The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

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

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Reception
Point of interest
Property entrance
View from property
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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101 Front St, Marietta, OH, 45750
  • Place, Ohio Riverfront Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Marietta College
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Castle
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Parkersburg, WV (PKB-Mid-Ohio Valley Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Junior Suite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

River view King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the area

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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Valley Gem Sternwheeler - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ohio River Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Marietta Memorial Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Boat House of Marietta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Levee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jeremiah's Coffee House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

3-star Beaux Arts hotel near Ohio River
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). 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. Self parking is free.

This Beaux Arts Marietta hotel is smoke free.

  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1918
  • 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.

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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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The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 596 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice! It’s an old historical hotel, so naturally has a little wear and tear. Seems to be very well maintained. Atmosphere was great. Quite and relaxing! Definitely worth the stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful property for its age and history (survived floods), the rooms were small but well appointed (ours had a quaint desk) and the bed was comfortable. Our only issue with the rooms was that the shower never got really hot, just warm. The breakfast was filling and cooked perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAN, WADSWORTH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is easy and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, nice view of the River. Love the history of the hotel and Marietta.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

colleen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Braden

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area for walking around and enjoying time away with out the busyness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel with lots of character!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is an old historical hotel. The carpet felt dirty. The easy chair in my room was wet. Too much furniture made the already small room feel even smaller.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the property and the Marietta area as first time visitors; also enjoyed the facilities dining and several venues in town for lunch/dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Wayne

The hotel could be so much more. I understand it is an older hotel but there could be more done with the inside
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DUANE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel had lots of character and charm. Located in a beautiful area and within walking distance of may attractions/ restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was right in the water and had period decor. The bathroom was a lot smaller than I was expecting. There were many fun shops a walkable distance from the hotel. We parked at the hotel and walked all around Marietta. It was a fun experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Carmen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
We were unable to check in at the scheduled time. Property is tired and in need of update.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nick and Tiffany

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really cool, o
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renana

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was wonderful and the building was beautiful, and right on the confluence of the two rivers!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA, WHEELING

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the river from the park adjacent to the hotel. Easy walk to the downtown area for for eats and entertainment
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025