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Hotels


Magnuson Hotel by the River
279 Muskingum Dr
Marietta, Ohio

Comfort Suites Marietta
202 Cherry Tree Lane
Marietta, Ohio

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel
101 Front St
Marietta, Ohio

Comfort Inn
700 Pike St
Marietta, Ohio

Hampton Inn Marietta
508 Pike St
Marietta, Ohio

Fairfield Inn & Suites Marietta
200 Cherry Tree Ln
Marietta, Ohio

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Marietta
506 Pike Street
Marietta, Ohio

Holiday Inn Marietta
701 Pike St
Marietta, Ohio

Super 8 Marietta
46 Acme St Washington Centre
Marietta, Ohio

THE HACKETT HOTEL
203 Second Street
Marietta, Ohio


Hotel Tips

Always find a reason to email the front desk manager in hotels that you plan to visit again. Tell them what they did right and express your plans to stay again and ask what opportunities there might be for frequent discounts or upgrades on your next visits. If you become friends with the manager, you just might get the friends and family rate some day.

Upon check-in, slip the desk agent a tip and ask for the best room they can find at your current booked rate. Often times a quick $10 or $20 bill can go a long way towards the mood of the person who directly decides where you lay your head for the night.

Ask to be placed opposite of any roadways. Road noise can be a constant source of pollution which may not be a noticeable problem during the day but reveals itself at night. Don't be afraid to request a room change to get a better sleep.



Things To Do

Marietta keeps your pets fed, groomed, clothed and entertained with a wide assortment of ts.s available online and in-store. Does your dog need a bit of training? Check with us for great referrals to dog walkers, trainers and veterinarians who can work with your pets.

Marietta can warm you up on a cloudy day or simply offer your daily perk by visiting your local coffee shop. Quality, purity and punch are targeted with coffee beans curated globally and locally roasted while being served fresh as it is made right in front of you. Order up!

Marietta has several options for shopping for specialty food items that are not found in regular grocery stores. Shops tailored for "foodies" offer tastings of the products as well as scheduled culinary classes to perfect your skills. Shop for infused oils, salts and spices from around the World!



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Kathleen Gerds
Looking forward to Ashland downtown. Theater and shopping here we come.

Erin Lawless
The shops and bakery make it an appealing destination for people who want to keep small businesses going by enjoying those shops as well

Valentina Eagar
Fun and unique shopping and eats

Mary Warszynski
I have not been there yet. I am planning a family outing for March.

Sking King
I love walking through downtown when the sun finally comes out. You can get a great organic meal at one place, yummy sushi nearby, and awesome beer. Not to mention the Criterion has fabulous shows.


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