Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk
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Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk
1615 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 28604
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Located in Banner Elk,NC, the Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. Each Best Western hotel provides free internet access, giving guests the opportunity to check emails and surf the web, all from the comforts of their room or the business center. With cleanliness and value being our top priority, we ensure a restful and productive stay. On top of that, our superior customer service will ensure that we meet all your needs and go beyond your expectations.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Free breakfast
Skiing
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Business Centre with Internet Access
Parking
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Fence around pool
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Vending machine
Meeting rooms
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Coffee / tea maker
Microwave
Flatscreen TV
Hair dryer
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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Family
Languages Spoken
English
Location
1615 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Getting there
69 Restaurants
within 10 kilometers
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This hotel has been around since I was a child, and owned by several brands over the years. When I was in high school it was a Holiday Inn. We tried to stay there one night. We walked in the room, and walked back out, and got a refund. I've avoided it ever since. It got such great reviews I decided to try it since I had my dog with me, and I'm glad I did. I was absolutely shocked by how much I loved it!
I travel often, but this was my first time staying at a Best Western in years. I travel with my dog, and am trying out different pet friendly hotel brands.
The lobby is very clean, and nicely decorated. Roni at the front desk is a true asset to the hotel. She talked to me like we'd been friends for years, and made sure I had all the important info I needed about the hotel, and everything I needed to know since I had a dog with me. She truly went above and beyond. It's obvious that she really cares about her job, and her guests, and that's very rare to find in the hospitality industry anymore.
The hotel is older. Probably 30+ years in my estimation. The only area that showed a bit of it's age was the railings, and walk ways. Other than that the exterior was immaculate.
Our room was incredibly clean, and comfortable. It was also very quiet. I noticed that they were taking the shower curtains out of every room to wash them along with the bedding and towels which was really nice to see.
I was absolutely shocked at how much I loved this hotel given our experience there years ago when it was owned by another brand. It easily became my go-to hotel for Banner Elk/Boone.
I travel often, but this was my first time staying at a Best Western in years. I travel with my dog, and am trying out different pet friendly hotel brands.
The lobby is very clean, and nicely decorated. Roni at the front desk is a true asset to the hotel. She talked to me like we'd been friends for years, and made sure I had all the important info I needed about the hotel, and everything I needed to know since I had a dog with me. She truly went above and beyond. It's obvious that she really cares about her job, and her guests, and that's very rare to find in the hospitality industry anymore.
The hotel is older. Probably 30+ years in my estimation. The only area that showed a bit of it's age was the railings, and walk ways. Other than that the exterior was immaculate.
Our room was incredibly clean, and comfortable. It was also very quiet. I noticed that they were taking the shower curtains out of every room to wash them along with the bedding and towels which was really nice to see.
I was absolutely shocked at how much I loved this hotel given our experience there years ago when it was owned by another brand. It easily became my go-to hotel for Banner Elk/Boone.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Their are several things that were excellent about our stay. Breakfast was a nice mix of hot and cold items. Everything was packaged so you could take it back to your room and in a way that kept food from being breathed on by anyone else. It was clean and delicious.
Check in was quick, and check out was quicker. My daughter left her liquid medication in the room. Instead of throwing it out, they called me. They would have mailed it if it wasn't liquid. When I drove back to get it, they had it waiting to go in a bag.
The hotel is close to the Alpine roller coaster, shopping ,dining, and skiing.
Check in was quick, and check out was quicker. My daughter left her liquid medication in the room. Instead of throwing it out, they called me. They would have mailed it if it wasn't liquid. When I drove back to get it, they had it waiting to go in a bag.
The hotel is close to the Alpine roller coaster, shopping ,dining, and skiing.
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Date of stay: November 2020
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We have stayed here twice this past summer and have been so impressed with the measures they are taking to protect their clients during this "Covid" time. After the room next door was vacated, they spent at least three hours cleaning and sanitizing it. The rooms are comfortable and the swimming pool is heated. They have adapted the breakfast buffet to breakfast in a bag. The staff is friendly and take social distancing precautions
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Date of stay: September 2020
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My best advice is don’t ever stay at this property. The staff was very polite and hospitable. That’s the only good thing I can say. The hotel itself should be bulldozed, the rooms are small and the bathrooms are smaller. Our tub faucets dripped constantly and this had been happening for awhile because the tub was stained from it. We had two full size beds that seemed to be quite old, as well as the bedding.
The dining room is filled with a mix of yard sale furniture and folding, plastic card tables. The free breakfast was not very good although the young man tending the dining room was very nice and attentive. We did however get to listen to the kitchen staff practice their profanity while we were eating, as did the young kids at the table next to us.
I’ve stayed at dozens of BW properties across the U.S. and this is by far the worse. It’s an embarrassment to the Best Western brand.
The dining room is filled with a mix of yard sale furniture and folding, plastic card tables. The free breakfast was not very good although the young man tending the dining room was very nice and attentive. We did however get to listen to the kitchen staff practice their profanity while we were eating, as did the young kids at the table next to us.
I’ve stayed at dozens of BW properties across the U.S. and this is by far the worse. It’s an embarrassment to the Best Western brand.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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This is a great place to stay in the Banner Elk area. Rooms are well appointed and quiet, especially the interior rooms which face the large pool. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The location is very convenient to all mountain activities as well as restaurants.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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First off, I stay at this place multiple times per year. I like it that much. It's the reason that I joined Best Western's loyalty program.
I recently stayed here with two family members and everybody enjoyed it. The rooms, though a bit dated, were clean and everything worked well (particularly the HEAT, which was very welcome in late November). The amenities and staff, though are where this place shines. It has the best front desk staff of any Best Western that I have visited. The lobby area is very nicely decorated in a Scottish motif (the area was settled by Scots). The normal breakfast is the best I've seen in a hotel in this price range (although it has been limited by COVID precautions).
Finally, this Best Western is pet friendly! It has dedicated pet friendly rooms that you can specifically pick when you make reservations. This means that people with allergies are able to avoid the rooms where pets have stayed.
I recently stayed here with two family members and everybody enjoyed it. The rooms, though a bit dated, were clean and everything worked well (particularly the HEAT, which was very welcome in late November). The amenities and staff, though are where this place shines. It has the best front desk staff of any Best Western that I have visited. The lobby area is very nicely decorated in a Scottish motif (the area was settled by Scots). The normal breakfast is the best I've seen in a hotel in this price range (although it has been limited by COVID precautions).
Finally, this Best Western is pet friendly! It has dedicated pet friendly rooms that you can specifically pick when you make reservations. This means that people with allergies are able to avoid the rooms where pets have stayed.
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Room Tip:Â The best rates are Sunday through Thursday nights. Weekends are a bit more pricey.
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The room was very very clean, bed was so comfortable. The modified COVID breakfast was very neatly arranged for distancing with and awesome sausage biscuit, hot....The desk staff were very friendly and helpful with dinner suggestions.
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
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We've been coming to this hotel for several years and always get excellent service, the rooms are very clean and when we need to bring our dog, they have special rooms and large play area out back for pets. During Covid, they practice super safe covid practices (we wouldn't stay if they didn't) and the rooms are very clean. Hotel staff always so welcoming and helfpul.
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Date of stay: January 2021
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Response from Shannon Maness, General Manager at Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk
Responded 19 Feb 2021
Thanks for always choosing to stay with us! We take great pride in our guest service and the cleanliness of our hotel and we love hearing feedback like yours. Makes it all worth it! We're so glad you had a great experience and felt our facilities were perfect for you. We look forward to seeing you and your fur baby again soon! Shannon M
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Weekend family trip snow tubing for my youngest son's birthday. Hotel was good & had a one night stay which was the reason for the hotel. The one thing that bothered me is when we left that morning my child had forgotten he placed his wallet in the drawer of the nightstand. We were an hour or so into our travel home when he told me & I immediately called the hotel. I described the wallet & she said they had found it. My child was extremely happy & he also mentioned he had his $25 dollars of Birthday money in the wallet. I paid for the wallet to be mailed & mentioned he had $25 in it, hoping the wallet would arrive with it still there. It arrived but of course, his bday money was not there. I appreciate them sending the wallet back, they could have easily said they hadn't found it, I was saddened to know someone had taken a child's bday money. Unfortunately, this was a lesson learned by a child who knows now to never place his things in the drawers at hotels & people who take things that are not theirs must be in more need of it than we are.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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From the minute they charged my card (prior to me getting there) to the morning we checked out it was terrible. The lobby has signs everywhere about masks and it being the law that you have to wear one, untrue! I am pro mask, but this Best Western is using Covid to be very, very lazy. I pad a total of $784.00 for 2 rooms,2 nights. We got no maid service at all, not even clean towels. They shorted us towels to start. We ran out of toilet paper as well. The breakfast is a joke. They put out a miniature paper bag (not lunch size) for you to put in a crushed up granola bar, an apple, a cup of cereal, that does not fit in the bag. Tiny muffins, a cold waffle stick wrapped in tin foil from the day before and if you search, a cold hardboiled egg. There is no bottled water anywhere, if you ask for water, it's a project. We attempted to sit in the lobby, but they run the vacuum under your feet and in front of the coffee as people as trying to get some, we saw a guest trip over the cord and he had to apologize. The ice machines in the corridors leak terribly so the floor is very slippery, which is fun when you are walking your mini lunch bags of breakfast and coffee back to your room. I'm not a picky person, I will stay almost anywhere. This was just bad. Everything in Banner Elk is operating normally, and it's lovely, we'll be back. But not to this place.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Hi! You picked a great place to visit, but the weather is hard to predict. There is 50/50 chance of snow, but the last few years, it has not snowed much in November at all. However, if skiing is on your priority list, and the temperatures are low enough, Sugar Mountain Ski Resort "makes" its own snow that will work just fine. It is within minutes of the Best Western, too. There is also another ski resort near Banner Elk, called Beech Mountain Ski Resort. I hope that helps!
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Please contact me by email at swooten81@gmail
Thank you and we look forward to hosting you in the future.
Shannon Maness
Hotel desk should be able to help. Fairly certain they have TBS. Not sure about the other.
Very comfortable beds too.
"Do not give your money to this owner! They are negligent based on the small and cleanliness of our room!"Read full review
"The best rates are Sunday through Thursday nights. Weekends are a bit more pricey."Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
AU$235 - AU$338 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
United StatesNorth CarolinaNorth Carolina MountainsBanner Elk
NUMBER OF ROOMS
100
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Frequently Asked Questions about Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk
Which popular attractions are close to Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk?
Nearby attractions include Apple Hill Farm (6.4 km), Grandfather Mountain State Park (6.2 km), and Grandfather Mountain (6.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk?
Conveniently located restaurants include Artisanal Restaurant, Stonewalls Restaurant, and Bayou Smokehouse & Grill.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business centre and meeting rooms during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Moses H. Cone Memorial Park (14.9 km) and Flat Top Manor (14.9 km).