Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville is Kessler's Newest Masterpiece

Our jaws dropped open as we walked into our hotel. The Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville (http://www.bohemianhotelasheville.com/) just opened on April 1, but there’s “No Foolin” about this fabulous English Tudor-style lodge located adjacent to the main entrance of the Biltmore Estate, the largest private residence in North America.

With its beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this 104-room boutique hotel is located in the Biltmore Village. The hotel, which is a Kessler property, is full of Mr. Kessler’s incredible antiques and art, including paintings, sculptures, bronzes, and wood carvings. Upon entering the lobby, guests are greeted by a warm fireplace in the center of the room and two desks that serve as an unconventional front desk/reception area. The furniture and décor in the lobby make you feel as though you walked into a swanky Canadian (or European) hunting lodge complete with rustic furniture and an elegant Old World feel. As we made our way to the elevators (which are lined with deerskin and antique mirrors), we saw even more beautiful works of art and evidence of the Grand Bohemian’s signature flair. The art continues on each floor in the hallways, as well as in the guest rooms. For a complete viewing of local, national and international art (jewelry, ceramics, paintings, sculptures and more), guests and hotel visitors can visit the art gallery located on the first floor.

In addition to the wonderful accommodations, décor and art, the hotel boasts a wonderful bar (Red Stag Lounge) and restaurant (Red Stag Grill), as well as the Poseidon Spa. Casey and I enjoyed a couples massage complete with hot stone therapy…just what we needed after a long day of sightseeing and shopping. The Red Stag area boasts more of the exquisite art and décor and is a great place to dine or have cocktails before dinner.

I highly recommend this fantastic new hotel (perfect for a Girls Getaway to Asheville), which is conveniently located at the entrance to Biltmore and in the heart of Biltmore Village. Mr. Kessler deserves kudos for another great property. Thank you to Kessler staff members Amanda Kleigl for the invitation to see the property, General Manager John Luckett for making us feel so welcome, Richard for a great tour of the property, Reggie for making sure we had spa reservations, and Assistant Gallery Director Laura for sharing her wisdom about the unique artwork found at the hotel.

PHOTO: It was hard to find our "favorite" piece at the Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville, but we both finally agreed that these leather chairs with a floral background inside, which faced the fireplace, are our fave!