Condensed Hotels Listing for 2017 Massey Exposition of North America (MENA)
Here are the five hotels which are the closest to the WNC Agricultural Center, show location for the 2017 Massey Exposition of North America, and which have been visited and deemed suitable by the local hosts. They are also all easy access from I-26.
Clarion Inn – Airport Comfort Inn – Asheville Airport
550 Airport Road 15 Rockwood Road
Fletcher, NC 28732 Fletcher, NC 28732
828-684-1213 828-687-9199
Massey Central
Fairfield Inn – Ashville Airport Courtyard – Asheville Airport
31 Airport Park Road 360 Rockwood Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732 Arden, NC 28704
828-684-1144 828-684-5000
Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville I-26
18 Rockwood Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
828-687-0806
Mention Massey Expo for Special Rates
As I was, I am sure most of you will be shocked at the hotel room prices for the weekend of MENA. Apparently it is a combination of event pricing, as well as prime tourist season for leaf watching in the area. I have looked at other hotels in the region which are farther away from the show grounds, but did not find any lower prices – other than a couple of “cheap” hotels which are not recommended, either by the local hosts or by online reviews.
I have been asked multiple times about which hotel will be “Massey Central” during the show. After reviewing the amenities and online reviews in conjunction with room prices, the Clarion Inn - Airport has been selected as “Massey Central” as noted above. (It has an onsite restaurant/bar, as well as indoor and outdoor pools.) There are really no specific Massey events planned at the hotel, but it can be a spot where Massey folks gather for evening/morning visits and social time. Of course, which hotel you choose is totally up to each of you. There are many, many in the general area as listed on the 3-page show flyer.
Any questions or concerns, please contact either me or Hunter.
John Bush Hunter DeBruhl
317-605-3361 828-275-6455