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Zelda Dearest

3.5 star property
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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Magnolia King | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
$191
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

Explore the area

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150 S Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801
  • The Orange Peel
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Wicked Weed Brewing
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Suite (Paradise)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Suite (Paradise)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite (Darling Heart)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Suite (Darling Heart)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite (Sundrop)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Suite (Sundrop)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (Mystic Light)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite (Mystic Light)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite (Azalea)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite (Leonora)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite (Leonora)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Magnolia)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed (Magnolia)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (Redbud)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite (Redbud)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (Goldenrod)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite (Goldenrod)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Wisteria)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Wisteria)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Wisteria)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Verbena)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed (Verbena)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Zelda Dearest

3.5-star hotel in Downtown Asheville
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has self parking and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include wedding services.
Zelda Dearest offers 20 accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Zelda Dearest features concierge services. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Zelda Dearest is a smoke-free property.

Wine & Roses - Onsite bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 12 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Wine & Roses

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 12 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Zelda Dearest Hotel
Zelda Dearest Asheville
Zelda Dearest Hotel Asheville

Reviews

Zelda Dearest Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 203 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zelda Dearest was perfect! It was so stylish and so comfortable. The breakfast was perfect - much better than the sub par hot breakfasts in other hotels. With coffee, fruit, and pastries it was perfect. The bed was very comfortable and the toiletries smelled great. Not to mention that it's just a 2 minute walk from the Orange Peel! I'd stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zelda Dearest is a perfect location. Every detail including comfortable bed and sitting room, monogrammed towels, easy access to parking, and delicious breakfast. Very clean and excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milind

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Well Maintained. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Lake View

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Update, safe and a great location. Staff is accommodating and attentive to guest needs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just stay here

Always such a great time at Zelda. Just stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best stay in AVL

Amazing place, will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious breakfast and checking in staff was incredible. Only issue is I didn’t get my room cleaned as requested.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property in the heart of Asheville. Staff is super courteous and helpful. The parking makes it easy to get in and out (although we didn't move our vehicle once we arrived.) Breakfast was perfect with some tasty offerings and the cocktail lounge at night was spectacular. At bedtime the room was dark and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that the rooms have different names and themes.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keely

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute property in the heart of downtown Asheville.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great boutique hotel in heart of town

We loved our stay at Zelda! The location was perfect for navigating around downtown Asheville. We were within a 5-15 minute walk anywhere we wanted to go. We loved all of the little touches in the room and how nice it was! The room even has a sitting room! We loved the on site bar Wine and Roses. Jake in the bar took excellent care of us and the other guests. He gave us some good recommendations for places to eat. The outdoor area was great for cocktails and catching the sunset. We are planning to come back in a few weeks for my birthday! This is a gem right in the heart of downtown. Don’t skip it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel with a classy, art deco vibe. It’s conveniently located—an easy walk to downtown restaurants, shops, breweries, galleries, etc. Staff is attentive and personable, parking is onsite. It’s truly a unique gem in Asheville.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dearest Place To Stay

Beautiful place. I was late getting there but they had an alternate check in for me set up and had checked with me to make sure all was okay. The breakfast was great, service superb. Local to all things Asheville. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asya

Traveled with partner
Very cute Hotel. Pictures are very accurate for how it looks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rae Ann, Arvada

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful and unique hotel - had a beautiful room. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Very close to downtown Asheville.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oded

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025