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Well the room was awesome and location was great, but the rules just too much. Don't, I mean DON'T try to pour you own juice at breakfast, Frank will admonish you!
They have a Keruig machine in the solarium, except in the morning when you...More
27 Thank DBrogan
Response from whitegate, Manager at 1889 WhiteGate Inn & CottageResponded 2 weeks ago
***We are now under new management***
Thank you fro your input. First and foremost, Frank is a Host not a server. Frank and Ralph purchased the inn 19 years ago because they love people and to socialize. A bed and breakfast is not like a...More
The location was perfect! It was close enough to downtown but not in the middle of it all so as to appreciate the peace and quiet of being away. Breakfast was really nice and the host was very funny, friendly and knowledgeable. Everyone in the...More
Thank jdudaceo
Response from whitegate, Manager at 1889 WhiteGate Inn & CottageResponded 28 October 2017
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon on your next trip to Asheville.
I've hesitated to write this review as I don't think the intent was bad. But my husband and I were dying to have Frank just STOP talking at breakfast. He really wanted it to be the Frank show and he'd do anything he could to...More
My wife and I loved this 5 star quality property. It's in an old house but each room is a suite with high end Hilton style bedding and finishes. Gym, sauna, super unique inn. Fantastic breakfast, happy hour in the lush gardens. Keepers, Matthew and...More
Thank Don C
Response from whitegate, Manager at 1889 WhiteGate Inn & CottageResponded 18 October 2017
Don, Thank you for you review. We appreciate you taking the time to express on line how much you enjoyed your stay. We we very happy to host you while you were in Asheville, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
They advertise a beautiful garden, and it's run down and neglected.
They promote it being a couple of block walk from Downtown and the nearest restaurant is at least 8 blocks away.
They don't provide daily newspapers and the magazines are very dated.
The building...More
43 Thank hhishome
Response from whitegate, Manager at 1889 WhiteGate Inn & CottageResponded 2 weeks ago
***We are now under new management***
I apologize that you did not have a perfect experience with us. We are the closest in to downtown Asheville and reputable restaurants such as Plant and Bone & Broth are 2 and 4 blocks away from our inn....More
Response from Denise030711 | Reviewed this property |
I'm not sure but, when we were there, the manager (who is NOT a trained chef) was preparing meals. Served us a roasted duck egg that had an uncooked yolk. We only ate there one of our five mornings there because it was so... More
I'm not sure but, when we were there, the manager (who is NOT a trained chef) was preparing meals. Served us a roasted duck egg that had an uncooked yolk. We only ate there one of our five mornings there because it was so bad.
As long as you don't intend to spend hours awake in your room, there is little need to go splurging. We did not take a fancy space, spent a lot of time exploring out and around Asheville. Came back to unwind a bit before... More
As long as you don't intend to spend hours awake in your room, there is little need to go splurging. We did not take a fancy space, spent a lot of time exploring out and around Asheville. Came back to unwind a bit before dinner, but sunroom is open then too, went to dinner and came back to sleep. Didn't miss or need a more expensive space.
Debbi, My sisters and I drove because it was cold and there is typically ample parking around Asheville even if you have to pay in a parking deck. It's a good 10 minute walk, but doable, especially in good weather. However... More
Debbi, My sisters and I drove because it was cold and there is typically ample parking around Asheville even if you have to pay in a parking deck. It's a good 10 minute walk, but doable, especially in good weather. However it is on the other side of 240 and you walk "underneath' the highway. Hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did. Very pleased and would like to go back. Hope this helps.
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"I believe there are about 11 rooms and the guests were complimentary of them. The living rooms were decorated..."
