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Zelda Dearest

3.5 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville

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In the heart of Downtown Asheville, Zelda Dearest offers an inviting atmosphere with a bar and free in-room WiFi. Enjoy top-rated breakfast, let the helpful staff assist you with luggage storage and concierge services, or explore nearby The Orange Peel.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Concierge services
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Cable TV service
  • Bathrobes
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Free toiletries
The current price is CNY1,628
CNY1,840 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed (Verbena)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Wisteria)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Wisteria)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Magnolia)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed (Magnolia)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Leonora)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite (Leonora)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite (Azalea)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite (Azalea)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (Mystic Light)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite (Mystic Light)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (Goldenrod)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite (Goldenrod)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite (Redbud)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite (Redbud)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite (Sundrop)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Suite (Sundrop)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite (Darling Heart)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Suite (Darling Heart)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite (Paradise)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Suite (Paradise)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Wisteria)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Wisteria)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
150 S Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801

What's nearby

  • The Orange Peel - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wicked Weed Brewing - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fired Up Creative Lounge Ashville - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Downtown Market Asheville - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whale South Slope - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Daddy Mac’s Down Home Dive - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chai Pani - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burial Beer Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bear’s Smokehouse - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Zelda Dearest

Zelda Dearest puts you within a 10-minute drive of Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville and Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Biltmore Estate. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (USD 12 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Wine & Roses - Onsite bar.

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs USD 12 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche

Also known as

Zelda Dearest Hotel
Zelda Dearest Asheville
Zelda Dearest Hotel Asheville

Frequently asked questions

Does Zelda Dearest offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Zelda Dearest does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Zelda Dearest?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Zelda Dearest?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 12 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Zelda Dearest?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What's the area around Zelda Dearest like?

Zelda Dearest is in Downtown Asheville, a short 11-minute walk from Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville and 2 minutes' walk from The Orange Peel. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Zelda Dearest Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, excellent, perfect, and delicious with tasty offerings. (22 reviews)
  • Parking was easy and convenient, allowing guests to park and walk to downtown Asheville. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Location
Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Bed
Downtown
Restaurant
Amenities
Parking
Design

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it. Beautiful decor and superior service.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room right in the heart of Asheville
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I am so grateful to have found this local hotel so close to lots of good food, beer and music. The staff were so friendly and I could tell they loved their job. Our room was gorgeous and felt like our own little getaway. I would highly recommend staying here instead of the hotel chains in town.
Shelby, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best in Asheville

This beautiful boutique hotel has become our reliable place to stay in Asheville. Even if it wasn’t so good, the location is perfect for our family. Think art deco with southern hospitality.
sheri, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel! Staff was extremely friendly and the room was perfect.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hospitality and fun hotel !
Gerald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was amazing, the staff was extremely helpful and polite, the location was close to everything. I will stay again if I make it back to Asheville!
Aiyana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Zelda Dearest is a stylish art deco retreat with excellent service, attention to every detail and central location. Will stay there again and definitely recommend to friends!
Nataliya, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay. Service was excellent! Such a cute and unique property in Asheville. Can’t wait to go back.
Reshma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, unique property. Easy walk to restaurants and shops.
Eric, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed staying at Zelda Dearest, love the decor and the closeness to restaurants and boutiques.
patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best stay in AVL

Amazing place, will definitely return!
michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing!
Adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Believe the hype

Hands down the most impressive hotel in Asheville. Our suite should have cost two to three times what we paid. The room/furnishings/service were all top notch. I was hesitant to believe all the positive reviews before we booked-believe the hype. This place is a hidden gem.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend

Zelda Dearest was absolutely amazing. I hated to leave when our time was up. Stunningly decorated, so clean and comfortable. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay in the Asheville area.
Michelle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Truly a gem - We will be back

This place is absolutely a beautiful place, which is renovated with the finest details in respect for the old building. The staff was super friendly, and our room was perfect in all aspects👌 If going to Asheville, don’t hesitate to book this, you won’t regret.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved everything about it - staff was wonderful and suck a beautiful place! We will be back.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We got upgraded due to a mix-up in our room; the property is gorgeous, well-taken care of, and full of little touches that elevate the whole stay. The decor was amazing. I could not get over the wallpaper in our bathroom--so pretty.
Elena, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is an amazing gem. Service and property are outstanding. Great cocktails, excellent in every way.
Kathryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lots of character. Great location in the heart of Asheville if you want to walk to restaurants, etc. The continental breakfast was excellent.
Brooklyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We spent 3 nights at Zelda Dearest and will plan on returning for our next trip to Asheville. All staff were very friendly, helpful, and truly seemed to care that we had a good stay. Room was very comfortable. Breakfast was very good with choices.
Irene, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I would definitely come back here!!
Son, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Update, safe and a great location. Staff is accommodating and attentive to guest needs.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charming hotel in a convenient location.
Terri, 2-night trip