Zelda Dearest

Hotels
9.7 (279 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 279 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
D
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
B
Branden couple us
10
Pros:

Good value - exceptional location - beautiful design

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
W
Wojtek couple us
10
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
D
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
K
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
L
Logan couple us
10
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
H
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
J
Julia family_with_children us
10
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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
R
Renee couple us
10
2025-12-27 via Nuitee
J
Jason couple gb
9
2025-12-27 via Nuitee
Z
Zachary couple us
10
2025-12-17 via Nuitee