We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The rooms were clean and well maintained. You could not ask for a more spectacular view. The motel itself is old, rustic. But that's part of its charm. The rooms themselves, however have been upgraded and have all the modern conveniences. The proprietors, Steve and Carter, couldn't be more friendly and accommodating. While we did not have dinner there, we DID have breakfast, on the balcony. As I said, we thoroughly enjoyed our time there, and highly recommend them! read more

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Afraid of heights? Of course you aren't! Otherwise you wouldn't be driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway, admiring the sights, and thinking about statying at the Alpine Inn! What a great little Inn! The room we were in was clean, though compact, and of course there's the BALCONY looking over the mountains! What a great view! The gentleman in charge there was welcoming, friendly, and patient with us. You can order breakfast and/or dinner, which is added in with your bill. Not exaggerating when I say he made us one of the best cheeseburgers I've ever had, with thick slices of perfectly ripe tomato, and perfectly cooked/seasoned crinkle fries. In the morning, we had some of the best biscuits with sausage gravy, and pancakes and bacon since my grandma's! I'm sure the fresh, cool, mountain air had something to do with our appetites, but really, he did an excellent job at making some simple comfort food. Good/fair prices on the lodgings and food, nice company and stellar views=AAA+++ in my book. We'll definitely be back! read more

I had passed this Inn many times on my many trips to Little Switzerland and decided on a whim to give it a try. Great move. It is off the chart on the charm meter. The owners are very personable and don't miss the chance to have breakfast there on the balcony with the million dollar view. read more

July 4. Charlotte's oppressive 95 deg days had retricted my outside time to early mornings only and, as a result, claustrophobia and cabin fever set in. My remedy? A little known jewel a mere two hours from Charlotte called Little Switzerland! Located 30 miles north of Marion and Lake James, it seems to be an area that time has forgotten. The quaint little city of Spruce Pine lies 6 miles north and has a couple of excellent restaurants, the best being The Tropical Grill, an authentic little Cuban joint. And did I mention that it is regularly 10-12 degrees cooler than Charlotte with substantially lower humidity? Sound interesting? Read on... It is home to three very charming and nostalgic inns all with incredible views: The Alpine Inn, The Big Lynn Lodge and the Little Switzerland Inn. We have stayed at all three and each has its own charm. If this seems like an promotion, well, it sort of is. You see I selfishly want this area to continue to exist and hope to inspire some of you (but not too many) to visit. We begin our short trip, with one night at the smallest of the three, the Alpine Inn,  which, while safe and long-standing, feels like it hangs off the mountain side and, although it is only a mile away from the general store, it feels much more remote. Their succinct motto, "It's all about the views", is accurate as it offers the best views of the three. Being that we were here on July 4th provided an added bonus which was being able to view four fireworks displays at once in the valley below from Lake James, Marion and two other neighboring cities. There is no A/C but with 60 deg nights we hardly notice. The beds are comfortable, and the rooms, while rustic, are immaculate. Although there are no TVs in the rooms, there is free wireless internet in case you get the shakes from a night away from Jeopardy and Wheel Of Fortune. The property itself is small, consisting of only  two three-story buildings. Parking at first seems scarce, as it is the situated right off of a hairpin curve very close to the road, but additional parking is available across the road.. A private balcony room like ours runs $115. Breakfast on the veranda is available for $8.50 a person and consists of fresh made pumpkin and strawberry bread,  granola, fresh fruit, coffee, juice along with best views on the property. The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing, as hummingbirds dine right along beside you while relaxing instrumental music plays in the background. It's one of my favorite NC experiences. Finally, the do-it-all innkeepers Ron and Susan are friendly, accomodating and obviously love what they do. They have cheerfully welcomed guests for the past 12 years. read more

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We have stayed at the Alpine Inn in Little Switzerland, NC several times. We just stayed this August. It was quiet, amazing breakfast from pancakes to bacon, sausage and eggs to fruit. Our room had amazing views and the weather was perfect. It was nice to be in cooler temps from living down south. We hope to return in Oct. for the turning of the leaves. If you want a very clean, quaint, quiet Inn to stay at in the mts. of NC , this is the one. It is very budget friendly esp. for these times. read more

This was easily going to be a 5 star review until we awoke at 1:30am to a room filled with smoke and the smell of chemicals. There is a fire pit above the rooms. We were staying in a room on the corner and the smoke from the fire pit drifted into our room. My husbands eyes were burning and both of our throats felt raw. He went up and told the owner to put out the fire, which he quickly did. We opened all windows and doors to clear the room of the smoke and smell but of course it was all we could smell the rest of the night. Didn't get anymore sleep after that and thank goodness neither of us have asthma! Left exhausted and the owner never acknowledged what happened. In fact he was bragging about what a great time he had at the fire pit right before I walked into the office to check out. Won't ever be back. Also, I'm now realizing that there must not have been any fire alarms because none ever went off and one most certainly should have had it been in our room and functional. Absolutely not a safe place to stay. read more

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Excellent place to stay on the side of a mountain for a fantastic sunrise view. The owners were great and very friendly. read more

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I was fortunate to return to the Alpine Inn after 15years! There were many visits before, but I had moved to FL. The current hosts Don & Sue are wonderful and the renovations are excellent -- the clean, simple charm, leaning architecture, and lovely quiet of no room phones nor tv are what you come here for. Well actually the VIEW and sunrise on your own balcony! Don't miss the fabulous Alpine breakfast on the Inn's balcony complete with humming birds. read more

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This is one of my favorite places to stay along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Western NC. Is it a 5-star resort with amenties? No. Does it have flatscreens, phone, pool, gym or air-conditioning? No. What it does have is unbelievable views, easy access to the BRP, hiking trails, great homemade breakfast, and friendly staff to boot. Oh.. and it's clean! If you're looking for a get away from the hustle and bustle I would suggest staying at the Alpine Inn. I would be sure to ask for a room with a balcony though. The few rooms with windows only - don't allow you to get the full experience of being nestled into the mountain top. As far as restaurants around that area -- there is one place down the street in a small strip mall and of course the Switzerland Inn -- that is the more mainstream hotel in the area. read more

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My husband and I stayed here for our anniversary. We both love the views and the hospitality shown to us from the staff. They went above and beyond to make sure that we had a memorable time. The breakfast the following morning there was amazing!!!! read more

Small roadside inn approx 1 mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Eclectic little place; Amazing view; Great host and hospitality; nice campfire to meet your neighbors for the night. All around good stop. Worth the stay. We will be back read more

Beautiful quiet setting warm and friendly hosts. Beautiful breakfast made with love. July 4th Fireworks in Spruce Pine exceeded expectations. Great small town experience. read more

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Spectacular view, a great place to relax and decompress. Great fishing nearby. I strongly recommend them. Here is my take on it: https://timbryce.com/2019/07/25/the-alpine-inn-2/ read more

The Alpine Inn is definitely a little slice of heaven on earth, with good service and breathtaking views of the mountains. The Inn rests on a steep hill and just looking down could scare anyone who's afraid of heights. However, don't be afraid because the view is well worth the fright. And if your feeling like staying up a bit at night as well the fireflies put on a spectacular light show during the summer. But the Inn offers many other things besides incredible views including working internet and breakfast overlooking the mountains. This Inn might be small but the experience is well worth the bad internet connections and the winding roads read more

Awesome place to stay. Quaint but reasonable. Close to lots of eating places and very close to the parkway.

A hidden jewel! This was our first time staying; their website says 90% of their guests have stayed before. There was an error in their system and long story short our reservation was canceled out of the system. They were accommodating and gave us their last room, the suite, at the same price as what our room would have been. The suite was nice- it is the only room to have a TV- though we did not use it- there is a fireplace, ample room in the bathroom, a full kitchen with a coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, dishes, silverware, etc. The living room has a high top table and two chairs and a couch and the bedroom had a nice bed with views to the mountains. The views are what you come for! Our room was on the bottom floor so we didn't have a full view of the mountains but we saw plenty and beautiful trees. The upper rooms have a nice view- a nice guest invited us onto their deck to get a better picture of a rainbow. We saw two while we were there! There is also seating on the back of the lobby- we posted up here for the sunset our last night- so beautiful!! The lobby closed at 8 but the owner kept it open for us the extra minutes until sunset. The owner and staff were friendly. I definitely recommend staying here! read more

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A bit skeptical when checking in, but were quickly put to ease with the hospitality. Beds were wonderful. Pillow a little hard for my preference. My husband though they were perfect. The view from the second level is amazing. Wish we had upgraded to the top floor (there are three levels). Still had amazing views. The sun comes up directly out your window view and balcony for all of the rooms. We will make a point to stay there again if in the area. read more

Very disappointed. No room in bathroom. Damp, musky smell in room, gets in everything. Internet very misleading. No TV. Never again.

I landed upon the Alpine Inn by doing a quick google search for lodging in the Little Switzerland area. I submitted a request to receive more information about rooms and rates via their website and was promptly e-mailed with detailed info about availability. I decided to book a queen balcony room solely based on some of the photos I had seen online as well as the kind service I received when booking the room. When I arrived at the inn I was greeted by the two cheery owners who provided me with a brief tour of the inn, showing me the guest lounge where they sold drinks and snacks, as well as offering me games that I could take back to my room and a telescope for the incredible view the inn provides. The room was incredibly clean (and I am quite neurotic about cleanliness), featured a desk, a nice rocking chair, a queen bed, and small bathroom with stand-up shower. Although the inn was booked for the night, the guests were all quiet and respectful of each other. In the morning, they offer a sunrise breakfast on the balcony. The service, the view, and the room were all immaculate. I could not ask for more for a quiet mountain getaway. I will definitely be back. read more

I was in the area on Sunday afternoon 10/24/21 with a friend and we drove by and decided to stop in and check the place out. We immediately noticed how spectacular the views were and thought it might be a place we'd like to stay in the future. When we walked in we noticed the lobby had sort of a quaint, rustic charm to it. Then a woman walked out from the back and I immediately got the sense that our presence bothered her. My friend proceeded to ask her questions about the lodging, rates, accommodations and area attractions to which her answers were very short, condescending and just downright rude! I was immediately turned off by her attitude so we left. I have read some posts stating that the staff is friendly and customer service at this establishment was great. All I can say is, they must have visited on a day when this particular woman wasn't there. I for one have no desire to set foot in that place again after that experience. read more

Found on the Internet an excellent hotel Alpine Inn... stunning photos, beautiful rooms and an interesting video on YouTube. All this swirled in our heads until we arrived on the place ...Angry owner, the high price is comparable with these conditions rooms (cracks in the windows, drafts in the room and hallway, specific smell in the room), no enough parking space... for me it was enough to turn around and leave this place and to find more comfortable inn with nice owner and view. Do not recommend because the cost of the hotel does not meet the conditions of rooms and inn. read more

Beautiful setting. Beautiful views. Just be aware that there is no air conditioning in the rooms, but it stays cool enough to leave the windows open. They do have fans in the room, so it's not as bad as people think. I liked this place because it was a good getaway from the hustle and bustle of regular life. Sometimes it's just nice to sit back, relax, and enjoy nature in it's beauty. This is the place to do just that. read more

This place is truly lovely. I went here with my family last night and it's awesome. When we first got there, one of the owners Ron walked us around and gave us an in depth tour before we even decided to stay. He showed us a family room type of thing, which had the only TV in the inn, as well as board games and snacks. We also had an amazing view (get the top floor if it's available). Next he showed us a couple available hotel rooms, and each has 2 comfortable double beds. The rooms were super clean. From our room, we were able to see the sun rise in the morning and set at night. Also in the morning, they make you a homemade breakfast (it's not complimentary though). I had a bowl of fresh fruit with yogurt and it was delicious. Although the inn did not have air conditioning, it was about 10 degrees colder up there so it was very enjoyable. If you're looking for a cozy atmosphere that will make you feel like you're home, stay at the Alpine Inn. It has a view like no other and you can tell the owners care about their business. read more