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Magnuson Hotel by the River

2.0 of 5
279 Muskingum Dr., Marietta, OH 45750 (Formerly Best Western Marietta)
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Magnuson Hotel by the River
Ranked #5 of 9 hotels in Marietta
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012 via mobile

Clean, spacious, well kept. Great service, beds sooo comfortable! Shower heads were amazing. Try it you'll be charmed by the place like we were. Have traveled for business for 20 years- this place makes my top 10 list.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

We stopped at this hotel after driving seven hours around 10pm and thought it looked like an okay place to sleep before getting back on the road for another long day of driving. Everything was going fine; the lady at the front desk was friendly and the room appeared to be in okay condition. Despite checking for them, within two... More

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6 September 2012

I would like to thank the guest for quickly pointing out the problem. This is our first time dealing with this but the response is straight forward. The bed bugs were found on a Saturday evening and the room was inspected by Orkin pest control on the following Monday. That room was given a comprehensive treatment by Orkin on Wednesday.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

My husband and I stop there every summer on our way from SC to Michigan. We have a dog and he LOVES the big open field going down to the boat ramp. The place is always clean, but not fancy. Sometimes the parking lot can be a little loud, as people like to sit out there with a drink and... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2012

My family and I had a mini-family reunion and stayed here. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Between my cousins, uncle and I, there were 6 dogs. There is a wonderfully large side yard going down to the river to walk the dogs. The rooms were clean and nice. We stayed in non-smoking rooms and there was no smell... More

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Westland, Michigan, United States
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 June 2012

We stopped here in the middle of the night looking for a room to some rest in with our family. I was very pleasantly surprised to come across this hotel. The room was clean and nice, staff very friendly and helpful, nicely stocked continental breakfast, located in a nice quiet location close to town and it's historical attractions. we will... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012

We have stayed at this hotel 1-2 times a summer on our way to and from Michigan from from North Carolina. Although the other guests are occasionally noisy and smoky, the rooms are always clean, the owners always polite and helpful, and the property well maintained. We stay here for the location on the river with the big rolling hill... More

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Grand Rapids, MI
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

We stayed at the Magnuson on the way to NC. We were traveling with our dog and this hotel had good reviews. The room was very clean and quiet. Our only problem was the lady at the front desk the night we checked in. We were given a room on the 2nd floor and with having a puppy it was... More

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Harrisville , WV
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

I reserved a room at this hotel even though some of the reviews were not very good. I found the Magnuson an excellent place at any price. The room was immaculate, furnishings like new, very comfortable bed with Egyptian cotton linens (oh so soft), fresh clean air not smelling of room deoderizer and heating/cooling system so quiet that I was... More

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Lafayette, Indiana, United States
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

My family & I have been staying at this hotel almost every Fall for over 30 years. It has been owned and managed by the same family in all that time. Everyone connected with the facility is just as friendly and helpful as can be. The rooms are always exceptionally clean and well cared for. The desk person has always... More

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Lake Lure, North Carolina
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011

We went to this hotel because it sounded wonderful. However, when we got there the room was terrible. No A/C unit expect for a small window unit covered in mold. The bathroom you could not move in and spider webs were everywhere. This was enough to make my allegies go crazy, so we left. The price of the room was... More

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Additional Information about Magnuson Hotel by the River

Also Known As:
Best Western Marietta
Marietta Best Western
Address: 279 Muskingum Dr., Marietta, OH 45750 (Formerly Best Western Marietta)
Region: United States > Ohio > Marietta
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #5 of 9 hotels in Marietta
Price range (per night): INR4,746 - 5,464
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
This Magnuson Hotels affiliate is just minutes from the Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta College, Indian Acres Park, the Ohio River Museum, and Children’s Toy and Doll Museum. Guest will enjoy continental breakfast each morning, free wireless internet, free parking, access to the YMCA. ... more   less 
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