Kimpton Hotel Arras

Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG brings 128 rooms to the heart of downtown Asheville, occupying the historic former BB&T Bank building at 7 Patton Avenue. The 19-story Art Deco tower, originally built in 1965, was transformed into a boutique hotel in 2019 and sits steps from Pack Square. Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with Blue Ridge Mountain views, premium Frette Italian sheets, in-room mini-fridges, and curated artwork by local Asheville artists. The hotel is 5.1 miles from Biltmore Estate and 12 miles from Asheville Regional Airport.

The hotel offers more than 3,000 square feet of event space across eight meeting rooms on the second floor, all with natural light and European oak accent walls. The Wilcox Ballroom divides into three sections of 625 sq ft each, making it adaptable for groups ranging from a board meeting of 16 to a wedding reception of 150. Named rooms include the Graham Room, the Ashe Room, and the Wilcox Room, each honoring a notable figure from Asheville’s history. The Arras Cellar provides an additional distinctive private venue option for smaller gatherings.

Amenities

• Bargello restaurant: Mediterranean-inspired menu with hand-rolled pasta, wood-hearth pizza, and locally sourced ingredients from Western North Carolina
• District 42 bar and lounge: craft cocktails, curated wine collection, and shared plates with mountain terrace views
• 24-hour fitness center with yoga area and massage therapy room
• Complimentary PUBLIC bikes for guests
• Valet parking at $32 per night; EV charging stations on property
• Pet-friendly with no size limits, no additional fees, and no breed restrictions

Event Facilities

• Over 3,000 sq ft of total meeting and event space across the second floor
• Wilcox Ballroom: divisible into three 625 sq ft sections; seats up to 90 banquet-style or 150 reception-style
• Graham Room and Ashe Room: named meeting spaces for smaller conferences and breakout sessions
• Arras Cellar: private gathering space for intimate events
• Boardroom for up to 12 attendees
• Full catering from Bargello, including hand-crafted cocktails, local beers and wines, and event menus

Local Attractions

• Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville: a short walk from the hotel, Asheville’s primary concert and convention venue
• Biltmore Estate: 5.1 miles from the hotel, America’s largest private home
• Lexington Glassworks: downtown Asheville glass art studio and gallery
• Basilica of Saint Lawrence: historic downtown landmark less than a mile away
• Blue Ridge Parkway: scenic mountain highway offering hiking trails and elevated views
• Pack Square Park: Asheville’s central public square, directly adjacent to the hotel

Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG is a strong fit for corporate room blocks, executive retreats, and social events in downtown Asheville, with 128 rooms, dedicated second-floor event space, and in-house catering through Bargello. Groups booking through Engine gain access to a full-service property where attendees can sleep, meet, and dine without leaving the building.