This property is pristine, stylish, and located in the heart of downtown Asheville. I would stay here again, without question, when visiting. We walked to many of our destinations. The parking garage is just behind the property, and there is a short walk out the front of the building and around the corner to reach it. There is currently no shortcut from the rear of the building. As in most cities, there is a sizable homeless population in Asheville. A homeless citizen slept in the doorway next to ours each night we were there. Our party of three women was never approached and felt safe.