My husband and I were in North Carolina for his best friend's wedding. My husband booked the Monte Vista online without looking at reviews, and that turned out to be a bad thing. When we arrived, the place looked shabby--the brick building which looks so beautiful online was weakly decorated with old Christmas lighting, and the building looked like it... more

My two children and their families joined me at the Monte Vista to celebrate my 65th birthday. We had three rooms on the third floor (two of them connected), which provided plenty of beds for all 10 of us. We all loved the old-timey feeling of the building but were also grateful for the modern, clean necessities. Our favorite aspect... more

We stayed two nights at the Monte Vista Hotel in Black Mountain and found it to be very pleasant. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and staff accomodating. It was like being in an older relative's genteel home and we definitely will stay here again. We chose the hotel for its location and the fact that it is pet-friendly and were... more

It's like the worst of a B&B's noise and lack of privacy coupled with the impersonal staff of a bad motel. We booked this hotel for the weekend of our wedding and the first days of our honeymoon, hoping for a quaint, quiet retreat away from the chain hotels. At first glance, it appears to be an absolutley wonderful little... more

We recently stayed at the Monte Vista and after readiing the reviews I realized I would either love it or hate it. Well, fortunately, I liked it a lot. Our rooms were spotlessly clean as were the bathrooms. The furniture in the rooms is old but lends to the general ambience of the place. I had two problems: the shower... more

Have stayed there on several New Year Eve;s and have never been disappointed. The rooms are hospitable and homey. The big old fireplace in the living room is a special place to sit and read a book, chat or just spend quite moments alone. Martha, the person in charge when we arrived was very pleasant and could not have been... more

My family has been coming to Black Mountain for years, we came this year later, due to the economy. There was a lady working at the desk, that was undoubtly the most helpful and kind person. She was kind to my children and made many great recommedations for the area, I wittnessed her calming down a disgruntled man, upset about... more

When planning my trip to the Black Mountain/Asheville area, I consulted this board. Although several reviewers did not recommend this Hotel, I noticed those reviews were quite old & decided to see for myself. I was more than pleasantly surprised. The Hotel was clean, neat and the front desk staff was very efficient, exhibiting true 'southern hospitality'. I understand former... more

We had previously visited The Monte Vista Hotel & chose that site for my daughter's wedding. The Hotel staff was friendly, helpful and accomodating. All rooms were clean & neat. Due to the 'off-season' we were advised the dining room served breakfast only on weekends & lunch only on Sunday which met our guests' needs. Several coffee shops, restaurants, etc.... more