General Francis Marion Hotel
$362
/ night
Avg. for October
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$362
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at General Francis Marion Hotel average $104 in March, the cheapest month, and $362 in October, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $108 |
| February | $106 |
| March | $104 |
| April | $129 |
| May | $121 |
| June | $119 |
| July | $117 |
| August | $120 |
| September | $135 |
| October | $362 |
| November | $217 |
| December | $109 |
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator. Planning an event in Marion? This hotel has 2034 square feet (189 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 4 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Location
With a stay at General Francis Marion Hotel in Marion, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Lincoln Theatre and a 3-minute drive from Jefferson National Forest. This golf hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Hungry Mother State Park and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.
What's nearby
General Francis Marion Hotel(0.1 miles)
Lincoln Theatre(0.1 miles)
Henderson School of Appalachian Arts(0.1 miles)
Jefferson National Forest(1.1 miles)
Highlands Distilling Company(1.5 miles)
Emory & Henry College School of Health Sciences(1.7 miles)
Smyth County Community Hospital(2.5 miles)
Rose Lawn Cemetery(3.8 miles)
Hungry Mother State Park(4 miles)
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area(6.8 miles)
Smyth County Visitor's Center(9.9 miles)
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area(11.6 miles)
Davis Valley Winery(11.9 miles)
Rural Retreat Lake(15.6 miles)
Glade Spring Farmers Market(16 miles)
Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands)(32.8 miles)
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)(60.4 miles)
Free Wi-Fi
Elevator / Lift
Business Center
Ballroom
Free Breakfast
24-Hour Front Desk
Location
107 East Main Street, Marion, Virginia, United States of America
General Francis Marion Hotel (0.1 miles)
Lincoln Theatre (0.1 miles)
Henderson School of Appalachian Arts (0.1 miles)
Jefferson National Forest (1.1 miles)
Highlands Distilling Company (1.5 miles)
Emory & Henry College School of Health Sciences (1.7 miles)
Room options
7
Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
6
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Family Room, 2 Double Beds
Room details
2 Full Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of General Francis Marion Hotel
9.7
Exceptional
Based on 1,004 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
11%
Couple
51%
Family
16%
Group
14%
Solo
6%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At the General Francis Marion Hotel, travelers praise the historic charm, friendly staff, and walkable downtown location, while noting compact rooms, basic breakfast, some accessibility challenges with stairs, and occasionally noisy or centrally controlled climate systems.
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What guests think
At the General Francis Marion Hotel, travelers praise the historic charm, friendly staff, and walkable downtown location, while noting compact rooms, basic breakfast, some accessibility challenges with stairs, and occasionally noisy or centrally controlled climate systems.
Many reviews highlight very clean rooms and well-kept historic spaces. On-site dining and bar offerings receive mixed feedback and have been inconsistent. Parking behind the hotel can be tight, with overflow in a nearby public garage; expect a charming, history-forward stay.
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Facilities
Historic property with basic amenities. Some steps are required to reach the lobby and on-site parking is tight, though a public garage sits directly behind; on-site dining/bar availability has varied.
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Ashley
Apr 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Was very disappointed there was not a lounge or a restaurant actually in the hotel as advertised. That was the whole reason we booked there. We did however find an excellent bar and grill across the street. I guess it was more the disappointment of not having the ambiance of the history of the hotel with the old speakeasy
Was very disappointed there was not a lounge or a restaurant actually in the hotel as advertised. That was the whole reason we booked there. We did however find an excellent bar and grill across the street. I guess it was more the disappointment of not having the ambiance of the history of the hotel with the old speakeasy
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Brooke
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This was such a nice place to stay in the center of the state parks. The staff was helpful and the new restaurant was delicious, especially the smash burger. Beds were comfortable.
This was such a nice place to stay in the center of the state parks. The staff was helpful and the new restaurant was delicious, especially the smash burger. Beds were comfortable.
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Eric
Jul 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful restored historic hotel. Room tastefully decorated and bathroom updated. Door lock difficult to operate. No ice available for guests. Limited parking.
Beautiful restored historic hotel. Room tastefully decorated and bathroom updated. Door lock difficult to operate. No ice available for guests. Limited parking.
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Gregory
Nov 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I love what the owners are doing with this place. A grand old building, I found it to be comfortable, quiet, and charming. That said, I was disappointed that the hotel has neither restaurant nor bar as listed on Expedia (or, if they exist, they weren't open the night I was there). And this is a small thing but, in a classy joint like this, it would have been nice to see the desk staff dressed in something more upscale than a sweatshirt. If you're trying to recreate a classic vibe, little things like that matter.
I love what the owners are doing with this place. A grand old building, I found it to be comfortable, quiet, and charming. That said, I was disappointed that the hotel has neither restaurant nor bar as listed on Expedia (or, if they exist, they weren't open the night I was there). And this is a small thing but, in a classy joint like this, it would have been nice to see the desk staff dressed in something more upscale than a sweatshirt. If you're trying to recreate a classic vibe, little things like that matter.
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Francesca
Mar 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely historic property on a street with small shops and businesses. Pleasant public rooms Bed was very comfortable and room facing Main Street was quiet. Secure parking behind the hotel. Would be happy to stay here again. The breakfast bar was what you’d find at a chain hotel, so we ended up walking to a cute cafe down the street for a proper breakfast. Should be noted that there are 5-7 steps to reach the front desk, where the elevator starts.
Lovely historic property on a street with small shops and businesses. Pleasant public rooms Bed was very comfortable and room facing Main Street was quiet. Secure parking behind the hotel. Would be happy to stay here again. The breakfast bar was what you’d find at a chain hotel, so we ended up walking to a cute cafe down the street for a proper breakfast. Should be noted that there are 5-7 steps to reach the front desk, where the elevator starts.
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Holly
Mar 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This is a magnificent hotel. By not providing amenities like in-room coffee and ice machines, the General Francis is able to make staying in this stunning turn of the century hotel affordable for the common person. I will return at the first opportunity.
This is a magnificent hotel. By not providing amenities like in-room coffee and ice machines, the General Francis is able to make staying in this stunning turn of the century hotel affordable for the common person. I will return at the first opportunity.
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Julia
Jun 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a beautiful old hotel, but it must be stated that this hotel is not handicap friendly hotel. If you have mobility issues i would not recommend staying here. The hotel sits on a street on an incline, but what's worse are the steps you're forced to climb to check in and get to your room. You literally have to lug your luggage up a flight of stairs. It was impossible for me. The front desk person serves as check in and bell hop. The beds and continental breakfast were underwhelming considering the room cost and high ratings. I personally would never stay here again.
This is a beautiful old hotel, but it must be stated that this hotel is not handicap friendly hotel. If you have mobility issues i would not recommend staying here. The hotel sits on a street on an incline, but what's worse are the steps you're forced to climb to check in and get to your room. You literally have to lug your luggage up a flight of stairs. It was impossible for me. The front desk person serves as check in and bell hop. The beds and continental breakfast were underwhelming considering the room cost and high ratings. I personally would never stay here again.
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Joyce
Dec 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The only downside is that it is not handicap friendly. This is an older, beautiful hotel and there are areas onlly accessible by stairs.
The only downside is that it is not handicap friendly. This is an older, beautiful hotel and there are areas onlly accessible by stairs.
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Douglas
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We have stayed at you Hotel previously and enjoyed it this time just as much as our last visit. The only disappointing factor was not having a restaurants on the premises. We loved the Mexican restaurant that used to be there. We hope the new restaurant will be properly staffed and functioning soon.
We have stayed at you Hotel previously and enjoyed it this time just as much as our last visit. The only disappointing factor was not having a restaurants on the premises. We loved the Mexican restaurant that used to be there. We hope the new restaurant will be properly staffed and functioning soon.
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Anna
Sep 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was smaller but nice. Bathroom was updated and had nice amenities and spacious in comparison to room size. The room was super clean and so was the bathroom. Parking is limited on site and I had to park in the public free parking garage about a half block away. Several stairs, especially from parking lot to side door to elevator. Staff was very nice and helpful but she didn't know if the room had a USB-C charging port or just a USB normal. In fact, she told me there was not a USB-C port in the charger under the lamp. Luckily I went upstairs to double check before trekking to the Walmart and the charging station does have a USB-C port plus 2 regular USBs. Saved me a trip to Walmart a few miles away about 10pm. I just thought at this high quality of property that the front desk staff would be aware of the amenities offered in the rooms. There is a restaurant onsite with a bar. If you are in the area for work or travel I think this is the nicest place within several interstate exits, but it is a little pricey.
Room was smaller but nice. Bathroom was updated and had nice amenities and spacious in comparison to room size. The room was super clean and so was the bathroom. Parking is limited on site and I had to park in the public free parking garage about a half block away. Several stairs, especially from parking lot to side door to elevator. Staff was very nice and helpful but she didn't know if the room had a USB-C charging port or just a USB normal. In fact, she told me there was not a USB-C port in the charger under the lamp. Luckily I went upstairs to double check before trekking to the Walmart and the charging station does have a USB-C port plus 2 regular USBs. Saved me a trip to Walmart a few miles away about 10pm. I just thought at this high quality of property that the front desk staff would be aware of the amenities offered in the rooms. There is a restaurant onsite with a bar. If you are in the area for work or travel I think this is the nicest place within several interstate exits, but it is a little pricey.
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently describe very clean rooms and well-maintained historic spaces. A few note worn carpets or occasional housekeeping misses.
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Joshua
Oct 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The curtain in the bathroom smelled disgusting and rotten. It made the entire bathroom smell. The phone looks like it has 20 years of filth caked on it
The curtain in the bathroom smelled disgusting and rotten. It made the entire bathroom smell. The phone looks like it has 20 years of filth caked on it
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Dawn
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
No complaints with this hotel. The cleanliness was excellent and the staff is very friendly and helpful.
No complaints with this hotel. The cleanliness was excellent and the staff is very friendly and helpful.
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Jerry
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The historical hotel cleanliness was excellent. The staff was friendly and very helpful.
The historical hotel cleanliness was excellent. The staff was friendly and very helpful.
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Lisa
Jun 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Bathroom was incredibly dirty.
Bathroom was incredibly dirty.
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Eileen
Feb 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean historic hotel with a complimentary breakfast. The staff was very nice and talked to us about the history of the building and area.
Very clean historic hotel with a complimentary breakfast. The staff was very nice and talked to us about the history of the building and area.
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Caroline
Nov 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Imani at front desk during check-in was so friendly and helpful! The room was also clean and well prepared for our arrival.
Imani at front desk during check-in was so friendly and helpful! The room was also clean and well prepared for our arrival.
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Jean-Guy
Nov 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent service, great location and the room was really clean. The people were very friendly and helpful.
Excellent service, great location and the room was really clean. The people were very friendly and helpful.
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Eric
Nov 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful older hotel - well maintained and exceptionally clean. Would highly recommend... just don't expect much for breakfast options (I didn't and that was fine with me). Great launchpoint for Back of the Dragon heading northbound.
Beautiful older hotel - well maintained and exceptionally clean. Would highly recommend... just don't expect much for breakfast options (I didn't and that was fine with me). Great launchpoint for Back of the Dragon heading northbound.
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Sonya
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The stay was pretty good. Place was comfortable. Cleaning service should clean under bed..... I dropped earring and had to look for it and it was apparent it not been cleaned under in while.
The stay was pretty good. Place was comfortable. Cleaning service should clean under bed..... I dropped earring and had to look for it and it was apparent it not been cleaned under in while.
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Petros
Jan 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Dirty sheets unfortunately!
Dirty sheets unfortunately!
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Rooms
Rooms have vintage character and comfortable beds but are often small. Guests mention limited outlets or USBs and occasional HVAC noise or centralized temperature control, plus smaller TVs and dim lighting in some rooms.
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Shilong
Oct 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel has great architecture and the staff is super friendly. It’s clean overall, but my main issue is that the facilities are pretty outdated. I stayed in a room right by the elevator that’s separated by a wooden wall, and it was really noisy. The air conditioner wasn’t working either; I couldn’t control the temperature from the panel in my room and had to ask the front desk to adjust it. Even after they made changes, the temperature still didn’t budge.
The hotel has great architecture and the staff is super friendly. It’s clean overall, but my main issue is that the facilities are pretty outdated. I stayed in a room right by the elevator that’s separated by a wooden wall, and it was really noisy. The air conditioner wasn’t working either; I couldn’t control the temperature from the panel in my room and had to ask the front desk to adjust it. Even after they made changes, the temperature still didn’t budge.
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Christina
Jan 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very small room but cool decor. Mattress was soft - not comfortable. But linen was nice. Tried to call night desk clerk twice. No answer. Went downstairs and she was there and assisted as needed.
Very small room but cool decor. Mattress was soft - not comfortable. But linen was nice. Tried to call night desk clerk twice. No answer. Went downstairs and she was there and assisted as needed.
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Rick
Oct 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great staff great rooms No place to plug in your devices:-/
Great staff great rooms No place to plug in your devices:-/
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Stanislav
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Place was clean. Plumbing was perfect. Rooms don't live up to the pictures and were a bit smaller than expected. TVs are small and old.
Place was clean. Plumbing was perfect. Rooms don't live up to the pictures and were a bit smaller than expected. TVs are small and old.
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Andrew
Jul 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
AC was very noisy. Front desk person always seemed to be on the computer or phone.
AC was very noisy. Front desk person always seemed to be on the computer or phone.
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Timothy
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Historic hotel was clean and comfortable, but a bit too historic. There were no USB outlets of any kind and few electrical outlets which limited the ability to charge various electronic devices.
Historic hotel was clean and comfortable, but a bit too historic. There were no USB outlets of any kind and few electrical outlets which limited the ability to charge various electronic devices.
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Susie
Jan 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The room was small, but the nice sized bathroom made up for that. The bed was very comfortable. The staff was friendly. The breakfast was a bit sparse, but ok. Was a great deal for the price.
The room was small, but the nice sized bathroom made up for that. The bed was very comfortable. The staff was friendly. The breakfast was a bit sparse, but ok. Was a great deal for the price.
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Michael
Dec 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
room # 302 is VERY small and the heat/ac vent is very noisy
room # 302 is VERY small and the heat/ac vent is very noisy
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Karen
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was fantastic as aways. Only complaint was that the AC fan in my room was so loud that I couldn't sleep. Needed to stay 1 more night and asked for different room which was great
The staff was fantastic as aways. Only complaint was that the AC fan in my room was so loud that I couldn't sleep. Needed to stay 1 more night and asked for different room which was great
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Gayenelle
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Overall, everything was wonderful. The room could use a little more light (only 1 lamp and no ceiling light) but other than that it was really nice. Very clean, etc. Would definitely stay here again. The food at the restaurant was not as good as expected and very slow. We realized that it was a show night so we got there extra early. Once we were served, the waitress never came back. We had to track her down for a drink refill and then again for the bill. We realized that it had gotten crowded, however we should not have been forgotten.
Overall, everything was wonderful. The room could use a little more light (only 1 lamp and no ceiling light) but other than that it was really nice. Very clean, etc. Would definitely stay here again. The food at the restaurant was not as good as expected and very slow. We realized that it was a show night so we got there extra early. Once we were served, the waitress never came back. We had to track her down for a drink refill and then again for the bill. We realized that it had gotten crowded, however we should not have been forgotten.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Isolated complaints cite slow responses and strict late-arrival or cancellation policies.
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Laura
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Attendee an event that ran late. Nowhere in communication did it say you’d lose your room if you didn’t check in by a certain time. Luckily, we called ahead to notify them and our reservation was flagged, but then was told if we’d arrived 10 minutes later, our room would have been given away. Not sure who was looking for a room at 2 am that they would have given ours away. But it would have been nice to have known that.
Attendee an event that ran late. Nowhere in communication did it say you’d lose your room if you didn’t check in by a certain time. Luckily, we called ahead to notify them and our reservation was flagged, but then was told if we’d arrived 10 minutes later, our room would have been given away. Not sure who was looking for a room at 2 am that they would have given ours away. But it would have been nice to have known that.
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Christina
Jan 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very small room but cool decor. Mattress was soft - not comfortable. But linen was nice. Tried to call night desk clerk twice. No answer. Went downstairs and she was there and assisted as needed.
Very small room but cool decor. Mattress was soft - not comfortable. But linen was nice. Tried to call night desk clerk twice. No answer. Went downstairs and she was there and assisted as needed.
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Denise
May 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very impressed with lobby appearance and professional, friendly staff!
Very impressed with lobby appearance and professional, friendly staff!
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William
Sep 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff friendly
Staff friendly
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Jere
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was super helpful and patient and kind. The hotel is beautiful and interesting and enjoyed staying in Downtown Marion where I met the proprietress of the Downtown Re-Sale Boutique and spent a lovely couple of hours visiting with her.
The staff was super helpful and patient and kind. The hotel is beautiful and interesting and enjoyed staying in Downtown Marion where I met the proprietress of the Downtown Re-Sale Boutique and spent a lovely couple of hours visiting with her.
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Cindy
Dec 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Avoid this hotel! It is managed by someone who lacks basic customer management skills. I booked two rooms to attend an event next door. The event was abruptly canceled with little warning and I called to cancel the rooms as quickly as possible. I was ONE HOUR past the deadline and was refused any type of refund. The outrageous part was that I was charged a third time and while I was eventually refunded that one charge, it was with obvious reluctance and ill grace. I travel frequently and am astonished that anyone would run a customer focused business this way. I made every attempt to resolve this with the manager and the owner, even involving the manager of the theater next door, before posting.
Avoid this hotel! It is managed by someone who lacks basic customer management skills. I booked two rooms to attend an event next door. The event was abruptly canceled with little warning and I called to cancel the rooms as quickly as possible. I was ONE HOUR past the deadline and was refused any type of refund. The outrageous part was that I was charged a third time and while I was eventually refunded that one charge, it was with obvious reluctance and ill grace. I travel frequently and am astonished that anyone would run a customer focused business this way. I made every attempt to resolve this with the manager and the owner, even involving the manager of the theater next door, before posting.
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Fernando
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very helpful and friendly staff. Check in was easy, but we were initally assigned and given key to a room that had not been made up (used towles on bathroom floor and unmade bed). Hotel staff immediately gave us a diff room (1st was 2 beds, 2nd was queen and saved us $150). The new room was spotless, comfy bed and pillows, spacious. Hotel ataff gave recommendations for dinner and checked with us when we returned. Selection of tea packets in front lobby.. one night, late, i retrieved a packet andnfilled cup with water (which had become cold) and staff immediately asked if they could make me hot water.
Very helpful and friendly staff. Check in was easy, but we were initally assigned and given key to a room that had not been made up (used towles on bathroom floor and unmade bed). Hotel staff immediately gave us a diff room (1st was 2 beds, 2nd was queen and saved us $150). The new room was spotless, comfy bed and pillows, spacious. Hotel ataff gave recommendations for dinner and checked with us when we returned. Selection of tea packets in front lobby.. one night, late, i retrieved a packet andnfilled cup with water (which had become cold) and staff immediately asked if they could make me hot water.
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Jean-Guy
Nov 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent service, great location and the room was really clean. The people were very friendly and helpful.
Excellent service, great location and the room was really clean. The people were very friendly and helpful.
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Jacob
Nov 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful, friendly staff, and a great place to stay!
Wonderful, friendly staff, and a great place to stay!
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Anna
Sep 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was smaller but nice. Bathroom was updated and had nice amenities and spacious in comparison to room size. The room was super clean and so was the bathroom. Parking is limited on site and I had to park in the public free parking garage about a half block away. Several stairs, especially from parking lot to side door to elevator. Staff was very nice and helpful but she didn't know if the room had a USB-C charging port or just a USB normal. In fact, she told me there was not a USB-C port in the charger under the lamp. Luckily I went upstairs to double check before trekking to the Walmart and the charging station does have a USB-C port plus 2 regular USBs. Saved me a trip to Walmart a few miles away about 10pm. I just thought at this high quality of property that the front desk staff would be aware of the amenities offered in the rooms. There is a restaurant onsite with a bar. If you are in the area for work or travel I think this is the nicest place within several interstate exits, but it is a little pricey.
Room was smaller but nice. Bathroom was updated and had nice amenities and spacious in comparison to room size. The room was super clean and so was the bathroom. Parking is limited on site and I had to park in the public free parking garage about a half block away. Several stairs, especially from parking lot to side door to elevator. Staff was very nice and helpful but she didn't know if the room had a USB-C charging port or just a USB normal. In fact, she told me there was not a USB-C port in the charger under the lamp. Luckily I went upstairs to double check before trekking to the Walmart and the charging station does have a USB-C port plus 2 regular USBs. Saved me a trip to Walmart a few miles away about 10pm. I just thought at this high quality of property that the front desk staff would be aware of the amenities offered in the rooms. There is a restaurant onsite with a bar. If you are in the area for work or travel I think this is the nicest place within several interstate exits, but it is a little pricey.
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Location
Excellent downtown location steps from the Lincoln Theatre, restaurants, and shops. Also convenient to I-81 and area parks.
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Craig
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Historic hotel. Great location. Staff is friendly and professional .
Historic hotel. Great location. Staff is friendly and professional .
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James
Jun 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Quaint and walking distance to restaurants and pubs
Quaint and walking distance to restaurants and pubs
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Sarah
Sep 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very convenient off I81, clean, quiet, tons of places to eat all walkable on same street.
Very convenient off I81, clean, quiet, tons of places to eat all walkable on same street.
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Charles
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was as good or better than promised. Lovely place Staff great. We stayed an extra night. Good places to eat and drink in Main St
Everything was as good or better than promised. Lovely place Staff great. We stayed an extra night. Good places to eat and drink in Main St
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Michael
Apr 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The General Francis Marion is a wonderful old hotel restored to its former glory. Right in the middle of downtown Marion, within walking distance of several restaurants and shops.
The General Francis Marion is a wonderful old hotel restored to its former glory. Right in the middle of downtown Marion, within walking distance of several restaurants and shops.
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Jonathan
Aug 7, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great location downtown next to Lincoln Theater. Walk to severs restaurants and shops. There’s a large free municipal garage right behind hotel, so it doesn’t matter that their own parking lot is small.
Great location downtown next to Lincoln Theater. Walk to severs restaurants and shops. There’s a large free municipal garage right behind hotel, so it doesn’t matter that their own parking lot is small.
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Christin
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
it has a fantastic location one minute walk to the Lincoln theater. Dinner options were quick and easy 3 to 4 restaurants within 10 steps of this hotel.
it has a fantastic location one minute walk to the Lincoln theater. Dinner options were quick and easy 3 to 4 restaurants within 10 steps of this hotel.
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Renae
Aug 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient to Lincoln Theatre
Convenient to Lincoln Theatre
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Norman
Dec 4, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
The GFMHotel is in a great location. It’s a very short walk to the Lincoln Theater and other local businesses.
The GFMHotel is in a great location. It’s a very short walk to the Lincoln Theater and other local businesses.
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Jasper
Jan 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient to the Lincoln Theater. We were able to park and across the theater and food without moving our car. Room was clean and beautiful. Loved the historic feel with all the modern conveniences. Perfect little overnight getaway.
Convenient to the Lincoln Theater. We were able to park and across the theater and food without moving our car. Room was clean and beautiful. Loved the historic feel with all the modern conveniences. Perfect little overnight getaway.
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Dining
Continental breakfast is basic and inconsistent in quality. The on-site restaurant or bar receives mixed feedback and has not always been open.
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Victoria
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was horrible. Jimmy Dean egg sausage croissant. Was just going to eat the egg and sausage to get some protein since no warm breakfast was being served. Microwaved it. But into the sausage and something hard got stuck between my teeth. Pulled it out and it was a piece of plastic. Grossed out so didn’t eat that. Made a waffle and it had a metallic taste. I was going backpacking for the weekend and was really looking for to a nutritious breakfast to start my day. Room was ok but no outlets for electronics to plug into and AC was noisy and blanket was very thin so I was cold and didn’t get much sleep. It definitely is an old hotel. Carpet was very old looking. Thank God I remembered my sandals.
Breakfast was horrible. Jimmy Dean egg sausage croissant. Was just going to eat the egg and sausage to get some protein since no warm breakfast was being served. Microwaved it. But into the sausage and something hard got stuck between my teeth. Pulled it out and it was a piece of plastic. Grossed out so didn’t eat that. Made a waffle and it had a metallic taste. I was going backpacking for the weekend and was really looking for to a nutritious breakfast to start my day. Room was ok but no outlets for electronics to plug into and AC was noisy and blanket was very thin so I was cold and didn’t get much sleep. It definitely is an old hotel. Carpet was very old looking. Thank God I remembered my sandals.
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Timothy
Jun 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice small-town, historic hotel. Very cool room, generously sized subway tile bath, and chocolate mint candies on the nightstand!. Free parking in rear, nice Mexican restaurant in the hotel, and also right on Marion's main drag if you want to explore. My only criticism, and its minor, is that the "free breakfast" options were dismal.
Nice small-town, historic hotel. Very cool room, generously sized subway tile bath, and chocolate mint candies on the nightstand!. Free parking in rear, nice Mexican restaurant in the hotel, and also right on Marion's main drag if you want to explore. My only criticism, and its minor, is that the "free breakfast" options were dismal.
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Brooke
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This was such a nice place to stay in the center of the state parks. The staff was helpful and the new restaurant was delicious, especially the smash burger. Beds were comfortable.
This was such a nice place to stay in the center of the state parks. The staff was helpful and the new restaurant was delicious, especially the smash burger. Beds were comfortable.
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Katherine
Jun 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms are very nice. The spacious bathrooms have been remodeled but retain the historic period look. We really enjoyed our stay and found Marion to be a nice, walkable town. Dining in the area is so-so. The hotel's breakfast spread could use some spiffing up. They were out of coffee and had very little edible food. Overall a good option for the area.
The rooms are very nice. The spacious bathrooms have been remodeled but retain the historic period look. We really enjoyed our stay and found Marion to be a nice, walkable town. Dining in the area is so-so. The hotel's breakfast spread could use some spiffing up. They were out of coffee and had very little edible food. Overall a good option for the area.
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Robin
Dec 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Location good. Breakfast OK. Would have been better with something fresh made instead of packaged.
Location good. Breakfast OK. Would have been better with something fresh made instead of packaged.
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Pamela
May 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was wonderful, with a queen bed, microwave, fridge, Main St view, and large bathroom. Beautifully appointed room and common areas. Staff were nice, but they didn't give the warm and fuzzies or even present a business approach, so there are opportunities for improvement there, especially considering the cost, the attached restaurant, and the hotel's reputation. The free breakfast left a lot to be desired (a make-your-own wafflemaker, dry cereal x 2 kinds, coffee, bottled juice/milk, bagels separated into ziplock bags, individually prepackaged assorted muffins, yogurt, and gas station style microwaveable biscuits with meat). Parking was good, with the town's garage immediately adjacent. Security was also good, with multiple cameras monitored by the desk clerk and a keycard for entry after dark. We will absolutely come again, but next time we will go to Sur 81 for breakfast 😊.
The room was wonderful, with a queen bed, microwave, fridge, Main St view, and large bathroom. Beautifully appointed room and common areas. Staff were nice, but they didn't give the warm and fuzzies or even present a business approach, so there are opportunities for improvement there, especially considering the cost, the attached restaurant, and the hotel's reputation. The free breakfast left a lot to be desired (a make-your-own wafflemaker, dry cereal x 2 kinds, coffee, bottled juice/milk, bagels separated into ziplock bags, individually prepackaged assorted muffins, yogurt, and gas station style microwaveable biscuits with meat). Parking was good, with the town's garage immediately adjacent. Security was also good, with multiple cameras monitored by the desk clerk and a keycard for entry after dark. We will absolutely come again, but next time we will go to Sur 81 for breakfast 😊.
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Gregory
Nov 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I love what the owners are doing with this place. A grand old building, I found it to be comfortable, quiet, and charming. That said, I was disappointed that the hotel has neither restaurant nor bar as listed on Expedia (or, if they exist, they weren't open the night I was there). And this is a small thing but, in a classy joint like this, it would have been nice to see the desk staff dressed in something more upscale than a sweatshirt. If you're trying to recreate a classic vibe, little things like that matter.
I love what the owners are doing with this place. A grand old building, I found it to be comfortable, quiet, and charming. That said, I was disappointed that the hotel has neither restaurant nor bar as listed on Expedia (or, if they exist, they weren't open the night I was there). And this is a small thing but, in a classy joint like this, it would have been nice to see the desk staff dressed in something more upscale than a sweatshirt. If you're trying to recreate a classic vibe, little things like that matter.
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Eric
Nov 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful older hotel - well maintained and exceptionally clean. Would highly recommend... just don't expect much for breakfast options (I didn't and that was fine with me). Great launchpoint for Back of the Dragon heading northbound.
Beautiful older hotel - well maintained and exceptionally clean. Would highly recommend... just don't expect much for breakfast options (I didn't and that was fine with me). Great launchpoint for Back of the Dragon heading northbound.
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Gayenelle
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Overall, everything was wonderful. The room could use a little more light (only 1 lamp and no ceiling light) but other than that it was really nice. Very clean, etc. Would definitely stay here again. The food at the restaurant was not as good as expected and very slow. We realized that it was a show night so we got there extra early. Once we were served, the waitress never came back. We had to track her down for a drink refill and then again for the bill. We realized that it had gotten crowded, however we should not have been forgotten.
Overall, everything was wonderful. The room could use a little more light (only 1 lamp and no ceiling light) but other than that it was really nice. Very clean, etc. Would definitely stay here again. The food at the restaurant was not as good as expected and very slow. We realized that it was a show night so we got there extra early. Once we were served, the waitress never came back. We had to track her down for a drink refill and then again for the bill. We realized that it had gotten crowded, however we should not have been forgotten.
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Patrick
Mar 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Better Breakfast
Better Breakfast
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Mark
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Super historic hotel for the town size. Recommend pairing with a nearby historic theater visit and hungry mother state park.
Super historic hotel for the town size. Recommend pairing with a nearby historic theater visit and hungry mother state park.
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William
Aug 24, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Room was small, but for what I needed, perfect. Some had complained about thin walls or hearing other people, i experienced none of that. Simple breakfast, waffles, cereal and muffins. No hot meals or anything. Fine for me! Overall, was just what I was looking for after a long day of driving the mountains.
Room was small, but for what I needed, perfect. Some had complained about thin walls or hearing other people, i experienced none of that. Simple breakfast, waffles, cereal and muffins. No hot meals or anything. Fine for me! Overall, was just what I was looking for after a long day of driving the mountains.
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Patrick
Aug 19, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Overall stay rated as one as I got ~25-30 bug bites from my feet to my hips and on my shoulder that I recognized after checking out from my one-night stay. I called back to the hotel to inform them and the attendant indicated they would advise management. I haven't heard back from anyone in a week. This is the second time I have stayed at the GFM and both times I have had good experiences with the on-site staff. The bug bites and lack of follow-up turned this stay upside down!
Overall stay rated as one as I got ~25-30 bug bites from my feet to my hips and on my shoulder that I recognized after checking out from my one-night stay. I called back to the hotel to inform them and the attendant indicated they would advise management. I haven't heard back from anyone in a week. This is the second time I have stayed at the GFM and both times I have had good experiences with the on-site staff. The bug bites and lack of follow-up turned this stay upside down!
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Carol
Aug 16, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean room, comfortable bed and very conveniently located
Very clean room, comfortable bed and very conveniently located
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Michael
Aug 10, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean Establishment.. polite staff… Convenient Location Song of The Mountain Theater
Clean Establishment.. polite staff… Convenient Location Song of The Mountain Theater
FAQs about General Francis Marion Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, with both covered and uncovered options. No reservation is required.
What type of breakfast is offered?
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM, featuring a variety of options.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features does the property offer?
The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including an elevator and step-free entrances. However, specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located next to a golf course, just steps from Lincoln Theatre and a 3-minute drive from Jefferson National Forest. It is 4 miles from Hungry Mother State Park and 6.8 miles from Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age specified for staying free.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Cashless transactions are available
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
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Free Wi-Fi
Elevator / Lift
Business Center
Ballroom
Free Breakfast
24-Hour Front Desk
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Free Breakfast
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Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
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Parking (Covered)
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Garage
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Activities
Golf Cart
Hiking/Biking (nearby)
Mountain Bike (nearby)
Nature Reserve
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Reception Hall
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