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The Monte Vista Hotel is located just outside Asheville in Black Mountain and is home to a lush landscape, world-class dining, arts and entertainment. The hotel’s modern Southern restaurant, Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails offers regionally inspired and locally sourced comfort food for visitors and area residents alike.
This one-of-a-kind boutique hotel features a vintage soul with impeccable craftsmanship, historical significance and tasteful, modern amenities. The main building, the original 1937 Wing, contains 33 rooms with preserved historical elements. The Lodge, the 1950s addition to the hotel, features 14 single queen rooms and a large “family room” and bar area that make this annex a perfect place for family reunions and celebrations.
The town of Black Mountain was recently named the “Prettiest Small Town Vacation in America” by Trip Advisor, and the Monte Vista Hotel complements the legacy of this special place.
The historic Monte Vista Hotel is a key component to Black Mountain’s storied past. Originally home to the Cherokee people, this valley became an early pathway west for traders, explorers and people seeking a new life beyond the eastern mountains. The town of Black Mountain grew rapidly after the railroad was completed in the late 19th century, and this new “railroad town” needed more lodging.
Lucien and Rosalie Phillips opened the Monte Vista in 1919, repurposing a former school building. In 1937, the current brick building was constructed, further cementing the Monte Vista Hotel as a central piece of Black Mountain’s civic and social life. The Annex, a separate structure located behind the original, was added in 1975. Though the hotel has since undergone complete renovations and new ownership, many of the original elements have been preserved, and the new decorative touches complement the look and feel of the original structure.
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We are excited to share the news that the historic Monte Vista Hotel will undergo significant renovations starting later this summer.
We are committed to preserving the history, charm and beloved aesthetics of the hotel while significantly upgrading the guest rooms, lobby and restaurant space. We will also be adding 10 brand new suites in the neighboring “Farmhouse” which sits right next to the main building.
We will soon have renderings to share and will continue to keep you all updated as much as possible. This renovation is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2026.
The Monte Vista is currently closed for renovations as we refresh the property for a better guest experience.We can’t wait to welcome you back soon.
As of January 5th, 2026, The Monte Vista Hotel will temporarily close as we begin the next exciting phase of our renovation journey.This next chapter marks a major step forward as we work toward reimagining and revitalizing the property. We look forward to welcoming guests back in late 2026, and we’ll be sharing updates along the way as progress continues.We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported us over the years — our guests, neighbors, and community. Your loyalty and encouragement mean everything to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to experience the next chapter of the Monte Vista Hotel .Stay tuned, the best is yet to come!
The Monte Vista Hotel Team
