The Lion and the Rose
MAP AND DIRECTIONS
Lodging Near Downtown Asheville, NC
The Lion and the Rose Bed and Breakfast is located in the Historic Montford District of Asheville, North Carolina. We are conveniently located within walking distance of downtown Asheville, near Biltmore Estate and a short drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Other points of interest about a mile away are Harrah's Cherokee Center, Salvage Station, The Grey Eagle, and The Orange Peel.
From Atlanta:
Approximately 3.5 to 4 hours from Atlanta to Asheville.
I-85 North to I-26 West to I-240 East to Asheville. Take Exit 4C. The exit ramp ends at Haywood Street - turn right. Proceed to the next traffic light at Montford and turn right.
From Charlotte
Approximately 2 hours from Charlotte to Asheville.
I-77 to I-40 West to I-240 West to Asheville. Take Exit 4C. The exit ramp ends at Montford Avenue - turn right. The Lion and the Rose will be about 1/2 mile down Montford Ave on the left side of the street.
From Tennessee:
Approximately 1 hour from the North Carolina Welcome Center. I-40 East to I-240 East to Asheville. Take Exit 4C. The exit ramp ends at Haywood Street - turn right. Proceed to the next traffic light at Montford and turn right.
From Charleston:
Approximately 4 hours from Charleston, South Carolina to Asheville, North Carolina. I-26 West to I-240 East to Asheville. Take Exit 4C. The exit ramp ends at Haywood Street - turn right. Proceed to the next traffic light at Montford and turn right. The Lion and the Rose will be about 1/2 mile on the left side.
From Savannah:
Approximately 5 hours from Savannah, Georgia to Asheville, North Carolina. US-17N to I-95 N. I -95 to I-26 West to I-240 East to Asheville. Take Exit 4C. The exit ramp ends at Haywood Street - turn right. Proceed to the next traffic light at Montford and turn right. The Lion and the Rose will be approximately 1/2 mile down the road on the left side.
Locally:
Our B&B is ideally located approximately 3/4 mile from I-240, Exit 4C (also called the Haywood St. & Montford Ave. Exit). This is one of the Downtown Asheville exits. Once on Montford Avenue, proceed for about three blocks. Look to your left for a stately peach, white, and green historic house with park like grounds surrounded by a white picket fence. Turn left onto Waneta Street to access our complimentary off-street parking lot that is adjacent to the inn. There is one parking spot for each room.
The Lion and the Rose Bed and Breakfast is less than a mile from downtown Asheville and about a mile from the River Arts District. The neighborhood is very walkable but Uber and Lyft are easily available. Parking options in downtown Asheville include metered parking on the street and several parking garages throughout town.