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The Wright Inn, one of the finest Asheville bed and breakfast Inns, is the perfect lodging option for
your time in Asheville, NC. We have combined modern amenities with Victorian splendor, resulting
in a relaxing place where you can truly get away.
The Wright Inn offers some of the most elegant accommodations in Asheville NC.. Our inn is
located in the Historic Montford District, Asheville's most historic neighborhood only 8/10 of a mile
from Downtown. Tree-lined streets and parks beckon guests to the outdoors and take a relaxing,
leisurely walk into town.
Wright Inn's Victorian turn-of-the-century charm, award-winning gardens, large rocking chair porch,
a beautiful gazebo make the Wright Inn the perfect place for a romantic getaway, long weekend, or
vacation retreat in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.
An Asheville, North Carolina vacation is a wonderful destination for any season and offers a wide
variety of attractions for the tourist and local(s) alike.
The area is known for its spectacular blue ridge mountains natural beauty and abundance of
outdoor activities. Asheville NC has a vibrant inviting downtown with exceptional shopping,
including art galleries, arts and crafts shops, historic sites, and both casual and fine dining
restaurants.
This area has long been a popular vacation destination rich with beautiful scenery, shopping
opportunities, outdoor adventures, along with major attractions like the Blue Ridge Parkway,
Biltmore Estate, and the North Carolina Arboretum.
The Wright Inn was built as a private residence by Osella and Leva Wright in 1899. The owners of
this amazing piece of history will gladly tell you the entire history of the house during your stay. After
being called “Faded Glory”, the house was purchased and professionally restored by the original
innkeepers in 1987-1989. The quality and accuracy of the renovation is such that should the Wright’
s return to the home today, they would recognize their surroundings.
Rooms:
The Wright Suite: Located on the first floor, The Wright Suite is a large guestroom with a carved
mahogany king-size bed across from a warm, radiant fireplace. The bed in this suite is Original to
the home.
The bathing facilities offer a combination of tub and shower, and you have the distinct advantage of
having breakfast served in the privacy of your own breakfast room, which is adjacent to the gazebo
front porch.
This room is loaded with intimacy and is designed to spoil those who deserve to be! Furnishings
in this room include a fainting couch, 2 "period" armchairs, a writing desk, and several large,
elegantly draped windows.
Asheville, NC - Wright Suite Rates: $180 - $245
The Green Room: Located on the second floor, The Green Room has a high, queen-size bed with
step stool, private bath with walk-in shower, decorative armoire, dresser, large bay window, private
2 person balcony/porch, and two wingback chairs, which create a warm and cozy reading alcove.
This room provides many special memories and sits out over a glorious view of the gardens.
Asheville, NC - Green Room Rates: $125 - $195
The Wilkinson Room: Located on the second floor, The Wilkinson Room is an intimate corner
room equipped with a fireplace, carved mahogany king-size bed, and private bath with walk-in
shower.
The furnishings include an upholstered chair, a desk, and windows on two sides of the house.
This room has continued to please its visitors who travel from afar and is one of our most popular
rooms.
Asheville, NC - Wilkinson Room Rates: $135 - $195
The Griffin Room: Located on the second floor, The Griffin Room is named after the talented
architect who restored this beauty to what it is today.
This room is rich in its décor scheme, blending shades of gold and rose to create perfect harmony.
The tiger sleigh queen-size bed and triple windows create a lasting impression.
The bath is large for its day and complete with walk-in shower.
Asheville, NC - Griffin Room Rates: $125 - $195
The Powell Suite: Located on the second floor, The Powell Suite is a rather stately room, offering a
carved mahogany queen-size bed, a shimmering fireplace, a round table with wingback side chair
and a love seat in the bay window alcove.
The soft music in the room reaches to the depths of the combined claw foot tub and shower, while
the main room stays aglow in a “Gone with the Wind” décor scheme.
Asheville, NC - Powell Suite Rates: $150 - $220
The Bosse-Bryan Room: Located on the second floor, The Bosse-Bryan Room is our coziest,
most intimate room at the inn, based on its quaintness.
This room is graciously decorated in navy blue chinz wall covering and is furnished in white wicker
furniture.
The double-size bed is perfect for those who enjoy cuddling, or for the solo traveler. The bath is a
combination of a claw foot tub (original to the home) and shower.
Asheville, NC - Bosse-Bryan Room Rates: $105 - $135
The Orr Room: Located on the third floor, The Orr Room is a spacious room with a beautiful wood
floor that offers a king-size bed, or two twins, if so desired.
There is a large turn-of-the-century, mirrored armoire that houses two fluffy robes for your
convenience.
The claw foot tub and shower are located across the hall from your room and are for your private
usage ONLY.
This is a fitting location for total relaxation.
Asheville, NC - Orr Room Rates: $110 - $195
The Hampton Room: Located on the third floor, The Hampton Room is designed for those who
enjoy a quiet, lazy afternoon and a romantic evening.
This brass queen sized bed is covered in quilted elegance and has all the comforts of home.
This room is at eye level with the tallest of trees.
For your enjoyment, the room is equipped with a combined tub and shower.
Asheville, NC - Hampton Room Rates: $120 - $195
The Steven-Van Winkle Room: Located on the third floor, The Steven-Van Winkle Room provides
a tranquil retreat and great hideaway from today’s hectic pace.
The queen-size bed and comfy surroundings are gentile in their setting and offer a reserved place
to unwind.
The combined shower and tub are just across the hall from your room and are for your private
usage ONLY.
Asheville, NC - Steven-Van Winkle Room Rates: $110 - $170
The Celebration Suite: Located on the garden level, The Celebration Suite, with its many features,
offers a private entrance, glowing fireplace, two-person Jacuzzi, in-room refrigerator and gourmet
coffee maker.
This romantic haven has a queen size bed draped in white silk and a canopy top.
The perfect place to become re-acquainted!
Asheville, NC - Celebration Suite Rates: $150 - $210
The Carriage House: Established on the National Historic Register of Historic Places, this quaint,
Victorian Carriage house is an ideal Asheville, North Carolina vacation rental. The house is well-
designed for a family, couples who are seeking private, comfortable surroundings, or for “Girlfriend
Getaways” where you can reunite with long-time friends. Among the flower beds and garden patio
is a picnic area, where late afternoon gatherings are often the main attraction. The house consists
of three bedrooms, two full baths, a living room, dining room, and galley kitchen. A continental
breakfast is provided each day. Conveniences include two queen beds, one full bed, telephone,
cable television, wireless Internet, and sound system. Children of all ages welcome.
Asheville, NC - Carriage House Rates: $280 - $360
1899 Wright Inn & Carriage House Winter Season Specials:
UNBELIEVEABLE WINTER DISCOUNTS
Check these SPECIAL RATES for your visit between Jan 04 and Mar 18, 2010.
(Excludes Feb. 12 -Feb.15, 2010)
PACKAGE INCLUDES
3rd Floor rooms-$115.00 (Regularly $165.00 )
2nd Floor rooms-$125.00 (Regularly $165.00)
2nd Floor King/Fireplace room ($135.00)
2nd Floor Suite--$155.00 (Regularly $190.00)
1st Floor Suite--$180.00 (Regularly$215.00)
Carriage House--$250.00 (Regularly $300-$360)
Add WINTER10 to comments on computer reservations and mention special at time of booking.
Call 1-800-552-5724 for details.
All rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes.
EXCLUDES HOLIDAYS. NO OTHER DISCOUNTS APPLY.
Policy:
Quoted rates are applicable to single or double occupancy.
To confirm a guaranteed room reservation, a deposit equal to one night's stay or 50% of the entire
stay is required.
Reservation deposits will be forfeited if you arrive after the date specified or depart before the final
date of reservation. Refunds will be made (minus a $25.00 processing fee), only if cancelled or
changed fourteen (14) days in advance of arrival date, or, if less than fourteen days, the room is
reserved by another party. For Special Events, the month of October, and other holiday periods, a
30-day cancellation policy is in effect.
It must be understood that your deposit insures that your accommodations will be available as
confirmed and also insures us that the accommodations are sold as confirmed.
Therefore, when situations arise that necessitate your cancellation less than fourteen days in
advance, we most certainly do sympathize, but we must maintain a business policy. Unless the
room is reserved by another party, your deposit will not be refunded.
Children that are 12 years of age are most welcome in the Inn. Sorry, pet are not allowed.
Rates are subject to change without notice.
Price Range: $115 - $245 for suites and guestrooms and $280-$360 for the Carriage House.
Special packages and seasonal rates are available.
Contact:
Bob and Barbara Gilmore, Innkeepers
235 Pearson Drive
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
(828) 251-0789
(800) 552-5724
Fax: (828) 251-0929
your time in Asheville, NC. We have combined modern amenities with Victorian splendor, resulting
in a relaxing place where you can truly get away.
The Wright Inn offers some of the most elegant accommodations in Asheville NC.. Our inn is
located in the Historic Montford District, Asheville's most historic neighborhood only 8/10 of a mile
from Downtown. Tree-lined streets and parks beckon guests to the outdoors and take a relaxing,
leisurely walk into town.
Wright Inn's Victorian turn-of-the-century charm, award-winning gardens, large rocking chair porch,
a beautiful gazebo make the Wright Inn the perfect place for a romantic getaway, long weekend, or
vacation retreat in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.
An Asheville, North Carolina vacation is a wonderful destination for any season and offers a wide
variety of attractions for the tourist and local(s) alike.
The area is known for its spectacular blue ridge mountains natural beauty and abundance of
outdoor activities. Asheville NC has a vibrant inviting downtown with exceptional shopping,
including art galleries, arts and crafts shops, historic sites, and both casual and fine dining
restaurants.
This area has long been a popular vacation destination rich with beautiful scenery, shopping
opportunities, outdoor adventures, along with major attractions like the Blue Ridge Parkway,
Biltmore Estate, and the North Carolina Arboretum.
The Wright Inn was built as a private residence by Osella and Leva Wright in 1899. The owners of
this amazing piece of history will gladly tell you the entire history of the house during your stay. After
being called “Faded Glory”, the house was purchased and professionally restored by the original
innkeepers in 1987-1989. The quality and accuracy of the renovation is such that should the Wright’
s return to the home today, they would recognize their surroundings.
Rooms:
The Wright Suite: Located on the first floor, The Wright Suite is a large guestroom with a carved
mahogany king-size bed across from a warm, radiant fireplace. The bed in this suite is Original to
the home.
The bathing facilities offer a combination of tub and shower, and you have the distinct advantage of
having breakfast served in the privacy of your own breakfast room, which is adjacent to the gazebo
front porch.
This room is loaded with intimacy and is designed to spoil those who deserve to be! Furnishings
in this room include a fainting couch, 2 "period" armchairs, a writing desk, and several large,
elegantly draped windows.
Asheville, NC - Wright Suite Rates: $180 - $245
The Green Room: Located on the second floor, The Green Room has a high, queen-size bed with
step stool, private bath with walk-in shower, decorative armoire, dresser, large bay window, private
2 person balcony/porch, and two wingback chairs, which create a warm and cozy reading alcove.
This room provides many special memories and sits out over a glorious view of the gardens.
Asheville, NC - Green Room Rates: $125 - $195
The Wilkinson Room: Located on the second floor, The Wilkinson Room is an intimate corner
room equipped with a fireplace, carved mahogany king-size bed, and private bath with walk-in
shower.
The furnishings include an upholstered chair, a desk, and windows on two sides of the house.
This room has continued to please its visitors who travel from afar and is one of our most popular
rooms.
Asheville, NC - Wilkinson Room Rates: $135 - $195
The Griffin Room: Located on the second floor, The Griffin Room is named after the talented
architect who restored this beauty to what it is today.
This room is rich in its décor scheme, blending shades of gold and rose to create perfect harmony.
The tiger sleigh queen-size bed and triple windows create a lasting impression.
The bath is large for its day and complete with walk-in shower.
Asheville, NC - Griffin Room Rates: $125 - $195
The Powell Suite: Located on the second floor, The Powell Suite is a rather stately room, offering a
carved mahogany queen-size bed, a shimmering fireplace, a round table with wingback side chair
and a love seat in the bay window alcove.
The soft music in the room reaches to the depths of the combined claw foot tub and shower, while
the main room stays aglow in a “Gone with the Wind” décor scheme.
Asheville, NC - Powell Suite Rates: $150 - $220
The Bosse-Bryan Room: Located on the second floor, The Bosse-Bryan Room is our coziest,
most intimate room at the inn, based on its quaintness.
This room is graciously decorated in navy blue chinz wall covering and is furnished in white wicker
furniture.
The double-size bed is perfect for those who enjoy cuddling, or for the solo traveler. The bath is a
combination of a claw foot tub (original to the home) and shower.
Asheville, NC - Bosse-Bryan Room Rates: $105 - $135
The Orr Room: Located on the third floor, The Orr Room is a spacious room with a beautiful wood
floor that offers a king-size bed, or two twins, if so desired.
There is a large turn-of-the-century, mirrored armoire that houses two fluffy robes for your
convenience.
The claw foot tub and shower are located across the hall from your room and are for your private
usage ONLY.
This is a fitting location for total relaxation.
Asheville, NC - Orr Room Rates: $110 - $195
The Hampton Room: Located on the third floor, The Hampton Room is designed for those who
enjoy a quiet, lazy afternoon and a romantic evening.
This brass queen sized bed is covered in quilted elegance and has all the comforts of home.
This room is at eye level with the tallest of trees.
For your enjoyment, the room is equipped with a combined tub and shower.
Asheville, NC - Hampton Room Rates: $120 - $195
The Steven-Van Winkle Room: Located on the third floor, The Steven-Van Winkle Room provides
a tranquil retreat and great hideaway from today’s hectic pace.
The queen-size bed and comfy surroundings are gentile in their setting and offer a reserved place
to unwind.
The combined shower and tub are just across the hall from your room and are for your private
usage ONLY.
Asheville, NC - Steven-Van Winkle Room Rates: $110 - $170
The Celebration Suite: Located on the garden level, The Celebration Suite, with its many features,
offers a private entrance, glowing fireplace, two-person Jacuzzi, in-room refrigerator and gourmet
coffee maker.
This romantic haven has a queen size bed draped in white silk and a canopy top.
The perfect place to become re-acquainted!
Asheville, NC - Celebration Suite Rates: $150 - $210
The Carriage House: Established on the National Historic Register of Historic Places, this quaint,
Victorian Carriage house is an ideal Asheville, North Carolina vacation rental. The house is well-
designed for a family, couples who are seeking private, comfortable surroundings, or for “Girlfriend
Getaways” where you can reunite with long-time friends. Among the flower beds and garden patio
is a picnic area, where late afternoon gatherings are often the main attraction. The house consists
of three bedrooms, two full baths, a living room, dining room, and galley kitchen. A continental
breakfast is provided each day. Conveniences include two queen beds, one full bed, telephone,
cable television, wireless Internet, and sound system. Children of all ages welcome.
Asheville, NC - Carriage House Rates: $280 - $360
1899 Wright Inn & Carriage House Winter Season Specials:
UNBELIEVEABLE WINTER DISCOUNTS
Check these SPECIAL RATES for your visit between Jan 04 and Mar 18, 2010.
(Excludes Feb. 12 -Feb.15, 2010)
PACKAGE INCLUDES
3rd Floor rooms-$115.00 (Regularly $165.00 )
2nd Floor rooms-$125.00 (Regularly $165.00)
2nd Floor King/Fireplace room ($135.00)
2nd Floor Suite--$155.00 (Regularly $190.00)
1st Floor Suite--$180.00 (Regularly$215.00)
Carriage House--$250.00 (Regularly $300-$360)
Add WINTER10 to comments on computer reservations and mention special at time of booking.
Call 1-800-552-5724 for details.
All rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes.
EXCLUDES HOLIDAYS. NO OTHER DISCOUNTS APPLY.
Policy:
Quoted rates are applicable to single or double occupancy.
To confirm a guaranteed room reservation, a deposit equal to one night's stay or 50% of the entire
stay is required.
Reservation deposits will be forfeited if you arrive after the date specified or depart before the final
date of reservation. Refunds will be made (minus a $25.00 processing fee), only if cancelled or
changed fourteen (14) days in advance of arrival date, or, if less than fourteen days, the room is
reserved by another party. For Special Events, the month of October, and other holiday periods, a
30-day cancellation policy is in effect.
It must be understood that your deposit insures that your accommodations will be available as
confirmed and also insures us that the accommodations are sold as confirmed.
Therefore, when situations arise that necessitate your cancellation less than fourteen days in
advance, we most certainly do sympathize, but we must maintain a business policy. Unless the
room is reserved by another party, your deposit will not be refunded.
Children that are 12 years of age are most welcome in the Inn. Sorry, pet are not allowed.
Rates are subject to change without notice.
Price Range: $115 - $245 for suites and guestrooms and $280-$360 for the Carriage House.
Special packages and seasonal rates are available.
Contact:
Bob and Barbara Gilmore, Innkeepers
235 Pearson Drive
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
(828) 251-0789
(800) 552-5724
Fax: (828) 251-0929
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