach and teal. In-Season: Discounted Weekday Rate $275, Weekends $295 High Season: Weekdays $350, Weekends $370

 

Shangri La

A little bit of France in the North Carolina Mountains, this charming, cozy room features a skylight over the antique brass and enamel queen-size bed. Two comfortable French ladderback chairs with toile country French fabric cushions are located in a small alcove. The matching custom-made toile bedding and window treatments are echoed in the bath which offers an antique clawfoot tub/shower combination set in a nook with a sloping roof. In-Season: Discounted Weekday Rate $145, Weekends $170 High Season: Weekdays $170, Weekends $190

 

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements:Two night weekends , some three night holidays
Cancellation:Up to 14 days prior to arrival date, guest may cancel with only a $35.00 service charge for a single night reservation or a $25.00 service charge for each night canceled of a multiple night reservation. A 30-day cancellation deadline applies for October reservations and all "group bookings" of four or more rooms. The deposit is refunded by check. If the reservation is canceled AFTER the 14/30-day cancellation deadline, the deposit is non-refundable. A $35.00 service charge will be assessed for changes to reservations.
Smoking:Smoke Free Property and Outside Only.

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Albemarle Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Phil S (3 reviews)
Cincinnati, OH
6/4/2010

This is one of the best B&B's we have ever stayed in...attention to detail was present in everything (room decor and comfort; bountiful and delicious breakfast; and staff friendliness and area knowledge). Be sure to try the vanilla/berry iced tea during the afternoon, along with the excellent cheese tarts.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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5 of 5 hearts
Anonymous
10/21/2008

Most outstanding breakfast I've ever had. We were impressed to say the least!

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Publicity and Press Reviews

National Geographic Traveler, Travel Holiday, Charleston Living & Home Design, Arrington's Inn Traveler, Marquee Magazine, WLOS TV (ABC).

Other Ratings: 4 AAA Diamonds, iLoveInns Guests

Promotional Rates and Packages:

Winter Escape
Our Winter Escape rates are now in effect. Come relax, cozy up next to the parlor fire and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, coffee or tea. ALL ROOMS DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2012 ARE $100.00-$200.00/per night INCLUDING OUR INCREDIBLE FULL, GOURMET BREAKFAST EACH MORNING. UP TO A 55% SAVINGS OFF OUR IN-SEASON RATES. May not be combined with any other coupon, discount or offer.
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- One Night Free: This property is featured in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. This guide features a certificate for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night.

The dates this property will honor the certificate are Sunday-Thursday, Jan. 2-June 30, Aug. 1-Sept. 30, Nov. 1-Dec. 12, except holidays, subject to availability, not to be combined with any other promotions or discounts