OM Sanctuary

Reviews about OM Sanctuary

• C D

  Aug, 06 2018
  ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
  I was really excited about the stay partly because I had a great booking experience directly with the hotel. The person I spoke with was very professional and helpful.
  
  Before giving my review I did meet many people that were there for a return trip so this is merely a subjective review that should be balanced with others before making your decision.
  
  Pros: the garden is beautiful, the rooms are very private and beautiful. I loved the fireplace and the outdoor patio. The rooms were quiet and you really do receive a great amount of privacy from other visitors. Our bathroom was also nice with a large soaking tub and separate shower. Cleanliness gets an A+ as well. There were neat meditation rooms, and at breakfast you get a beautiful view of the garden and you can hit the gong before starting your day.
  
  We also had no problems accessing the internet in our room. Lastly, there is excellent access to the city and to the Biltmore.
  
  Cons: there is no phone in your room to contact the front desk and there are no ice machines. The rooms are breezy and could use weather stripping. We stayed on the second floor and there is so much overgrowth on the patio that we didn’t have a view of the garden from our room or from our outdoor patio. The patio also had mold on it. There are no TVs. The breakfast was horrible, and you pay $3.00/piece for muffins and biscuits. We ended up going to breakfast at McDonald’s in Biltmore Village and had a fabulous time dancing and singing along with McDonald’s grand piano.
  
  The mile trail is not a mile and it is the ugliest trail I’ve been on. Note, they show no trail pics. It’s basically a root- mud trail with weedy undergrowth. Also, once you exit the garden there is a dried up man made brook that goes into what is now a stale pond perfect for mosquitoes. Overall the grounds are not well maintained.
  
  There were almost no classes and the one we went to was provided by a sub. Additionally, we showed up 10 mins early on our first night and we were denied access to the class that was about to be in session. We were told they didn’t accept people that were late. We walked by where the class was supposed to be held and no one was there. There was no class. We would’ve preferred to have been told the truth that the class was cancelled. In addition, the next day in our class multiple people came in late.
  
  There is no jacuzzi, spa or relaxation area of that sort so don’t bring a swimsuit. If you are into that type of relaxation you can access grove park in’s beautiful spa for $85/day.
  
  There is also no one onsite promoting meditation or a healthy lifestyle and/ pamphlets for bettering your well-being so go with your own personal knowledge and agenda in hand.
  
  My overall impression is I think the hotel is very relaxing and neat but I would’ve enjoyed grounds that were better maintained, more class options and a prettier trail.
• AppalachiaGuild ofHealingArts

  Jan, 12 2018
  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  If you're looking to stay at a peaceful and soothing place near downtown Asheville, you found it at OM Sanctuary. This location is close to the French Broad River. There is beautiful courtyard with a waterfall. You can take a stroll on the quiet paths or take a break in the meditation room. There is even a sauna! There are a number of talented massage therapists available to help you relax at their Renewal Center. OM hosts a number of events throughout the season as well as has a number of classes throughout the week including Yoga and Qigong. This Spiritual Retreat is a Treat! OMazing choice!

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