We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in North Carolina, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated February 2024.
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great views. The Greystone Inn has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Lake Toxaway. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation features a concierge service and a tour desk for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at The Greystone Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lake Toxaway, like hiking, skiing and cycling. The nearest airport is Asheville Regional Airport, 62 km from the accommodation.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most RELAXING small hotels in North Carolina. It also has OUTSTANDING VIEWS.
Opened July 2023. Snowbird Mountain Lodge features free bikes, garden, a terrace and bar in Robbinsville. With a tennis court, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a concierge service, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Every room has a coffee machine, while certain rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with mountain views. At Snowbird Mountain Lodge each room comes with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Guests at Snowbird Mountain Lodge will be able to enjoy activities in and around Robbinsville, like hiking, fishing and canoeing. Free private parking and a business centre are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk. The nearest airport is McGhee Tyson Airport, 96 km from the hotel.Show full description
Elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among couples. This hotel is located on the sprawling grounds of the historic Biltmore Estate. Guests can take a refreshing plunge in the heated outdoor pool or recharge at the on-site spa. Available exclusively to Biltmore’s overnight guests, Biltmore House Length of Stay daytime admission affords you the time to fully explore George and Edith Vanderbilt’s luxurious family home and the collection of rare and priceless objects that fill it. Dining options are aplenty with a choice of both casual and fine-dining restaurants. WiFi is provided throughout the property. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Guests will enjoy the classically-inspired furnishings. A 24-hour concierge service is provided on-site. For a quick workout guests can take advantage of the fitness centre. The Spa offers a variety beauty treatments including facials, massages, and pedicures. Convenient laundry and dry-cleaning services are provided at the property. The Dining Room is a refined fine dining restaurant that offers regional cuisine. Library Lounge is casual dining option that features a seasonal menu. Guests can also take advantage of in-room dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Spend as much time as you wish immersed in another era, and return as many times as you like. Unlimited visits with no reservations required means you don’t have to miss a thing. Please call 800-858-4130 to secure these tickets. Botanical Gardens at Asheville is 6 km from the inn. Asheville Regional Airport is 21 km away.Show full description
Well situated in the centre of Wilmington, ARRIVE Wilmington offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service. Among the various facilities of this property are a garden, a restaurant and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.8 km from USS North Carolina. The units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. ARRIVE Wilmington provides certain units with garden views, and each room includes a patio. At the accommodation all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. ARRIVE Wilmington offers a sun terrace. Thalian Hall is 400 metres from the hotel, while Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts is 500 metres away. The nearest airport is Wilmington International Airport, 6 km from ARRIVE Wilmington.Show full description
Highly elegant. Unique. Good breakfast. The Mayton features a fitness centre, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Cary. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At The Mayton each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. PNC Arena is 7.8 km from the accommodation, while North Carolina Museum of Art is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International Airport, 12 km from The Mayton.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most elegant, unique and authentic boutique hotels in North Carolina! So NICE!
Charming. Nice style. Great value.Opened December 2021. Located in Kinston, North Carolina region, Mother Earth Motor Lodge is situated 46 km from Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Free private parking is available and the hotel also provides bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. At the hotel, the rooms come with a wardrobe. Rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at Mother Earth Motor Lodge have a city view. At the accommodation each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Mother Earth Motor Lodge provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Speaking English and Spanish at the 24-hour front desk, staff are ready to help around the clock. The nearest airport is Pitt-Greenville Airport, 48 km from the hotel.Show full description
Lovely property. Comfortable beds. Great breakfast. Popular among couples.Opened May 2021. Located in Blowing Rock, 25 km from Sugar Mountain Resort, The Blowing Rock Manor provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is non-smoking and is situated 28 km from Grandfather Mountain. Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Free WiFi is available to all guests, while certain rooms include a balcony. At The Blowing Rock Manor each room comes with bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Tri-Cities Regional Airport, 125 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This boutique hotel has super comfortable beds. It is very popular among couples travelling to North Carolina.
Cosy rooms. Great location. The Wells Cashiers in Cashiers has 5-star accommodation with a shared lounge. All units in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all rooms at The Wells Cashiers have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also boast a balcony. At the accommodation the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. The Wells Cashiers offers a business centre, free WiFi access and free private parking. The nearest airport is Asheville Regional Airport, 75 km from the hotel.Show full description
Elegant. Great value. Offering an outdoor pool, free WiFi access, and a restaurant, this eco-friendly hotel is located 4.6 km from the Greensboro, North Carolina city centre. Greensboro Coliseum Complex is 5.3 km from the Greensboro hotel. A microwave, small refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities are offered in the rooms at Proximity Hotel. A flat-screen cable TV and a seating area are featured as well as a desk. Print Works Bistro, which sources its food from local vendors, serves European-influenced cuisine. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A wine menu and an outdoor terrace are offered for guests to enjoy. A fitness centre, which offers bicycles for guests to explore the surrounding area, is open 24-hours a day. Wesley Long Hospital is 1.5 km from the hotel. University of North Carolina – Greensboro is 5 minutes’ drive away from Hotel Proximity. Piedmont Triad International Airport is 11 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Charming. Romantic. Cosy rooms. This luxury boutique hotel is located in Downtown Charlotte and features a continental breakfast in the Library Lounge and free WiFi. The Mint Museum of Craft Design is 100 metres away. Sophia Cocktail Lounge offers custom cocktails and light appetisers. The Library Lounge breakfast includes locally sourced pastries, freshly ground coffee, and free local and national newspapers. Rooms include a 55-inch 4K flat-screen TV, mini bar, and an en suite outfitted entirely white marble. Select rooms include a floating bathtub. Extras include Frette Italian linen and a single-serving Nespresso coffee machine. The front desk and 457-metre fitness centre are open 24 hours. Exercise equipment available includes treadmills, ellipticals, and strength machines. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is 100 metres from The Ivey's Hotel, while Epicenter is 300 metres away. The nearest airport is Charlotte Douglas International Airport, 9 km from the property.Show full description
Delightful property. Romantic. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. This North Carolina hotel is 4.8 km from Flat Rock Playhouse and 35 minutes' drive from Central Asheville. Guests will enjoy a seasonal outdoor pool, on-site restaurant, and free WiFi throughout their stay. Each room features a flat-screen cable TV, desk, and an en suite bathroom. Select lodge rooms offer a balcony with a mountain view at this Highland Lake Inn & Resort - Flat Rock. Highland Lake Inn & Resort - Flat Rock's on-site restaurant, Season’s, offers internationally-inspired cuisine in a fine dining atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily. Brunch is available on Sunday. Guests can hire a free paddleboat and explore Highland Lake or play billiards in the game room. A business centre and massage services are also available. Guests will be 6.4 km from historic Hendersonville and 46.4 km from Biltmore Estate and Winery. Asheville Regional Airport is 19.6 km away.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most BEAUTIFUL hotel in North Carolina. It also has a highly rated breakfast.
Relaxing atmosphere. Charming. Great views. Popular among women. The Evening Shade River Lodge and Cabins is situated in Chimney Rock. This hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy mountain views. At the hotel, rooms have a balcony. Some rooms are equipped with a kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster. At The Evening Shade River Lodge and Cabins rooms are equipped with a TV with cable channels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Chimney Rock, like fishing. Asheville is 32 km from The Evening Shade River Lodge and Cabins, while Lake Lure is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Asheville Regional Airport, 26 km from the hotel.Show full description
Charming. Historic property. Great location. Popular among women. Located in Asheville, this boutique hotel features a full kitchen and free WiFi in every suite. The Biltmore Estate and Winery and University of North Carolina Asheville are within 3.4 km away. A flat-screen cable TV and a seating area are standard in all suites at this Asheville Windsor hotel. Extras include hardwood floors and furnishings, a washing machine, and a tumble dryer. A snack bar, concierge services, and ticket services are available at The Windsor - Asheville. The hotel is non-smoking throughout. Guests will be within 5 minutes’ walk of more than 12 pubs and restaurants such as Wicked Weed, Cúrate Spanish tapa bar, and Bouchon French restaurant. The Orange Peel music venue is less than 1 km away.Show full description
The most CHARMING small luxury hotel in North Carolina.
Very stylish. Great location. Popular among women. Situated in Elon, 40 km from Greensboro Science Center, The Inn at Elon features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At The Inn at Elon rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Bennett College is 30 km from The Inn at Elon, while University of North Carolina at Greensboro School of Nursing is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad Airport, 48 km from the hotel.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most stylish small luxury hotels in North Carolina.
Cosy rooms. Superb interior design. Popular among women. This hotel is 8 minutes’ walk from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and 18 miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Guests will enjoy free Wi-Fi, and an on-site restaurant. A small refrigerator and a 47-inch flat-screen with cable TV are featured in all guest rooms. Trophy room serves classic American cuisine including burgers and ribs and offers crisp cocktails, beer and a wine selection. Outdoor patio seating is available Historical Chapel Hill city centre and Ackland Art Museum are 7 minutes’ walk from the property. The Dean E. Smith Center concert and sports venue is 2 miles away.Show full description
The most WELL DESIGNED small luxury hotel in North Carolina. It also has very cosy rooms.
Resort.Elegant. Unique. Good breakfast. Featuring a spa and resort-style pools, this hotel is located in the lovely Ballantyne Community of Charlotte, North Carolina. A flat-screen TV, desk, minibar, plush bedding and full length mirror are included in all rooms at The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte. A bathrobe and slippers are included in the marble-tiled bathroom as well as luxury bath amenities. The rooms feature large windows and ten-foot ceilings. Enjoy room service, afternoon tea or the on-site Gallery Restaurant offering regionally inspired cuisine. Guests can relax in the indoor pool, at the salon, or on the sun terrace. A fitness center and walking trails are also available. SouthPark Mall, which offers high-end shopping venues, is 13.5 km away from The Ballantyne Hotel. The U.S. National Whitewater Center, where guests can go rafting and kayaking, is 25 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Historic. Nice interior design. Popular among couples. Located in Asheville and with Biltmore Estate reachable within 4.2 km, Foundry Hotel Asheville, Curio Collection By Hilton provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi and a garden. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a fitness centre and a bar. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and buying tickets for guests. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hair dryer and a desk. At the hotel each room includes a private bathroom. An American breakfast is available daily at Foundry Hotel Asheville. The accommodation offers a terrace. Guests will find a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge and a business centre at the property. Popular points of interest near Foundry Hotel Asheville, Curio Collection By Hilton include Green Man Brewery and US Cellular Center . The nearest airport is Asheville Regional Airport, 24 km from the hotel.Show full description
Opened April 2022. Situated in Asheville, 9 km from Biltmore Estate, The Restoration Asheville features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 500 metres from the city centre and 300 metres from Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville. The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The Restoration Asheville provides some rooms that have a balcony, and rooms are equipped with a coffee machine. At the accommodation rooms have bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near The Restoration Asheville include Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Lexington Glassworks and Memorial Stadium. The nearest airport is Asheville Regional Airport, 19 km from the hotel.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Great views. Located in Southport, within 46 km of USS North Carolina and 47 km of Thalian Hall, River Hotel of Southport provides accommodation with a private beach area and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is non-smoking and is set 48 km from Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a river view. Some rooms are equipped with a kitchenette with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. The nearest airport is Wilmington International Airport, 56 km from River Hotel of Southport.Show full description
Located in Eden, 22 km from Martinsville Speedway, EDEN INN provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units will provide guests with a microwave. EDEN INN can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad Airport, 61 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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