The Omni Grove Park Inn

The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa is a 513-room resort built in 1913 on the western slope of Sunset Mountain, with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. The property spreads across 140 acres and includes four signature restaurants, a 43,000-square-foot subterranean spa, an 18-hole Donald Ross-designed golf course, and a sports complex with indoor and outdoor tennis courts. Guest rooms in the historic Main Inn feature Arts and Crafts furnishings from Stickley and Roycroft, flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, and refrigerators, and Club Floor rooms add adults-only lounge access with continental breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres. At 2 miles from downtown Asheville and about 17 miles from Asheville Regional Airport, the property gives group travelers easy access to the city while offering a full resort setting on site.

The Grove Park Inn carries over 86,000 square feet of meeting and event space across two ballrooms, more than 30 meeting rooms, outdoor terraces, suites, and pre-function areas. The Grand Ballroom measures 17,760 square feet and holds up to 1,000 guests, while the Heritage Ballroom adds 8,800 square feet for midsize events. The Seely Pavilion, which opened in 2018, contributes 3,200 square feet of Arts and Crafts-inspired function space with exposed trusses and floor-to-ceiling doors framing mountain and golf course views. Outdoor venues including the Vanderbilt Terrace (4,290 sq ft, up to 75 guests for ceremonies) and the Mountain View Terrace (5,346 sq ft, up to 200 guests) give planners flexible indoor-outdoor configurations across any season.

Amenities

• 43,000-square-foot subterranean spa with mineral pool, lap pool with fiber-optic starfield, two waterfall pools, saunas, and eucalyptus steam rooms
• 18-hole Donald Ross-designed championship golf course (6,113 yards, par 70)
• Sports complex with three indoor and three outdoor tennis courts, racquetball, aerobics, and yoga
• Four on-site restaurants: Sunset Terrace (steak and seafood), Blue Ridge Dining Room (Southern buffet), EDISON Craft Ales + Kitchen, and VUE 1913 (French fare)
• Free WiFi, in-room refrigerator, coffee maker, flat-screen TV, and available in-room safe in all guest rooms
• Pet-friendly rooms, ADA-accessible accommodations, concierge services, 24-hour front desk, and self-service laundry

Event Facilities

• Over 86,000 square feet of total meeting and event space
• Grand Ballroom: 17,760 sq ft, capacity up to 1,000 guests
• Heritage Ballroom: 8,800 sq ft, configurable for midsize conferences, banquets, and galas
• Seely Pavilion: 3,200 sq ft Arts and Crafts event venue with floor-to-ceiling windows and mountain views, opened 2018
• 30-plus meeting rooms plus outdoor venues including the Vanderbilt Terrace, Mountain View Terrace (5,346 sq ft, 200 guests), and Skyline Room
• Four full-service restaurants and dedicated catering and event planning teams with on-site florists available for group events

Local Attractions

• Biltmore Estate, approximately 10 minutes by car
• Downtown Asheville arts and dining district, 2.3 miles away
• Thomas Wolfe Memorial, within 3 miles
• Blue Ridge Parkway, approximately 9.9 miles from the property
• University of North Carolina Asheville, 2.2 miles away
• North Carolina Arboretum, approximately 12 miles from the hotel

With 513 rooms, over 86,000 square feet of configurable event space, and two full ballrooms, the Omni Grove Park Inn is built to handle large corporate room blocks, multi-day conferences, and high-profile weddings in a single self-contained resort. Groups traveling through Engine gain access to one of Asheville’s largest properties, with the full infrastructure, dedicated planning staff, and on-site dining to support events of any scale.