Hosting a Conference or Event in Asheville

Conference hotels in Asheville range from mountain resort properties to downtown venues, each offering multiple event spaces you can search and book through Engine. The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa leads the list with 24 event spaces (its largest, the Grand Ballroom, runs about 18,000 square feet and accommodates up to 2,200 people) and 513 guest rooms. Event planners, travel managers, and attendees booking their own rooms can compare these properties and reserve guest-room blocks through Engine, or find meeting and event space through Engine Spaces.

Asheville draws corporate gatherings year-round, from regional sales meetings and product launches to industry conferences and executive retreats, and these hotels offer the meeting and event space to support them. Organizations of every size and industry use them, whether you're attending a multi-day event or coordinating your own. You can search, compare, and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine (for a stay of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking. For 8 or fewer, you book self-serve), and you can find and request meeting and event space through Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product. Engine offers consolidated invoicing, pre-negotiated rates, multiple payment options, and no membership fee.

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The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa

4-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (1000)

The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa offers 24 event spaces and 513 rooms. Its largest event space, the Grand Ballroom, runs about 17760 square feet and hosts up to 2200 people.

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Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville by IHG

3-star hotel 4.0 Great (1023)

Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville by IHG features 15 event spaces across 272 rooms. The Crowne Exposition Center, its largest space at about 16600 square feet, accommodates up to 1600 people.

  • Free parking avail.
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Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1006)

Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel provides 13 event spaces and 278 rooms. The Grand Ballroom runs about 8085 square feet and hosts up to 1000 people.

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The Restoration Asheville

4-star hotel 4.9 Excellent (1226)

With 5 event spaces and 60 rooms, The Restoration Asheville offers The Draftsman as its largest space at about 3264 square feet, accommodating up to 300 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
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AC Hotel by Marriott Asheville Biltmore Village

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (338)

AC Hotel by Marriott Asheville Biltmore Village features 8 event spaces across 117 rooms. The Magnolia Room, its largest at about 2850 square feet, hosts up to 300 people.

  • Free parking avail.
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Holiday Inn Asheville Biltmore by IHG

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1001)

Holiday Inn Asheville Biltmore by IHG provides 10 event spaces across 156 rooms. The Forest Ballroom, its largest space at about 3000 square feet, hosts up to 225 people.

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Element by Marriott Asheville Downtown

3-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (538)

Element by Marriott Asheville Downtown provides 4 event spaces across 100 rooms. City to Sky, its largest space at about 1076 square feet, hosts up to 80 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
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Zelda Dearest

3-star hotel 4.9 Excellent (307)

Zelda Dearest offers 4 event spaces and 20 rooms. The Event Lawn runs about 1800 square feet and accommodates up to 300 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
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Aloft by Marriott Asheville Downtown

3-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (1002)

Aloft by Marriott Asheville Downtown features 4 event spaces across 115 rooms. The Ledge, its largest space at about 880 square feet, hosts up to 150 people.

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AutoCamp Asheville

4-star hotel 4.8 Excellent (7)

AutoCamp Asheville provides 2 event spaces. The Citra Room runs about 1007 square feet and accommodates up to 300 people.

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Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG

4-star hotel 4.8 Excellent (1082)

Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG offers 5 event spaces and 128 rooms. The Wilcox, its largest space at about 1863 square feet, hosts up to 150 people.

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Frequently asked questions

How far in advance should I book hotel rooms for a conference in Asheville?
For a large meeting or conference, aim to book at least three to six months ahead, especially during peak seasons when Asheville draws leisure and business visitors. If you need 9 or more guest rooms, Engine Groups handles your room-block booking. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve through Engine.
What's the best way to get to Asheville for a corporate event?
The airport serving Asheville is about 20 minutes south of downtown, making ground transport straightforward for attendees flying in. Hotels like the Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa and Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel are within a short drive of the airport. Engine offers consolidated invoicing and multiple payment options to simplify travel logistics across your group.
How does billing work when I book a block of rooms for a conference?
Engine provides consolidated invoicing, so you can manage expenses for the whole group in one place rather than tracking individual receipts. You also have multiple payment options and there's no membership fee. This setup keeps accounting simple whether your team is booking rooms for a two-day workshop or a week-long event.
What should I compare when choosing between these hotels for my meeting?
Look at the size and number of event spaces, the guest-room count, and how close the property is to the airport or downtown. For example, the Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa offers 24 event spaces with a largest space of about 18,000 square feet and 513 rooms, while the Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel has 13 event spaces and 278 rooms with its largest ballroom running about 8,100 square feet. Amenities like AV, catering, and breakfast vary by property, so confirm those details when you reach out.
What makes a hotel suitable for hosting a large conference?
A good conference hotel combines ample meeting space, enough guest rooms to house your attendees, and on-site services that reduce the need to coordinate across multiple vendors. The Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville, for instance, has a largest event space of about 17,000 square feet (the Crowne Exposition Center, which can hold up to 1,600 people) and 272 guest rooms. Planners can also find and request meeting and event space through Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product covering thousands of locations.

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