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Southern Living named The Embers Hotel one of the Best New Hotels of 2026. Come see what the buzz is about.

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The Embers Hotel exterior with stone facade, balconies, and mountain views

FEED YOUR SPIRIT AND YOUR SENSES

Make yourself at home at The Embers Hotel, a boutique retreat in downtown Blowing Rock, North Carolina, just steps from Main Street’s shops, galleries, and restaurants. Settle into a room or suite with a balcony, linger over dinner and cocktails at The Embers Restaurant, and enjoy live music on the terrace on select evenings. Whether you’re planning a romantic weekend or a mountain escape, you’ll find a welcoming place to slow down and reconnect.

THE EMBERS.
ELIXIR FOR THE SOUL.

Overlooking Blowing Rock’s charming town center, with the misty Blue Ridge mountains at its back, The Embers beckons guests to bask in the restorative power of nature, with a helping hand from high country hospitality at its finest. Each morning, we serve coffee by the fireplace, ready to suggest ideas for the day’s itinerary. In the evenings or anytime, curl up with a blanket, a book or a board game and let us fix you a fireside cocktail. Gather at The Embers Restaurant for a hearty meal featuring fresh, local fare. Relax with a sweet treat on our sweeping patio and breathe in that medicinal mountain air. Head out for a hike or an epic drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway (we have just the scenic soundtrack), and let the miles bring you back to your best self again.

Guests gather around a table with drinks, near a stone fireplace and bright windows, at The Embers Hotel
Outdoor fireplace and terrace seating at The Embers Hotel

IN-TOWN EASE & THE EXCEPTIONAL OUTDOORS.

Mere steps from the charming shops of downtown Blowing Rock, The Embers is ideal for travelers who want a rich mountain getaway with creature comforts, delightful shops and dining close at hand. Overlooking downtown’s central thoroughfare, our best-of-both-worlds location puts iconic national parks, world-class hiking, skiing, cycling, and an abundance of outdoor adventures at your fingertips. The Embers is the perfect place to rekindle your connection with yourself, your loved ones, and the natural world.

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Main street Blowing Rock with red brick storefronts
Shrimp and grits with sausage in tomato sauce at The Embers Hotel

A WARM WELCOME & SENSATIONAL FLAVOR.

Fresh ingredients, locally sourced from Blowing Rock’s finest farms, foragers and producers. The Embers' chef-driven menu and creative cocktail program are a tribute to the changing seasons and flavors found in the Blue Ridge Mountains, with roots in Appalachian and Southern cuisine.

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Exterior of The Embers Hotelwith stone pillars, red trim, and balconies rising next to tall pine trees at The Embers Hotel
Room with a bed, light wood wardrobe, orange headboard, and a window overlooking trees at The Embers Hotel
Savory dish with a side salad on a table, by a brick fireplace, and blurred background at The Embers Hotel
Patterned blanket folded over outdoor chairs at The Embers Hotel
Curved leather barstools at The Embers Hotel
Bloody Mary, espresso martini, and orange cocktail with rosemary, on the dark bar, served at The Embers Hotel