VENUE, LODGING, AND TRAVEL
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Conference Venue:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown
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192 Haywood Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
(828) 274-1800
Check in 4:00 pm. Check out 11:00 am.
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Click here to make a reservation*
*Reservations must be made by Monday, July 14th, 2025​
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Make your reservation by calling Hilton Reservations:​
1-800-362-2779
and referencing Lilly Conference 2025 SRP Code: 908
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Hotel Parking
Onsite parking for overnight guests, is discounted 50% off
the daily rate at time of the event.​
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Day Parking for commuters is available both on street and
at downtown parking garages.
Room Rate:
$170/Night
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Details about the Venue
​The Embassy Suites is still a new kid on the block! It opened in December of 2023 and is located 15 miles from the airport. It's a short walk to downtown sites and restaurants. The Biltmore Estate is a 10 minute drive from the hotel. Enjoy the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from the rooftop restaurant.​
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Travel Information
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL): 15miles from the conference venue. Airport shuttle is not available. Ground transportation is available via taxi, uber, lift.
AREA ATTRACTIONS
From cruising the awe-inspiring Blue Ridge Parkway to discovering one-of-a-kind artwork in downtown galleries, Asheville, North Carolina is a treasure trove of attractions.
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Highlights
Biltmore Estate: Once the country estate of George Vanderbilt, Biltmore Estate is a sprawling, picturesque 8,000 acres and includes Biltmore House & Gardens and Antler Hill Village.
Biltmore Village: Designed to resemble a quaint English country village and once home to the workers of Biltmore Estate, today Biltmore Village is a destination for chic shops and fine restaurants.
Downtown Asheville: Visit downtown Asheville, North Carolina for delicious dining, unique shopping, and buzzing nightlife.
Blue Ridge Parkway: Part of the National Park Service, the heavenly Blue Ridge Parkway is over 465 miles of scenic road. It begins in the south at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina, travels through a portion of the Appalachian Mountains Chain, and wends its way up north to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Explore Asheville’s piece of the Parkway and visit the Folk Art Center at Milepost 382 or the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitors Center at Milepost 384.
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Food and Wine's Recommendations
Foodandwine.com says Asheville, coined the “Paris of the South,” is a melting pot of art, culture, architecture, spectacular beer and a food scene that rivals any city in the country. Click here to see their suggestions for places to check out.
