Mountain Empire Motel is the perfect getaway in a mountain setting, offering free self parking and a 24-hour front desk. Enjoy the scenic beauty of nature around you.
Johnson County Welcome Center and Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Roan Valley Commons - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
Baseball Field - 1 min drive - 2.0 km
Johnson County Public Library - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
Heritage Hall Theater - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 48 min drive
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 73 min drive
Restaurants
Poblano's Mexican Grill - 13 min walk
Burger King - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min walk
Bizzies Drive Thru Restaurant - 2 min drive
Little Caesars Pizza - 2 min drive
About this property
Mountain Empire Motel
Enjoy your visit to Mountain City with a stay at Mountain Empire Motel.
At a glance
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Hotel size
30 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Toilet paper
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.5 percent
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Mountain Empire Motel Motel
Mountain Empire Motel Mountain City
Mountain Empire Motel Motel Mountain City
Frequently asked questions
Does Mountain Empire Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Mountain Empire Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Mountain Empire Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Mountain Empire Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mountain Empire Motel?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What's the area around Mountain Empire Motel like?
Mountain Empire Motel is a short 16-minute walk from Johnson County Welcome Center and Museum and 17 minutes' walk from Roan Valley Commons.
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Reviews
Mountain Empire Motel Reviews
4.6
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Cleanliness
4.4
Amenities
4.6
Staff & service
4.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2025
It was nice and clean
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
This isn't no fancy vacation stay hotel. But I knew that when I rented it. This town has two hotels and I promise you this is the better choice. I have reviews for both. Don't waste your time, money, or safety to try the other. Hands down all around to the staff here.
Brandy
Brandy, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Apr 7, 2025
Will try a different location next trip
The room was filthy. There was something sticky all over the table, there were lot's of long dark hairs all over the bathroom floor. The tub was dirty and the comforter had burn holes and was torn and older than I am probably and I am 61 years old. The bathroom counter had what appeared to be dried boogers on it. I did not expect a 3 or 4 star hotel and I have stayed at this location one time previously and it was not as bad, but this room was atrocious. The bed was pretty comfortable, the TV had a good selection of channels and the fridge and microwave worked as expected so there are positive things. The price is fair if the room had been cleaned properly. All of the furniture, lighting decor etc. is extremely outdated.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2025
Good price!
Quang Nhan
Quang Nhan, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
May 3, 2026
Room was dirty, especially bathroom (hair on floor and sink area & in shower, skidmarks in toilet) room carpet dirty. Nothing in the room other than bed, tv & stinky fridge. A banging noise in the wall occurring often (I assume water pipes?). Went to check out at 8:30am and the office was locked... nobody there. No place to leave the key card. Rang the doorbell... nobody came.
David
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 8, 2024
Quiet, outdated but clean.
Has semi truck parking that's out of the way [even though did not drive a truck here good to know].
Renee
Renee, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 7, 2025
Eh
Austin
Austin, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Dec 31, 2025
The room smelled bad an was dirty.
Justin
Justin, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Sep 4, 2025
We were there for my brother in laws funeral. I wasn't up to staying so we drove home. The motel mgr said we needed to contact Expedia for a refund.
Marjorie
Marjorie, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Aug 7, 2025
Weird, dirty room.
Zachary
Zachary, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jun 29, 2025
The desk attendant was very rude,he had to call multiple people to approve our reservation. After inside the roomit reeked of stink,the bedding was old and torn . I hope i never need to stay there agian.
Phil
Phil, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
May 18, 2025
Dirty, especially bathroom. Hope sheets were clean. Terrible tv, did not work at all last night.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jul 18, 2025
Bad
Danyar
Danyar, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Aug 8, 2025
The air didn't work in the room
Charles
Charles, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Sep 13, 2025
Look elsewhere
It was very under par , the curtains to the outside didn’t cover the windows , so people could look in as well as the lights. The door didn’t lock very well. The bathroom was filthy and not upkeep. The person who works the front doesn’t show up till 10am so nobody to help you out
justin
justin, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Mar 31, 2025
Bedspreads stained. Bathroom floor not clean. No bedside lighting, Had to ask for clean towels, more soap and cups. A friend two doors down found bedbugs in his bed. But it was cheap!
Ruth
Ruth, 6-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jul 27, 2024
Rooms Denied Upon Arrival
When we arrived, they told us our credit card had declined. We looked at our account on our app and it had gone thru. Now two days later the charge is still there on our account. I called the hotel and they said they never received the funds. I called Hotels.com and it looked like to them it had gone thru. They are contacting the manager at the hotel to get an explanation and refund. It was a low cost room, but the closest to our job. What a hassle for no room!
Joel
Joel, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Aug 31, 2024
We received an email telling us to reach this motel bf reservation day. Several days before, we called 6x, each time a man answered phone just “hello”,& mgr will call you back”. No return call. We arrived at 3pm on day of reserv to be told our reservation was CANCELED. Mgr said he tried 1x to call, but left no message. Then he claimed I’m a NO SHOW? UNTRUE. Also, place was disgusting and looked nothing like photo.Upon mgr telling me he canceled, we left.