See all properties

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

3.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with restaurant, near Ohio River

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

Reception
View from property
Lobby sitting area
Property entrance
Point of interest
In Marietta's historic district, The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel offers a charming stay with cooked-to-order breakfast and a rooftop terrace. Enjoy in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, and the on-site coffee shop while taking in the views of the Ohio River. Guests rave about this hotel's friendly staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$111 nightly
The total price is $126
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 6 - Sep 7
Check availability for tonight Sep 6 - Sep 7

Tomorrow

Sep 7 - Sep 8
Check availability for tomorrow Sep 7 - Sep 8
Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for River view King

River view King | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

River view King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Junior Suite

King Junior Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

King Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Queen Junior Suite

Queen Junior Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Queen Junior Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Similar properties

Ballroom

The Blennerhassett Hotel

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,001 reviews
$130 nightly
The price is $147
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
The Blennerhassett Hotel
Mod logo
Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Map
101 Front St, Marietta, OH, 45750

What's nearby

  • Marietta College - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Valley Gem Sternwheeler - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Washington County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Marietta Memorial Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stoked Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Riverfront Bar & Grill, which serves lunch and dinner. A free airport shuttle, a bar/lounge, and a terrace are other features. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 77 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

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

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 at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1918
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Bicycle parking
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Chef

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Riverfront Bar & Grill - This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Gun Room - This restaurant serves breakfast and brunch. Open daily.
Cafe Lafayette - Onsite café. Open daily.

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 5.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Lafayette grand Riverboat Era
Lafayette grand Riverboat Era Hotel
Lafayette grand Riverboat Era Hotel Marietta
Lafayette grand Riverboat Era Marietta
The Lafayette A Riverboat Era
The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel Hotel
The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel Marietta
The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel Hotel Marietta

Frequently asked questions

Does The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

Yes, pets stay free. A deposit of USD 50.00 per stay is required. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

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

What is there to do at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours and hiking. The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel also has a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Riverfront Bar & Grill.

What's the area around The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel like?

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Ohio Riverfront Park and 7 minutes' walk from Marietta College. The local area is considered walkable as well as being good for shopping.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Restaurant
Historical
Location
Breakfast
History
River
Bed
Food

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, made to order, and delicious. (42 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient and free, with easy access to the riverwalk and downtown shops and restaurants. (5 reviews)
AI Sparkle IconFrom real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Like stepping back in time. Great location on the water and within walking distance of shops and restaurants.
ERIN, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location on the river and close to downtown. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms are quaint and the bed was comfortable with plenty of pillows. Highly recommend the king room with a river view. The included breakfast was good.
Brenda, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Historical hotel in downtown Marietta, Ohio

We had a very nice stay. The hotel did smell musty in places, our room smelled musty, but we got used to it and didn’t even notice it after the first day. It is an old historical motel so we accepted the musty smell. The food in both the restaurants in the hotel was very good. and all the staff we dealtwith were friendly and helpful. I would stay there again.
From our window in the hotel, the Ohio river
Kimberly S, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Out of another era

As with any historic hotel, one should not expect everything to be shiny and perfect. That being said, this hotel is pretty well maintained, and its charm makes up for the cracks in the walls. The location can’t be beat! Our room was quite comfortable with a lovely view overlooking the river. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Lorrigan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Old(er) and historic, very quaint!

Very quaint, historic site. Enjoyed viewing the displays of the by-gone riverboat era! Talked with a few couples who return here regularly each year and sometimes more!
Donald, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Purchased the buffet breakfast on Sunday morning and it was the same foods you would get the free breakfast during the week and everything was cold, next time we will defiantly skip that.
Toni, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Historic Hotel

Wonderful historic hotel. The breakfast was amazing.
Celeste, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Reliably excellent!

Incredible as always❤️
Joshua, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Historic hotel and yown

Kitchen closed at 9 pm but there are options nearby. Ceiling fan didn’t work but A/C did very well on a very hot night. Much history in Marietta.
Dan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The sad and the glad

Wish they had a small fridge in the room. Loved the rooftop deck improvements. They keep this such a secret!
ava, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed the historical experience of the property. There are many historical photos and they have done an excellent job of renovating the property.
Sherry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel but dine anywhere but at the hotel.

The hotel was wonderful. Old school feel and charm. The food in the restaurant was disappointing. From the long wait after ordering to the overall quality it was not what we expected for the cost. The wait staff were friendly and professional and did a great job but reading between the lines we knew they are aware of the poor quality meals being served. Will definitely stay again but will be dining at one of the local area restaurants.
RANDY, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

History, history, history! The location is perfect and sits directly on the river in Marietta. The bar is great, the food is great and staff was kind and inviting.
Sherry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a cool vibe highly recommend!!
Nichole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel in a lovely and interesting city

Lovely restored historic hotel overlooking the Ohio River, the Lafayette was a great place to stay while exploring historic Marietta. The staff was very responsive and welcoming, the bar made a perfect martini, and the gunroom served a delicious breakfast.
Jeanne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

LaFayette Hotel

LaFayette is a historic hotel. Sternwheel light fixture, carpet that is branded, small rooms that are to be expected with historic locations. When we went, the main elevator was broken so we had to take the stairs. In certain places, the building is showing it's age in flaky paint or older/fraying wallpaper, but it's still a fun part of Marietta's history. We had a beautiful view of the river. The bed was not comfortable & it was squeaky.
Amanda, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good one-night stay

I chose the Lafayette because I wanted a hotel with ambiance instead of a bland chain hotel. The location was fantastic, close to the river and parks. There was dedicated parking for guests adjacent to the hotel. Breakfast was not included. My room had a view of the river, which was a nice surprise. There were 2 twin beds in the room, an antique desk, and a modern TV. The bathroom was adequate. Some noise could be heard during the night, but the air-conditioner usually drowned out all other noise. While the location couldn’t be beat, I probably would stay in a chain hotel the next time I’m in town.
Twin room
Bathroom
River with hotel in background to the right
Fountain across the street from the hotel
Sarah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice.
Cathy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the history of the area and being able to stay in a piece of the area’s history! Room was clean and comfortable and quiet.
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

way cool been there 2 times everything is within walking or very short drive. good parking and would live there if I cou.d
Mary, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place
Dianne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

I stay here once a year and it is always great.
Kelli, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It's a very unique hotel. We've stayed there numerous times.
Alma, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stay was great
Troy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Service

The hostess Becca was a star performer. I will be coming back to stay because of her hospitality.
Brandon, 1-night trip