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Branson House Bed and Breakfast

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Marion with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Deluxe Single Room, Balcony, City View | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Classic Single Room | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Consider a stay at Branson House Bed and Breakfast and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Branson House B&B, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 9 - Sep 10
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Tomorrow

Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Premium bedding
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laptop workspace
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, Balcony, City View | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room, Balcony, City View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laptop workspace
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Premium bedding
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
822 S Branson St, Marion, IN, 46953

What's nearby

  • The Quilters Hall of Fame - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • James Dean Memorial Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marion General Hospital - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Indiana Wesleyan University - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Marion VA Medical Center - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Muncie, IN (MIE-Delaware County) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Tavern - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Branson House Bed and Breakfast

Bed & breakfast near a metro station
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Branson House Bed and Breakfast. The on-site restaurant, Branson House B&B, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellhop, and coworking spaces
  • A reception hall, pet-sitting services, and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms at Branson House Bed and Breakfast include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling, and LED light bulbs
  • Microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Separate sitting areas, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available for a fee of USD 20; reservation required
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Branson House B&B

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 223 square feet of conference space
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls, pet-sitting services, and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 20

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property only accepts cash
This property uses solar energy
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Branson House Breakfast Marion
Branson House Bed and Breakfast Marion
Branson House Bed and Breakfast Bed & breakfast
Branson House Bed and Breakfast Bed & breakfast Marion

Frequently asked questions

Is Branson House Bed and Breakfast pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Branson House Bed and Breakfast?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Branson House Bed and Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Branson House Bed and Breakfast?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Branson House Bed and Breakfast located?

Situated in Marion, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of The Quilters Hall of Fame and James Dean Memorial Theater. Hostess House and Marion General Hospital are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Branson House Bed and Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 34 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cat lovers paradise! Host rescues cats and we were greeted at every turn by a friendly meow. Home was modern/clean….host was kind and made us a great breakfast. Would gladly stay again next time we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy Hisae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our host, April, is one of the kindest people I have met. As
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hostess was very personable and we talked at length about our pets and just had a very enjoyable conversation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house is in a shady, run down part of town. We were surprised to discover that this lady fosters cats. There were so many cats and the whole house reeks of sick cat and litter box. When we requested a refund, she refused. While we were there another guest arrived and left to get a hotel. Such a disgusting experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cats
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and polite I would recommend this place to anybody
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was brand new, clean, and very comfortable. Our Hostess was very accommodating and friendly. It was a pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Beverly

Liked: Staff & service
The house was not in a very nice neighborhood and it wasn't clear if it was safe to walk or not, so we drove to a nearby riverwalk when we wanted to take a walk. The host was lovely, but we were very shocked to discover when we walked in that she had 10-12 rescue cats in the house, as they were not on the advertising. There was a cat odor in the house, though not overwhelming. Our rooms were on the 2nd floor and that floor was clean and newly renovated. The bed was very comfortable, and the air conditioning worked well. Some rooms share a bathroom. We were a little underwhelmed with the breakfast in the morning, by bed-and-breakfast standards.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have only stayed in a bed and breakfast one other time in my life and was worried. April made me feel at ease as soon as I walked in. I am not a breakfast person and April accommodated me accordingly. The room was light and airy with fresh linens. She has a dog and cats and that truly added to the experience. The animals were there as much as I wanted them to be. I would 100% recommend this house and will stay here in the future if whenever I am back in town!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Vicki

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property, with good up to date rooms, and lovely host. My big issue was the smell of cat litter. It was pungent, my nose refused to be blind to it. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE animals and love that she rescues cats, but keep you have to stay on top of that. The smell was overwhelming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully sized room and bathroom! Good value. Very pleasant proprietor. Did not like that cat/cats had been in the room, and there was a constant, but mild kitty litter odor. I need protein for breakfast so I missed that being part of the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
l really enjoyed my stay, the staff was very friendly and accommodating. It is easy to get to and parking is easy. I went there on my way to Chicago and its a good location on way I will keep in mind as I go to Chicago often. I didn't get to spend a lot of time here so I can't comment on the town and area, but it looks like a neat little town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Bed and breakfast in Marion, IN

Great place to stay around Marion. I stayed here for 5 nights, and had breakfast with the owner every morning. The free breakfast was definitely a incentive to book it, but it was a very comfortable place to stay as well. Moe the house dog is very sweet and well behaved to guests! Definitely will stay here again if I'm in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated. Very homey feeling. Breakfasts were awesome. Host warm and friendly. The bed was super comfortable. There is nothing not to like about Branson B&B. Clean, quiet and relaxing. Will definitely stay again when I’m in Marion IN.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Great service and well renovated with few quirks

Owner/Host is extremely nice and accommodating. Made a nice breakfast and served it at time of our request. We rented the larger unit which was spacious and well appointed with a large bathroom and two walk-in closets. Location is mixed with some decent housing and some boarded-up homes and businesses. Went on long walk around town and felt safe but we live near Chicago so comfortable in many environments. Must like pets as owner allows her 120 pound gentle German Shepherd, Mo to greet you each time you enter or leave. She has about a dozen cats as well, so may not be ideal for folks with cat allergies. Overall, she does a great job but want folks to know about a few things that greatly surprised us because no one mentioned them to us prior to our arrival.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Theda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
To begin with, there is no 24 hour service as stated. Owner leaves a note on the front door to tell you where your room key is, so anyone could get your room key as the front door is open. It is in a “rough” neighborhood. The beautiful vintage furniture pictured is covered with sheets and cat beds and cats. I counted 8 cats just on the couches. This is the common are the owner calls a library since it has a small bookcase with books on it. But you can’t sit anywhere because it’s covered with cat beds and cats. The dining/kitchen area is disgusting. There is a large kennel that takes up a fourth of the dining area which houses 4 more cats that appeared ill. A smaller kennel housed another cat and 2 liter boxes. The dining area and kitchen area are open concept, so food is prepared and consumed in this area. The smell was overwhelming throughout the house, and needless to say cat hair was everywhere. The cats that aren’t kenneled have free access to the house including the shared bathroom. One snuck past me into my room and I had to pick her up to remove her. I called the owner and asked for a refund. The smell was so bad my eyes were watering. She refused. She explained that she ran out of room for her cat rescue in her portion of the house and had to move some to the common areas. I asked her again for a refund and she refused. I left immediately. The room itself appeared to be clean, but it was no city view as described. And smell in room was horrific.
Common area/“library
Dining/kitchen
Dining/kitchen
Dining/kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Becky

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Becky

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in town for a track meet and had booked through Travelocity several weeks in advance. We were surprised to discover, upon arrival, that this house contained several animals. Seven cats and 150+ pound dog to be specific. The host was kind, but nowhere before this booking where we alerted to the fact, there would be pets. The fact that I was allergic to cats excludes us from staying at this home, combined with the smell of animal when we walked in. This home was also under construction, in the living space. Therefore, we had to leave and lose all of our money and search for local hotels. Again, the host was kind… But the accommodations were very disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Isnel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Isnel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Isnel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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