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The Martha Washington Inn & Spa
Abingdon, Virginia, United States · Independent · Accessible Luxury
General Francis Preston built the Abingdon mansion in 1832; it later housed a women's college, a Civil War hospital, and actors from the Barter Theatre before opening as an inn in 1935. The Martha Washington Inn & Spa now keeps 63 rooms, a spa, and Sisters American Grill on West Main Street.
- 63 rooms
- Opened 1935
About The Martha Washington Inn & Spa
- The house was built in 1832 as a residence for General Francis Preston and his family of nine children.
- It later served as a women's college and as a Civil War hospital and barracks before becoming a hotel in 1935.
- Visiting actors from Abingdon's Barter Theatre, the State Theatre of Virginia, historically lodged here.
History
The Martha Washington Inn occupies an 1832 residence built by General Francis Preston at 150 West Main Street in Abingdon. Over the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries the building served as a women's college and, during the Civil War, as a hospital and barracks. It opened as a hotel in 1935. The United Group bought it in 1984 and funded a major renovation. The inn is independent, with a spa and Sisters American Grill, and has been listed with Historic Hotels of America.
Restaurants and bars
- Sisters American Grill — Restaurant · American
Experiences
- In-house events (wine tasting, afternoon tea, musical performances, spa retreats) — Engaging in-house events offering relaxation, cultural enrichment and indulgence, curated to enhance guests' stays.
Amenities
- Catering
- Weddings and special events planning with a dedicated team
- Meetings and conferences
- Library with over 1000 volumes
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