We stayed here over New Years primarily to visit The Biltmore. After some light misty and un-predicted precip. caused all of hilly Asheville to be covered in black ice immediately and a 2 hr drive back to our lodgings from but 6 miles away, we were so happy to be within walking distance of several great restaurants and bars to entertain ourselves for the night. :) The city did do a great job of getting the roads driveable within hours and most drivers were cautious. My host was so kind as to let us know about the weather and salt our walkways which was a comfort after the treachery of the afternoon. This is a wonderfully updated and comfortable place, very clean and we enjoyed it a lot. It was too cold to enjoy, but the balcony is just beautiful too!