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Zelda Dearest

3.5 star property
Hotel with a bar, near Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville

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Zelda Dearest in Downtown Asheville offers travelers a welcoming retreat with an inviting bar and free in-room WiFi. The helpful staff provides luggage storage and concierge services, while top-rated breakfasts energize guests for exploring nearby attractions like The Orange Peel.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 724
AED 818 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 January 2026

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Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed (Verbena)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Wisteria)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Wisteria)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed (Magnolia)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Leonora)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite (Leonora)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite (Azalea)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite (Azalea)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (Mystic Light)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite (Mystic Light)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (Goldenrod)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite (Goldenrod)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite (Redbud)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite (Redbud)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite (Sundrop)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Suite (Sundrop)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Suite (Darling Heart)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Suite (Paradise)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Wisteria)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Wisteria)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
150 S Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801

What's nearby

  • The Orange Peel - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wicked Weed Brewing - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fired Up Creative Lounge Ashville - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Downtown Market Asheville - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chai Pani - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Whale South Slope - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burial Beer Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Daddy Mac’s Down Home Dive - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bear’s Smokehouse - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Zelda Dearest

Hotel near Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
Zelda Dearest provides a bar and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Zelda Dearest feature comforts such as bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 12 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Wine & Roses

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 12 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Zelda Dearest Hotel
Zelda Dearest Asheville
Zelda Dearest Hotel Asheville

Frequently asked questions

Is Zelda Dearest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 12 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Zelda Dearest?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Zelda Dearest?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Zelda Dearest located?

Located in Downtown Asheville, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of The Orange Peel and Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville. Wicked Weed Brewing and Lexington Glassworks are just steps away.

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Zelda Dearest Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 230 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

VIRGINIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Breakfast and charming accommodations !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience! Could not say enough great things about our stay. Amazing staff, clean space, delicious breakfast. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, the room was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hospitality and fun hotel !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! Staff was extremely friendly and the room was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, cozy, with thought
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent, hotel clean and quaint. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

curt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aiyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing, the staff was extremely helpful and polite, the location was close to everything. I will stay again if I make it back to Asheville!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect. Well done. Better than expected. Near really great restaurant! Could not have asked for more. Seating, bedding, double sinks, lotions, pillows, two tv screens, private entrance, comforts everywhere. Really exceptional. (No elevator)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zelda Dearest is a stylish art deco retreat with excellent service, attention to every detail and central location. Will stay there again and definitely recommend to friends!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed staying at Zelda Dearest, love the decor and the closeness to restaurants and boutiques.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing amazing amazing!!! Fantastic property, fantastic staff and service. We loved it and we look forward to coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reshma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. Service was excellent! Such a cute and unique property in Asheville. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, unique property. Easy walk to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best stay in AVL

Amazing place, will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel in a convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Update, safe and a great location. Staff is accommodating and attentive to guest needs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lots of character. Great location in the heart of Asheville if you want to walk to restaurants, etc. The continental breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay. Room was fantastic and staff were wonderful. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about it - staff was wonderful and suck a beautiful place! We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025