
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa
Best for travelers who want a full-service resort experience — spa, golf, multiple restaurants and lots of on-site activities.
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The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa is a large, historic mountain resort in Asheville with an on-site subterranean spa, golf course and multiple restaurants — good for families, couples and groups who want resort amenities and space. Embassy Suites By Hilton Asheville Downtown is an all-suite, downtown Hilton-family hotel that suits business travelers and families who prioritize location, free breakfast and simple, roomy accommodations.
Updated · about 1.5 miles apart

Best for travelers who want a full-service resort experience — spa, golf, multiple restaurants and lots of on-site activities.

Best for travelers who want downtown convenience, two-room suites and complimentary breakfast in the heart of Asheville.
When the Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa wins: choose the Omni for a resort stay with broad on-site amenities (the 43,000 sq ft Spa at The Omni Grove Park Inn, an 18-hole Donald Ross golf course, multiple dining outlets and indoor plus seasonal outdoor pools). It’s the better pick for groups, weddings and guests who plan to spend time at the property.
When Embassy Suites wins: pick Embassy Suites By Hilton Asheville Downtown for a practical downtown base — two-room suites, a complimentary breakfast buffet and meeting space in the city center. It’s convenient for concerts, courthouse/business travel and walking to downtown attractions.
Bottom line: both properties can work for families, but they serve different trip types. Choose the Omni for a destination resort experience and on-site wellness/recreation; choose Embassy Suites for downtown access and roomy suites with included breakfast.
| Category | The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa | Embassy Suites |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic, large mountain resort with Arts & Crafts architecture and wide on-site offerings | Contemporary, practical downtown all-suite hotel focused on convenience |
| Location | Perched above downtown Asheville on Sunset Mountain, about 1.5 miles from downtown | In the heart of downtown Asheville near Harrah's Cherokee Center and Asheville Visitor Center |
| Size | 513 guestrooms across three buildings | 188 guestrooms (suites) |
| Who it's for | Families, couples, groups and event attendees wanting resort amenities and outdoor access | Families and business travelers wanting downtown location and suites |
| Pools | Indoor family-friendly pool (year-round) and a seasonal heated outdoor pool (overnight guests only) | One indoor pool listed |
| Restaurants & bars | 11 dining outlets including Vue 1913 (brasserie, AAA Four Diamond), Blue Ridge buffet and several bars | Two on-site restaurants (E'terie and a second outlet) plus daily complimentary reception and breakfast buffet |
| Spa | The Spa at The Omni Grove Park Inn — 43,000 sq ft subterranean spa with specialized treatments and water features (18+ only) | Not published |
| Known for | Historic stone hotel, large subterranean spa, Donald Ross golf course and event space | All-suite rooms downtown and complimentary cooked/buffet breakfast |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive — over 86,000 sq ft and multiple ballrooms and outdoor wedding terraces | 8 meeting rooms for events and meetings |
| Parking & transport | Covered self-parking and valet (surcharges), on-property shuttle within resort | Onsite parking (limited) and covered valet parking (surcharge) |
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa sits above downtown Asheville on 150 acres with mountain views and is about 1.5 miles from downtown Asheville.
Choose the Omni when you want mountain scenery and resort grounds a short drive from downtown.
Embassy Suites By Hilton Asheville Downtown is located in downtown Asheville steps from the Asheville Visitor Center and Harrah's Cherokee Center.
Choose Embassy Suites when you want to be in downtown Asheville and within easy walking distance of city attractions.
The Omni has 513 guestrooms across three wings, with a range from standard rooms to suites and a private adult-only Club floor.
The Omni offers more room types and on-site options, including an adult-only floor and larger suite inventory.
Embassy Suites is an all-suite hotel; most rooms are two-room suites or studio suites designed for extra space.
Embassy Suites provides suite layouts across its inventory for travelers who prioritize space and a kitchenette/microwave.
The Omni offers multiple on-site dining outlets ranging from casual poolside fare to an upscale brasserie.
The Omni is the choice for travelers who want varied on-site dining and evening entertainment without leaving the property.
Embassy Suites has two restaurants on site and includes a complimentary daily reception and free buffet breakfast.
Embassy Suites suits travelers who value included breakfast and a simple downtown dining base.
The Omni provides a family-friendly indoor pool and a seasonal heated outdoor pool, plus on-site activities and sports facilities.
If pools and on-property recreation matter, the Omni offers more variety and seasonal outdoor options.
Embassy Suites lists an indoor pool and a fitness center for guest use.
Embassy Suites covers basic pool and fitness needs but does not match the Omni’s broader resort programming.
Wellness is a core feature at the Omni, anchored by a 43,000 sq ft subterranean spa; nightlife ranges from lounges to a dueling piano bar.
The Omni is the stronger pick for wellness-focused stays and more diverse evening entertainment.
Embassy Suites provides standard fitness amenities but no full-service spa listed on the property record.
Choose Embassy Suites when you want simple fitness options and downtown nightlife nearby rather than an on-site spa.

The Omni — home to a 43,000 sq ft subterranean spa with treatment rooms, water features and spa day passes (18+ access).

Embassy Suites — located in the heart of downtown Asheville, within walking distance of visitor centers and venues.

The Omni — extensive event space (over 86,000 sq ft), multiple ballrooms and outdoor terraces for weddings and conferences.

Embassy Suites — all-suite layouts and a complimentary daily buffet breakfast plus a nightly reception.
Embassy Suites is better for walkable access to downtown attractions; the Omni is about a 1.5-mile drive up on Sunset Mountain.
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa has a full-service 43,000 sq ft subterranean spa. The Embassy Suites listing does not publish an on-site full-service spa.
No — at the Omni resort pools are reserved for overnight guests and members; Embassy Suites’ indoor pool is available to registered guests.
Both welcome families, but the Omni offers more kid-friendly resort activities and a family indoor pool, while Embassy Suites offers larger suite layouts and complimentary breakfast that families often find convenient.
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