ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 16, 2024— Moxy Asheville, North Carolina’s first Moxy flagship, is officially open and accepting reservations. The six-floor, 115-room property celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and remarks from project partners and local dignitaries.
Primely located on Biltmore Avenue, Moxy Asheville strays from the norm, bringing a vibrant and stylish new lodging option to the downtown landscape. Creating a truly unique guest experience, guests are greeted with a complimentary cocktail, mocktail or coffee along with their room key upon check-in at Bar Moxy– a celebrated fixture of the Moxy brand that sets the tone for a fun and playful stay.
Chic and modern, Moxy Asheville’s communal spaces and bedrooms are fully customized and non-prototypical, encouraging guests to let loose and socialize. Featuring contemporary furniture, open workspace and a state-of-the-art video wall, the hotel’s living room lobby inspires creativity and connection. A grab-and-go market is stationed in the lobby as well, providing healthy continental breakfast offerings and convenient items for guests on the move.
Also officially open for business, an independent rooftop bar and restaurant, Wildwood Still, adorns the seventh floor, serving 150+ whiskeys and bourbons, craft cocktails, beer and wine, Asian-inspired small plates and unbeatable Blue Ridge Mountain views. Austin Tisdale has been named Executive Chef of Wildwood Still, leading the restaurant’s menu creation and ingredient sourcing. A fixture in the Asheville culinary scene since 1996, Tisdale has held positions at beloved local favorites including The Grove Park Inn, Bouchon French Bistro, Lexington Avenue Brewery, and Bargello, the latter where he most recently served as Sous Chef. A versatile and experienced hospitality leader, Christa Baer has been appointed Food & Beverage Director for Wildwood Still and Moxy Asheville, responsible for overseeing the Wildwood Still team and ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
Reflecting the creative and eclectic spirit of Asheville, the work of nearly 20 different local and regional artists is featured throughout the property and Wildwood Still. This includes North Carolina’s tallest mural created by Scott Allred of Bruschcan Studios on the hotel’s exterior and a 120-gallon custom moonshine still from Ace Custom Copper which marks the exterior entrance to the rooftop bar and restaurant.
Forming a new dual brand offering, Moxy Asheville is connected to the existing Aloft Asheville Downtown. The hotels boast separate lobbies and elevators; however, guests of both brands share access to amenities including the Splash pool deck adorned with cabanas, a state-of-the-art fitness center equipped with Peloton bikes, and flexible meeting space.
Moxy Asheville is owned by McKibbon Equities. Winford Lindsey served as the architect with Seattle-based hospitality design firm, The Society, handling interior design for the project. McKibbon Places led construction and design as project manager with Kellogg & Kimsey serving as the general contractor.
“Our team is thrilled to welcome this exciting new property to the portfolio,” said J.B. McKibbon, president of McKibbon Equities. “Asheville has solidified itself as a must-visit destination in the south and as we expand our footprint in North Carolina we couldn’t be prouder to share the beloved Moxy brand with this community and its visitors.”
The hotel is operated by McKibbon’s hotel management arm, McKibbon Hospitality, which established the on-property leadership team led by Captain/Dual General Manager and Asheville native Dexter Hazel with Jamie Tudico serving as Market Director of Sales. In his role, Hazel is directly responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Moxy along with its sister property, Aloft Asheville Downtown. Tudico is responsible for revenue generation for Moxy Asheville, as well as McKibbon’s additional downtown properties: Aloft Asheville Downtown, AC Hotel Asheville Downtown, and Kimpton Hotel Arras.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/avlox-moxy-asheville.
