Kimpton Hotel Arras occupies a landmark Art Deco tower in the heart of downtown Asheville — one of the city's tallest buildings — reimagined as a sleek, contemporary boutique hotel. It offers stylish, modern rooms (many with city and Blue Ridge Mountain views from the upper floors), two acclaimed on-site restaurants, the boutique charm and signature touches of the Kimpton brand (like the evening social hour), and an unbeatable central location. For travelers who want design-forward comfort right in the walkable heart of downtown, with the food, galleries, and breweries at the doorstep, it's a top pick. Booked directly.
Kimpton Hotel Arras sits in a converted Art Deco high-rise in the center of downtown Asheville — at 18-plus stories, one of the tallest buildings in the city — giving it a rare asset for Asheville: elevation and views. The building's historic bones have been transformed into a polished, contemporary boutique hotel under the design-savvy Kimpton brand.
The rooms and suites are stylish and modern, with thoughtful design, and those on the upper floors enjoy sweeping views over downtown's rooftops to the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains — a perspective few Asheville hotels can offer. The hotel features two well-regarded restaurants (spanning refined dining and a more casual concept) and the Kimpton brand's hallmark touches, including a complimentary evening social hour and a pet-friendly, welcoming ethos. The vibe is contemporary, comfortable, and design-conscious.
Its location is the clincher
It's right in the walkable heart of downtown Asheville, putting the city's celebrated restaurants, breweries, shops, galleries, and live music within steps. That central position makes it ideal for travelers who want to be in the middle of the downtown scene, with the Biltmore, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the River Arts District a short drive. Hotel Arras suits design-minded travelers, foodies, and couples wanting modern style, downtown convenience, and mountain views. Booked directly.
Why stay here
- ✓Landmark downtown tower (city/mountain views)
- ✓Two on-site restaurants
- ✓Kimpton evening social hour
- ✓Design-forward rooms
- ✓Pet-friendly
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Central downtown location
- ✓Valet parking
Good questions
What's special about Hotel Arras?+
It occupies a landmark Art Deco tower — one of Asheville's tallest buildings — in the heart of downtown, offering sleek contemporary rooms, upper-floor city and Blue Ridge Mountain views (rare for Asheville), and two acclaimed restaurants, under the design-savvy Kimpton brand.
Where is it located?+
Right in the walkable heart of downtown Asheville, steps from the city's restaurants, breweries, shops, galleries, and live music, and a short drive from the Biltmore, the Parkway, and the River Arts District.
Does it have good views?+
Yes — as one of the tallest buildings in the city, its upper floors offer sweeping views over downtown to the surrounding mountains, a perspective few Asheville hotels can match.
