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
Lincoln Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
General Francis Marion Hotel - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Henderson School of Appalachian Arts - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Highlands Distilling Company - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
Hungry Mother State Park - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
Getting around
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
Dip Dog Stand - 7 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Sur 81 - 2 min drive
Mi Puerto - 3 min drive
About this property
General Francis Marion Hotel
General Francis Marion Hotel offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Enjoy American cuisine at The Swamp Fox Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
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.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Swamp Fox Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Free covered self parking on site
Onsite parking options include a garage
Food and drink
Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
The Swamp Fox Restaurant
Things to do
18-hole adjacent golf course
Golf carts
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Wedding services
Business services
4 meeting rooms
Business center
Conference center (2,034 square feet of space)
Outdoors
In a nature reserve
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Ballroom
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
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
We should mention
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
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General Francis Marion Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 699 out of 1001 reviews
10 - Excellent
699
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1001 reviews
8 - Good
227
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1001 reviews
6 - Okay
52
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1001 reviews
4 - Poor
15
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1001 reviews
2 - Terrible
8
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Caroline
Nov 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Imani at front desk during check-in was so friendly and helpful! The room was also clean and well prepared for our arrival.
The very well-cared-for building looks great. We made a reservation online, and then called to find out what time the restaurant closed. We were told 10 PM. We checked in and walked down to the restaurant at 7:45 pm, only to be told they had already closed. The good news is that Macado's Restaurant is across the street. They had a great menu, and the food was delicious. The HVAC also leaves a lot to be desired.
Awesome historical 100 year old hotel with a small time feeling but plenty big !!! Still very original and had the good feel of simpler times …. Very hospitable staff .. the young lady that checked us in was sweet and very informative …. She loved her job and it showed even though it was getting closer to midnight !!
The beds were awesome .. I very rarely sleep most of the night and I woke up to the sun coming in the window (we purposely left the larger curtain open for natures wake up call !!)
I hope we have the chance to return again some day !!
Many thanks from the Sullivan’s
Wonderful, friendly staff, and a great place to stay!
Jacob
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tom
Nov 14, 2025
Tom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle
Nov 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes and Yes
Michelle
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eric
Nov 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Eric
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jean-Guy
Business traveler
Nov 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent service, great location and the room was really clean. The people were very friendly and helpful.
Jean-Guy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
John
Nov 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Charming old hotel with great character and modern amenities. Always love to stop here.
John
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ruth
Nov 1, 2025
Ruth
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Charity
Traveled with partner
Oct 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had no water in our room on Monday morning 10/27. We were not able to shower and could only flush once.
The waffle dispenser was broken as well.
We loved the room and Imani at check in was excellent. I left behind a hown by accident and the staff reached out to let us know so we could pick it up on the way back through. Thanks for that!
Charity
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark
Oct 30, 2025
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Michelle
Oct 29, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I was happy to find a renovated old hotel on the way (but off the Interstate) to my destination. It was cute and quaint and the price was right. I liked having a restaurant in the hotel for convenience (unlike typical hotel chains closer to the interstate.)
While I expected less in terms of modern convenience, I was surprised to find that basics like room cleanliness weren’t a priority. There were food crumbs left on the carpet and it looked like the floorboards and other woodwork/furniture had not been cleaned or dusted in some time.
The room was also a bit warm and could not be cooled with the old heating/AC unit.
It’s a nice old hotel. Just know what you’re getting into.
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.
Gayenelle
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Richard
Traveled with partner
Sep 29, 2025
Great piece of history! Worth the stay. Breakfast could use an upgrade.