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When William A.V. Cecil Jr., great-grandson of George W. Vanderbilt, surveyed the view from the crest of Antler Hill on Biltmore Estate; he knew he�d found the perfect spot to carry out his great-grandfather�s plan to build a hotel on his property in Asheville, NC. Soon following the opening of Inn on Biltmore Estate in March 2001, the property received recognition befitting a century of dreams with a Mobil Travel Guide Four-Star rating, Four Diamonds from AAA and most recently, inclusion in Conde Nast�s 2004 Gold List: World�s Best Places to Stay.�It took a lot of hard work and teamwork to plan for, construct and open the Inn on Biltmore Estate,� said Cecil, CEO of The Biltmore Company. �It�s thrilling to see everything come together to create an outstanding accommodation that has done well enough to garner significant recognition so soon after opening its doors. I like to think my great-grandfather would be proud of what we�ve accomplished.� Inn on Biltmore Estate received the Mobil Travel Guide Four-Star rating in November 2002 along with a renewal of its 2001 Four-Diamond rating from AAA.
It�s that historic hospitality that has helped the property achieve its high ratings. Mobil Travel Guide writes, �This larger-than-life estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains, created by George Vanderbilt, offers a magnificent escape from everyday life. Outdoor activities, both on and around the estate, provide guests with opportunities to take in fresh mountain breezes and the pastoral beauty of the area; hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and river rafting are among the activities offered. Guestrooms carry on George Vanderbilt�s standard of hospitality, and feature luxurious baths, plush beds, and fine furnishings and d�cor inspired by English and French manor houses.� From cozy reading chairs to plush beds and luxurious baths, accommodations at the Inn on Biltmore Estate complement its magnificent setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Turn- of-the-century graciousness blends with modern conveniences to make stays memorable. Just a few of the luxurious amenities available include:
Call 800-858-4130 for Inn on Biltmore Estate information and reservations. Meeting planners and groups interested in reservations may inquire about bookings by calling 828-255-1613 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Special packages are offered throughout the year. George Vanderbilt established Biltmore Estate as a country retreat in 1895. Now a National Historic Landmark, it remains privately owned by Vanderbilt�s heirs and welcomes more than 900,000 guests to the property each year. For more information about Biltmore Estate, contact The Biltmore Company at One North Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801 or at 800-543-2961 or visit the company�s Web site at www.biltmore.com. (Images provided by Inn on Biltmore Estate)
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Since Biltmore Estate was first opened to the public in the 1930s, visitors have wondered what it might have been like to spend the night on the 8,000-acre property in the mountains. Now, guests are discovering that delightful experience every day at Inn on Biltmore Estate. The inn is located above Biltmore Estate Winery and affords spectacular mountain views from porches, balconies and guest areas. The inn offers guests the opportunity to share the same hospitality Vanderbilt extended to family and friends when they visited the estate in the 1890s.
