The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Beaux Arts hotel near Ohio River

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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101 Front St, Marietta, OH, 45750
  • Marietta College
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Toy and Doll Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • The Castle
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Parkersburg, WV (PKB-Mid-Ohio Valley Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

River view King

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Queen Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Marietta

Close to the boardwalk/promenade.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Ohio River and Marietta College. The Castle and Ohio River Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Marietta College - 7 min walk
  • The Castle - 18 min walk
  • Ohio River Museum - 19 min walk
  • Campus Martius Museum of the Northwest Territory - 2 min drive
  • Marietta Memorial Hospital - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Parkersburg, WV (PKB-Mid-Ohio Valley Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪River Town Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse BBQ - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

3-star Beaux Arts hotel near Ohio River
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served on weekdays. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This 3-star Marietta hotel is smoke free.

  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1918
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Marietta hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available on weekdays 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 5.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 5.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel to the airport?

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel is 6.6 mi (12-min drive) away from the Parkersburg, WV (PKB-Mid-Ohio Valley Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

As of Jan 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel on Jan 26, 2025 start from $115.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, on request.

Does The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel offer free breakfast?

Yes, The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

Is there free parking at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel have a pool?

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel have a restaurant?

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel is home to Riverfront Bar & Grill, which features light fare and brunch.

Does The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel to downtown Marietta?

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Marietta.

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 560 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice - clean and interesting Historical property with great views of the Ohio River from our room and the food service was great too
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

VernaAnn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
This historical building is lovely. Our room was spacious w a sitting area and 2 bathrooms. Very very cool. Overall cleaniness was good. Wallpaper was pealing off the walls. There were stains on the chairs, but linens were crisp and clean. Window AC units and ceiling fans. This was fine for our Oct stay, not sure how it would be in July or August. Lobby was pretty, but there was an odd odor and carpet could use a good cleaning. All in all a good place to stay. Close to everything. Wlka le to bars and restaurants and quaint downtown shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were given coupons for free breakfast on Saturday but were told at breakfast that day that the coupons were mistakenly given to us by a desk clerk who'd made a mistake so they were not valid. Breakfast prices are VERY VERY reasonable at the hotel but i feel like the coupons should have still been honored since it was the hotel's mistake. We ended up paying full price for breakfast. We plan to visit again in the future because we did love the hotel and its great location. We'll just check the coupons before we head down to breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a great stay
A fantastic stay in a historic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yessssss
We came to scope it out for a wedding and its perfect. Do the self guided ghost tour! We had an encounter in the coatroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a wonderful stay
Cool beautiful vintage hotel with beautiful views of the Ohio River. Spent some time sitting in the lobby listening to check-in.The staff is so friendly and eager to accommodate the guests. The town had lots of historical, natural and commercial attractions. Strongly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was VERY SMALL and the bathroom was incredibly small. The small basin was right in the way of the toilet. You had to shift your body past the sink to get to the seat! They had too much big furniture in the room and we could barely turn around. The AC was in the window - not in the wall as depicted here. The hotel itself was lovely - but our room was just too small. The bed mattress was lumpy and very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is old and lots of history. Would definitely recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Toledo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and unique hotel right on the river and in historic district. Lots to do close by. Great staff, helpful and friendly. Breakfast was also simple and delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Road trip
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Larry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Tiny room and even tinier bathroom. Didn’t feel clean. Bad for in elevator. Dining options and food were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Twyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary E

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Our room could use some updating. Carpet had rolls in it and needs to be stretched. Coffee Pot water well was dirty. Fan did not work. The rooms are overrated and expensive. The bed was comfortable. The view was nice from our room (river view). There is only one elevator in the whole hotel and it is very small. The location was excellent and parking was easily accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel property is a great historical location. Marietta is a lovely environment to experience the charm of the Ohio River Valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historical Hotel with a strong area legacy. Enjoyed the hotel bar & rooftop patio overlooking the Ohio River.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lafayette Hotel is a beautiful early 20th century hotel in the charming city of Marietta. We had a wonderful visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was unique and the fact that it was set in the 50s and we appreciate older buildings and enjoy our stay in such a place. Didn’t like ? There was nothing we didn’t like about the place. It was better than expected.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Delicious food. Negatives-Noisy street traffic at night, little bathroom space, no MW or frig. All that said we would stay at the Lafayette again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024