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Swannanoa-Berkeley, Asheville

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  • The Greater Western North Carolina Association's tour guide, Information to Visitors Concerning Greater Western North Carolina (Asheville, N.C.: Inland Press, 1913), described the Swannanoa-Berkeley Hotel, in Asheville, N.C., as being 'mong the oldest and best-known hostelries, but keeping pace with every advance in accommodation and convenience for its patrons, the Swannanoa-Berkeley is today a strictly high-class American plan hotel, with hot and cold water or private bath in every room; electric elevator, steam heat; local and long distance phone; large airy and comfortable bed-room, and excellent cuisine. . . . It has a spacious and handsome ball-room, which has been the scene of many notable gatherings and the headquarters for many conventions fro this and adjoining states; and the beautiful tiled office, lobby, waiting and lounging room, with its old-fashioned fireplace, is one of the finest in the South. It pays especial attention to families and diligently watches for the comfort and care of its patrons.'� Situated a block away from the city's main public plaza, Pack Square, the hotel enjoyed nearby electric car service in addition to its other amenities.