The Foundry Hotel, part of Hilton's Curio Collection, is a chic boutique hotel in downtown Asheville, set in beautifully repurposed early-20th-century steel-foundry buildings (the steel that built the Biltmore was forged here). Its industrial-chic design blends exposed brick and steel with contemporary elegance, and the hotel is known for its acclaimed Southern restaurant (Benne on Eagle, celebrating Appalachian and African American foodways) and a stylish jazz-and-cocktail lounge. Steps from the heart of downtown in the historic district known as "The Block," it's a design-forward, atmospheric base. Booked directly.
The Foundry Hotel Asheville occupies a cluster of historic early-1900s industrial buildings in downtown Asheville — former steel-foundry structures where, fittingly, the steel framing for the Biltmore House was once produced. Now a boutique hotel in Hilton's Curio Collection, it has transformed that industrial heritage into a sophisticated, design-forward property that honors the buildings' past while delivering contemporary luxury.
The interiors are industrial-chic — exposed brick and steel, soaring ceilings, and reclaimed materials paired with refined, modern furnishings and thoughtful design. The hotel is especially notable for its food and culture: its restaurant, Benne on Eagle, is celebrated for its focus on Appalachian and African American (Affrilachian) culinary traditions, and the hotel's lounge offers craft cocktails and live jazz, connecting to the rich heritage of "The Block," the historic center of Asheville's African American community where the hotel sits. Rooms are stylish and comfortable, and service is personal.
The downtown location is a major asset: it's within easy walking distance of downtown Asheville's shops, galleries, restaurants, and breweries, putting the city's celebrated food-and-beer scene and walkable core right at hand. The Foundry suits design-minded travelers, food lovers, and couples wanting a stylish, characterful, culturally rich base in the heart of the city. Booked directly.
Why stay here
- ✓Historic repurposed foundry buildings
- ✓Acclaimed Southern restaurant (Benne on Eagle)
- ✓Jazz and cocktail lounge
- ✓Industrial-chic design
- ✓Steps from downtown
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Valet parking
Good questions
What's the story behind The Foundry Hotel?+
It occupies repurposed early-1900s steel-foundry buildings in downtown Asheville — where the steel framing for the Biltmore House was once produced — transformed into a chic, industrial-chic boutique hotel in Hilton's Curio Collection.
What's the dining like?+
Its restaurant, Benne on Eagle, is celebrated for its focus on Appalachian and African American (Affrilachian) culinary traditions, and the hotel has a stylish jazz-and-cocktail lounge, connecting to the cultural heritage of "The Block" where it sits.
Where is it located?+
In downtown Asheville, within easy walking distance of the city's shops, galleries, restaurants, and breweries — a stylish base in the heart of the walkable core.
