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Americas Best Value Inn
197 Mallard Road
Smithfield, North Carolina

Comfort Inn Smithfield
170 S Equity Dr
Smithfield, North Carolina

Sleep Inn & Suites Smithfield
270 N Equity Dr
Smithfield, North Carolina

BEST WESTERN INN OF SMITHFIELD
145 South Equity Drive
Smithfield, North Carolina

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Smithfield - Se
190 S Equity Dr
Smithfield, North Carolina

Super 8 Smithfield
735 Industrial Park Dr
Smithfield, North Carolina

Baymont Inn And Suites Smithfield
125 S Equity Dr
Smithfield, North Carolina

Fairfield Inn & Suites Smithfield
809 Venture Dr
Smithfield, North Carolina


Hotel Tips

Elevators are notorious for being a nuisance so ask to be roomed on the top floor and as far away as possible. Most hotels book nearby rooms last so hopefully they have availability elsewhere.

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.

Bring an actual credit card to avoid deposits and pre-authorizations consuming money in your checking account which will reduce your available balance. Hotels that accept paper cash often ask for a hefty deposit to cover potential damages in your room leaving you scrambling to find an ATM.



Things To Do

Smithfield shopping is better than online shopping so that you can touch, feel, smell and taste as an experience with an item before deciding to purchase it for yourself or as a gift. Local merchants have hand selected their inventory to provide a unique selection for your downtown.

Smithfield helps you expand your skills and learn some new ways to expand your artisan flare? Sign up for classes at your kitchen supply store, yarn shop, art and craft shop and photo gallery. You'll be having great fun with your new friends as you you take on that next project.

Smithfield brings meaning to leisure time while enjoying the local yarn shop and wandering through in amazement with the different fibers and vast array of colors. Signing up for a class is easy and fun and serves as a great getaway for a few hours to enjoy the company of fellow knitters.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Jerretta O'Haver
Heading Downtown in August 2017 !

Angela Shields
I will be visiting Ashland for the first time this coming weekend! I have heard from numerous people what a great town it is and how much I will like it. Very excited to check it out and do some shopping!

Jackie
Have not been there but coming on a bus trip next weekend. Looking forward to shopping & sight seeing

kelly jordan
shops and food

Snow Charpentier
It's grown and changed so much since I moved away for a few years and came back. Great to see a lot of smaller businesses expanding and hoping to contribute to the growth of downtown Medford.


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