Originally built in 1832 as a private residence by a Virginia General, The Martha Washington
Inn has seen many different uses. From Private residence it evolved into a finishing school
for young ladies. When the armies of the Civil War battled in and around Abingdon, The
building served as a hospital for wounded soldiers, and romantic stories of nurses and
soldiers still endure to this day. After the Civil War The Martha became a womens college and
today is an elegant hotel, paying homage to its gracious Southern roots and enduring historic
legacy. The Inns 62 guestrooms and suites reflect the carefully assembled collection of
Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian-period antiques and artifacts that grace this one-time
mansion. Each room is different in decor, size and configuration. Guest enjoy turndown
service, a morning newspaper, overnight shoeshine, and English toiletries. The Martha
Washington Inn, now offers to its guests, the newly completed natatorium, with its brick
facade matching the timeless decor of the building. French doors and a retractable roof bring
the outside inside in the ward summer months. A sundeck off the pool provides the perfect spot
for a quiet read or warm relaxation in the sun. We are also proud to announce, in February
2006, the opening of The Spa at The Martha. The Spa features beautifully appointed treatment
rooms, the latest in equipment technology plus an adjoining fitness area, conveniently close
to dressing and locker rooms.