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With a stay at Sapphire Inn in Franklin, you'll be in the business district, just a 1-minute walk from Nantahala National Forest and 12 minutes by foot from Ruby City Gems & Minerals. This motel is 19.6 mi (31.6 km) from Western Carolina University and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Scottish Tartans Musuem.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Nantahala National Forest - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Ruby City Gems & Minerals - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Scottish Tartans Musuem - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Angel Medical Center - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Harris Medical Park of Franklin - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Franklin Golf Course - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
The Factory - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Whistle Stop Mall - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Rose Creek Mine - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Old Cardinal Gem Mine - 8.8 km / 5.5 mi
Mason Mountain Mine - 8.8 km / 5.5 mi
Gold City Gem Mine - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
The nearest airports are:
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 114.6 km / 71.2 mi
Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 215.5 km / 133.9 mi
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. Additional features at this motel include barbecue grills and a vending machine.
Ashville regional airport (AVL) 72.4 Miles
Local Shuttle Info: Macon County Transit.
Regular coffee available at frontdesk.
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 15
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 7
Service animals are allowed
Pets cannot be left unattended
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets allowed
Pet fees varies based on pet size starting at $15.00/pet/night and up. Discounted pet fee for extended stay available.Pet rules and regulations are posted at the frontdesk.
Free outside self parking available. Bus, Truck, Trailers, etc. will fit, but please inquire prior to arrival.
Free Wi-Fi internet available.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Social distancing measures are in place
Contactless check-in is available
Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours
Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures