AWARDS & PRESS

NOTABLE RECOGNITION,
HERE AND ELSEWHERE.

A selection of editorial features and press resources for Zelda Dearest.

Named Mountain Xpress Best of WNC 2024’s #1 Best Boutique Hotel for charm, service, and an exceptional stay that feels singular.

Honored by the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County for thoughtful adaptive reuse and ingenious historic preservation.

Recognized by Hospitality Design Awards as a finalist in the Small Hotels category for design-forward detail and guest experience.

Named Mountain Xpress Best of WNC 2024’s #1 Best Boutique Hotel for charm, service, and an exceptional stay that feels singular.

Honored by the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County for thoughtful adaptive reuse and ingenious historic preservation.

Recognized by Hospitality Design Awards as a finalist in the Small Hotels category for design-forward detail and guest experience.

A FEW FAVORITE MENTIONS.

Featured as a top Asheville stay for artful design, warm hospitality, and a location that makes exploring easy.

Highlighted as a standout local stay with a sense of place and an experience far from the standard chain formula.

Recognized among Asheville’s top hotels for inventive design, exceptional service, and guest experience.

Mentioned in editorial coverage of where to stay in Asheville, with Zelda Dearest noted as a “City to Watch” pick.

Praised for blending historic charm with contemporary comfort in a boutique hotel experience that feels one-of-one.

Included in coverage spotlighting Asheville, named among the best boutique stays worth knowing.