The welcoming coffee shop/cafe offers a perfect spot to relax while convenient amenities like self parking and laundry services make for a hassle-free stay
Travelers find comfort at MacArthur Inn's inviting coffee shop, perfect for enjoying a favorite brew after exploring. The property offers practical amenities like self parking, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a secure front-desk safe for valuables.
Narrows is home to MacArthur Inn. Pipestem Resort State Park Championship Course and Thorn Spring Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bluestone Wildlife Management Area and New River. New River Outdoor Co and New River Junction are also worth visiting. Visit our Narrows travel guide
117 MacArthur Lane, Narrows, VA, 24124
What's nearby
New River
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Virginia Tech University
36 min drive - 57.5 km
Lane Stadium
40 min drive - 58.9 km
Winterplace Ski Resort
39 min drive - 75.0 km
Radford University
43 min drive - 63.9 km
Getting around
Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA)
73 min drive
Restaurants
Iron Skillet
1 min walk
McDonald's
11 min drive
Happy Hog
8 min drive
Sugar + Flour
8 min drive
Burger King
19 min walk
About this property
MacArthur Inn
Property highlights
MacArthur Inn provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Self parking (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at MacArthur Inn offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like WiFi.
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Parking and transportation
Self parking on site (surcharge)
Food and drink
A coffee shop/cafe
Family friendly
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Partially-open bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch plasma TV with premium satellite channels
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 8.50 per room, per stay
The resort fee includes:
Housekeeping
Internet access
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per day
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
MacArthur Inn
MacArthur Inn Narrows
MacArthur Narrows
MacArthur Inn Narrows, Virginia
MacArthur Inn Narrows Virginia
MacArthur Inn Hotel
MacArthur Inn Narrows
MacArthur Inn Hotel Narrows
Frequently asked questions
Is MacArthur Inn pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for a fee.
What time is check-in at MacArthur Inn?
Check-in begins at 3 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at MacArthur Inn?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is MacArthur Inn located?
Situated in Narrows, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of New River and Jefferson National Forest. Giles County Historical Society and Carilion Giles Community Hospital are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Reviews
MacArthur Inn Reviews
7.0
Good
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The owner and the desk person were very nice but the hotel smelled of cigarettes and there was no hot water. Was told to let it run for 5 minutes and it would be fine. Let it run for 10 with nothing. Since we were going hiking it wasn’t a huge deal but a shower would have been nice.
Really looked promising from the outside and had lots of good reviews. Come to find out, this place caters to hikers of the Appalachian Trail which is where the good reviews come from. We ended up checking out after a few hours at a rehearsal dinner elsewhere and just driving the hour and 15 minutes home for the night because the room was so poor. Bed was squeaky and you could feel the springs underneath. Walls were stained and some in the hallway were lacking paint. The whole place including our room smelled musty and smoky. Toilet and tub need replaced or resurfaced. Both were badly stained. There was no way we could have comfortably stayed the night here. Total waste of time and money.
Great historical inn. Very pretty building outside and in. The owner is super friendly and will tell you all sorts of information about the place, as he is the one that saved it and restored it. He’ll also play you a song on his restores juke box. Room was nice and clean. Air worked well. Bed was firm but comfy. Softest towels ever! Only issue was it took awhile for the shower water to get hot (maybe it was just a fluke that night), and it would be nice to have an individual coffee machine/cups in the room. Other than that, great stay.
Property owner was very kind and accommodating. He is in the process of remodeling to make it even nicer. Loved the history and the historical feel of the place. We definitely felt welcome. Room cool and clean
Fun and friendly welcome at check-in. Surprise demo of 1947 juke box music by the inimitable Ella Fitzgerald. Lots of info about local area. Interesting history of Inn.
Joan S
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Apr 29, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Allen is a great host.
Everything a thtu hiker needs is with throwing distance.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Apr 1, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very interesting proprietor. Knows a lot about the area. a bit unorthodox in his approach but has a vision.
We arrived super late. But there was someone to take care of us and provided wonderful accommodations. This place should be o. The National Historic Register! Very friendly staff and we cornered the Inn proprietor and got to hear a lot more of the history which was very cool. The town lights and decorations for the holidays made it extra special.
joe
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Oct 28, 2018
Liked: Staff & service
Room was pretty tight - 2 beds, a night table, dresser and a TV. Did have a mini fridge. Bathroom & shower in particular was very small. It was comfortable enough and fine if you’re hiking, hunting or fishing the area. They have dinner & local music every Thursday that I missed unfortunately but sounds like fun. Beautiful part of Virginia too!!
Hotel is a nice place and I would recommend to anyone passing through. Rooms are small but clean and comfortable. Owners are very friendly and helpful with directions to areas around the area. The room are a bit dated but it adds to the experience. I would definitely stay again. The area around the hotel has a very small town charm and the creek leading in is beautiful. There is also a duck pond with a beautiful small waterfall.
A grand old place! I arrived late, and my key was sitting out for me, along with a hand-written map showing how to get to my room. Definitely an olde-timey feel to this hotel, but comfortable and secure. The plumbing could probably stand to be upgraded a bit, but really, that added to the charm. Wifi was great. Some friends were staying at a well-known hotel, which shall remain unnamed, up a nearby mountain, where there's no air conditioning! Imagine! I was VERY happy to have chosen the MacArthur Inn!
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
8/10 Good
Jeanne
Aug 19, 2018
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Character
The Hotel was nice building with character but it could use some TLC
Jeanne
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
6/10 Okay
Lasttime, Pearisburg
Jun 24, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Water took forever to get hot, no in room phone, no hair dryer in room. Found out only 2 hair dry dryers for the entire inn.
Lasttime
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
6/10 Okay
Joseph
Jun 15, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint but unexpected upcharge for booking online.
Quaint hotel. The staff, and especially, Allen, the owner, were very friendly, helpful and accommodating. It was a bit confusing when we asked if there would be coffee or breakfast available in the morning and did not receive a straight answer one way or the other...there wasn't so we ended up at Burger King. Not a whole lot in the immediate area within walking distance.
HEADS UP! They charged an extra $8.50 dollar fee per room (over what was stated on my hotels.com receipt) for booking through hotels.com! This took me by surprise as I have never paid this type of premium before and not been advised by hotels.com that it would be assessed. I will be following up with hotels.com to understand why this happened.
Joseph
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
8/10 Good
T
May 16, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Not much in the town, but the owner was extremely personable and fun to talk to. Good place if you just need a place to stay for the night when passing through.
Everything was perfect upon arrival. Check in was swift and easy, and they had a bunch of recommendations of things to do and how to hike the trail. Welcoming town and friendly community. Loved my stay.
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. The building is old but has great character. The room was simple but furnished with antiques giving it a home like feeling The bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was clean everything worked, the towels we're soft. The desk clerk was friendly and helpful. And the climate control was good. Finally the town is nestled in the beautiful New River Valley.
I found staff was nice, the gentleman with a great mustache knew the history of the building.
I had large room, nicely done.
I look for good access - not far beyond Blacksburg, off the freeway, over the overpass bridge, right there.
I want clean rooms and linens - very nice; I want a nice comfortable bed - which I had.
Wi-Fi was very good, TV was excellent. Double pane windows meant the room was fairly quiet.
With this hotel, I was looking for an Older but Renovated Hotel with it's charm, and this had it - Very nice woodwork, great history, nice building. I had read the reviews, and there were mostly good with a couple not so. Like most old buildings, I did have to wait for the water to heat up in the morning, and there were some creaks, but overall I thought it was excellent renovated Hotel.
Another thing to consider was the price was very reasonable, and the other hotels I had on the trip at that price point were really not very good, while this one was.