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March 14 - 16, 2025  |  Asheville, North Carolina

Welcome! Asheville is a vibrant city located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina with a thriving arts community, diverse outdoor adventures, numerous historic attractions, and amazing food. Below you'll find special hotel rates for the event and information to help plan your time in Asheville. As you make hotel reservations, be sure to mention the rate codes listed and use the booking links provided. For full details of hotel amenities, click on the hotel name.

 

HOTELS OFFERING SPECIAL RATES

 

AC Hotel Asheville Downtown | Use booking link | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 258-2522 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/12/2025 | Special events rate is 15% off best available rate. Must book 30 days prior to arrival. Two (2) night minimum for Friday and Saturday nights. | Book Online

Aloft Asheville Downtown | Use booking link | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 232-2838 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/14/2025 | Special events rate is 15% off best available rate. Must book 30 days prior to arrival. Two (2) night minimum for Friday and Saturday nights. | Book Online

Best Western Asheville-Blue Ridge Parkway | $99.00 | Group Rate Code: BW45237 | (828) 298-5562 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/12/2025 | Breakfast Included |

Brookstone Lodge | $139.99 | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 398-5888 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/12/2025 | Breakfast Included | Extra Person Charge: $10

Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville | Use booking link | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 348-4850 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/12/2025 | Breakfast Included | MUST use direct booking link to receive special rate. Two (2) night minimum required at group rate. Rate includes valet and breakfast for up to two. | Book Online

Clarion Inn Asheville Airport | $79.00 - $84.00 | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 684-1214 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/14/2025 | Breakfast Included | We offer a hot breakfast buffet with room rate. Located near the Asheville Airport, with plenty of bus and truck parking. All rooms are equipped with 40"T.V., hairdryer, iron and ironing board, coffee and coffee maker, mini fridge and microwave. Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant located in the hotel - Longhorn Steakhouse located directly across the parking lot. Large meeting space available.

Comfort Suites Outlet Center | $119.00 | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 318-8512 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 3/1/2025 | Breakfast Included

Country Inn and Suites Asheville Downtown Tunnel Road | $129.00 | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 254-4311 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/14/2025 | Book Online

Country Inn and Suites Asheville West | $119.00 | Group Rate Code: EY96B7 | (828) 665-9556 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/26/2025 | Breakfast Included | Extra Person Charge: $10 | Rates include breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking | Book Online

Country Inn and Suites, Asheville River Arts District | Use booking link | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 772-3188 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/12/2025 | Breakfast Included | MUST use direct booking link to receive special rate. Breakfast & parking included in rate. | Book Online

Crowne Plaza Asheville | $149.00 - $169.00 | Group Rate Code: FIR | (828) 285-2603 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/20/2025 | Extra Person Charge: $15

DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown | $199.00 | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 505-8500 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/13/2025 | Breakfast Included

Element Asheville Downtown | $139.00 | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 575-5881 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/28/2025 | Breakfast Included | Book Online

Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown | $199.00 | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 407-0422 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/13/2025 | Breakfast Included

Fairfield Inn and Suites Asheville - Tunnel Road | $139.00 | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 274-2001 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/14/2025 | Breakfast Included | Book Online

Fairfield Inn and Suites Asheville Outlets | $124.00 | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 665-4242 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/14/2025 | Breakfast Included | Two (2) night minimum required at group rate. | Book Online

Fairfield Inn and Suites Asheville Weaverville | $124.00 | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 645-9000 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/12/2025 | Breakfast Included | Located just minutes away from downtown Asheville, the Biltmore House, UNC Asheville, Mars Hill, beautiful event and wedding venues, and the Blue Ridge Mountains with wonderfully appointed king and double queen suites. Enjoy your stay with complimentary breakfast, 24-hour coffee, free Wi-Fi, indoor pool, and fitness center.

GLo Hotel Asheville Blue Ridge Parkway | $159.00 | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 417-9300 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/12/2025 | Breakfast Included | Hampton Inn and Suites - Biltmore Area | Use booking link | Group Rate Code: CVB | (828) 575-9593 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/14/2025 | Breakfast Included | MUST use direct booking link to receive special rate | Book Online

Hampton Inn Asheville - Tunnel Road | Use booking link | Group Rate Code: CVB | (828) 255-9220 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/14/2025 | Breakfast Included | MUST use direct booking link to receive special rate | Book Online

Hilton Garden Inn Asheville Downtown | $209.00 | Group Rate Code: FIR25 | (828) 255-0001 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/15/2025 | Parking is $15 per day.

Hilton Garden Inn Asheville South | Use booking link | Group Rate Code: CVB | (828) 633-6024 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/28/2025 | MUST use direct booking link to receive special rate. | Book Online

Holiday Inn Asheville - Biltmore West | $121.00 | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 665-2161 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 3/1/2025

Holiday Inn Asheville East | $139.00 | Group Rate Code: FIR | (828) 298-5611 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/14/2025 | Conveniently located mins away from Downtown Asheville, Biltmore Estate and the Blue Ridge Parkway. All rooms include Wi-Fi, microwaves, refrigerators, Keurig coffee makers and ample USB ports. Electric Vehicle charging stations are available to all guests free of charge. The Woodfire Bar & Grille located on- site offers casual food done right. Rates do include breakfast each morning for up to 2-adluts and 2-children per room, per night. | Book Online

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Asheville Downtown | $149.00 | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 225-5550 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/14/2025 | Book Online

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Asheville SW - Outlet Ctr Area | $124.00 | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 665-6519 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 3/1/2025

Holiday Inn Express Asheville - Woodfin | $169.00 | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 367-9650 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/14/2024 | Breakfast Included | Book Online 

Home2 Suites by Hilton Asheville Biltmore Village | $169.00 | Group Rate Code: 90L | (828) 348-1560 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/12/2025 | Breakfast Included | All of our rooms are either Queen/ Queen Suites or King Suites - and all have a pullout sofa. Rooms include full-sized fridge, microwave, dishwasher and more. Rates include breakfast buffet. | Book Online

Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel | $189.00 | Group Rate Code: FIR | (828) 210-3011 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/16/2024 | Self-parking is complimentary for overnight group guests. Breakfast cost will be in addition to guest room rate. | Book Online

Residence Inn Biltmore | $159.00 | Group Rate Code: FIRST | (828) 281-3361 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/28/2025 | Breakfast Included 

TownePlace Suites Asheville West | $115.00 - $119.00 | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 575-9900 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/13/2025 | Breakfast Included | Room includes a full kitchen with full size fridge, microwave, dishwasher and 2-burner stovetop. Free Wi-Fi is available for all guests. Workout in our 24-hr fitness or relax by the firepit and cook your dinner using our Weber grills (spices included). | Book Online

 

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