A Review of The Radical Asheville Hotel
"Housed in a formerly derelict riverside building that began life as a 1920s cereal factory and later served as a bomb shelter and long-abandoned creative hideaway, this boutique hotel channels the graffiti-clad River Arts District with an eclectic, industrial‑chic design inspired by late‑80s Berlin rebellion. Suomi Design Works (including a noted set designer) filled the 70-room property with fearless, bespoke furnishings and a mix of commissioned and preexisting street‑art murals; interiors juxtapose raw concrete pillars and exposed ductwork with rich velvet curtains, intimate seating groupings, and a grand custom chandelier. Guest rooms showcase exposed brick and hand‑painted murals, floor‑to‑ceiling windows tempered by heavy drapes and printed headboards/canopies for drama, while bathrooms lean modern and sophisticated with marble tile, gilded fixtures, and premium toiletries. On-site partnerships with a respected local chef fuel multiple food-and-beverage concepts, and amenities include a rooftop bar/lounge, valet parking, and thoughtful in-room conveniences; rooms begin around $239/night."
