Kimpton Hotel Arras, AshevilleKimpton Hotel Arras in Asheville, United States has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 34 of 87 hotels we score in Asheville. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction. Rooms from about $231 a night (cached, not a live quote).Kimpton Hotel Arras is a boutique hotel in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, set in a former bank building redesigned with Art Deco and modern mountain touches. Rooms are well appointed, several floors look out over the surrounding area, and there is on-site dining, a fitness centre, a spa and more than 3,000 square feet of event space. Guests can borrow free bikes, and dogs are welcome. Valet parking is available but charged as a daily fee, so drivers should budget for it. Around 5.1 miles from the Biltmore Estate, it suits couples, families and business travellers who want to walk to shops, restaurants and bars from their front door.What stands out

Central, walkable downtown location

Comfortable beds in quiet rooms

Dog friendly policy

Attentive, helpful staff

Watch out for

Valet parking costs a daily fee

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