Swannanoa-Berkeley, Asheville

Swannanoa-Berkeley, Asheville

Appalachian Mountains

The Greater Western North Carolina Association's tour guide, Information to Visitors Concerning Greater Western North Carolina (Asheville, N.C.: Inland Press, 1913), described the Swannanoa-Berkeley Hotel, in Asheville, N.C., as being '[a]mong the oldest and best-known hostelries, but keeping pace with every advance in accommodation and convenience for its patrons, the Swannanoa-Berkeley is today a strictly high-class American plan hotel, with hot and cold water or private bath in every room; electric elevator, steam heat; local and long distance phone; large airy and comfortable bed-room, and excellent cuisine. . . . It has a spacious and handsome ball-room, which has been the scene of many notable gatherings and the headquarters for many conventions fro this and adjoining states; and the beautiful tiled office, lobby, waiting and lounging room, with its old-fashioned fireplace, is one of the finest in the South. It pays especial attention to families and diligently watches for the comfort and care of its patrons.'� Situated a block away from the city's main public plaza, Pack Square, the hotel enjoyed nearby electric car service in addition to its other amenities.

Greater Western North Carolina Association

Special Collections Books

Hunter Library Digital Collections, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723

1913

Inland Press (Asheville, N.C.)

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