General Francis Hotel Marion (Virginia) travel guide

Originally built in 1927 the General Francis Marion Hotel has been completely renovated and restored. It has been honored with many historic preservations awards and has AAA Three Diamond status. All rooms have high-speed internet access and toll-free local calls. Meeting facilities feature state-of-the-art presentation equipment and the hotel offers off-site fitness center privileges. The on-site restaurant/ The Black Rooster provides superb dining in a casual setting and the hotels Black Rooster lounge serves up appetizers and libations. Virginia Living magazine described the hotels 2006 rebirth; with a love of architecture and an eye for detail Owner Susie Ellis has personally supervised every aspect of the hotels 4 million dollar overhaul. With all new plumbing and wiring the rooms now number 36. In compliance with preservation standards all the old door facades still grace the halls. A subtle green/ gold/ and blue color scheme runs throughout the hotel but every room is individual containing slightly different furnishings and accents. The entire facility is smoke-free. The hotel is listed on the Virginia and National Registers of Historic Places.