Our stay at the 1891 Cedar Crest Inn was the best ever! I have stayed at many B & Bs across the country, but never have I experienced the first class pampering from a staff as we did from the innkeepers and staff of the Cedar Crest Inn. The accomodations are exquisite and the cuisine is heavenly. And, not to mention, the pristinely manicured grounds and gardens of foliage and flowers. Everyone should schedule a stay at the Cedar Crest Inn, as it is an experience to remember! We will be back to visit as often as possible.

Atlanta, GA

Had difficulty with direct, online reservations. Inn did not respond until my third inquiry. Room I had reserved was changed to another upon confirmation. When we arrived the room had been unexpectedly changed back to the original one without any notification to us. Busy, noisy street runs alongside property which is a few blocks from major medical center and frequent sounds of ambulances and medi-helicopters at all hours. Breakfast was late for us who like to get an early start, often not available until nearly 9 AM. Main building was lovely though, lots of decorated oak paneling and lovely set-ups for breakfast, which was nice and served graciously. We stayed in a guest cottage which was quaint though very tight with no dresser in the bedroom. Had to hunt for coffee for coffee maker as room services did not leave any out after cleaning in the morning. Adorable resident "Himalayan" cat visited us from time to time. Overall, I would not go there again.

We spent three nights at this wonderful bed & breakfast in early April. The building is exquisite. The interior walls are covered with beautifully carved oak paneling & trim and Wm. Morris style wall papers. The furniture, window coverings, and rugs are all period pieces. There are several rooms/areas open to all guests: dining rooms, verandas, parlors and drawing rooms. These are great places to read, knit, watch TV or just chat. Three of these areas have gas operated fireplaces. The two upper stories have open areas with upholstered settees & chairs, desks, tables and books. The bedroom we stayed in is located in the tower with a spacious private bathroom which features a claw foot tub. Our antique furnished bedroom provided ample space for two.
Breakfasts were multi-coursed and although served at individual tables, conversation with other guests is easy..Beds are turned down nightly with chocolates. Desserts are laid out each afternoon and evening. Hot tea, coffee and cold drinks are available in the dining area throughout the day. The staff are knowledgeable about the surrounding area and provide helpful dining, sight-seeing and driving suggestions.
Naturally the Biltmore Estate is the big attraction. I recommend adding on a Behind-the-Scenes Tour. I don't recommend the audio tours as the human tour guides located in most rooms can provide equal, if not better, information if you ask. The audio guided people travel in a herd from room to room looking like sheep. There are several good restaurants in both Asheville and the Biltmore Village. The food at Fig is by far the best.

We had never been to North Carolina before but had wanted to see the Biltmore Estate and Asheville, NC for years. I found Cedar Crest Inn by browsing the Biltmore Magazine I had requested--the Inn was listed in the back along with many other options. When I called and spoke with Rita, she was pleasant and helpful. Their website was charming and the experience overall was great.

The Inn is lovely, both inside the main house and the private cottage where we stayed. The food was wonderful, its location--just three blocks from the Biltmore--was perfect. We really appreciated that fresh baked cookies were served from 4 to 6pm, with an even more delicious dessert and tea from 6 to 9pm each night. It enticed us to visit by the fireplaces with our friends who joined us, and other guests. That gave us a chance each night to compare traveling notes.

This was a vacation we sorely needed--we came back refreshed and certainly well fed. It was a wonderful Thanksgiving trip that gave us memories to cherish for years to come.