Old Edwards Inn and Spa

From the moment we walked into the door of the lobby and were greeted with champagne, to the cheerful and professional check-in, to the little surprises of cookies and flowers in our room to help us celebrate our anniversary, to the lovely landscaping, well-appointed, comfortable suite, the inviting swimming pools and hot tub, the marvelous spa experience, and the superb dining and expertise of the highly personable sommelier, everything was fabulous, from start to finish. Many thanks to the Old Edwards Inn and Spa staff for making our anniversary one of the most memorable of our lives.

This is one of those places that we would like to visit at least once a year. The peaceful atmosphere, beautiful decor, and excellent service are the best to be had. Being able to walk to shopping and other restaurants right there within a block or two is such a plus. We felt safe, pampered and well rested. We adore Highlands!

Relais and Chateau property and lives up to those standards. Were in one of the Fall River Cottages, which we recommend over the inn building itself. Food at their restaurant is great and the servers are engaging. Ate both a dinner there and two breakfasts. Love our accommodations.

My wife booked this hotel for our anniversary. We stayed there for 2 days in September. This is a truly high service oriented hotel. The service started from check in where we were welcomed with a glass of champagne, and a DOVE BAR. (icecream). Our room was sort of a bungalow with a front porch, an ante room with a desk, king bed(which was extremely comfortable as were the sheets and blankets) and bathroom with heated floor!. That was a treat. The TV was satellite and it took us a while to get oriented. We went to the pool which is large well appointed and luxurious. However we ordered a small snack -drinks and hamburgers, and somehow the order was messed up and never given to the kitchen. It arrived 45 minutes late and they comped us for the food. Our room telephone was not working. There was no refrigerator. We had a very nice dinner at Madisons which is a steak restaurant attached to the hotel. It was a very nice dinner. Parking was free and convenient. Internet access was available. The location of the hotel is fantastic right in the middle of the town of Highland. The hotel has a beautiful wood paneled bar and library with several fireplaces loaded with plush comfy chairs and couches. My wife utilized the spas and it was fantastic. A woman we spoke with had a "four handed massage" which she said was a religious experience!. There is a delicious restaurant at the spa with wonderful healthy choices. Interestingly at the spa area all electrical devices were are allowed. I did manage to get a few things done by using my I watch!! All of this being said-we also stayed at the sister hotel the Half Mile Farm- also owned by the same organization which we did enjoy more. See my review of that hotel. If you are seeking a getaway in the mountains of NC and wish to stay in the middle of town, experience an elegance and comfort, I highly encourage you to consider the Old Edwards Inn and Spa.

Sister and I went for a girls spa experience. The entire visit was exceptional. The spa and spa cafe was best we had experienced. The room was comfortable and very nice. The staff could not do enough to make our stay wonderful. Will definitely go back for another blissful spa trip.