Perched along the cliffside of Main Street in the heart of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, The Embers Hotel exudes High Country elegance with heartwarming charm. Crisp mountain air mingles with the crackling smoke of the wood-burning fireplace centered on the back terrace. The 36-room boutique hotel opened in spring 2024 and exudes the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains with slabs of illuminated Patagonia granite, arching stone hearths, and countless places to watch a mountainside sunset or sunrise. A sunset cruise along winding roads or a hike on a tranquil trail is easily accessible from the property’s location, a mere five minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. For a day-long adventure, pack a bento box-style picnic from the on-site restaurant, Hearth, and explore the Appalachian Ski Mountain, Boone Golf Course, or, for those with children, the old-western amusement park, Tweetsie Railroad
- On-Site Dining: Hearth emphasizes wood-fired plates and local partnerships. Their outdoor fireplace is an extension of their kitchen, embellishing dishes by flame and creating subtle smokiness.
- Neighborhood: A brisk walk leads to a charming strip of mountain-themed gift shops, antique stores, and local haunts like The Speckled Trout Outfitters, Camp Coffee Roasters, and Blue Deer on Main.
- Amenities: Suites are accentuated with mid-century style furnishings, crisp linens, illy espresso machines, and luxe bathrooms with botanical bath products. Remote-controlled fireplaces and shades allow guests to invite the mountain vista into their stay at their leisure.
- Don’t Miss: Each suite features an open-air balcony with immaculate views, ample outdoor outlets, and comfortable glider-style seating.
