Zelda Dearest
150 South Lexington Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
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#54 of 84 hotels in Asheville
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4.9
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5.0
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4.9
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5.0
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5.0
Sleep Quality
4.9
Women-owned
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This gorgeous property is easily walkable to any and everything downtown Asheville has to offer, but the biggest perk about this is that it is in a quiet location. You can have the perfect quiet vacation while still being in the middle of it all!
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My husband and I had the most fabulous stay at Zelda Dearest for a weekend away in Asheville. This boutique hotel is in a great location and walkable to all of the shops, restaurants and music in downtown Asheville but far enough from the hustle and bustle that you have a good nights sleep. The room is spacious and the beds and pillows are comfortable. Our room had a bathroom which was quite relaxing after a day of hiking in the area. The rooms are situated in 3 separate renovated houses with a nice outdoor space in between and the rooms are stylish modern quirky and very clean and comfortable. There is a continental breakfast every morning with delicious gluten free muffins that we couldn’t eat enough of. Also on hand was ham and cheese and spinach croissants, homemade oats and berries and mini quiche. If you have mobility issues, note there is no elevator so make sure you request a ground floor room. The staff was so nice and helpful and spot on with recommendations on great local waterfall hikes to nearby wine and charcuterie spots with jazz music. We will definitely be back…
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: There is no elevator so if you have mobility issues request a ground floor room
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Response from Guest Services, Guest Services / Front Office at Zelda Dearest
Responded Jul 9, 2024
Thanks for the awesome review, Stephanie! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Cheers!
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What a great stay at Zelda Dearest!! We were a little skeptical since there were not many reviews, but we took a chance and it was a great choice!!! The location could not be any closer to everywhere you want to be- walked everywhere!!!! They also gave us great recommendations for all our requests, and we appreciated their amazing service. The room was beautiful, the best sheets and robe too, gorgeous shower, and overall a perfect stay. Don't hesitate to book! The go out of their way to make your stay memorable!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Not sure if there is ice or not..but refrigerator is in room.
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Response from A H, Other at Zelda Dearest
Responded Nov 6, 2023
Hi Cindi, Thank you so much for your endorsement! We know you have many choices in Asheville, and we appreciate you entrusting us with your stay! As you noted, our location is ideal for exploring all the charms of our town, and we love knowing our service proved on par. We will share your compliments with our hardworking team and we hope we can ensure you are comfortable many more times in the future! Thank you for recommending us and hurry back!
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We loved our beautifully renovated room in the group of lovely old homes that make up the hotel. It was bigger than the photos online indicated with a lovely lounge area separate from the bed area. Staff were delightful. Excellent continental breakfast served in the gorgeous parlour area - with good gluten free and healthy options. It was good to hear that the hotel tries to be sustainable eg using glass straws in the lovely bar. It would be great if they could replace the small milk containers at breakfast with milk jugs, have mugs rather than disposable cups in rooms and consider replacing soap bars with a handwash dispenser. Highly recommend a stay in this gorgeous boutique hotel when you’re in Asheville
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Parking available on site for a daily fee. Contact hotel for the link to book
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Response from Eliza Eaton, Guest Services / Front Office at Zelda Dearest
Responded Aug 25, 2024
Thank you for your review and for staying with us! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Zelda Dearest. Your feedback on sustainability is appreciated and we will definitely take it into consideration as we evolve as a property. Thank you again - we hope you're able to stay with us again soon! Cheers!
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Our stay at Zelda Dearest was nothing short of spectacular. This boutique hotel is replete with all the luxury amenities one could want, yet every detail seems uniquely curated for each guest. Before we even arrived the front desk staff reached out with easy check-in and parking instructions via text, a hotel guide and offered to answer any questions about our stay. Upon arrival we were greeted warmly by a kind and courteous front desk staff person who gave us a lay of the land, escorted us to our room in the exquisite Matilde House. Upon entering the house I was struck by the gorgeous artwork adorning the walls on the staircase up to our room. Entering our room was like stepping into a chapter of Zelda's life, or a mix of the many eras, an art deco, modern, south of France feel with a Key West twist. From details as small as dresser knobs to black white striped tile, every inch added to the enchantment. The bed was cozy with luxury linens and our room featured a lovely deep tub room with palm frond wallpaper along with cozy robes. After walking to a delicious dinner close by at the underrated Rhum Bar and sleeping cozily for the night, we enjoyed a delicious breakfast of decadent pastries, overnight oats, rich coffee and quiche at the Wine and Roses bar and dining area. If you are looking for something unique, atmospheric, intoxicating and romantic, Zelda Dearest is more than a hotel stay, but rather a destination, experience, romance of luxury to behold.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Lark Hotels, Owner at Zelda Dearest
Responded Jun 8, 2024
Thanks for the awesome review, Emily! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Cheers!
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Unique and special boutique hotel to celebrate our 41st anniversary! Zelda Dearest is a new hotel right in downtown Asheville so we could walk to everything within minutes. By renovating 3 separate, historic homes and connecting them with accessible, beautifully landscaped hardscape, they have created a lovely oasis in the city. Upon arrival we were escorted to the Redbud Suite by Logan as she explained the historical significance of the name to the woman Zelda Fitzgerald and the history of the location. Our suite was a delightful surprise, decorated in a blend of art deco details and contemporary & comfortable furniture! A complete collection of books about or by Zelda herself, including prints of her artwork! The bed was heavenly, the sheets so soft you didn't want to get out of bed!
The location is perfect to walk to restaurants, shops and all that the Asheville downtown has to offer.
The location is perfect to walk to restaurants, shops and all that the Asheville downtown has to offer.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: As compared to other downtown Asheville hotels, parking at $12/day was a bargain and an extra...
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Response from Guest Services, Guest Services / Front Office at Zelda Dearest
Responded Jul 5, 2024
Thanks for the awesome review, Navigate23271813647! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Cheers!
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We enjoyed our 4 night stay at Zelda Dearest. We got off to a delightful start with an upgrade. The housekeeping should get a special shout out - the room was immaculate and welcoming everyday. I loved getting fresh towels daily. Location was perfect, right off the main drag of downtown and easy walking distance to many shops and restaurants. The morning coffee and buffet was not extravagant (or hot) but it was satisfying and the coffee was notably delicious. Everyone there was very friendly. The bed was comfortable. My only complaint is that the television set up was difficult to use. There were 2 remotes and no instructions. It was hard to find a normal channel. Since we don’t watch much tv it wasn’t a tremendous bother but it could use some improvement.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: The front desk is often unmanned, especially after 8:00, so make sure you are mindful if you need...
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Response from Lark Hotels, Owner at Zelda Dearest
Responded Jun 8, 2024
Hi Cgivich, We so appreciate you sharing your experience with us. We strive every day to keep our best guests (like you) happy. So thank you from the entire family of Lark Hotels, AWOL, Blind Tiger, and Bluebird Hotels. If you haven’t already, make sure you share with your friends that as an On a Lark Club member, guests like you get benefits like free room upgrades, welcome gifts, and points toward free stays. And if you (or they) are looking for the perfect wedding venue, event space, pet friendly accommodations or whole house takeover, reach out and we’d be ecstatic to assist with making your next adventure at one of our many hotels just as great. Until then, take care!
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I got to stay with my parents for a few nights when they were in town, I live in downtown Asheville so it was in an incredibly convenient location to be able to walk and explore downtown with them. The rooms are all BEAUTIFUL. They are extremely well curated and intentional. The space is very cosy but high end. Oh, and the staff? Phenomenal. I highly reccomend Zelda Dearest!
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Lark Hotels, Owner at Zelda Dearest
Responded Jun 11, 2024
Hi Mitch, We so appreciate you sharing your experience with us. We strive every day to keep our best guests (like you) happy. So thank you from the entire family of Lark Hotels, AWOL, Blind Tiger, and Bluebird Hotels. If you haven’t already, make sure you share with your friends that as an On a Lark Club member, guests like you get benefits like free room upgrades, welcome gifts, and points toward free stays. And if you (or they) are looking for the perfect wedding venue, event space, pet friendly accommodations or whole house takeover, reach out and we’d be ecstatic to assist with making your next adventure at one of our many hotels just as great. Until then, take care!
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I never write reviews, but I do rely on Trip Advisor when I travel, so I thought it’s time I contribute. My husband and I loved this boutique hotel! We were in Asheville for the weekend and wanted something different than the usual generic Marriott type hotel. We are not fans of bed and breakfast type places, but this was the perfect in between from that and a large chain hotel. It’s a trio of three Victorian type houses, but definitely decorated with a modern twist. There are 20 rooms between the 3 houses. We booked the cheapest room, but it was so big! We had a separate seating area with tv and little sofa and chairs, our bed area with another tv and then the bathroom was huge! It was meticulously clean and decorated with a cool, modern look. They offered complimentary pastries from a local bakery for breakfast, and they were the largest croissants I’ve ever seen. The staff was attentive to every detail, friendly and offered great local recommendations. The location was ideal, just on the edge of downtown. We weren’t in the mix with all the nightlife noise, but a 5 minute walk to amazing restaurants, breweries, shops and bars. We were also close to Biltmore and local hiking, so we did it all! I’ve already shared this place with my friends for our next girls trip and would stay here again with my husband or even if I traveled for business. Great find!
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from A H, Other at Zelda Dearest
Responded Jan 15, 2024
Hi Julie, Thank you for taking the time to share your endorsement of our unique boutique hotel experience here in Asheville. We are confident that future guests will get a lot out of your review! We are glad you joined us in our Victorian buildings with modern amenities and that you enjoyed our nod to Zelda. We agree that our location is ideal here in Asheville, and we're glad you leaned into our welcoming vibe. Thank you for taking a chance on something new, and we hope to see you both back again soon!
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Had a fabulous long weekend at this hotel. You can tell that it is new in the best way possible - the rooms are immaculate and spacious, the decor is so visually pleasing, and that staff was so kind and attentive. The location is also great - downtown is easily walkable. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from A H, Other at Zelda Dearest
Responded Mar 18, 2024
Greetings Jram, Gorgeous is what we love to hear about our Zelda! Thank you for spending a long weekend with us, enjoying our immaculate and spacious rooms and our welcoming and caring team. We agree that our location can't be beat, and we appreciate your recommendation to others! Join us again!
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Very nice hotel, typical of Lark. Large investment and lovely rooms, with many flaws. Hotel is relatively new, and all of the furnishings were not complete. Our suite, while extremely comfortable, did not have anywhere to store or hang clothing. We were told that an amoire was on order.
This hotel is about 1/5 mile south of the center of Ashville and very convenient. It has a large, mostly empty parking lot. But we were charged for parking, without any previous notice.
Breakfast, which consists of superb pastries, is not served until 8:30 am.
This hotel is about 1/5 mile south of the center of Ashville and very convenient. It has a large, mostly empty parking lot. But we were charged for parking, without any previous notice.
Breakfast, which consists of superb pastries, is not served until 8:30 am.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from A H, Other at Zelda Dearest
Responded Apr 26, 2024
Greetings Vermonttraveller2014, Thank you for sharing your positive score and your helpful feedback with us. We are glad you knew you could trust a Lark property, and we appreciate your patience as some of our room furnishings continue to arrive. We apologize if you were not informed of our standard parking fee, as we do strive for transparency on our website, and we have noted that you would welcome an earlier breakfast. We hope we can welcome you back one day for a perfect stay!
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"You are on a main street so you will have some road noise when it comes time to sleep....loud muscle cars trying to prove something!"Read full review
"As compared to other downtown Asheville hotels, parking at $12/day was a bargain and an extra perk . They don't try to gouge you on parking"Read full review
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$225 - $315 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
20
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Frequently Asked Questions about Zelda Dearest
Which popular attractions are close to Zelda Dearest?
Nearby attractions include LaZoom (0.1 miles), Amazing Pubcycle (0.2 miles), and Breakout Games - Asheville (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Zelda Dearest?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a lounge, and a concierge.
What food & drink options are available at Zelda Dearest?
Guests can enjoy a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Zelda Dearest?
Yes, paid private parking on-site, paid public parking nearby, and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Zelda Dearest?
Conveniently located restaurants include Posana, Chestnut, and Cúrate.
Is Zelda Dearest located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.5 miles away from the center of Asheville.
Are there any historical sites close to Zelda Dearest?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Biltmore Estate (3.4 miles), Thomas Wolfe Memorial (0.5 miles), and Grovewood Village (2.2 miles).
Is Zelda Dearest accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.