Zelda Dearest

Hotels
9.7 (295 reviews)
150 South Lexington Avenue , Asheville , us

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Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Private check-in/check-out
Concierge service
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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 295 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
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Leeanne • extended_group • us
10
Would highly recommend.
Pros:

Unique decor. Friendly staff. Large room.

Cons:

The sofa bed was very uncomfortable.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • extended_group • us
10
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

So beautiful and comfortable

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • solo_traveller • us
9
Gorgeous hotel and very convenient for exploring downtown Asheville
Pros:

Elegant design and extremely clean

Cons:

Lots of stairs
Continental breakfast wasn’t quite allergy friendly but that’s not necessarily expected

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Elisabeth • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Stramara • couple • us
8
We will be back.
Pros:

Proximity to downtown, the charming buildings, friendly staff, outdoor patio.

Cons:

Bed was little off - not sure why but neither of us slept well.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
10
Loved it and hope to get to visit again!
Pros:

The property was absolutely beautiful. The restored buildings were totally lovely and everything about the room and bathroom was a 10.!
It was easy to park and walked to places, and the staff was super nice. The breakfast was also excellent.

Cons:

I wouldn’t be able to say anything that I did not like about this property!

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Carly • couple • us
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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sergey • couple • us
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Anke • couple • de
9
Besser geht es nicht!
Pros:

Liebevoll eingerichtet, sehr sauber, tolles Bett, super Lage & sehr freundlich Mitarbeiter! Perfekt!

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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YANN • extended_group • es
8
Hotel agradable y original
Pros:

Nos gustaron las habitaciones que eran originales y cómodas. Los edificios antiguos muy bien restaurados. El personal muy atento.

Cons:

El desayuno es correcto, pero se echa en falta algo más de variedad y productos calientes.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • solo_traveller • us
10
A beautiful boutique hotel experience in a gray location and a friendly staff!
Pros:

I really loved the uniqueness of the property. The buildings were quaint and the room was adorable! The employees were super friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious (great coffee and pastries). I will recommend it to family and friends!

Cons:

Super happy- no complaints!

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
9
Unique venue, great location.
Pros:

It's a quirky collections of renovated old buildings in downtown Asheville. The decorations are art deco and fun. The location is ideal for walking to Wicked Weed, downtown in general, and even to the art district (25 minutes on foot). The rooms are generous in size and nicely appointed. The parking is an additional $12/day.

Cons:

The included breakfast was heavy on the sweet stuff (muffins, etc.) and short on the savory. And no fruit. So the last day we went out for bagels instead.
The much-touted bar wasn't actually open any of the three nights we were there. But as I said, Wicked Weed is a 3 minute walk.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Branden • couple • us
10
Pros:

Good value - exceptional location - beautiful design

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Wojtek • couple • us
10
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Dimetriux • couple • us
9
Pros:

Love the location and the decor was fabulous. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely stay here again.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Kelley • family_with_children • us
10
Excellent
Pros:

Most comfortable bed. My daughter left her necklace in the bathroom. Not only was it turned in but they held on to it for me until I could pick it up 4 days later.

Cons:

I didn’t like having to pay to park.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Logan • couple • us
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • us
10
Zelda Dearest is a must stay if you want luxury and comfort, they cover all the details! We left feeling inspired and re
Pros:

Zelda Dearest was a luxurious stay! The room was so thoughtfully designed and decorated, and we had everything we would need and felt so at home. All of the staff were amazing as well, they really went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed, especially the 2 gentlemen at the front desk. We came to see a show at the Orange Peel and Zelda Dearest is right around the corner! We can't wait to come back and stay again!

Cons:

Loved everything!

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee