Econo Lodge
The Econo Lodge is located just five miles from both Hungry Mother State Park and Mount Rogers, and is less than nine miles from the Davis Valley Winery. This pet-friendly motel features a continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi. The Marion Econo Lodge rates start at $65 a night in 2009.
Econo Lodge
1420 N. Main Street
Marion, VA
(276) 783-6031
econolodge.com
Magnuson Hotel Marion
Just four miles from Hungry Mother State Park and 12 miles from the Scenic View Golf Course, this Budget Inn property offers free Wi-Fi, an outdoor heated pool and an on-site restaurant. Rates start at $63 per night in 2009.
Magnuson Hotel Marion
1424 N Main Street
Marion, VA
(800) 780-5733
budgetinn.com
Virginia House Inn
This pet-friendly motel offers a continental breakfast, free high-speed Internet access and an outdoor pool. Conveniently located, it's a five-minute ride to River Bend Park, 15 minutes from Mount Rogers National Recreational Area and a half-hour ride to the Bristol Motor Speedway in Abingdon, Virginia. Winter rates start at $42 in 2009.
Virginia House Inn
1419 North Main Street
Marion, VA
(877) 747-8713
magnusonhotels.com
Comfort Inn Atkins
Just outside of Marion and only two miles from the Appalachian Trail, guests have access to free wireless Internet, deluxe continental breakfast and a free weekday newspaper. Rates change depending on the time of year, starting at $80 from mid-September to November 30 in 2009.
Comfort Inn Atkins
5558 Lee Highway
Atkins, VA
(276) 783-2144
comfortinn.com
General Francis Marion Hotel
For something a bit more upscale, but without breaking the bank, the General Francis Marion Hotel in downtown Marion takes you back to the Roaring Twenties when it was originally built. Restored (with a few upgrades), rates start at around $90 in 2009. The General Francis Marion Hotel offers many package deals, and is easily accessible to all the major outdoor area attractions.
General Francis Marion Hotel
107 East Main Street
Marion VA
(877) 783-4802
gfmhotel.com
Article Written By Susan Steen
Susan Steen graduated from the University of New Orleans, where she earned a B.A. in sociology and a certification in social work. She has been a freelance and contract writer for 22 years. Her work has been published in “Evidence Technology Magazine,” “Louisiana Bar Journal,” the Cobblestone children’s educational publications “Faces” and “Appleseeds,” the Waterford Literacy Program, and a variety of websites.
