Location, Hotel & Reservations

About Asheville

With a population of about 70,000, Asheville lies tucked between the ranges of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Vibrant and wholly unique, the city has an energy all its own, offering visitors a blend of art and nature, culture and mountain flavor.

Asheville’s downtown is located only five minutes from the Grove Park Inn. With its colorful sights and historic buildings — the city features more Art Deco architecture than any other southeastern city outside Miami Beach — the downtown is best explored on foot, its streets lined with an inviting collection of restaurants, bookstores and shops.

Away from downtown, adventure abounds. From music festivals to hikes to scenic peaks, from whitewater rafting to gallery strolls, there is something here for just about everybody.

 
For more information, check out these sites:
Explore Asheville Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
North Carolina Arts Council Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary

Grove Park Inn
290 Macon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804-3799
(828) 252-2711

The resort is located at an elevation of 2,100 feet above sea level. With an average high of 67 degrees Fahrenheit and an average low of 46 degrees Fahrenheit , Asheville offers a mild climate in every season. Buffered by the surrounding mountains, the area also has less precipitation than any other city east of the Mississippi.

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The Grove Park Inn offers onsite golf; spa; large sports complex that includes tennis, swimming, racquetball, weight training, cardio room, table tennis, pool table, and pro shop; and seven venues for dining and nightlife.

Hotel Reservations (updated 4/23/2010)
The AGN room block is full at The Grove Park Inn. The Renaissance Asheville Hotel does have availibity at a rate of $149 per night. AGN is arranging transportation to and from the Renaissance so any conference attendees will be able to get back and forth between hotels.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

The Renaissance Asheville Hotel (Marriott)
1 mile from Grove Park Inn
(800) 468-3571
(828) 252-8211
www.RenaissanceHotels.com

Springtime in Asheville

Main Inn

Relaxation!

Golf @ Grove Park Inn

Spa-Women's Terrace


To make your reservations at the Grove Park Inn
Go to www.groveparkinn.com, then:

  1. Click on Make Reservations at top right of the screen
  2. Click on the Group Reservations box at the lower right of the screen
  3. Select Arrival and Departure dates
  4. Enter number of Guests per room
  5. Very Important - Enter Group Code 68R31V
  6. Click on Check Availability
  7. Select Room Type
  8. Continue with Guest Information, Credit Card, etc., scroll to the bottom, click on Confirm Reservation

Check-in time is at 4 p.m. and check-out time is at 11 a.m.

Smoking Rooms and Policies
Most guest rooms at the resort are nonsmoking. Smoking rooms should be requested when making your reservations. For the continued comfort of nonsmoking guests, please refrain from smoking in the nonsmoking guest rooms. A fee of $250 will be placed on your account as a result of smoking in a nonsmoking guest room. Designated smoking areas are located in the terraces and parking garages.

Deadlines
Grove Park Inn Reservations
Room Rate: $199 single/double occupancy
April 23, 2010
Conference Registration April 30, 2010
Making your hotel reservation does not automatically register you for the conference (and vice versa). Please do both!

 

 

 

 

 

Charming and romantic, all the guest rooms in the historic Main Inn (opened in 1913) were recently refurbished for extra comfort. These are rooms of great character and detail, containing original solid oak Arts & Crafts-era furnishings with hand-hammered copper Roycroft drawer pulls.

You may choose to stay in the Main Inn or the contemporary wings. No matter which type of room you choose, you will be treated to remarkable Grove Park style. From the exclusive Kingsdown plush-top mattresses to windows that open to the fresh mountain air, every detail of your room has been designed to make your stay a comfort and a delight. Additional features include free wireless Internet access (wireless card required) microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker and pay-per-view movies and video games.

Children under 16 stay free in room with parent or adult (except for Club Floor where guests must be at least 18 years of age). Non-smoking and Handicap Accessible rooms are available. Social rates are European Plan (no meals included), and do not include state and local taxes. The tax rate on rooms is currently 11%. Information stated here is subject to change.

Roof Restoration
In preparation for The Grove Park Inn's 100th Birthday Celebration in 2013, the Main Inn's famous red tile roof is undergoing restoration. In order to minimize guest impact, the restoration is performed in stages, from June 2009 - November 2010.  Scaffolding is erected in a way to minimize blocking guest room windows.

As stewards of this grand historic property, it is Grove Park's responsibility to ensure that work is done to the highest standards. Grove Park Inn is dedicated to preserving the iconic look of the Inn's red tile roof for generations to come.
Roof restoration

 

Mark your calendars for NARM 2011!
May 15-17 - Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch

 

 

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