With a stay at The Washington Inn in Fries, you'll be steps from New River and a 5-minute drive from Jefferson National Forest. .This inn is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from City of Galax Municipal Golf Course.
Blue Ridge Music Center - 28 min drive - 21.6 miles
New River Trail State Park - 41 min drive - 29.9 miles
Stone Mountain State Park - 42 min drive - 37.2 miles
Claytor Lake - 49 min drive - 42.8 miles
The Andy Griffith Museum - 50 min drive - 45.6 miles
Restaurants
Sheetz #601 - 16 min drive
Circle K - 14 min drive
McDonald's - 16 min drive
Starbucks - 17 min drive
Applebee's Grill + Bar - 17 min drive
About this property
The Washington Inn
The Washington Inn offers 12 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the inn include complimentary bicycles.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and gas grills.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Washington Inn, or stop in at the snack bar/deli.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, coffee/tea in a common area, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Washington Inn has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Free bicycle rentals
Hiking/biking trails
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Separate in-room dining area
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
Hardwood flooring in room
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Meal delivery service
Separate dining area
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Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Printer
Separate sitting area
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cleaning fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
509 W Main St
The Washington Inn Inn
The Washington Inn Fries
The Washington Inn Inn Fries
The Washington Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The staff was not there but reachable by phone. Our first night was quiet. A family of five children occupied the room above and were up and around before 6 am. Carpeting would help the noise. Interesting river town.
The Washington Inn is a gem and I’m so happy this historic property is open and available. Kim is a great host and takes care of any needs which might arise quickly.
Beautiful little Inn on the river. Quiet, trailhead nearby for biking. The hotel staff are immensely kind and accommodating. Bring your own food to cook in the kitchen.
This is a gem of an inn. The sound of the water pouring over the dam and the birds chirping will lull you to sleep each night.
The room as basic and comfortable, there’s onsite laundry and a great kitchen.
I highly recommend the Washington Inn as a great starting point for exploring the natural beauty of Grayson County!
Tammy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Tim
Aug 18, 2024
Great location. This is a unique place with good history. Easy access to dining. Thanks Tim
Pure perfection in every aspect. The Washington Inn nestled in a quaint historic town off the New River. Spectacular views and so much history. The proprietors were extremely accommodating. Highly recommend!
Beautiful little spot right on the New River! The beds were very comfortable and the deck on the back was great to enjoy the river! It's pretty basic as far as amenities go - it was nice to have a full kitchen available.
I would suggest putting in night lights in the rooms or maybe a lamp or two by the beds.
We will definitely stay here again!
Generally good. Attention to details would move to a five star. There was a critical error in our room assignment. Upon our arrival we found a couple enjoying themselves in what we thought was pure room. We got locked once a someone had dead bolt locked the main entrance. The off site manager and the on site custodial couple were very attentive and helped us through the snags.
Fantastic checkin! Our host Cassidy was amazing with communication and showing us around! It’s a beautiful area with the river and sunrise! We had to leave early and I texted Cassidy but didn’t get any response so….I’d recommend a follow up with guests in the future. Would recommend this Inn.
The view from our room was undersold! Great view of the river. That said, there were sizable gaps around the doors, so it was a very good thing the group there was not noisy, or I could have had a grumpy tired hubby. There also seemed to be some kind of family reunion taking place in the common areas, so we felt a little awkward about being there for a lot of our stay.