Empire House Hotel

2.5 star property
Golf guest house in historical Rising Sun location

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Front of property
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View | Free WiFi
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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114 South Front street, Rising Sun, IN, 47040
  • Casino at Grand Victoria
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Rising Star Casino
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Creation Museum
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Rising Sun

In historical district.Your stay at this Rising Sun guesthouse places you within a 10-minute walk of Ohio River and Adventure Bay. Casino at Grand Victoria and Rising Star Casino are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Adventure Bay - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Casino at Grand Victoria - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rising Star Casino - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Big Bone Lick State Park - 33 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Creation Museum - 38 min drive - 24.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack's Place - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Shell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪King Sweets - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kings Landing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Empire House Hotel

Golf guest house in historical Rising Sun location
Empire House Hotel offers its guests a casino, a sportsbook, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Empire House Hotel also features a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Rising Sun guesthouse.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Casino
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Empire House Hotel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 20 slot machines
  • 5 gaming tables
  • Casino (1,000 square feet of space)
  • Golf carts
  • Sportsbook

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Empire House Hotel
Empire House Hotel Rising Sun
Empire House Rising Sun
Empire House Hotel Guesthouse
Empire House Hotel Rising Sun
Empire House Hotel Guesthouse Rising Sun

Frequently asked questions

How close is Empire House Hotel to the airport?

Empire House Hotel is 28.1 mi (39-min drive) away from the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Empire House Hotel?

As of Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empire House Hotel on Sep 9, 2025 start from $69.0, 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 Empire House Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Empire House Hotel.

Does Empire House Hotel offer free breakfast?

Empire House Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Empire House Hotel?

During your stay you can enjoy the 1000 square-foot casino on site, featuring 20 slot machines, 5 gaming tables, and a sportsbook.

What time is check-in at Empire House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Empire House Hotel?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Empire House Hotel have a pool?

Empire House Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Empire House Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Empire House Hotel to downtown Rising Sun?

Empire House Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Rising Sun.