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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG

2.5 star property
Enjoy free weekday breakfast at this Marion hotel

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Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
279 KADIRE DRIVE, Marion, NC, 28752
  • Lake James
  • McDowell County Courthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mission Hospital McDowell
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

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

  • 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)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • 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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

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

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Marion

In Marion .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Marion hotel, you'll find McDowell County Courthouse and Pisgah National Forest. McDowell County Public Library and Mission Hospital McDowell are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • McDowell County Courthouse - 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
  • Linville Caverns - 41 min drive - 31.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Roma Restaurant Pizza Pasta - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG

Enjoy free weekday breakfast at this Marion hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG also features laundry facilities and an elevator. Free self parking is available.

This Marion hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2019
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. This Marion hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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, debit cards, and cash
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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. 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.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in August.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG is 704.6 mi (676-min drive) away from the Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG?

As of Jun 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG on Jun 29, 2025 start from $170.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 14.6 mi (24-min drive) from Boat Beach.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG features a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG to downtown Marion?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG is 3.3 mi away from Marion.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 228 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

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

8/10 Good

Jeanine

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

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

10/10 Excellent

Mira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

rico

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

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

10/10 Excellent

Dyrrick

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nathaniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room! Very impressed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great. Beautiful mountain view. Nice people. Gteat food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly, Newport

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Traveled with family
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

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was secluded, so little to walk to and no shopping nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Nice interior. Very clean. Breakfast has been better in the past but still good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

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

2/10 Terrible

Garrett

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024