Is parking available at the hotel?

Free self-parking is available on-site for guests.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

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

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 12:30 AM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The hotel features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located within a 10-minute drive of Pisgah National Forest and Glenwood Park, approximately 4 miles from McDowell County Courthouse and 5 miles from McDowell County Public Library.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available, operational from June to August.

Are children allowed at the hotel?

Children are welcome at the hotel, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although specific age details are not provided.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Marion by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$134
February	US$128
March	US$148
April	US$144
May	US$150
June	US$152
July	US$149
August	US$144
September	US$140
October	US$178
November	US$163
December	US$138

What guests think

Across recent reviews of Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Marion by IHG, guests consistently highlight clean, spacious rooms, friendly service, scenic mountain views, and a convenient location off I-40, with breakfast generally praised for variety and hot options.

Recurring drawbacks include footfall noise from rooms above and occasional highway noise in end rooms. A few reports note AC or HVAC issues and minor cleanliness lapses like stained carpet or odors, typically addressed by staff. The area feels somewhat secluded with limited walkable amenities and no EV chargers mentioned. Overall, expect a modern, comfortable stop with attentive service and good views.

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Facilities

Outdoor pool mentioned positively and 24/7 coffee and hot water are available; the lobby offers a comfortable place to meet. Several guests noted the absence of EV chargers.

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10

Donna

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Did not use the pool. Loved the room - a beautiful view of the sunrise from the fourth floor. Lots of space

8

David

14 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Need to have chargers for electric vehicles

10

Melvin

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place with nice outdoor pool.

10

Carol

2 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I like the dining options in the coffee.

10

Lori

19 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff. Lobby was comfortable to meet friends. Room was extremely comfortable.

10

Heath

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stop in the NC mountains without being too crowded. Good location…easy to get to. Plenty of amenities. Great breakfast.

8

Katherine

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spacious and clean. The staff was friendly. The noise level from above were far louder than most hotels I’ve stayed in. Coffee and hot water are available 24/7 which is nice. I’d stay again, but ask for a top floor room. The view from our window was gorgeous.

8

Michael

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location. Nice interior. Very clean. Breakfast has been better in the past but still good value.

10

Shelly

10 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very helpful and friendly! Beds were comfortable and room was clean! This is a fairly new hotel and it has a new style vibe. Also had an excellent breakfast! We had a beautiful view of the mountains from our room! Would highly recommend!

10

Laura

15 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice new motel. Clean spacious room on a quiet road alongside interstate. Nice breakfast and helpful and efficient staff.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are frequently described as very clean. A few guests noticed stained carpet, cleaning residue, elevator odors, and occasional HVAC or AC problems.

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10

Carol

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay was very nice, the room was exceptionally clean and everyone was very helpful.

8

Tonya

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The building is new but has some HVAC issues, we had to move rooms twice. My father stays here pretty often and hasn't had that issue so hopefully it's temporary. There were some weird mystery smell in the elevators, staff super friendly and helpful.

10

Ligia

6 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean

10

Michelle

10 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean

10

Ann

22 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, friendly and professional staff. Highly recommend!

10

Daniela

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room! Very impressed.

8

Katherine

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spacious and clean. The staff was friendly. The noise level from above were far louder than most hotels I’ve stayed in. Coffee and hot water are available 24/7 which is nice. I’d stay again, but ask for a top floor room. The view from our window was gorgeous.

8

Patricia

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room clean, beds comfortable but noise factor off. We were located in a room at end of hall looking out at the highway. Noise of cars & trucks easily heard in our room

10

Kim

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pretty clean overall. Carpet is stained. Bathroom was good but needed a good cleaning. Cleaning residue on flat surfaces.

8

Michael

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location. Nice interior. Very clean. Breakfast has been better in the past but still good value.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and comfortable with modern touches and mountain views. However, multiple guests report noise from upstairs neighbors and, in some rooms, traffic noise facing the highway.

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Richard

8 May 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Newest and nicest property in Marion (we've stayed at them all). Well worth the extra $$ and it will be our go-to spot from now on. Quiet, secure, property, and comfortably appointed room with space to spread out a little. And lots of outlets and good lighting!

10

Donna

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Did not use the pool. Loved the room - a beautiful view of the sunrise from the fourth floor. Lots of space

6

Luis

31 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,356 nights

The hotel is new and in great condition. The room acoustics suck big time. We had a family in the room above us that sounded like a marching band. Staff tried to get them to quiet down, but it was not their fault. They were walking normally but sounded like stomping (3 nights ). Even the front desk could hear them while on the phone with me.

8

Nathaniel

15 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a pretty mountain view from our window.

10

Donald D Kintz

21 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the room but it sounded like a heard of elephants above us.Don’t know if was heavy footed people or thin ceilings. I will request 4th floor next time

10

Kim

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was extra large. The bed was very comfortable. The hotel looks like it has been renovated.

8

Katherine

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spacious and clean. The staff was friendly. The noise level from above were far louder than most hotels I’ve stayed in. Coffee and hot water are available 24/7 which is nice. I’d stay again, but ask for a top floor room. The view from our window was gorgeous.

8

Patricia

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room clean, beds comfortable but noise factor off. We were located in a room at end of hall looking out at the highway. Noise of cars & trucks easily heard in our room

10

Michael

25 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Relatively spacious room. Console between beds was good size so it accommodated my CPAP. Good beds & breakfast. Right off I40 so easy to find.

10

Laura

15 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice new motel. Clean spacious room on a quiet road alongside interstate. Nice breakfast and helpful and efficient staff.

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Service

Staff receive strong praise for friendliness, professionalism, and responsiveness, including quick room moves and standout breakfast staff. One guest reported a reserved bed type unavailable at check-in.

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10

Charlene

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was incredibly nice and friendly. Genuinely kind and cared. Breakfast was quite a pleasant surprise. Very well rou ded with a couple hot meal options.

10

Teresa

22 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was right off the interstate. Our room was really nice & roomy plus clean. The staff was very friendly & helpful. Marion NC was a cute little town to visit with other towns near by.

10

Kimberly

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was exceptional!

10

David

10 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was helpful and polite. Completely at our service.

8

Tonya

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The building is new but has some HVAC issues, we had to move rooms twice. My father stays here pretty often and hasn't had that issue so hopefully it's temporary. There were some weird mystery smell in the elevators, staff super friendly and helpful.

10

Eda

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed for 3 nights. On our first night the AC is not working. I love how the staff work above and beyond. Right away they moved us from another room. The breakfast lady is super friendly and engaging. I love how she's on the ball and had control with everything in the kitchen.You can tell right away that she loves her job. On our last day we gave her a tip. Not that much but just a way of telling her that we greatly appreciate her. Would be staying again.

10

Jose

5 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Service was excellent

10

Mira

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were very friendly. The front staff greeted you with a smile and genuine hospitality. This is the place I always come back to when traveling to Marion.

10

Marcus

6 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Sara working the front desk and Wanda in the kitchen are two incredible women! They really go out of there way to make you feel at home. You are very Fortunate to have these two ladies working for you

10

Shelly

10 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very helpful and friendly! Beds were comfortable and room was clean! This is a fairly new hotel and it has a new style vibe. Also had an excellent breakfast! We had a beautiful view of the mountains from our room! Would highly recommend!

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Location

Conveniently located just off I-40 with scenic mountain views, and many found it quiet despite the interstate. However, several mention a secluded setting with limited walkable shopping or dining.

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JOCELYN

17 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay at Holiday Inn Express was fantastic! We loved the location! Would definitely recommend to others!

10

Marcus

26 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was secluded, so little to walk to and no shopping nearby.

10

Teresa

22 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was right off the interstate. Our room was really nice & roomy plus clean. The staff was very friendly & helpful. Marion NC was a cute little town to visit with other towns near by.

8

Michael

11 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is great, but Marion does not have a lot of amenities. Local places close early. Otherwise, the hotel was clean and quiet

10

Renee

10 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient for the activities we had planned.

10

Matt

26 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is very nice and clean with lovely views toward the north.

10

Michael

25 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Relatively spacious room. Console between beds was good size so it accommodated my CPAP. Good beds & breakfast. Right off I40 so easy to find.

8

Melvin

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location off of 40, yet far away enough to not hear it.

8

Michael

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location. Nice interior. Very clean. Breakfast has been better in the past but still good value.

10

Laura

15 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice new motel. Clean spacious room on a quiet road alongside interstate. Nice breakfast and helpful and efficient staff.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely appreciated, with hot items and overall good quality. Some felt it was only okay or better on previous stays.

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Charlene

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was incredibly nice and friendly. Genuinely kind and cared. Breakfast was quite a pleasant surprise. Very well rou ded with a couple hot meal options.

10

Dylan

21 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was great. Beautiful mountain view. Nice people. Gteat food.

10

DAndra

31 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

People were great, rooms clean. Breakfast was ok, not best we have had but fit our needs

10

Tristin

19 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk employees were very friendly. Nice area, comfortable spacious room. Nice breakfast. Great view! Enjoy our stay

10

Heath

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stop in the NC mountains without being too crowded. Good location…easy to get to. Plenty of amenities. Great breakfast.

10

Marcus

6 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Sara working the front desk and Wanda in the kitchen are two incredible women! They really go out of there way to make you feel at home. You are very Fortunate to have these two ladies working for you

10

Michael

25 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Relatively spacious room. Console between beds was good size so it accommodated my CPAP. Good beds & breakfast. Right off I40 so easy to find.

8

Michael

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location. Nice interior. Very clean. Breakfast has been better in the past but still good value.

10

Shelly

10 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very helpful and friendly! Beds were comfortable and room was clean! This is a fairly new hotel and it has a new style vibe. Also had an excellent breakfast! We had a beautiful view of the mountains from our room! Would highly recommend!

10

Laura

15 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice new motel. Clean spacious room on a quiet road alongside interstate. Nice breakfast and helpful and efficient staff.

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Walk-In Shower)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

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