Foundry Hotel Asheville

True to its name, the Foundry Hotel Asheville was once a steel mill; now it’s one of the anchors of this increasingly lively little city, set on the south side of downtown in a historically Black neighborhood called the Block. It’s within walking distance of many bustling breweries, as well as the Moog synthesizer museum, if that’s your jam — and it’s a social destination in its own right as well, thanks to Benne on Eagle, its “Appalachian soul food” restaurant. Rooms are industrial-chic and more than a little luxurious, with the full complement of comforts you’d expect from the Curio Collection by Hilton.