Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville
The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Ashville doesn’t skimp on the grandeur; its part Austrian castle, and part hunting lodge. Overstuffed couches, antler chandlers, and a huge stone fireplace greet you after the valet shows you inside, not exactly roughing it!
The entire building is a tribute to the owner’s Austrian heritage; the house restaurant, the Red Stag Grill serves ample helpings of stew daily to patrons seated at handmade wooden tables. Elsewhere there is an art gallery, and a ballroom; complete with a rare Bösendorfer piano.
Each room at the Grand Bohemian Hotel offers overstuffed beds for comfort and an eclectic Tutor design complete with bedside antler lamps. There are four different options starting with
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Performances o are given weekly, and feature some of the areas most talented musicians.
Located in the heart of the Grand Bohemian Hotel is the Red Stag Grill. The restaurants hewn wooden beams and opulent décor hide a sophisticated menu full of traditional European fare. The chef and his kitchen use locally sourced meats and produce to add a creative twist to dishes including Elk breast and pheasant.
Daily specialties such as a Ploughman’s Lunch, or German Huntman Stew are just the thing before heading out for the day. For breakfast, try the Mountain Benedict; a traditional eggs Bededict that swaps fresh mountain salmon for bacon, and grit cakes for the English muffin.
A far cry from the hotel restaurants of the past, the Red Stag Grill is setting the bar for innovative cooking in Ashville. Chef Scott Ostrander demonstrates his familiarity with the classic cooking of Europe, skillfully serving dishes that showcase the best of the continent. By using locally sourced ingredients, Ostrander fuses traditional Southern cooking into an international
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The menu includes an invigorating range of massages, facials, and body treatments. There is also a full workout center for before or after your session.
The Poseidon offers their own signature range of treatments, and runs seasonal spa packages that combine the full range. Starting with a body treatment or facial and continuing with a massage. Reservations are handled through the Spa’s Desk.
Grand Bohemian Gallery
The Kessler Collection hotels, named for the founder Richard Kessler are renowned for their art collections. Kessler’s gallery is the whole house, different pieces of art featuring European hunting scenes are spread throughout the property. The Grand Bohemian Galley has pieces of art from around the world, and also focuses on showcasing local artists.
The collection is inspiring, bring together a wide swath of art that focuses on the different cultures of the world.
The Final Say
For classic old-world opulence in the center of Ashville, the Grand Bohemian steals the show. The hotel’s doors lead to a different world, one where traveling was more adventurous and social. Combined with modern amenities including a full service spa and an award winning restaurant, the hotel hits its