My husband and I rarely encounter such a pleasant atmosphere as the Princess Anne provides. The decor was impeccable and the service was outstanding. It inspired us to write our first Trip Advisor review! The entire staff was so friendly and personable that they made us feel like true welcomed guests as opposed to the sterile, stuffy feel of a corporate chain. Complimentary wine and cheese was an excellent touch, as well as the laptop provided in the common area. Our room was comfortable and spotless. Breakfast was a delicious and well presented hearty plate of gingerbread waffles and a sweet bacon. (best bacon we've ever tasted.) The only complaint we could come up with was that the televisions were a bit on the small side and that the noise traveled too well. (Though given the historic nature of the place it is to be expected) Overall an A+!

Every year we spend 3-4 days with 2 other couples over New Year's Eve. This hotel provided one of our best experiences. We loved the ambiance; the staff was helpful, warm, and cheerful.

The rooms were comfortable and some were small suites with a sitting room and mini kitchen. Breakfast was included and each afternoon, there was wine and hors devourves in the first floor sitting room.

This hotel is really more like a bed & breakfast. It is an historic inn that has been renovated to maintain it's original state, so don't expect complete quiet. The wooden floors creak and sound travels through the old construction, but all the guests were courteous and we did not experience any inappropriate or late night disturbances.

I would highly recommend this hotel to adults and small groups. The gathering spaces are large and comfortable. It has one small elevator that can carry luggage to the upper floors.

While it is certainly family friendly, it does NOT have any special entertainment for children. Televisions are small and there are no video games or other equipment geared for kids. There ARE tables and board games in the library and a computer is available for guests to use.

If we ever return to Asheville, we will definitely stay here again.

I'll get the negatives out of the way to begin with. Yes, the hotel/B&B is old, creaky and has very thin walls. (It was built in 1924.) Yes, my computer monitor is bigger than the television in the room...really! And, yes the bed was a little on the firm side. They can't do much about the way the place was built, but new mattresses and bigger televisions would be nice. Okay, that's done...

My wife and I stayed for two nights and had a third-floor room. The furnishings were nice and the room had all hardwood floors. The room had complimentary truffles, biscotti and very nice soaps and shampoo. They even included a toothbrush and razor.

We had breakfast both mornings. The first day they served a cheesy egg omelet with fruit, sausage and toast. The next day we had french toast, bacon and fruit. Both days the food was great. There was plenty of coffee, tea and juice and a complimentary newspaper. Unfortunately, we were busy in Asheville and were unable to make it back for the afternoon wine.

I have always been a little reserved about going to a B&B because I don't like the close quarters and breakfast can be a little awkward if you had to listen to your neighbors all night. The Princess Anne is the perfect combination of a hotel and a B&B. The hotel is large enough that you don't have to avert your eyes from the other guests in the morning. You can remain somewhat anonymous if you want. It is also small enough that you get personal attention from the staff and can have a wonderful B&B experience.

The Princess Anne was a great getaway.

Stayed at this hotel based on Trip Advisor reviews. Found it to be very nice, pleasant hotel and a good value for Asheville. Did not sample the breakfast, so can't comment, but did find it to be a little noisy in our room on the second floor. Not a problem until the people above started moving around in the morning. It sounded like they were in the room with us. It is probably a good idea to ask for a room on the third floor so you can't hear people above you. Our room was very nice and our friends loved their room as well.