Places to stay in Glenwood, North Carolina

Glenwood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States, with a rich musical heritage. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 501. Glenwood is located along U.S. Route 221, 5 miles (8.0 km) south-southeast of Marion. Glenwood has a post office with ZIP code 28737. Local restaurants include Chow Time Pizza, KFC, Papa Johns Pizza, and Godfather’s Pizza Express.

If you are travelling in the area, Glenwood is located close to Harris Creek, Rocky Pass Cemetery, North Fork Catawba River, Buck Creek and Haynes Gap.

The center of Glenwood ( which is at is longitude -81°59'10.341 and latitude 35°36'57.279 ) is located 5 miles away from Marion and 9 miles away from Nebo.

Available Glenwood lodging

We currently have 5 accommodations in and around Glenwood.

Glenwood Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Photograph of Holiday Inn Express, Marion

Listing updated 2026

Hotels

Holiday Inn Express

Approx 4 miles away in Marion:

Located just a few miles from the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina, guests of our Marion, NC hotel are sure to enjoy our premium amenities and thirty five miles to the Asheville Regional Airport (IAG) The city of Marion is known for convenient .....

279 Kadire Drive

Marion, North Carolina

Photograph of Americas Best Value Inn, Marion

Listing updated 2026

Hotels

Americas Best Value Inn

Approx 3 miles away in Marion:

Americas Best Value Inn Marion offers the most value for your money when staying for business, pleasure, or just passing through! We offer clean spacious rooms, in-room Wi-Fi, free coffee in lobby, and free continental breakfast.

4248 US 221 South

Marion, North Carolina

Photograph of Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC, Marion

Listing updated 2026

Hotels

Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC

Approx 2 miles away in Marion:

Located off I-40 in Pisgah National Forest, our Super 8 Marion hotel is the perfect place to launch your outdoor adventures in North Carolina. The hotel near Grandfather Mountain is a short distance from the most popular activities and attractions in the area..

4281 Highway 221 South

Marion, North Carolina