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761 E Main St, Franklin, NC 28734-2674
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#9 of 12 hotels in Franklin
Location
3.7
Cleanliness
2.8
Service
3.4
Value
3.3
Welcome to Sapphire Inn Franklin Featuring a perfect getaway motel in Franklin, North Carolina when planning that beautiful mountain vacation filled with several exciting activities in the Gem Capital of World. Franklin, North Carolina is located in Nantahala National Forest. Sapphire Inn is close to many hiking trails including Appalachian Trail & Bartram Trail, waterfalls, gem mining, golf courses, boating, fishing and much more. Sapphire Inn offers free Wi-Fi and pet-friendly accommodations in Franklin, just 20 miles from Cherokee where jackpot awaits you at Harrah's Casino. Free private parking is available on site. Certain rooms include views of the mountains or city. The rooms include a private bathroom fitted with a bathtub. A flat-screen TV is provided with Direct TV. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Maggie Valley is 28 miles from Sapphire Inn, and Bryson City is 17 miles away. The nearest airport is Asheville Regional Airport, 73 miles from the property
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Vending machine
Canoeing offsite
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Wifi
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Air conditioning
Fireplace
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Telephone
Microwave
Refrigerator
Complimentary toiletries
Clothes rack
Wake-up service / alarm clock
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Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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Tim I wrote a review Jul 2021
High Point, North Carolina33 contributions16 helpful votes
I wanted to like this place as my memories of Franklin were of a simpler time and I don’t need fancy hotels. (We used to stay in The Franklin before it was closed down). Booked through an online site, so that was easy enough and thought the price for 3 nights wasn’t too bad. Upon arrival we found the front door to the office locked., which seemed strange for 530p. There was a phone located on an exterior ledge with a request to call announcing our arrival. After a few minutes someone showed up to check us in. We were on the bottom floor, which now after having read additional reviews, we should have requested upstairs. The floors looked to have been recently replaced and the room actually looked pretty good (for a budget motel). I did not notice a musty smell that some other reviewers had commented on. Maybe the changing of the floors helped to resolve that issue. The mattresses were comfortable. The bathrooms still need some updating. The faucet handles in the tub for the hot and cold water were loose and turning the water off could be tricky, but the shower was very strong, so that was a plus. If this was the extent of our stay, I’m good. The main issue was the noise. It looked like some construction contractors were occupying some of the rooms above ours and the noise (moving of furniture (?) and heavy footsteps) went on through out the night. In noting some of the other reviews, it appears the motel may be used frequently by groups working in the area as some of the other concerns noted regarding 2nd floor noise was what we had experienced. We will likely look to stay elsewhere on our next trip to Franklin but I hope some improvements can be made to The Sapphire Inn to help preserve the small town personality of Franklin.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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gingersci88 wrote a review Jan 2021
Newport, Tennessee5 contributions3 helpful votes
Excellent stay when my car broke down near Franklin. Was hesitant to stay, but found the rooms to be clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly. Would definitely stay again if in the area. Thanks for the hospitality.
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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David Carmen C wrote a review Oct 2020
Bryson City, North Carolina10 contributions
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DiRTY AND NASTY IN BAD SHAPE!!!remodeled but doors not safe and mildew smell!! Would never stay there again!!! The only heater that had was portable. We only stayed a couple hours and had to pay for 2 nights!!!
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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Michael M wrote a review Jan 2020
1 contribution1 helpful vote
I am always satisfied staying here. I pick this location every time I need to stay in Franklin. Always clean and good friendly customer service . When something came up, they did everything you could to get it right as quickly as possible
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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Debbie W wrote a review Nov 2019
San Benito, Texas18 contributions5 helpful votes
This hotel was comfortable for a couple nights. It was very clean. It was pet friendly. Walking distance to several restaurants. Wi-Fi available. Comfortable beds. Coffee available in the lobby. It was very reasonably priced.
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Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Julie L wrote a review Oct 2019
Tallahassee, Florida98 contributions86 helpful votes
We were traveling through the Smokey Mountains and only needed one night. The facility was clean, but no "extras." We had a pet with us and they were accommodating. We did have to track down housekeeping for towels as there were none in our room. If passing through, I would stay here again.
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Date of stay: September 2019
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Penny L wrote a review Sep 2019
Rock Hill, South Carolina1 contribution
This is no longer a family friendly motel. Units are old and not kept as clean as they should be. There are other options in Franklin and I recommend you stay elsewhere. Not sure why I need to meet a 200 minimum to simply say - don’t.
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Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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VickieM wrote a review Jul 2019
Augusta, Georgia19 contributions1 helpful vote
I would stay here again, they have remodeled the rooms, parking is a little tight but all was good and work out. Rooms were clean and neat, office had a funny smell to it that was kind of yucky but, very friendly staff.
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Date of stay: May 2019
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mel d wrote a review Jun 2019
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Clean rooms, fridges,easy parking, nice people. The rooms in the upper floor have a view of the hill tops. The lower ones are of course closer to the parking area. The people are super friendly. When we were there they were planting spring and summer flowers.
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Date of stay: May 2019
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Selina N wrote a review May 2019
Smyrna11 contributions5 helpful votes
I came into town to gem mine for the weekend. Most of the hotels were $100 or more. I found this place for almost half that price. I wasn’t expecting much because of the price but was very pleasantly surprised. Clean room, no bugs, which is a deal breaker for me, beds were ok. Mexican restaurant across the street. You can do a load of laundry for $4.00. I happened to bring my laundry with me. 10 min away from a bunch of mines. I had a great weekend and plan on going back to do it again. Although I didn’t bring my dogs they are also pet friendly. Wish I had brought them.
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Traveled solo
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PRICE RANGE
$61 - $89 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United StatesNorth CarolinaNorth Carolina MountainsFranklin
NUMBER OF ROOMS
30
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sapphire Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Sapphire Inn?
Nearby attractions include Scottish Tartans Musuem (0.7 miles), Ruby City Gems & Minerals (0.6 miles), and Outdoor 76 (0.7 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Sapphire Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and room service.
Which room amenities are available at Sapphire Inn?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a fireplace.
Is parking available at Sapphire Inn?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Sapphire Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Caffe Rel, Ms Lois' Restaurant, and Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant.
Is Sapphire Inn located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.9 miles away from the center of Franklin.
Are pets allowed at Sapphire Inn?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Is Sapphire Inn accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.