ASHEVILLE – A favorite vacation destination for visitors from around the world, Asheville has received new acclaim for its premier service and facilities.
Forbes Travel Guide, an independent global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, 2023 Star Award Winners Includes Asheville hotel and restaurant on the famous Biltmore Estate.
Both the Inn on Biltmore Estate and the hotel’s restaurant and dining room have been awarded four stars and star awards.
“This certification is an amazing achievement. It speaks to the dedication of our talented team to meeting our guests’ standards for an exceptional hotel and dining experience at The Inn.” said Charles Thompson, Vice President of Resort Experiences, in an email. “Our vision and goal at Biltmore is to sustain the art of hospitality, and these recognition honors clearly demonstrate that we are delivering on that commitment.”
Forbes Travel Guide’s 65th annual extensive list includes recommended 4- and 5-star international properties, and this year’s ranking includes ocean cruise resort ships. increase.
According to the company, professional inspectors visit destinations in person anonymously as typical guests to maintain objectivity and base their evaluations on hundreds of rigorous criteria for services and facilities.
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Amanda Frazier, president of valuations at Forbes Travel Guide, said in a news release: “The hotels, ocean cruises, restaurants and spas on our 2023 star rating list create memorable environments that foster connection, joy and a sense of place as we experience the world at its fullest. It shows impressive efforts.”
In 1958, Forbes Travel Guide began as Mobile Travel Guide and created a unique five-star rating system for hospitality.
Five-star ratings are given to “distinguished and often iconic hotels with virtually impeccable service and outstanding facilities.”
A four-star rating is awarded to ‘exceptional properties that offer the highest level of service and facility quality’.
“Recommended” refers to “excellent properties with stable services and facilities”.
The Inn on Biltmore Estate has maintained its 4-star rating for 22 consecutive years since it first opened on its 8,000-acre property. The 210-room hotel offers views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers amenities such as common sitting areas, a library, The Spa at Biltmore, and an outdoor rimless pool and hot tub for on-site use. There are also many other activities and attractions.
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“The castle-like resort is a charming respite that offers personalized service in an elegant setting, keeping in mind the influence and hospitality of George Vanderbilt’s former home,” said the review. “The Forbes Travel Guide four-star hotel and lobby interiors, with wood paneling, large fireplaces surrounded by stacked stone, and cozy sitting areas, are a nod to the grandeur of the past.” It is reminiscent of the period and designed after the majestic public rooms of Biltmore House.”
In 2018, The Inn’s Dining Room earned its first ever ranking, maintaining its 4-star ranking for the fifth year in a row.
Mr. Thompson attributes the designation to a high level of consistency down to the smallest detail that creates a luxurious atmosphere, world-class service and unparalleled quality. The dining room is designed to provide a warm, intimate, inviting yet elegant Vanderbilt-style dining experience.
“Wowing our guests and providing them with an experience that exceeds their expectations is fundamental to everything we do and can only be achieved by an amazing team that is passionate about service,” said Thompson.
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Led by Biltmore’s new Executive Chef Brian Anderson, the kitchen serves breakfast, dinner and soon traditional full-service afternoon tea using fresh, seasonal and locally grown produce. .
Forbes Travel Guide describes The Dining Room as a “traditional restaurant that focuses on high-quality, ultra-seasonal local cuisine” and “uses Asheville-area farmers and producers to perfect the menu, all is fresh and delicious.”
Read Forbes Travel Guide’s review of The Inn on Biltmore Estate forbestravelguide.com/hotels/asheville-highlands-north-carolina/the-inn-on-biltmore-estate.
Read the full dining room review at forbestravelguide.com/restaurants/asheville-highlands-north-carolina/dining-room-at-inn-on-biltmore-estate.
For more information on Biltmore Estate, please visit: biltmore.com.
Tiana Kennell is a food and dining reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA Today Network. Email tkennell@citizentimes.com or follow her on her Twitter/Instagram @PrincessOfPage. To support this kind of journalism, subscription to the Citizen Times.