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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Marion with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion, an IHG Hotel, offers genuine hospitality. Enjoy a continental breakfast, 24-hour fitness center, and seasonal outdoor pool. The business center keeps travelers productive. Guests praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Walk-In Shower)

Room amenity

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Room amenity

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Marion is home to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG. Historic Carson House and Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Belle Nicho Winery and Silver Fork Winery.
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279 KADIRE DRIVE, Marion, NC, 28752

What's nearby

  • McDowell County Courthouse - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • McDowell County Public Library - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Mission Hospital McDowell - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Marion Greenway Trailhead - 11 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Lake James State Park - 14 min drive - 8.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Marion Wing Factory - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG and take advantage of free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour gym. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • 1 meeting room, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 70 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2019
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 1.00 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to August
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Express & Suites Marion By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Suites Marion
Holiday Inn Express Suites Marion by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Marion an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG Marion
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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG located?

Situated in Marion, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of McDowell County Courthouse, Pisgah National Forest, and McDowell County Public Library. Mission Hospital McDowell and Glenwood Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 242 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jugbeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the admission lady at the front desk in the afternoon was very nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Amenities
The view of the mountain from the hotel room window.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silverio

Liked: Amenities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

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

Will choose again for sure!

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was sweet, overall clean and quiet stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Great place

Great place very clean and comfortable room well furnished enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, courteous staff, and fabulous breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well placed, this is a nice hotel for a quick trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, friendly staff, and a good location. The sheets were soft and the bed was comfy. I’d recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very secluded but safe and very clean property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
Internet didn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly and nice morning breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

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

Great Hotel

This hotel was great and the staff very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay there again when returning to Marion, North Carolina.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with a lovely view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the dining options in the coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Udit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean hotel. Rooms were spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Enjoyed our stay

Nice new motel. Clean spacious room on a quiet road alongside interstate. Nice breakfast and helpful and efficient staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for the activities we had planned.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOCELYN

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

Mountain Getaway & Festival

Our stay at Holiday Inn Express was fantastic! We loved the location! Would definitely recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a pretty mountain view from our window.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A king size bed was not available upon arrival had reserved one,the front desk told me the history of using a 3rd party
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, Comfortable & Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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