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A covered porch with white columns and a view of lush green trees.

A covered porch with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A two-story house with a covered porch and a brick column.

A dining area with round tables, wooden chairs, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

1. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

7 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Doris

NT$3,648

NT$4,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A Carolina Motel sign, outdoor seating with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a pool area.

A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling fan, a patterned sofa, a wooden coffee table, a side table with a lamp, a chair with a red cushion, and a painting on the wall.

A swimming pool area with a fenced deck, picnic tables, and umbrellas.

A motel with a swimming pool, parking lot, and a road in the background.

2. Carolina Motel

11.8 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Clarence

NT$2,221

NT$2,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a patterned rug.

A reception area with a stone wall, wooden cabinets, a marble counter, framed photographs, a welcome sign, and a lamp.

A Hampton Inn building with a stone facade and a covered entrance area.

A spacious hotel lobby with a bar area, multiple seating options, and a fireplace.

3. Hampton Inn Franklin

7.5 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

NT$4,656

NT$5,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, metal railings, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

4. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

18.2 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Peggy

NT$3,336

NT$3,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

A hotel breakfast area with a refrigerator, fruit bowls, and a coffee station.

A casino bar with multiple screens, slot machines, and a curved counter.

5. Quality Inn Franklin

7.5 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Jennifer

NT$3,489

NT$3,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, a building with a sign, and a clear sky.

A hotel with a covered entrance, columns, and a sign for Hyatt Express Suites.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with yellow chairs, and a view of the dining area in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a white interior, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

19.3 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

NT$3,807

NT$4,302 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A small wooden cabin with a deck and a red canopy.

A cozy interior with a wooden bench, a small table with books, and a window with a view.

A small, single-room tent with a green roof and a wooden door, set on a gravel path with grass around.

A tented accommodation with a bed, a sofa, and a patterned wall.

7. Gorgeous Stays

18.9 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Corey

NT$3,340

NT$6,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A micro hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a sign indicating it is by Wyndham.

A reception area with a reception desk, a large window with curtains, and a sign for 'MICROTEL INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM'.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

8. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

19.3 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Joyce

NT$2,766

NT$3,126 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A wooden cabin with a porch, picnic table, and grill area, surrounded by trees.

9. Nantahala Ridge

18.8 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Madison

NT$3,840

NT$5,593 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of mountains and trees.

A cozy log cabin interior with a sofa, ottoman, and decorative wall art.

A kitchen with a large window, wooden cabinets, and a stainless steel sink.

10. Sky Ridge Yurts

19.5 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Sandra

NT$4,132

NT$8,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A fire pit surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs in an outdoor setting with a flagpole and a building in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, green walls, wooden headboards, and a large window with curtains.

A black entertainment unit with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a DVD player.

A building with a mural of a landscape featuring mountains, trees, and bears by a river.

11. Colonial Inn Franklin

12.7 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Kylie

NT$2,157

NT$2,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

12. Nantahala Village

19.1 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

William

NT$2,823

NT$3,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hot tub area with a wooden deck, glass doors, and a view of the surrounding forest.

A cabin with a wooden deck, a chimney, and a small porch.

A cozy cabin interior with wooden floors, a dining area, a kitchen, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a window, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Nantahala Cabins

18.8 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Anthony

NT$4,204

NT$10,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A reception area with a wooden counter, a potted plant, and a view of parked cars outside.

A compact kitchen with a white refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave.

A room with a bed, a chair, a window, and a ceiling fan.

14. Sapphire Inn

6.7 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

James

NT$2,506

NT$2,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A reception desk with a clock, a framed certificate, and a small Christmas tree in the background.

A compact kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A gazebo with a red roof and beige walls, located in front of a building with a red roof and beige walls.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

15. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

6.4 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

page

NT$2,292

NT$2,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A two-story building with a sign reading 'Jarrett House' and a flag.

An outdoor patio with multiple tables and chairs, string lights, and potted plants.

A bedroom with two beds, a chandelier, a painting, and a mirror.

A table set for dining with a white tablecloth, clear glassware, and a centerpiece with flowers and candles.

16. Jarrett House

18.7 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

NT$3,426

NT$3,871 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A covered porch with wicker furniture, a small table, and hanging plants.

A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a dining area in the background.

A living room with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a ceiling fan.

17. Mountain Golf Getaway: 5 Mi to Franklin

10.1 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

NT$3,807

NT$11,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and potted plants.

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a small porch.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a TV.

18. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

19.9 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Jahangir

NT$2,506

NT$2,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A reception area with a reception desk, a purple sofa, a small round table, and a TV screen.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a microwave, a television, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table with a vase, a desk, a chair, a kitchen area, and a window with curtains.

A Microtel Inn by Wyndham building with a parking lot and a grassy area in front.

19. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

9.4 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Victor

NT$2,538

NT$2,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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Compare popular hotels close to Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast	9.2 Wonderful 313 reviews	View
Carolina Motel	9.4 Exceptional 695 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Franklin	9.0 Wonderful 504 reviews	View
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Quality Inn Franklin	8.4 Very good 730 reviews	View

Top Old Cardinal Gem Mine Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Franklin

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, staff was great, perfect for our quick get away to see our kid at WCU."

Sapphire Inn

8/10 Good

"Great for the price can beat it great for the price can't beat it. The owner will go out of his way to help you no matter what you need very good guy very good safe place to stay."

Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

8/10 Good

"Very affordable and great location. Comfy bed. No amities really other than ice machine and small room coffee pot. But suited our needs just fine"

Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfasts were fantastic! The added use of the upstairs porch added to our stay. The porch was a great place to enjoy the cool breeze, read to each other and play games. We stayed an extra night to enjoy the inn and surrounding area."

Other attractions near Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Mason Mountain Mine

You can enjoy retail therapy at Mason Mountain Mine during your stay in Franklin. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Rose Creek Mine

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Franklin with a stop at Rose Creek Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Sheffield Mine

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

Find out about the history of Franklin with a stop at Sheffield Mine. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Franklin with a trip to Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

8.4/10 (9 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Franklin with a trip to Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Gold City Gem Mine

8.8/10 (16 reviews)

Find out about the history of Franklin when you take a trip to Gold City Gem Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Ruby City Gems & Minerals

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Ruby City Gems & Minerals during your stay in Franklin. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Scottish Tartans Museum

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at Scottish Tartans Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Franklin. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Old Cardinal Gem Mine?

Old Cardinal Gem Mine is located in a historic area of Franklin known for its magnificent mountain views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Old Cardinal Gem Mine?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Old Cardinal Gem Mine.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Old Cardinal Gem Mine, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Old Cardinal Gem Mine.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Old Cardinal Gem Mine?

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What can I see and do near Old Cardinal Gem Mine?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Scottish Tartans Museum and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum. Explore landmarks like Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine, Rose Creek Mine, and Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine. Mason Mountain Mine and Sheffield Mine are both worth a visit while you're checking out the area.

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Our top choices for Old Cardinal Gem Mine hotels

1. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

2. Carolina Motel

3. Hampton Inn Franklin

4. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

5. Quality Inn Franklin

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

7. Gorgeous Stays

8. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

9. Nantahala Ridge

10. Sky Ridge Yurts

11. Colonial Inn Franklin

12. Nantahala Village

13. Nantahala Cabins

14. Sapphire Inn

15. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

16. Jarrett House

17. Mountain Golf Getaway: 5 Mi to Franklin

18. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

19. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

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Top Old Cardinal Gem Mine Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Franklin

Sapphire Inn

Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

Other attractions near Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Mason Mountain Mine

Rose Creek Mine

Sheffield Mine

Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine

Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Gold City Gem Mine

Ruby City Gems & Minerals

Scottish Tartans Museum

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