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Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel

31 Woodfin Street, Asheville, NC, USA, 28801
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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

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Nov 17, 2025 - Nov 19, 2025

Seasonal Availability

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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.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
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Alexander
864 sq. ft.
48 x 18 sq. ft.
8 ft.
60
25
60
60
50
30
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Victoria
864 sq. ft.
48 x 18 sq. ft.
8 ft.
60
25
60
60
50
30
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Swannanoa
1,080 sq. ft.
60 x 18 sq. ft.
8 ft.
64
30
64
64
60
40
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Berkeley
432 sq. ft.
24 x 18 sq. ft.
8 ft.
50
15
40
50
25
20
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Cherokee
432 sq. ft.
24 x 18 sq. ft.
8 ft.
32
15
32
32
20
20
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Eagle
648 sq. ft.
27 x 24 sq. ft.
8 ft.
32
15
32
32
20
20
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Ballroom Salon A or B or C
2,618 sq. ft.
34 x 77 sq. ft.
12 ft.
250
50
180
250
150
50
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Ballroom Salon A1 or A2 /C1 or C2
1,292 sq. ft.
34 x 38 sq. ft.
12 ft.
100
30
90
100
60
30
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Grand Ballroom
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%

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
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $25.00/day )
Valet parking
( $30.00/day )
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Biltmore Estate, Gardens & Winery
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
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
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
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
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
Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Recreation
5 mi
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Chimney Rock Park
Chimney Rock Park
Recreation
20 mi
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431 Main St
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
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Recreation
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Grove Arcade
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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
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Recreation
2 mi
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1 Resort Dr
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Gray Line Trolley Tours
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Additional Information

Safety Information

Cancellation Policy

48 Hours

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Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel Frequently Asked Questions

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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. 
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