Tucked just off bustling Merrimon Avenue, Blind Tiger in Asheville offers guests a quiet retreat infused with the creative spirit and natural beauty that define this mountain city. With only 14 rooms, the intimate property feels more like visiting a stylish friend’s home than checking into a hotel. Furthermore, it’s a place where every detail tells a story.
Originally built in 1889 as a private residence, the house was reimagined in the summer of 2023 by the design team at Elder & Ash. Over more than a decade, they curated a collection of vintage, antique, and handmade furnishings and artwork. As they did so, they created spaces that feel layered, warm, and distinctly Asheville. This is one of only three Blind Tiger locations in the country. Sister properties are in Vermont and Maine. As you can imagine, Asheville, with its rich character and artsy edge, naturally fit for the brand’s vision.
Each guest room has its own personality, filled with carefully chosen pieces that balance comfort with artistry. Guests can explore the property’s common spaces or, for added privacy, book the standalone cottage known as “Table.” The cottage features a full kitchen, a private porch, and a fireplace—perfect for cozy evenings in.
Amenities are thoughtful and unpretentious. Expect complimentary breakfast, open pantry access, light-touch daily housekeeping, waffle kimono robes, picnic baskets, and all the essentials you might need. Step outside into the lush garden, where quiet nooks invite you to read, sip coffee, or simply take in the fresh mountain air.
For those eager to explore Asheville, Blind Tiger offers a personalized guide with insider recommendations on where to eat, shop, and wander. As a result, every guest can experience the city like a local.
What to Do in Asheville
Asheville’s appeal lies in its blend of outdoor adventure, culinary creativity, and cultural depth. Start with dinner at Chestnut on Biltmore Avenue. This restaurant is known for its inventive, seasonally rotating menu and scratch-made lobster bisque that’s a local favorite. For dessert, indulge at French Broad Chocolate Lounge. Here, handcrafted confections, cakes, and ice cream are made from bean to bar at the nearby Asheville Chocolate Factory.
If you’re here for the scenery, the Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower hike rewards you with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. For something truly grand, spend a day at the Biltmore Estate. Built in the 1890s, the 8,000-acre property offers mansion tours, gardens, trails, dining, and boutique shopping.
Art lovers will appreciate the River Arts District. At this collection of working studios and galleries, you can watch artists at work and purchase pieces directly from them. Shoppers can browse Grove Arcade, an architectural gem filled with boutiques, craft shops, and cafés. Beer enthusiasts will find themselves in craft brewery heaven. Asheville boasts more breweries per capita than nearly any city in the U.S. Must-visits include Wicked Weed Brewing and Burial Beer Co.
Whether you’re here to hike, eat, shop, or simply soak up the mountain air, Blind Tiger offers the perfect home base: It’s equal parts style, comfort, and Asheville soul.
