20 Best Places for Staycation in North Carolina

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North Carolina is full of the best places to visit for a staycation with friends, family, partners, or alone.

Boone, Asheville, and Blowing Rock are three of many places that you have to come to while doing a staycation in North Carolina.

These 20 places also offer you posh accommodation with upscale hotel and room amenities, and a cozy atmosphere.

Clarion Inn Biltmore Village and Millennium Hotel Durham are two of these 20 hotels which has all the things that you need while doing s staycation in North Carolina.

So, without any further ado, here are the best 20 places for a staycation in North Carolina.

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1. HAMPTON INN & SUITES ASHEVILLE BILTMORE VILLAGE

Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Village has located within a 10-minute walk of Biltmore Village, less than a half-mile from Interstate 40, and 4 miles from the 8000-acre Biltmore Estate and gardens.

It has eight types of rooms available including one king studio suite, one king with refrigerator, one king mobility access with tub, one king with sofa bed, two queen studio suite, two queen mobility, two queens with refrigerator, and two queens hearing accessible nonsmoking.

There are also several posh amenities including free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, non-smoking rooms, free parking, indoor pool, business center, digital key, accessible, kid-friendly, laundry service, bar, and air-conditioned.

Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Village

This is a wonderfully well-kept inn featuring a variety of spaces and nicely furnished making it perfect for a getaway.

It features an indoor pool, a lobby bar with a terrace and fire pit, suites, and various room types.

This inn has several relaxing rooms equipped with the most comfortable beds, Wi-Fi, TV, mini fridge and coffee maker.

They practice social distancing and stick stickers on your door to show that the door has been sanitized and cleaned.

Address : 117 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803, USA

2. HYATT PLACE CHARLOTTE DOWNTOWN

Hyatt Place Charlotte Downtown has located just a 6-minute walk from the Charlotte Convention Center, a mile from Bank of America Stadium, seven miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and has breathtaking views of the city.

This property has ten types of rooms available including king bed one-bedroom suite, king bed specialty city view, deluxe king-high floor, king bed high floor, two queen beds high floor, king bed, two queen beds, accessible king bed one-bedroom suite, accessible king bed with roll-in shower, and accessible two queen beds roll-in shower.

For hotel amenities, there are meeting facilities, laundry, business services, digital check-in, digital key, pool, fitness center, free internet access, bar, valet parking, and free breakfast in the morning.

Hyatt Place Charlotte Downtown

There's plenty of interesting places and attractions you can also visit nearby.

Address : 222 S Caldwell St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

3. THE IVEY'S HOTEL

The Ivey's Hotel is nestled in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, right opposite the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, a six-minute walk from the Levine Museum of the New South, and seven miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

This luxury hotel has five types of rooms or suites with different rates, there is an executive suite with rates of $349.00 per night, superior atrium rooms with $229.00 per night, superior city view room with $249.00, the balcony suite with $389.00 per night, and Ivey's suite with $319,00 per night.

All guest rooms have these kinds of amenities including keyless room and guest floor entry, turndown service, luxury Italian bedding, Nespresso coffee machine, fully stocked mini-bar, hair straighteners, and dryers, all rooms are non-smoking, pet-friendly rooms available, room service, local snacks from around North Carolina, and more to go.

The Ivey's Hotel

The former 1920s department store is set in the middle of the shopping district.

Address : 127 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

4. GLO BEST WESTERN ASHEVILLE TUNNEL ROAD

If you are looking for a place for a staycation nearby many top attractions in the city of North Carolina, GLo Best Western Asheville Tunnel Road might the best choice for you. It's located just two miles from Blue Ridge Parkway and Downtown of Asheville, four miles from Biltmore Estate, and less than two miles to go to many good restaurants nearby.

This property has several posh hotel amenities including a 100% smoke-free hotel, complimentary full breakfast, interior corridors, indoor pool heated, express check-in, express check-out, 24-hour front desk, and free wireless internet available in public areas and all guest rooms.

GLo Best Western Asheville Tunnel Road

Absolutely one of the best hotels offers a variety of trendy and gorgeous spaces perfect for relaxing or getaway.

It comes with various types of rooms, a swimming pool, a fitness center, a terrace with a fire pit, as well as a cozy sitting area in the lobby.

It has trendy rooms with decorative accented walls, and the rooms have a seating area.

Free amenities comprise breakfast and parking.

Address : 509 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805, USA

5. COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY RADISSON, ASHEVILLE WESTGATE, NC

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville Westgate, NC has located a fifteen-minute walk from Asheville Treetops Adventure Park, The Biltmore Estate is only nine minutes from the hotel, and two miles from Asheville Art Museum.

This hotel has four types of rooms with several posh room amenities to enhance your staycation, there area king bed, two queen beds, the studio suite-king bed, and one bedroom suite-king bed with all rooms has free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, coffee and tea maker facilities, iron and ironing board, and more.

There are also hotel services available such as accessibility, breakfast, complimentary cookies, early check-in, express check-out, fitness center, parking, indoor pool, meeting facilities, free Wi-Fi, non-smoking, pet-friendly, shuttle, and sports approved.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville Westgate, NC

This is a modern inn with a variety of comfortable, stylish and family-friendly spaces at an affordable price.

It provides various types of furnished rooms, a swimming pool, a gym, a library, a convenience store, as well as a veranda with a fire pit.

It provides spacious and well-equipped rooms such as a good size bed, sofa, tv and well appointed bathroom.

Free amenities include hot coffee and tea, fresh cookies, fruit 24 hours, hot buffet breakfast, parking and local shuttles.

Address : 22 Westgate Pkwy, Asheville, NC 28806, USA

6. HYATT HOUSE RALEIGH / RDU / BRIER CREEK

Hyatt House Raleigh / Rdu / Brier Creek is conveniently located to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Research Triangle Park, and Brier Creek Commons. It's also just four miles from William B. Umstead State Park and eleven miles from the American Tobacco Trail.

Eleven types of rooms and suites are available in this hotel, it has specialty queen, Den guestroom king bed, one bedroom kitchen suite king bed, one bedroom kitchen suite two queen beds, studio kitchen suite king studio plus sofa bed, and more.

For the amenities, they offer free breakfast each morning, free internet access, digital key, digital check-in, business services, laundry, concierge, meeting facilities, fitness center, bar, and free public computers in the commons.

Hyatt House Raleigh / Rdu / Brier Creek

This modern property with spacious floor plans and fine furnishings makes it perfect for family vacations.

It offers casual studios, a well equipped kitchen, pool table, fashionable bar, pool, and conference rooms.

Free amenities include buffet breakfast and parking.

This is definitely our first choice when staying in this area.

Address : 10030 Sellona St, Raleigh, NC 27617, USA

7. TRU BY HILTON FAYETTEVILLE I 95

Tru by Hilton Fayetteville I 95 is located just eleven minutes from the airport, six miles from both Cape Fear Botanical Garden, and museums and restaurants in Downtown Fayetteville.

This property has eight types of rooms including one king bed, one king mobility accessible bathtub, one king mobility accessible roll-in shower, one king hearing accessible room, two queen beds, two queen mobility accessible bathtub, two queen hearing accessible room with shower, and two queen hearing accessible room.

It also offers you several upscale amenities such as free Wi-Fi, free breakfast to start your morning, non-smoking rooms, free parking, fitness center, business center, digital key, kid-friendly, all-inclusive available, golf course, and air-conditioned.

Tru by Hilton Fayetteville I 95

This is a modern Hilton property offering a variety of stylish spaces making it perfect for family vacations.

Facilities include breakfast served in the lobby lounge, gym, communal work space and pool table.

Address : 2055 Cedar Creek Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28312, USA

8. LA QUINTA INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM BOONE

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone has located just a 0.6-mile drive from the Appalachian State University and a 5.4-mile drive from the Appalachian Ski Mountain.

This hotel offers you several delight hotel amenities available including BBQ grills, business center, dry cleaning services, late check-out and early check-in, daily housekeeping, elevators, free parking hot tub on-site, laundry services and facilities, meeting room, mobile check-in, non-smoking hotel, indoor pool, elevators, pet-friendly, hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and sundries or mart.

You can explore some top attractions in Boone too, you'll find a variety of parks featuring great recreation hikes around Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, hit the slopes at Appalachian Ski Mountain, and more.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone

This is one of the best hotels with a mountainous atmosphere and definitely has a rustic feel.

All rooms are amazingly clean, comfortable and have all the facilities you need.

All of the staff are knowledgeable even giving good recommendations on fun local places to visit.

Address : 165 NC-105 Extension, Boone, NC 28607, USA

9. COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY RADISSON, ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN TUNNEL ROAD, NC

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville Downtown Tunnel Road, NC is situated just two miles from the Grove Arcade shopping mall and three miles from the Biltmore Estate.

There are four types of rooms available in this hotel such as two queen beds, king bed, studio suite-king bed, one bedroom suite-king bed with several room amenities following, flat-screen TV, sofa bed, radio, work desk, microwave, fridge, and professional hairdryer.

This property also offers you some services like the non-smoking, indoor pool, free Wi-Fi, accessibility, breakfast, complimentary coffee and tea, complimentary cookies, early check-in, and express check-out.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville Downtown Tunnel Road, NC

This is a well equipped inn and offers a wide variety of room types at affordable prices.

Facilities include a swimming pool, hot tub, gym, as well as a business center and meeting rooms.

Free amenities include a hot buffet breakfast and on-site parking.

Address : 199 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805, USA

10. CHETOLA RESORT

Chetola Resort is located in Blowing Rock within walking distance of the quaint mountain village of Blowing Rock and also close to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.

This resort has eight types of rooms that you can book while doing a staycation here, they have J.Luther Snyder's room, Ben Church room, Los Estes room, Walter Alexander room, Moses Cone room, Hugh Morton room, William Stringfellow room, and Rachael Renar room.

For the amenities itself, it has daily breakfast for guests, the check-in time at 3:00 PM, check-out time at 11:00 AM, no pets are permitted, guest pantry, the library, indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, fitness center, and workout classroom.

Chetola Resort

A 78-acre resort offers first-class accommodations in Chetola Lodge.

1 to 4-bedroom luxury Condominiums or the private Bob Timberlake Inn, fine dining at Timberlake's Restaurant are provided.

Address : 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, USA

11. MEADOWBROOK INN

Meadowbrook Inn is located in the heart of North Carolina's High Country, and nearby many top attractions in Blowing Rock. It just five minutes from Tweetsie Railroad, Appalachian Ski Mountain, Bass Lake Hiking & Fishing, The Moses Cone Manor, and Tanger Outlets.

A wide selection of rooms is one of many reasons why this place is good for a staycation, they have eight types of rooms available including standard room, deluxe room, VIP suite, and more five rooms with some room amenities like air conditioning, iron, and ironing board, hairdryers, luxury bath amenities, coffee maker, and more.

It also has several property amenities and services which include a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, indoor pool, fitness center, high-speed internet, vending machines, outdoor fire table, lobby bar, concierge services, and complimentary coffee, tea, and fruited water from 7 AM - 8 PM daily.

Meadowbrook Inn

Mountain hotel situated in landscaped gardens.

Straightforward rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, DVD players and coffeemakers.

There's also an indoor pool and hot tub, plus a gym and event facilities.

Address : 711 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, USA

12. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL ASHEVILLE - BILTMORE

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Asheville - Biltmore is located just minutes from many good shops and restaurants of Biltmore Village and the historic Biltmore Estate and has easy access to downtown Asheville and Blue Ridge Parkway.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Asheville - Biltmore has many variants of comfy rooms which very good for a staycation, it has eight types of guest rooms, five types of suites, and seven types of accessible rooms.

This property also has some amenities available such as a business center, pet-friendly rooms, digital key, concierge, room service, meeting rooms, fitness center, indoor pool, free parking, on-site restaurant, non-smoking rooms, and free Wi-Fi.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Asheville - Biltmore

This classic hotel is the perfect base for your family leisure or business.

There's an on-site TGI Friday's restaurant, plus a tea room offering continental or cooked-to-order breakfasts.

Address : 115 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803, USA

13. BEST WESTERN MOUNTAIN LODGE AT BANNER ELK

Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk could be the best place to do a staycation because it's located nearby many top spots in Banner Elk, North Carolina. It's situated just one mile from Lee's McRae Theater and Sugar Creek Gem Mine, two miles to Natural Healing Day Spa, three miles from the Blue Ridge Mountains, and some steps to many good restaurants.

For hotel amenities, they have complimentary breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, baggage hold, a 100% smoke-free hotel, outdoor pool heated, late check out, safe deposit box, printer available, fax services, secretarial services, and more.

There are also room facilities such as refrigerator, microwave, air-conditioning, wake-up calls, direct dial telephone, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, coffee/tea maker, and satellite television.

Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk

This down-to-earth hotel offers views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Warmly decorated rooms offer free WiFi, TVs with DVD players, plus tea and coffeemaking equipment.

Address : 1615 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 28604, USA

14. WINGATE BY WYNDHAM CHARLOTTE AIRPORT SOUTH/ I-77 TYVOLA

Wingate by Wyndham Charlotte Airport South/ I-77 Tyvola has located seven miles from the NASCAR Hall of Fame, eight miles from Discovery Place, and seven miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

This hotel has easy access to Uptown Charlotte, the Charlotte Convention Center, Truist Field, Bank of America Stadium, and Spectrum Center. While doing a staycation here, you can visit many local attractions, if you're a sports fan, follow the roar of the crowd to Bank of America Stadium, Spectrum Center, and Truist Field, you can also take experience big thrills on the roller coasters at Carowinds and the water slides at Carolina Harbor.

There are also several posh hotel accommodations such as a 24-hour reception desk, babysitting service, free parking, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer, daily housekeeping, laundry facilities, non-smoking hotel, room service, fitness center, free breakfast, and more to go.

Wingate by Wyndham Charlotte Airport South/ I-77 Tyvola

This straightforward hotel is 6.8 miles from the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

The relaxed rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and desks with ergonomic chairs, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers.

Address : 6050 Tyvola Glen Cir, Charlotte, NC 28217, USA

15. CLARION INN BILTMORE VILLAGE

Clarion Inn Biltmore Village has located just three miles from guided tours of the Basilica of Saint Lawrence, and minutes away from the landmark Biltmore Estate and Biltmore Village, then one mile to Blue Ridge Parkway.

This hotel offers you some comfy rooms with upscale amenities such as a 40" LCD TV, iron and ironing board, coffee maker, desk with ergonomic chair, HBO, hairdryer, and free Wi-Fi.

Besides the room with its amenities, there are also several posh hotel accommodation include, seasonal outdoor pool, a 100% smoke-free hotel, premium free Wi-Fi, free hot breakfast, outdoor parking, multilingual staff, valet cleaning service, exterior corridors, no pets allowed, business center, and computer with internet.

Clarion Inn Biltmore Village

Relaxed hotel in a modern building.

Guest rooms feature king or queen beds with soft mattresses and linens to help you wind down and rest up.

Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool and a gym.

Address : 234 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803, USA

16. MILLENNIUM HOTEL DURHAM

Millennium Hotel Durham is located just minutes to Duke University Hospital and Duke University, it also has an easy drive to downtown Durham, Durham Bulls Stadium, Bennett Place, Carolina Theater, and Durham Performing Arts Center.

There are posh hotel amenities including the Ask Alfred children program, meeting and event facilities, dry cleaning and laundry, gym, restaurant and bar, 24-hour gift shop, Wi-Fi, business center, complimentary parking, jacuzzi, and shuttle service.

For hotel policies, you can start check-in at 4:00 PM, the check-out time at 12:00 PM, the minimum age to register is 21 years old, Millennium Durham is a smoke-free environment, only service animal allowed, jacuzzi, and more to go.

Millennium Hotel Durham

Luxury hotel offers 316 suites and rooms, including many double queen rooms perfect for teams.

Traditional rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers.

Address : 2800 Campus Walk Ave, Durham, NC 27705, USA

17. COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY RADISSON, BOONE, NC

If want to spend your summer with a ski vacation, business trip, or some fun activities and affordable to stay, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Boone, NC should be the right choice.

It's located just three-minute drive to Appalachian State University and the shops in Boone’s appealing downtown area, and you can also walk to a variety of great restaurants. A wide selection of rooms with mountain views is the service that you'll get, there are six types of rooms available such as two queen beds, king bed, studio suite-king bed, whirlpool suite-king bed, one-bedroom suite with two queen beds, and one-bedroom suite-king bed.

Then, you'll get these kinds of services if you do a staycation here including accessibility, breakfast, complimentary coffee and tea, complimentary cookies, early check-in, express check-out, sports approved, non-smoking, indoor pool, free Wi-Fi, parking, and fitness center.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Boone, NC

The inn is beautifully maintained offering complete facilities for comfort and pleasure during your stay.

All rooms offer comfortable, clean and fresh beds with showers that have great roomy water pressure.

All the staff are friendly and helpful and the inn itself is amazingly clean.

Address : 818 E King St, Boone, NC 28607, USA

18. COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY RADISSON, ROCKY MOUNT, NC

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rocky Mount, NC is situated just off US 64 and I-95, four miles from Rocky Mount Sports Complex, less than a mile from Rocky Mount Medical Park and Nash General Hospital, and four miles from both Battle Park and The Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences.

This property offers you five kinds of rooms available such as one-bedroom suite king bed, whirlpool suite king bed, studio suite king bed, king bed, and two queen beds.

You also can get these amenities while doing a staycation here such as free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, microwave, fridge, work desk, radio, coffee and tea facilities, professional hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and free weekday newspaper.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rocky Mount, NC

This relaxed hotel offers straightforward rooms and a breakfast buffet.

There's also a library, meeting space and a coin-operated laundry.

Address : 672 English Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, USA

19. HYATT PLACE CHARLOTTE/ARROWOOD

Hyatt Place Charlotte/Arrowood has located five miles from Carowinds amusement park, six miles from Charlotte Premium Outlets shopping mall, and close to Carowinds Theme Park, and Bank of America Stadium.

You can enjoy all of these amenities while staying here including meeting facilities, business services, digital check-in, pet friendly, pool, fitness center, restaurant on-site, free parking, free internet access, bar, hairdryer, coffee maker, mini-fridge, iron, and ironing board, work desk, and free breakfast.

For room availability, they have accessible two double beds, two double beds, king bed, king bed high floor, two double beds high floor, accessible king bed tub, and accessible king bed roll-in shower.

Hyatt Place Charlotte/Arrowood

Hyatt Place Charlotte/Arrowood features all the convenience for both the business and leisure traveler.

The low-key rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and living areas with pull-out sofas.

It even has a swimming pool, 24 hour gym, cafe / bar, business center, and meeting rooms.

Address : 7900 Forest Point Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273, USA

20. TRU BY HILTON CHARLOTTE AYRSLEY

Tru by Hilton Charlotte Ayrsley has easy access to some famous attractions such as Carowinds Amusement Park, Carolina Premium Outlets, the Billy Graham Library, and Bank of America Stadium.

There are four types of rooms available including one king bed, two queen beds, two queen mobility accessible with roll-in shower, and two queen hearing accessible rooms. It also offers you some posh amenities like free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, non-smoking rooms, free parking, fitness center, business center, digital key, air-conditioned, laundry service, bar, and all-inclusive available.

Tru by Hilton Charlotte Ayrsley

This modern hotel in tree-lined grounds is 4 miles from the thrill rides at Carowinds amusement park.

Contemporary rooms with colorful decor feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, plus seating areas or desks.

It even offers breakfast, coffee shop, gym and snack shop 24 hours.

Address : 9233 Kings Parade Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273, USA