Haywood Park Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Asheville, North Carolina
One Battery Park Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Original Property Opened in 1923
Historic Hotels of America member since 2011
Famed for its history as the home to the Bon Marché (1923–1937) and Ivey’s (1937–1975) department stores, the Haywood Park Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection is one of Asheville’s legendary buildings. For over 100 years, this location has been a flagship destination for those seeking the finest in quality and the highest of service. This tradition is what guides the Haywood Park Hotel today, offering luxury and comfort to the most discerning guests. Located in the heart of Asheville, the hotel is the ideal place to stay and enjoy Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Discover
- Discover the unique façade of Haywood Park. This historic hotel was once the Bon Marché, a high-end department store that catered to well-to-do tourists, who traveled to Asheville by train for the therapeutic effects of its fresh mountain air.
- Discover downtown Asheville, a town first established in 1784 as an outpost for frontiersmen like Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett, that honors the flappers and speakeasies that the town was known for during Prohibition.
- Discover the Asheville Pinball Museum, an all-you-can-play arcade featuring more than 75 pinball machines and classic video games.
Explore
- Explore the "New Age Mecca" of Asheville and visit a variety of local art venues, such as Mountain Made Art Gallery, Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center, and Asheville RAD (River Arts District), featuring studios and exhibits, bars and eateries in an industrial-chic enclave.
- Visit the Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr. This iconic basilica is noted for its domed ceiling, and offers both guided and self-guided architectural tours upon request.
- Take in a show at the Diana Wortham Theatre, a multilevel performance space hosting musical, theatrical, and dance performances all year round.
Experience
- Experience the Botanical Gardens at Asheville. This outstanding outdoor attraction features more than 600 species of local fauna on display.
- Hop on the Gray Line Trolley for a tour of Asheville from this long-standing tour company.
- Stop by the Asheville Museum of Science, a small interactive learning venue featuring playful, hands-on exhibits for children.
Taste
- Taste Asheville’s farm-to-table food culture, where seasonal ingredients from nearby farms inspire fresh, locally focused menus. Try locally made specialties, artisan products, and craft beverages on a city food tour.
- Try Carolina BBQ. The region’s take on the American classic is a slow-smoked pork paired with a vinegar- or mustard-based sauce.
- Sample one of Asheville’s local beers. The city boasts around 100 beers made by local brewers.
FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS
Featured Offers
Book the Best Available Rate at this property on HistoricHotels.org and receive a complimentary one-year family membership (a $30 value) to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Friends of Historic Hotels of America receive up to 25% off the Best Available Rate.
