
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa
Best for resort-style stays: choose Omni Grove Park Inn for on-site golf, a large subterranean spa, multiple dining outlets and expansive grounds.
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The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa is a historic, full-service mountain resort in Asheville with 513 rooms, multiple restaurants, golf, pools and a large subterranean spa—best for travelers who want resort amenities and mountain views. DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown is a 140-room, Hilton-branded full-service hotel in downtown Asheville—best for visitors who want a central downtown base near the city’s theaters, museums and dining.
Updated · about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) apart

Best for resort-style stays: choose Omni Grove Park Inn for on-site golf, a large subterranean spa, multiple dining outlets and expansive grounds.

Best for downtown access: choose DoubleTree for walking distance to Asheville attractions, convention venues and downtown restaurants.
When The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa wins: If you want a resort with mountain views, many on-property activities (golf, tennis, hiking), a large 43,000 sq ft subterranean spa restricted to 18+, multiple restaurants and more than 500 rooms across historic buildings, the Omni is the better fit.
When DoubleTree wins: If you want to be in the middle of downtown Asheville within a short walk of the Harrah's Cherokee Center, Grove Arcade and downtown markets, prefer a familiar Hilton-branded hotel with meeting space and a rooftop terrace, or need a smaller, centrally located property, DoubleTree makes more sense.
Bottom line: Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa is a full resort experience outside downtown focused on wellness, golf and mountain views; DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown is a convenient, full-service downtown hotel for visitors prioritizing city access and events.
| Category | The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa | DoubleTree |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic, large mountain resort with resort activities and formal public spaces | Urban, Hilton-branded downtown hotel focused on convenience and meetings |
| Location | 290 Macon Avenue, about 1.5 miles from downtown Asheville; on 150 acres above the city | 199 Haywood St in the heart of downtown Asheville, walking distance to theaters and markets |
| Size (rooms) | 513 guestrooms across Main Inn, Vanderbilt and Sammons wings | 140 guestrooms |
| Family / age policy | All ages welcome; resort has family-friendly indoor pool and an adult-only Club floor (~30 rooms) and an 18+ spa | All ages welcome (DoubleTree listing: adultsOnly: false) |
| Pools | Indoor family pool (Sports Complex) plus seasonal heated outdoor pool (guest access only) | Indoor pool (listed as 1 indoor pool) |
| Restaurants & bars | 11 outlets including Vue 1913 (AAA Four Diamond), Blue Ridge buffet, EDISON and multiple bars/cafés | 2 restaurants, a rooftop bar (The Montford Rooftop Bar) plus a coffee shop/café and 2 bars/lounges |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at The Omni Grove Park Inn: ~43,000 sq ft subterranean spa with 20 water features; spa pools and areas restricted to 18+ (treatment or day-pass access) | Health or beauty spa nearby / 'health or beauty spa' listed — no large on-site subterranean spa published |
| Meetings & events | Extensive: over 86,000 sq ft, Grand Ballroom (17,760 sq ft) and 31 meeting rooms | Conference space ~2,002 sq ft with 5 meeting rooms and a ballroom |
| Known for | Historic architecture, golf course (Donald Ross 18-hole), large spa and mountain views | Downtown location close to Harrah's Cherokee Center, Grove Arcade and convention facilities |
| Resort fee | Mandatory resort fee (published on property materials) | Not published |
The Omni is on 150 acres above Asheville on Sunset Mountain, about 1.5 miles from downtown.
Choose Omni if you want mountain views and a resort setting while still within a short drive of downtown.
DoubleTree sits on Haywood Street in the heart of downtown Asheville within easy walking distance of venues and shops.
Choose DoubleTree if you want to be steps from downtown attractions and event venues.
Omni Grove Park Inn has 513 guestrooms spanning historic wings and multiple room types from standard rooms to suites and club rooms.
Choose Omni for a wider selection of room styles, larger property inventory and an adults-only Club option.
DoubleTree offers a compact set of room types (about 140 guestrooms) with accessible and mountain/city-view options listed in the supplier inventory.
Choose DoubleTree if you need downtown-focused room options and accessible room choices in a smaller hotel footprint.
Omni offers extensive on-property dining across 11 outlets from casual to AAA Four Diamond fine dining.
Choose Omni for a broad range of dining styles and more on-site restaurant choices.
DoubleTree has two restaurants, a rooftop bar and a café, sufficient for downtown stays with many off-property dining options close by.
Choose DoubleTree for convenient on-site meals plus immediate access to downtown dining.
Omni’s signature amenities are its large subterranean spa and resort recreation (golf, tennis, fitness classes).
Choose Omni for a full wellness and recreation program centered on a large destination spa and golf.
DoubleTree provides an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center as its primary on-site recreation offerings.
Choose DoubleTree if you want a downtown hotel with a pool and fitness facilities rather than a full resort wellness program.
Omni’s nightlife and wellness skew toward on-site entertainment and an adults-only spa experience.
Choose Omni for an integrated wellness program with adult-only spa access and on-site evening entertainment.
DoubleTree’s evening focus is downtown access: bars, restaurants and performing venues are a short walk away.
Choose DoubleTree if you plan to spend evenings exploring downtown Asheville.

The Omni — a 43,000 sq ft subterranean spa with extensive water features and 18+ access makes it the clear choice for wellness-focused stays.

DoubleTree — located on Haywood Street steps from theaters, markets and convention venues for visitors prioritizing downtown convenience.

The Omni — extensive meeting space (Grand Ballroom, Heritage Ballroom and dozens of meeting rooms) suits large conferences and weddings.

DoubleTree — a smaller footprint, rooftop terrace and easy walkability to downtown attractions work well for short city-focused trips.
Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa — it has a large 43,000 sq ft subterranean spa with many water features; spa access is restricted to guests 18+ and requires a treatment booking or day-pass.
DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown — it’s in the heart of downtown within walking distance of Grove Arcade, Harrah’s Cherokee Center and many restaurants.
No — Omni’s indoor and outdoor resort pools are available only to overnight resort guests and members.
Yes — both do. Omni has extensive meeting and ballroom space (over 86,000 sq ft), while DoubleTree lists about 2,002 sq ft of conference space with 5 meeting rooms.
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