AC Hotel Asheville Biltmore Village

The AC Hotel by Marriott Asheville Biltmore Village opened recently as a newly renovated, 132-room property at 186 Hendersonville Road in Historic Biltmore Village, steps from the entrance to the Biltmore Estate. The property features 127 guestrooms, including 57 with private balconies and 34 suites. Owned and operated by Milan Hotel Group, the hotel brings AC Hotels by Marriott’s European-inspired minimalist design to one of Asheville’s most historically significant neighborhoods. The AC Lounge serves tapas, handcrafted beers, and specialty cocktails, while the AC Kitchen is the dedicated breakfast venue offering European-style dishes.

The property offers 2,850 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and event space, including the Magnolia Ballroom, which can be divided into three sections, and a 1,000-sq.-ft. pre-function area that connects to an outdoor patio. The Magnolia Ballroom totals 2,850 sq. ft. with a maximum capacity of 300 people in theatre-style configuration, and is made up of three combinable sections — Meeting Rooms A, B, and C — measuring 75’1″ x 37’6″. Meeting Room C, named Birch, measures 24’10” x 37’6″ for a standalone area of 924 sq. ft. The hotel includes 4 meeting rooms in total.

Amenities

• AC Kitchen serving a European-style breakfast spread, included with stay
• AC Lounge with tapas, handcrafted beers, and specialty cocktails from locally trained bartenders
• Indoor pool and hot tub on property
• 24-hour fitness center with modern cardio and strength equipment
• Complimentary on-site parking, long-term parking, and electric car charging stations
• Fully equipped 24-hour business center with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout
• Same-day dry cleaning service available on property
• Smoke-free guestrooms with open-concept design, spacious workstations, and free high-speed WiFi

Event Facilities

• 2,850 sq. ft. of total flexible meeting and event space
• Magnolia Ballroom: 2,780 sq. ft., capacity up to 300 guests in theatre-style seating
• Magnolia Ballroom divides into three independent sections for smaller breakouts or concurrent sessions
• Meeting Room C (Birch): 924 sq. ft., 24’10” x 37’6″
• 1,000-sq.-ft. pre-function area connecting to an outdoor patio, suited for receptions and social gatherings
• On-site catering through the AC Kitchen, with event services, AV equipment, and multiple room setup configurations available

Local Attractions

• Biltmore Estate, just beyond walking distance from the front gates of the hotel
• Cathedral of All Souls, a 6-minute walk from the property
• Downtown Asheville’s arts district and antique shops, a short drive north on Hendersonville Road
• Blue Ridge Parkway, accessible by a short drive from the hotel
• North Carolina Arboretum, a 434-acre public garden within the Pisgah National Forest just south of downtown Asheville
• Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), approximately 12 miles from the hotel

The AC Hotel by Marriott Asheville Biltmore Village suits corporate travel coordinators and event planners who want a Marriott-flagged property in a landmark Asheville location, with a divisible ballroom for up to 300 attendees and a 132-room block for group travel. The combination of complimentary parking, free breakfast, an indoor pool, and Marriott Bonvoy participation makes it a practical anchor for corporate retreats, wedding room blocks, and conference overflow groups booking through Engine.