The University Inn
Located near both the Jackson airport and the Western Carolina University campus, the University Inn offers the only non-chain hotel option in the region. Based in a traditional barn setting, the Inn offers single beds starting at $50 and doubles for $65 as of 2009. For an additional rate, travelers can also request a built-in kitchen for those bargain-hunters wanting to cut down on dining costs. Offering a number of custom golf packages, as well as other outdoor recreational activities and information, the University Inn is a good choice for golfers on the look-out for a friendly local establishment to spend the evening.
The University Inn
563 N. Country Club Drive
Cullowhee, NC 28723
(828) 293-5442
Comfort Inn at Sylva
Located a short drive up I-170, the Comfort Inn at Sylva offers 70 rooms for travelers passing through the mountains. Prices for an average room begin at $68 (as of 2009) for this two-star budget hotel, and amenities include free parking, high-speed Internet, wheelchair services, an outdoor pool and it is within walking distance to the quaint historical town of Sylva. Offering special deals for longer stays, the Comfort Inn is a good bet for travelers.
Comfort Inn at Sylva
2801 Highway 74 E.
P.O. Box 2100
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-3315
comfortinn.com
Carol's Cabins
Though a slightly farther drive into the beautiful Nantahala Forest, a number of online reviews have made Carol's Cabins worth looking at. Located 10 minutes from Western Carolina University at Cullowhee, Carol's Cabins are privately-rented nooks located on the banks of the Tuckasegee River. A very popular spot for hikers, golfers and other outdoor sportsmen, each cabin comes with an individual restroom, kitchen, bedroom and living room, all fully furnished and prepared for over-night stays. Easily the priciest among the local options, Carol's Cabins start at $109 per night during the winter and early summer, and reach $139 during the June and July peak seasons, as of 2009.
Carol's Cabins
1240 Mockingbird Lane
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2624
carolscabins.com
About The Author
Brian Connolly has been writing professionally since 2000. He is a martial artist and travel writer living in the Appalachian mountains. His work regularly appears in "Metabolism," "Verve" and publications throughout the East Coast. He also has experience as a nutrition and fitness specialist. Connolly holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Asheville.
