Zelda Dearest

Hotels
9.7 (276 reviews)
150 South Lexington Avenue , Asheville , us

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Private check-in/check-out
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Charming and clean rooms
Cons:
Breakfast options could be improved
Parking was challenging

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Rooms are clean and charming, with specific praise from multiple reviews.
Service
10
Staff was described as friendly and helpful in several reviews.
Location
10
Central location noted for walking access to downtown.
Room Quality
9.79
Unique and beautifully appointed rooms were highlighted.
Amenities
9.76
Amenities were appreciated, but limited feedback suggests slight room for improvement.
Value for Money
9.3
Concerns about breakfast quality in relation to price.
Food and Beverage
8.75
Breakfast options mentioned as needing improvement with more variety.
Overall Experience
10
Most reviews noted an exceptional stay with intentions to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 02:47

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Zelda Dearest offers 4-star accommodation near popular attractions like Biltmore Estate and Folk Art Center. The rooms are elegantly designed with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and air conditioning.

Convenient Location
Situated just a short distance from Botanical Gardens at Asheville and Harrah's Cherokee Center, Zelda Dearest provides easy access to key landmarks. Guests can explore the beauty of Asheville with ease.

Modern Amenities
Guests at Zelda Dearest can enjoy free WiFi, private parking, and a bar on-site. The hotel also features rooms with terraces and refrigerators, ensuring a comfortable stay for all visitors.

Book your luxurious stay at Zelda Dearest in Asheville today and experience top-notch comfort and convenience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: AVL

Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 276 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.79
Amenities: 9.76
Value for Money: 9.3
Food and Beverage: 8.75
Overall Experience: 10
K
Kelly couple us
10
Will be back again!
Pros:

Beautiful place close to everything!

Cons:

Nothing to not like.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
C
Cowell couple gb
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
M
Moira solo_traveller us
9
Zelda Dearest is a stylish (Art Deco), well-situated boutique hotel with wonderful staff and rooms.
Pros:

The staff were very nice, helpful and extremely accommodating. The room was lovely, spacious and well-appointed.

Cons:

My only suggestion for improvement would be to have some healthier options for breakfast (i.e., fewer items containing added sugar, more protein options, etc).

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
F
frazer couple us
9
2026-01-11 via Nuitee
J
John couple us
9
We plan to stay there again. It is an ideal setting for a wedding party or other occasion.
Pros:

The location was wonderful and there was on-site parking. The property was attractive although we didn't spend time outside due to the weather.

Cons:

Visitors need to know that there are many stairs and an absence of elevators.

2026-01-09 via Nuitee
H
Hannah family_with_children us
9
2026-01-03 via Nuitee
J
Jasmine couple us
8
2026-01-02 via Nuitee
R
Rex Ann solo_traveller us
6
We liked the experience but would not spend the money for it a second time
Pros:

The room was unique it needs a proper second bed instead of pull out for the price. The parking and walk up to room was hard for my father who is 86

Cons:

Well the breakfast was less than acceptable for the price. You should serve a hot breakfast instead of cold oats and dated danish and quiches.

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
E
Emily solo_traveller us
10
2025-12-28 via Nuitee
J
Jason couple gb
9
2025-12-27 via Nuitee
R
Renee couple us
10
2025-12-27 via Nuitee
Z
Zachary couple us
10
2025-12-17 via Nuitee
G
Gretchen family_with_children us
9
Lovely stay and a definite recommend.
Pros:

Central location and ability to walk where we wanted to go downtown. Bed was super comfy and linens as well. Room was clean. Deco was fun and the more you looked at the details, you could see how much thought was put into it. Really well done redo of buildings and staff was helpful in finding the rooms and getting us settled in.

Cons:

Breakfast was good, but heavy on baked goods. Somehow was thinking it would be more than a simple buffet, but all was tasty. Missed having real half and half in my coffee, but that's really not much to complain about.

2025-12-11 via Nuitee
M
Missy couple us
10
Would go back in a heartbeat!
Pros:

Very comfortable, great location and the staff were very helpful!

Cons:

Had a bit of an issue with the microwave for breakfast… coffee not very hot…

2025-12-03 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer couple us
9
2025-11-30 via Nuitee
D
Denise couple us
9
Pros:

Beautifully appointed room. Not a detail missed. The staff was over the top friendly. We will definitely return.

2025-11-28 via Nuitee
S
Søren couple dk
10
2025-11-15 via Nuitee
M
Miranda couple us
10
2025-10-30 via Nuitee
S
sergey couple us
10
2025-10-28 via Nuitee
S
Sureyk couple us
10
Pros:

The rooms are super cute, charming and clean

Cons:

Lots of stairs lol

2025-10-22 via Nuitee