The Inn on Biltmore Estate

Called the next best thing to a European vacation by <i>Travel &amp; Leisure</i> magazine, The Inn on Biltmore Estate mirrors the charm and grandeur of George Vanderbilt's 1895 chateau, still the centerpiece of the 8,000-acre estate. The four-star, four-diamond inn features 204 luxurious rooms and nine suites overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Furnishings evoke images of manor houses in the French and English countryside. Flawless service, eager concierges, and five meeting rooms accompany corporate events, business meetings, and incentive gatherings. Meeting planners can arrange for golf and equestrian outings; tours via kayak, bike, or Segway; and visits to the estate's winery, manor gardens, River Bend Farm, and Land Rover Driving School. The nearby town of Asheville charms everyone with its quaint shops and lively arts and crafts community.