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The Lion and the Rose B&B

3.5 star property

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A large, two-story house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained garden with a white picket fence.
A circular stone fire pit with two Adirondack chairs and a small table with a candle.
Room (Marion Hall) | Living room
A dining table set with crystal glassware, white plates, and pink lilies in vases.
A warmly lit room with a wooden floor, a fireplace, and a chandelier.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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276 Montford Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Asheville
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Grove Arcade
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Margaret Grace)

A wooden four-poster bed with floral bedding and two lamps on either side.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Margaret Grace)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two armchairs, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Room (Marion Hall)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Craig-Toms Suite)

A bedroom with a large bed, a television, a bookshelf, and a fireplace.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Craig-Toms Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Holger Nielson)

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, a small table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Holger Nielson)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fannie Rice)

A four-poster bed with a canopy, two bedside lamps, and floral-patterned chairs.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fannie Rice)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Lion and the Rose B&B

Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has coffee/tea in a common area and spa services. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and concierge services are onsite.
The Lion and the Rose B&B offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Asheville bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.
During your stay at The Lion and the Rose B&B, you'll be within walking distance of Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • 11 minutes by foot from Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau and a 2-minute drive from Asheville Pinball Museum
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at The Lion and the Rose B&B. The bed & breakfast can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Asheville bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 9 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1898
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Lion & Rose Bed & Breakfast Asheville
Lion & Rose Bed & Breakfast
Lion Rose Asheville
Lion Rose
The Lion the Rose Bed Breakfast
The Lion and the Rose B&B Asheville
The Lion and the Rose B&B Bed & breakfast
The Lion and the Rose B&B Bed & breakfast Asheville

The Lion and the Rose B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when in Asheville; the inn is walking distance to all the fun downtown, and Karen is a great host. We had a comfortable stay and a fantastic breakfast. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
Accommodations were outstanding and breakfast was superb!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
beautiful victorian home in good location easily walkable to downtown. tasty homemade breakfasts and lots of coffee served by the hosts. can't wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

Very nice accomodations in a historic house. Communication with the owners beforehand was timely and they are very friendly folks. Breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible experience !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We had a wonderful time!

Incredibly nice people! Very friendly and engaging. Very knowledgeable about the area. Excellent breakfast! Beautiful historic house and in a great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Steve and Karen were very friendly, helpful and accomodating. The house and neighborhood is lovely. The area is great for walking to neighborhood restaurants , downtown and river district.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really appreciated the clear and helpful communication as I made a last minute booking and was going to arrive really late (after midnight). The room was really comfortable. The breakfast was amazing. I ridiculously left my phone cord and they were lovely about me picking it up after my departure. It was a really nice place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, friendly innkeepers (although they were subs), yummy breakfast, conveniently located to downtown. No extra “wow” features that would move it to a 5. But very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts and great breakfast property is clean and pretty some maintenance required in a few areas but overall a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coffee and breakfast, location, Karen and Steve.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved staying at The Lion and The Rose. It is a charming property with a rich history and lovely owners. Upon arrival, I was greeted with a complimentary glass of micro brewed beer and the utmost friendliness. After a short tour, I was escorted to my room. It was lovely- the fainting couch was more comfortable than my bed at home. The radiator gave off the most comforting heat and I really felt like I could truly relax in my room- unlike at some hotels which feel sterile. Karen, one of the owners, gave me excellent restaurant recommendations and went out of her way to make me feel valued and welcome. Breakfast here did not disappoint! It was handmade and delicious! If you stay here- try the “beermosas”- you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We will be back!

We had a wonderful Valentine's Day weekend trip. The free parking was accessible and literally right outside the door. When we arrived, we were instantly greeted, offered information, shown up to our room, and received complimentary beers! It's an adorable, charming B&B and the owners were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, comfortable room, and an excellent breakfast. This is a great choice in Asheville!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Experience in 1800s Mansion B&B

Amazing experience in an 1800s mansion which was warm, inviting and comfortable. The hosts were very friendly, the breakfast delicious, the coffee was flowing and the guests were a delight.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice area of town, great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a lifestyle bed and breakfast, the owners were personable and responsive. Their attention to detail makes a difference.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the old charm of this wonderful bed and breakfast, and our hosts were extremely courteous – they were always available if we needed anything, but made sure that we never did need anything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kinda funky

Dead flys in the dirty window sill. Rusty hand held mirror, funk and dirt on instructional pamphlets, extremely squeaky stair case right by our door, but the worst thing of all....the tangled mess of tv wires and placement of said tv right by the door. What an eye sore! And if you need to have some light in the shower, forget it... I love to stay in Bed and Breakfasts, and I enjoy the historical aspect and charm they provide. The standards here were subpar, and sadly, may lead to a business failure. There were better choices on the same, wonderful street. The owners were very nice and I hope they can fix their issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first experience staying in a Bed & Breakfast. My wife & I celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary at the Lion & the Rose. Our hosts, Steve & Karen were very gracious, friendly & accommodating. Steve was an excellent cook & “Oreo & Ozzie” were the perfect mascots. The house was beautifully restored & very comfortable. It gave a very “Victorian” atmosphere but at the same time very inviting. We will look forward to booking a room again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is beautiful clean and the innkeepers are exceptional their breakfast was top notch
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love all the natural finished woodwork and original hardwood flooring.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn keepers were most hospitable and friendly. We were very comfortable in their home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The old home is great. Wonderful visit with Steve, the proprietor..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019