Exploring Asheville
I would like to get to know my student’s new surroundings. Do you offer area discounts?
We encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to get to know your student’s new surroundings by participating in one of the following optional activities while you are in Asheville. We have worked with local businesses to provide special UNC Asheville EmBark Orientation rates. Please visit the link below for more information.
Does UNC Asheville have partnerships with local hotels?
The following hotels offer discounts for UNC Asheville guests and visitors. Rates will vary based on season, and reservations are based on availability. A portion of the proceeds from your stay will be donated to UNC Asheville.
Use the links below to receive the UNC Asheville Friends and Family Rate online, or request it when making your reservation over the phone.
Aloft Asheville Downtown
51 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
828.232.2838
Renaissance Asheville Hotel
31 Woodfin Street
Asheville NC 28801
828.252.8211
Virtelle Group
including:
Element by Westin Asheville Downtown
62 College Place (Opening in 2021)
828.575.5881
Holiday Inn Asheville Biltmore West
435 Smokey Park Highway
828.665.2161
Quality Inn & Suites Biltmore East
1430 Tunnel Road
828.298.5519
Comfort Suites Outlet Center
890 Brevard Road
828-665-4000
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Asheville SW
12 Rocky Ridge Road
828.665.6519