Near Jefferson National Forest, Econo Lodge Marion I-81 offers a convenient retreat with in-room WiFi and a health club. Guests can also take advantage of free self parking and grab a quick snack from the vending machine. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Reviews
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Gym
Connecting rooms available
Pet friendly
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Main amenities (5)
Daily housekeeping
Health club
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Vending machine
For families (6)
Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Microwave
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY440
CNY440
CNY485 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
Highlights
Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking
Highlights
Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
27 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Highlights
Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
27 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
8 reviews
(8 reviews)
Highlights
Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
27 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
Highlights
Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
27 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
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Smyth County Community Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Emory & Henry College School of Health Sciences - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Lincoln Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Hungry Mother State Park - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area - 13 min drive - 14.6 km
Getting around
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
Dip Dog Stand - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Mi Puerto - 4 min walk
Hardee's - 3 min drive
Arby's - 14 min walk
About this property
Econo Lodge Marion I-81
Enjoy your visit to Marion with a stay at Econo Lodge Marion I-81. Guests can enjoy the health club, and hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and rafting are nearby. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Discount at nearby fitness center
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Winery tours nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Health club
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Policies
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.
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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).
Also known as
Econo Lodge Marion
Econo Lodge Motel Marion
Econo Lodge
Econo Lodge Marion I-81 Motel
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Econo Lodge Marion I-81 Motel Marion
Frequently asked questions
Does Econo Lodge Marion I-81 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Econo Lodge Marion I-81 does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge Marion I-81?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Econo Lodge Marion I-81?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Econo Lodge Marion I-81?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Econo Lodge Marion I-81 and nearby?
Have fun with activities like fishing, hiking, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Econo Lodge Marion I-81 also has a health club.
What's the area around Econo Lodge Marion I-81 like?
Econo Lodge Marion I-81 puts you in the heart of Marion. Popular attractions include Bristol Motor Speedway, which is 57 minutes away by car.
Econo Lodge Marion I-81 Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
7.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 28, 2025
It was clean, comfy and I felt safe. Great price. Awesome check in, he showed me the room ahead of time. Definitely would stay again
Erin
Erin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 29, 2025
Everything was good
Tammy
Tammy, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 19, 2025
The hotel was good. The desk clerk was fantastic.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
May 29, 2025
This is a great place if you just need to lay your head down . Don’t expect breakfast or anything fancy. There is fresh coffee in the morning and the staff is very friendly.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 18, 2025
Disappointed there wasn't breakfast
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 18, 2025
noisy. not good cleaning service
Lois
Lois, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 23, 2024
Great stay.
Help was friendly and room was very clean.
Billy
Billy, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jun 17, 2025
Bathroom towels were black and dirty. Not changed. Sheet on bed orage red stains and smeared brown spots like dried feces. Have pics.
Frances
Frances, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 22, 2023
Our stay was very comfortable and quiet.
WAYNE
WAYNE, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 12, 2024
Room was very clean, staff very friendly.
Kristi
Kristi, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Aug 29, 2024
It was well located right off highway and with local fastfood and shopping options across and up the street
Ajaz
Ajaz, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 10, 2024
This was a great stay, right off the interstate, super clean and convenient, but the lack of hot water for the shower I was dying for was very disappointing….but other than that it was great.
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Sep 12, 2024
Convenient and clean
Room was very clean and comfortable.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Apr 16, 2025
The first room we were given had cigarette burns on the beds, and the entire room reeked of smoke. The shower also had a leak and wouldn’t stop dripping
Aiden
Aiden, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 21, 2023
This is a good clean hotel and the employees are very kind and respectful
Shane
Shane, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jan 12, 2025
Good stop for the night
We had a good stay. Tv didn’t work in the first room and the staff person took great care of us. It was his first day! Moved us to a new room.
Shannon
Shannon, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 16, 2023
The price is super affordable, they had stuff for breakfast, a grocery store across the street, as well as a few close by restaurants, and the staff was friendly and helpful.
paiten
paiten, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 15, 2023
Very helpful and friendly staff.
Tracie
Tracie, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Mar 8, 2025
Large pot hole in the driveway needs to be fixed. There was no bar of soap in the bathroom and the door stuck. Mosty the bed was comfortable and the location quiet. Other good things coffee maker with coffee, refridgerator, TV and iron with ironing board.
Doreen
Doreen, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jan 13, 2025
Roches everywhere room was disgusting
Valerie
Valerie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 21, 2023
Wonderful property. Staff was friendly and polite.
Tammy
Tammy, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Nov 20, 2023
Great for a night or two
Great place for the price. The staff was friendly and everything worked as advertised. Thanks for the stay!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Feb 24, 2025
No thanks
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Mar 2, 2025
Cigarette burns and smell in the non smoking room.
Blankets thin as paper. No one came by and made beds or gave towels.
Only thing was nice water pressure.
John
John, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 27, 2023
the staff was friendly and very helpful. Room was clean and comfortable with all necessities. It was pleasure to spend a night there.