The Esmeralda

Location. The Esmeralda is located in the quaint village of Chimney Rock, N.C., in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Chimney Rock Park is one mile from the property. Lake Lure is two miles away. The vibrant city of Asheville is 20 miles from the hotel.
Features. This hotel features a large front porch furnished with rocking chairs overlooking the surrounding beauty of the Hickory Nut Gorge, Chimney Rock and the Rocky Broad River. The Esmeralda offers complimentary continental breakfasts, and evening wine and hors d'oeuvres. Concierge services and complimentary wireless Internet access are available. A spa will be opening at the hotel in spring 2008. Pets are not allowed at the property.

Guestrooms. Guestrooms at this three-story hotel offer 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable channels and Bose Wave music systems. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available. Private bathrooms are equipped with Anichini bathrobes and complimentary Molton Brown toiletries. Beds are dressed with Anichini linens. Daily housekeeping is provided.

Expert Tip. Opening in spring 2008, the Prime Restaurant at The Esmeralda will feature classic French and Spanish cuisines, with pan-Latin and Asian influences. Designed around vibrant local produce, the menu fuses regional ingredients with new international techniques.