Kimpton Hotel Arras
Downtown Asheville, Asheville
Hotel in Asheville, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Kimpton Hotel Arras is the practical downtown pick for Asheville travelers who want a polished, central base rather than a retreat-style stay. It is strongest for first-timers, business travel, and short weekends where walkability matters; cross-shop Blind Tiger Asheville or The Radical if character and neighborhood mood matter more.
About Kimpton Hotel Arras
Kimpton Hotel Arras is a hotel in Asheville with a smart-casual dress code and MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected recognition for 2025. To evaluate it, compare it directly against your dates, preferred room type, and trip priorities.
Book this as an Asheville hotel with confirmed recognition
Kimpton Hotel Arras is listed by the MICHELIN Guide among selected hotels in 2025. That recognition can make it a reasonable starting point for travelers who want a vetted hotel option in Asheville.
For comparison, you may also want to look at Blind Tiger Asheville, The Flat Iron Hotel, The Radical, Foundry Hotel Asheville, and The Restoration Asheville. The best choice depends on your own priorities, as specific differences in service, room count, amenities, dining, and setting vary.
The value case depends on your dates and needs
For specific claims about pricing, peak seasons, room categories, amenities, or booking windows, treat Kimpton Hotel Arras as a candidate to price against other Asheville stays for the exact nights you need.
If the MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected recognition matters to you, keep it high on the shortlist. If atmosphere, amenities, dining, or a particular style of stay matters more, compare the hotel directly with Blind Tiger Asheville, The Flat Iron Hotel, The Radical, Foundry Hotel Asheville, and The Restoration Asheville before booking.
Planning details
- Location
- 7 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
- Website
- hotelarras.com/?cm_mmc=WEB-_-KI-_-AMER-_-EN-_-EV-_-Google+Business+Profile-_-DD-_-arras
- Phone
- (828) 255-0303
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kimpton Hotel Arras presents a sophisticated downtown presence that reads as a full-service urban anchor in Asheville’s civic center. The property sits at the crossroads of the city’s industrial past and its contemporary food-focused identity, so its public spaces and dining program feel intentionally calibrated to that context. Rather than a remote estate or a tiny boutique hideaway, Arras occupies the middle ground—brand-backed service with an editorially legible design sensibility. The result is a hotel that feels polished and attentive, integrated with the surrounding restaurant and bar scene rather than separate from it.
Best For
This hotel suits travelers who want a centrally located, service-rich base for exploring downtown Asheville’s dining and cultural offerings. Its address on Patton Avenue puts guests within easy walking distance of Pack Square and the city’s restaurants, and the hotel’s full-service infrastructure makes it a reliable choice for business travelers or visitors who prefer on-site dining options. Positioned between large estate properties and smaller independents, Arras is a pragmatic pick for those seeking quality hospitality paired with immediate access to the city’s food scene.
Stay Tips
The hotel's dining program is a focal point—Kimpton Hotel Arras earned a 2025 MICHELIN Selected designation—so consider booking dinner at the on-site restaurant when available. Given the hotel's central, walkable location, you can also pair an on-property meal with nearby dinner options on Patton Avenue and around Pack Square. Rely on the hotel’s brand service and infrastructure for reservations and logistics if you plan an evening out in Asheville’s busy restaurant scene.
Venue details
Ambiance
Contemporary and lively with high-design modern furniture, original artwork by local artists, Calacatta marble, European oak, and bold metals creating an upscale yet laid-back luxury atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Amenities
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About the Stay
- Rooms
- 128
- Check-in
- 15:00
- Check-out
- 12:00
- Property Style
- Eclectic Boutique Hotel Blending Art Deco Heritage with Contemporary Mountain Luxury and Local Artistic Influences.
- Design Style
- Art Deco Meets Modern Mountain Edge with High Design Furniture, Original Local Artwork, Calacatta Marble, European Oak, and Bold Metallic Accents.
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 7 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Planning details
Location
7 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 · Directions
hotelarras.com/?cm_mmc=WEB-_-KI-_-AMER-_-EN-_-EV-_-Google+Business+Profile-_-DD-_-arras
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Restoration Asheville, Notable alternative
- The Flat Iron Hotel, Notable alternative
- Foundry Hotel Asheville, Notable alternative
- Blind Tiger Asheville, Notable alternative
- The Radical, Notable alternative
Hotel context
How it compares with Asheville hotel peers
Choose Kimpton Hotel Arras when downtown convenience is the deciding factor. Against The Restoration Asheville and The Flat Iron Hotel, it reads as the safer polished-city-hotel choice for a first Asheville stay, especially if the schedule is built around restaurants, meetings, and quick access rather than lingering at the property.
Foundry Hotel Asheville and Blind Tiger Asheville are better cross-shops for travelers who want more atmosphere and a less conventional hotel feel. If the trip is romantic or slow-paced, Blind Tiger Asheville is likely the warmer fit. If the priority is a crisp downtown base with fewer lifestyle-hotel variables, Kimpton Hotel Arras is the cleaner recommendation.
The Radical is the comparison for guests who want stronger visual personality and do not mind a more style-led stay. Booking difficulty across this set will move with Asheville's seasonal demand, so value depends heavily on dates: on peak weekends, compare rates across all five before committing; on softer weekdays, Kimpton Hotel Arras becomes easier to justify for convenience alone.
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Compare Kimpton Hotel Arras
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Kimpton Hotel Arras | Asheville | 2025 Michelin Selected Hotels |
| The Restoration Asheville | Asheville | Tablet Hotels Top 40 New Hotels 2025 · #82025 Michelin Selected Hotels |
| The Flat Iron Hotel | Asheville | 2026 Design Hotels Collection2026 Michelin Guide New Hotels2025 Michelin Selected Hotels |
| Foundry Hotel Asheville | Asheville | No published awards |
| Blind Tiger Asheville | Asheville | 2026 Mr & Mrs Smith Luxury Hotels2025 Michelin 1 Key2024 Michelin 1 Key |
| The Radical | Asheville | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the location of Kimpton Hotel Arras?
Is Kimpton Hotel Arras good for business travel?
It may be worth considering for an Asheville trip, especially if you value its MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected recognition for 2025. Check current hotel details for specific business-travel amenities before reserving.
How does Kimpton Hotel Arras compare to nearby hotels?
Kimpton Hotel Arras is one Asheville option to compare with The Restoration Asheville, The Flat Iron Hotel, Foundry Hotel Asheville, Blind Tiger Asheville, and The Radical. Consider how differences in amenities, style, rooms, and services match your preferences.
Do loyalty programs work at Kimpton Hotel Arras?
Is Kimpton Hotel Arras family-friendly?
If you are planning a family stay in Asheville, confirm room setup, services, and current policies, including family-specific amenities, with the hotel before booking.
How is the dining at Kimpton Hotel Arras?
When is the best time to book Kimpton Hotel Arras?
Compare rates for your exact Asheville dates and confirm current policies, including any booking-window or seasonal pricing guidance, before reserving.
