Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 05:30, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas and facilities.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the heart of Marion, a 3-minute drive from Emory & Henry College School of Health Sciences and 5 minutes from Jefferson National Forest. It is also 3.5 miles from Hungry Mother State Park and 9.7 miles from Davis Valley Winery.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Rollaway beds are available for a fee of USD 10 per night, and requests for connecting/adjoining rooms can be made but are subject to availability.

Econo Lodge Marion I-81 - Comfortable Stay

Average nightly price at Econo Lodge Marion I-81 by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$54
February	US$58
March	US$58
April	US$63
May	US$63
June	US$57
July	US$59
August	US$58
September	US$77
October	US$66
November	US$63
December	US$54

What guests think

At Econo Lodge Marion I-81, travelers describe a budget-friendly stop just off the interstate with notably friendly staff, but highly inconsistent cleanliness—ranging from very clean rooms to reports of roaches, stained linens, smoke odors—and very basic, limited breakfast offerings.

Rooms are basic and dated, with recurring maintenance issues like worn mattresses, malfunctioning TVs, and leaky fixtures, though a number of guests still found them comfortable and sufficiently quiet for a quick rest. The location is convenient to the highway with nearby restaurants and stores, but a few noted a nearby train, an unsightly adjacent building, and occasional concerns about the surrounding area. Overall, expect a no-frills, budget stop best suited to short stays.

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4

Francis

16 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Real ghetto for the price! No ice either

6

Doreen

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large pot hole in the driveway needs to be fixed. There was no bar of soap in the bathroom and the door stuck. Mosty the bed was comfortable and the location quiet. Other good things coffee maker with coffee, refridgerator, TV and iron with ironing board.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is inconsistent: several guests reported bugs or roaches, stained or dirty linens and towels, lingering smoke or urine odors, and patchy housekeeping, while others found rooms very clean.

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Kristi

12 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean, staff very friendly.

2

Cole

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Piss all over the bathroom wall. And felt unsafe

2

Mike

15 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room smells like an ashtray and made all my packed clothing smell like smoke!! Sheets were filthy and stained.

2

Heidi

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I checked out a few hours after checking in. We dropped off our bags and came back a few hours later. One of the beds looked like it had been slept in, the sheets were stained and dirty. The comforter had cigarette burn holes on it. The room had an unpleasant smell. I was offered another room but I was very disgusted at this point and wanted to leave.

2

Tyler

5 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bugs all over room, was not swept, cigarette burns and stains on blankets. We left after checking in and got another hotel. Staff was nice.

4

Frances

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom towels were black and dirty. Not changed. Sheet on bed orage red stains and smeared brown spots like dried feces. Have pics.

2

Patricia

20 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty old room. Bed had stains and towels dirty stained. Would not stay again!

2

Marcus

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is by far the worst hotel I've ever stayed at. The room was dirty and smelled like cat urine

2

Alexandra

11 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Cockroaches all over the room, dirty bed linens & carpey

2

Ryan

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I killed over 15 cockroaches it was dirty and in disarray. He says they sprayed but... Definitely wasn't a good night sleep which felt like the mattress was as hard as the floor.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and dated with recurring maintenance issues (worn or noisy beds, leaky showers, stuck doors, and occasional TV problems); some guests still found them comfortable and quiet for a short stay.

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John

2 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Cigarette burns and smell in the non smoking room. Blankets thin as paper. No one came by and made beds or gave towels. Only thing was nice water pressure.

4

Aiden

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The first room we were given had cigarette burns on the beds, and the entire room reeked of smoke. The shower also had a leak and wouldn’t stop dripping

10

WAYNE

22 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was very comfortable and quiet.

8

Shannon

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a good stay. Tv didn’t work in the first room and the staff person took great care of us. It was his first day! Moved us to a new room.

10

Dane

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk was delightful, informative, and efficient! Only knock on comfort was that the bed seemed very very low and the sheets did not fit right. And a king should warrant 4 pillows instead of 3. All in all minor items and would gladly stay again!

6

John

13 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Limited towels and wash clothes. Damaged floors. Clean room. Worn out mattress. Per deposit in cash required at check in

6

Justin

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good stay. What I expected. Clean. Needs updates bad. Good for a quick stay

6

Doreen

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large pot hole in the driveway needs to be fixed. There was no bar of soap in the bathroom and the door stuck. Mosty the bed was comfortable and the location quiet. Other good things coffee maker with coffee, refridgerator, TV and iron with ironing board.

4

HenryBobbe

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was poorly maintained. Dirt in a/c vents, blowing out. Walls weren’t painted properly with scratches, etc everywhere. Bed frame was worn out and made terrible noises whenever you moved. Would not recommend to anyone. We had not choice but to stick it out and get on our way. For a Choice Hotel, the check in person just laughed when we check in, for being a member!!

8

Thomas

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall the stay was good; one small complaint - bulb burned out in one lamp in room.

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Service

Service is a strong point, with many mentions of friendly, helpful front desk staff and smooth check ins, including prompt room changes when issues arose; one guest reported an unprofessional interaction.

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J

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very helpful

10

Jennifer

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was good. The desk clerk was fantastic.

10

Tracie

15 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful and friendly staff.

6

Elizabeth

29 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great place if you just need to lay your head down . Don’t expect breakfast or anything fancy. There is fresh coffee in the morning and the staff is very friendly.

10

Erin

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean, comfy and I felt safe. Great price. Awesome check in, he showed me the room ahead of time. Definitely would stay again

8

Shannon

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a good stay. Tv didn’t work in the first room and the staff person took great care of us. It was his first day! Moved us to a new room.

10

Dane

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk was delightful, informative, and efficient! Only knock on comfort was that the bed seemed very very low and the sheets did not fit right. And a king should warrant 4 pillows instead of 3. All in all minor items and would gladly stay again!

10

Catherine

20 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly front desk staff. Abandoned building next door looks unsightly. TRAIN very close by. I like trains so no problem for me. Close to stores and restaurants. Room was very clean, bath fixtures were new and nice. Coffee maker, hair dryer and iron and ironing board were nice touches. Would stay here again.

10

Billy

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Help was friendly and room was very clean.

4

HenryBobbe

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was poorly maintained. Dirt in a/c vents, blowing out. Walls weren’t painted properly with scratches, etc everywhere. Bed frame was worn out and made terrible noises whenever you moved. Would not recommend to anyone. We had not choice but to stick it out and get on our way. For a Choice Hotel, the check in person just laughed when we check in, for being a member!!

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Location

Convenient right off the interstate with nearby restaurants and shops, and some guests mentioned quiet stays; a few noted a nearby train, an unsightly neighboring building, and occasional safety concerns.

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Jamie

31 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was comfortable, but the amount of police presence watching the hotel tells me there’s a lot of trouble in the area around and in the hotel

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Alison

10 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great stay, right off the interstate, super clean and convenient, but the lack of hot water for the shower I was dying for was very disappointing….but other than that it was great.

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Catherine

20 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly front desk staff. Abandoned building next door looks unsightly. TRAIN very close by. I like trains so no problem for me. Close to stores and restaurants. Room was very clean, bath fixtures were new and nice. Coffee maker, hair dryer and iron and ironing board were nice touches. Would stay here again.

10

paiten

16 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The price is super affordable, they had stuff for breakfast, a grocery store across the street, as well as a few close by restaurants, and the staff was friendly and helpful.

6

Doreen

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large pot hole in the driveway needs to be fixed. There was no bar of soap in the bathroom and the door stuck. Mosty the bed was comfortable and the location quiet. Other good things coffee maker with coffee, refridgerator, TV and iron with ironing board.

6

Ajaz

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was well located right off highway and with local fastfood and shopping options across and up the street

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Dining

Breakfast is limited, often just coffee and waffles or not available; expectations should be modest.

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Lou Ann

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stopping overnight on two day trip home. Hotel was very clean, owners were nice. We had good checkin and room was ready. Breakfast was coffee and waffles. No milk or juice available for breakfast. We were there around 8:00 so middle of breakfast. Checkout was quick. Bed was comfortable.

8

Tracy

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Disappointed there wasn't breakfast

6

Elizabeth

29 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great place if you just need to lay your head down . Don’t expect breakfast or anything fancy. There is fresh coffee in the morning and the staff is very friendly.

10

paiten

16 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The price is super affordable, they had stuff for breakfast, a grocery store across the street, as well as a few close by restaurants, and the staff was friendly and helpful.

8

William

2 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A decent room for what I paid. A very good Mexican restaurant just a short way up the road. Waffle maker and coffee in the morning was nice.

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				1 $50	2 $64	3 $62
4 $54	5 $55	6 $55	7 $55	8 $63	9 $73	10 $76
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29 $59	30 $59

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