History

Located on an elegantly landscaped property in the heart of historic downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina, Residences at Fairmont Heritage Place The Cedars Hendersonville offers 130 private luxury residences featuring exquisitely designed contemporary interiors and showcasing extraordinary mountain views.

A thoughtfully curated collection of indoor and outdoor amenities for fitness, wellness, relaxation, and dining creates the ambience of an exclusive boutique resort. Five-star services by Fairmont make everyday living effortlessly elevated.

Surrounded by vast, pristine natural beauty, and just a short drive from the art galleries, shops, and restaurants of Asheville, residents enjoy the best of all worlds – a luxurious home with unparalleled access to a remarkable array of adventures in the unique nature and culture of Western North Carolina.

View from balcony of Fairmont Unit

Our Story

In the 20th century, two women on opposite coasts laid the foundations of legendary hotels. Meet the women behind Fairmont Heritage Place The Cedars Hendersonville.
The Historic Fairmont in San Francisco

1894 – 1907

Mining and South Pacific Coast Railroad heiresses Theresa Fair Oelrichs and Virginia Fair Vanderbilt inherit land atop posh Nob Hill in San Francisco. They build a hotel there, naming it Fairmont – “Fair” in honor of their father, and “Mont” in reference to the hilltop location. On the eve of the grand opening – April 6, 1906 – the infamous great earthquake strikes the city, and the hotel is gutted by fire. The sisters rebuild and just one year later, Fairmont becomes the first major business in the city to reopen. In 2002, Fairmont San Francisco is added to the National Register of Historic Places.

1914

In Hendersonville, North Carolina, Jeannie Bailey sees an unmet need for lodging. She convinces her husband, J.W. Bailey, the head of Southern Railway to finance a new hotel, The Cedars Lodge. Over the next six decades, The Cedars welcomes discerning guests and hosts grand social events.

The Cedars Lodge
The Savoy Hotel

1907 – 2022

Fairmont builds a global reputation for luxurious hospitality, acquiring historically significant and iconic properties worldwide. The properties are thoughtfully restored to remain true to their unique location and architectural roots while adding Fairmont’s legendary service. The hotelier’s motto – Unforgettable. Since 1907. – captures the spirit of places that offer unforgettable guest experiences.

2021

Developer Gregg Covin, whose family has historic ties to The Cedars, purchases the building and adjacent properties and joins with Fairmont to create Fairmont Heritage Place The Cedars Hendersonville. A new era begins.

The Fairmont Heritage Place The Cedars on a snowy, winter day

Unforgettable, Since 1907

Since it was founded in 1907, Fairmont has built a global reputation for offering more than luxurious rooms and world-class dining in amazing locations. We have helped guests – including celebrities, royalty, politicians, artists, and discerning travelers – create lasting memories.

John Lennon wrote the words to “Give Peace a Chance” in Suite 1742 Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth (Montreal, Canada)

A Place For You Around the World

Residences at Fairmont Heritage Place The Cedars gives owners access to a growing collection of Fairmont Heritage Place properties as well as membership into the Accor Ownership Benefits program, which in turn invites owners to an elevated status in Accor's loyalty program, ALL - Accor Live Limitless.

Membership in Fairmont Heritage Place residence exchange system, provides the opportunity to exchange weeks with other Fairmont Heritage Place residence owners worldwide, including such exceptional properties as Whistler, San Francisco, Mexico, Colorado.

The Accor Ownership Benefits Program offers residence owners an elevated status in ALL - Accor Live Limitless. This status grants you the ultimate in benefits and services at Fairmont’s legendary hotels and resorts. Featuring a collection of fabled castles, secluded lodges, storied meeting places and modern retreats, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts opens the doors to some of the world’s most celebrated addresses.

Your VVIP status also affords you global benefits when traveling throughout Accor’s portfolio of 5000+ hotels and resorts.

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Fairmont,
An Accor Brand

Fairmont is an iconic hospitality brand known for exceptionally elegant hotel properties in many of the world’s most extraordinary cities and vacation destinations. It is one of a collection of premier to luxury hospitality brands owned by Accor, which is the largest hospitality company in Europe, operating in 5,300 locations in over 110 countries.

Branded-Residence Ownership

Ownership of a branded residence by Fairmont provides peerless value and benefits resulting from long, global experience in the hospitality and real estate sector.

  • Distinction as a property by a known and respected brand
  • Complimentary VVIP status in Accor Ownership Program
  • Assurance of privacy, exclusivity, luxury, and prestige
  • Excellence in design and innovation
  • Professional management
  • 24/7 on-demand services

The World of Accor

Hospitality brands owned by Accor span the globe and set a level of excellence and innovation that is appreciated by the world’s most discriminating travelers.

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VVIP Status with Worldwide Benefits for Owners

Owners receive a membership in the Accor Ownership Benefits Program with Benefits Program* at VVIP status on a global basis.
Accor Ownership Benefits Program benefits includes:

  • Exclusive invitation to join DIAMOND status in ALL - Accor Live Limitless
  • Gifting of a GOLD status in ALL - Accor Live Limitless to a family member or friend
  • VIP reservation desk to support travel planning across Accor’s global network of hotels, resorts and related hospitality offerings
  • Automatic upgrades on arrival across more than 5000 hotels and resorts worldwide (subject to  availability) **
  • 20% off daily rate worldwide at participating Accor hotels and resorts

On-site benefits and privileges, which may include:

  • Discount at F&B Outlets
  • Discount on Spa Treatments
  • Discount on Catering Services
  • Preferred rate for Guests
  • Preferred seating at F&B outlets
  • Invitation to exclusive events

* Eligibility continues for as long as Purchaser owns Accor branded real estate, subject to inclusion of the annual Residence Ownership Benefits Fee being included in the property service charge assessed to all Residence Owners.

** At participating Accor brands and properties