About us
The Renaissance Asheville Hotel is nestled among the Blue Ridge & Great Smoky Mountains, one of the most beautiful places on Earth. We offer 22,000 sq.ft. of event and meeting space and are the largest hotel and meeting venue downtown. The Renaissance Asheville features the highest ballroom in Asheville, "Top of the Plaza", with sweeping downtown and mountain views. Whether hosting an intimate meeting for a dozen business associates or a lavish wedding reception for 1,000, our downtown Asheville hotel makes every event unforgettable. When you're ready to explore magnificent Asheville, scores of unsurpassed restaurants, bistros, unique shopping galleries, unmatched theaters and museums are right outside our doors.
Venue Details
ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandRenaissance
Built1974
Renovated2019
Total meeting space23,497 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms278
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
Northstar
AAA
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (mountain)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Skiing
- Spa or salon
- Tennis courts
Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet (500 Mbps)
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (mountain)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Nov 17, 2025 - Nov 19, 2025
Seasonal Availability
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Apr
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Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
High season
Apr 01 - Nov 15
Shoulder season
Nov 16 - Dec 31
Low season
Jan 05 - Mar 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
23,497 sq. ft.
Largest room
8,085 sq. ft.
Space (private)
21,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
14
Second largest room
2,618 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
400 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
2,160 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
23,497 sq. ft.
Largest room
8,085 sq. ft.
Space (private)
21,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
14
Second largest room
2,618 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
400 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
2,160 sq. ft.
Explore Meeting Rooms
Find the perfect room with setup charts and interactive 3D floor plans.
Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
864 sq. ft. 48 x 18 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 60 | 25 | 60 | 60 | 50 | 30 | |
864 sq. ft. 48 x 18 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 60 | 25 | 60 | 60 | 50 | 30 | |
1,080 sq. ft. 60 x 18 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 64 | 30 | 64 | 64 | 60 | 40 | |
432 sq. ft. 24 x 18 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 50 | 15 | 40 | 50 | 25 | 20 | |
432 sq. ft. 24 x 18 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 32 | 15 | 32 | 32 | 20 | 20 | |
648 sq. ft. 27 x 24 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 32 | 15 | 32 | 32 | 20 | 20 | |
2,618 sq. ft. 34 x 77 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 250 | 50 | 180 | 250 | 150 | 50 | |
1,292 sq. ft. 34 x 38 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 100 | 30 | 90 | 100 | 60 | 30 | |
8,085 sq. ft. 105 x 77 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 800 | - | 600 | 800 | 500 | - |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
278
Single (1 bed)
144
Single (1 bed) rate
$129.00 - $399.00
Double (2 beds)
129
Double (2 beds) rate
$129.00 - $399.00
Suites
5
Tax rate
7%
Occupancy rate
6%
Total guest rooms
278
Single (1 bed)
144
Single (1 bed) rate
$129.00 - $399.00
Double (2 beds)
129
Double (2 beds) rate
$129.00 - $399.00
Suites
5
Tax rate
7%
Occupancy rate
6%
Location
Getting Here
From I-26 W and I-40
Take I-240E in Asheville. Take exit 5A from
Drive to Woodfin St (.02 miles)
Turn left onto Broadway (374 Ft)
Take 1st left onto Woodfin St. & Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel will be on the Right (.2 Mi)
Distance from airport
78 mi
Distance from airport 78 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $25.00/day )
Valet parking
( $30.00/day )
Bus parking
Local Attractions
Biltmore Estate, Gardens & Winery
Historical landmark
15 mins
Biltmore Estate is a large (6950.4 acre or 10.86 square miles) private estate and tourist attraction in Asheville, North Carolina. Biltmore House, the main house on the estate, is a Châteauesque-style mansion built by George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895 and is the largest privately owned house in the United States, at 178,926 square feet (16,622.8 m2)[2] of floor space (135,280 square feet (12,568 m2) of living area). Still owned by George Vanderbilt's descendants, it stands today as one of the most prominent remaining examples of the Gilded Age.
1 Lodge St
Asheville, NC, US 28803
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Blue Ridge Parkway
Recreation
5 mi
Outstanding scenery and recreational opportunities make the Blue Ridge Parkway one of the most visited sections of the National Park System.
Split-rail fences, old farmsteads, mountain meadows and scenic overlooks with endless vistas make the Blue Ridge Parkway a popular attraction.
The Parkway incorporates numerous campgrounds, picnic areas and trails.
Named “America’s Favorite Drive,” the Parkway offers:
469 miles connecting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina to the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia
Stunning views, abundant hiking trails, picnic areas, campsites, and interpretative exhibits
Ample recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities
Natural beauty featuring one of the world’s most diverse display of flora and fauna
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The Orange Peel
Nightlife
4 blks
The Orange Peel Social Aid & Pleasure Club is one of the Southeast’s preeminent concert venues. The club features state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment rarely found in a club of its size. The smoke-free facility has a beautiful interior, creating a fabulous setting for enjoying the premier musicians who perform here.
101 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC, US 28801
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North Carolina Arboretum
Recreation
5 mi
For 30 years…Cultivating Connections between People and Plants…amid a 434-acre public garden, The North Carolina Arboretum is located within the Bent Creek Experimental Forest just south of Asheville and adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 393. Surrounded and crisscrossed by forested coves and meandering creeks in the botanically diverse Southern Appalachian Mountains, The North Carolina Arboretum is set in one of the most beautiful natural settings in America.
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
Asheville, NC, US 28806
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Pack Place Education, Arts & Science Center
Museum
2 blks
Located in the heart of downtown Asheville on Pack Square, the Pack Place Education, Arts & Science Center is a marvelous combination of science, arts, culture and entertainment all under one roof. This 92,000 square-foot complex boasts museums, performance spaces, courtyards, exhibition and lobby galleries, as well as a permanent exhibit “Here is the Square” which traces the story of Asheville from its earliest days.
2 N Pack Square
Asheville, NC, US 28801
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Southern Highland Craft Guild Folk Art Center
Museum
5 mi
The Folk Art Center is home to the Southern Highland Craft Guild. The center showcases the finest in traditional and contemporary crafts of the Southern Appalachians. In addition to an Eastern National bookstore and Blue Ridge Parkway information desk, the center houses three galleries, a library and the Guild’s oldest craft shop. Beginning in March each year, visitors can see live craft demonstrations daily in the Folk Art Center lobby. The Folk Art Center is located in east Asheville on the Blue Ridge Parkway, a five-minute drive from downtown.
382 Blue Ridge Pkwy
Asheville, NC, US 28805
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Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Recreation
5 mi
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park.
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Chimney Rock Park
Recreation
20 mi
Chimney Rock State Park is a North Carolina state park in Chimney Rock, Rutherford County, North Carolina in the United States. The 6,807-acre (27.55 km2)[1] park is located 25 miles (40 km) southeast of Asheville, North Carolina, and is owned by the state of North Carolina.[2]
It offers hiking trails for all skill levels, spectacular views, the Devil's Head balancing rock and a 404-foot (123 m) waterfall, Hickory Nut Falls. Its most notable feature is a 315-foot (96 m) rock formation, a granite monolith, Chimney Rock, accessible by elevator and providing views of the park and surrounding countryside.
431 Main St
Chimney Rock, NC, US 28720
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
Recreation
30 mi
Nantahala Outdoor Center is the nation’s largest outdoor recreation company. Over a million guests visit NOC annually to embark on a diverse collection of more than 120 different river and land-based itineraries, learn to kayak at NOC’s world-renowned Paddling School, travel abroad with NOC’s Adventure Travel program, test the latest outdoor gear and shop at its LEED-certified flagship retail stores
13077 W Highway 19
Bryson City, NC, US 28713
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Grove Arcade
Shopping
6 blks
Built by E.W. Grove, the visionary creator of the Grove Park Inn, the Grove Arcade opened in 1929 and thrived as one of the country’s leading public markets until World War II, when the federal government assumed control of the building. The historically renovated Grove Arcade reopened to the public in 2002 as a downtown destination featuring boutique shopping, services, and diverse dining options in a beloved architectural wonder.
1 Page Avenue
Asheville, NC, US 28801
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Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures
Recreation
2 mi
Just minutes from downtown, “flyers” will see scenic mountain views and be flying through tree-lined corridors as well as enjoy spectacular views of the Asheville skyline. The course is adjacent to the Crowne Plaza Resort on 125 acres. After ground school you’ll gain elevation to start the canopy adventure that includes 11 zipline sections, nine treetop platforms, three adventure tower platforms, three sky bridges and ziplines from several hundred feet long to almost 1200 feet long. You’ll reach heights of more than 70 feet and speeds of about 30 miles per hour.
1 Resort Dr
Asheville, NC, US 28806
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Gray Line Trolley Tours
36 Montford Ave
Asheville, NC, US 28801
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Elite Facilitators: Our team is made up of business owners, adventurers, and professional speakers who know how to engage and inspire any audience.
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The Horse Shoe Farm
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Our Invitation: A place to BE
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Cancellation Policy
48 Hours
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Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Plastic,Cooking Oil
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Health and Safety
Were practices at Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Does Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
The corporate sustainability team can help to offset customers' carbon footprints by contacting Sustainability@marriott.com.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
sustainability@marriott.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Implemented large format bath amenities
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Hotels following MI Cleaning Protocals
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for the latest progress on Marriott International's community engagement efforts.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
WEGD@marriott.com
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