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Royal Inn

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this Portsmouth motel

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Lobby sitting area
TV
Free self parking
Reception
Double Room | Desk

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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1600 Kendall Ave, Portsmouth, OH, 45662
  • Place, Mound Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Shawnee State Student Health Clinic
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Shawnee State University
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Room amenity

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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TV

Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Portsmouth

In Portsmouth .You'll find Ohio River Valley and Mound Park within a 15-minute walk of this Portsmouth motel. Ohio River and Shawnee State Student Health Clinic are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mound Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Shawnee State Student Health Clinic - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Shawnee State University - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Ashland Town Center - 35 min drive - 38.3 miles
  • Dogwood Pass - 36 min drive - 29.4 miles

Getting around

  • South Portsmouth–South Shore Station - 8 min drive
  • Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jade East Chinese Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Ribber - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Royal Inn

Enjoy the free parking at this Portsmouth motel
Royal Inn offers its guests coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
Royal Inn offers 36 accommodations with air conditioning. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Parking included
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

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 fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Royal Inn Portsmouth
Royal Portsmouth
Royal Inn Motel
Royal Inn Portsmouth
Royal Inn Motel Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

How close is Royal Inn to the airport?

Royal Inn is 101.7 mi (114-min drive) away from the Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Inn?

As of Dec 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Inn on Dec 23, 2025 start from $65.0, 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 Royal Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Inn.

Does Royal Inn offer free breakfast?

Royal Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Royal Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Royal Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Royal Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Royal Inn have a pool?

Royal Inn does not have a pool.

Does Royal Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Royal Inn to downtown Portsmouth?

Royal Inn is 1.7 mi away from Portsmouth.

Royal Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 123 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, scummy place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

LeeAnna

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good cheap hotel

One of the best showers ever
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice room

Just a clean n cheap room. The shower is the best ive had. Ive stayed in more expensive hotels and the showers aren't very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Samuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms are hit and miss. Some have heat and some don’t so I carry an electric heater with me. It’s close to town and have had no problems at night . Make sure to check room for working lights and ac
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jessie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chasity

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would really like to discuss a refund - this property was very unclean and I didn’t even feel comfortable taking a shower here, there was so much dirt and debri in the tub and I pulled out about a clump of dirt and hair larger than my arm out of the drain in the tub. The tub drain was stuck shut at first and I had to pry it open to even get the blockages of hair and dirt out: on top of this was the room was very unclean there were over 20 burn holes in the blankets. The floor was never swept and room loomed like it was never cleaned
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Adequate for an overnight stay.

The hotel is very cheaply run. No coffee. Only microwave is in the lobby. The toilet paper is gossamer (useless). Shower temperature varies. Retro architecture.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joni

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst night of my life

This was the worst place I have ever stayed in. There was gang graffiti all over the walls bedding looked like someone pissed in it,the room smelled horrible. The bathroom was so nasty none of us took a shower. The towels had blood all over them. My niece literally fell in the room because there was something all over the floors. I asked the front desk for part of a refund and I was told absolutely not. So don't even think the picture on the outside is a good reference for how the motel is because you will be in for a big surprise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Julian

Liked: Staff & service
It was fine cheap and good to just sleep for the next day
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Kristen

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked room for 2 adults and I kids plus two dogs. Opened room to have only one bed and no couch. Then was moved to a room that was not only dirty, but had bullet holes in the window. It was. It smelled terrible, smoke plus moldy. It was very late after many hours of driving, so tried to sleep on top of bed with blankets we originally brought for dogs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Christina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

very old too soft bed

This place was pretty horrible. The bed was over soft in about 27 years old. The bathroom was so disgusting that I didn’t wanna go in there. The floor was dirty things are falling off the walls and it smelled horrible! The only benefit they had… I don’t remember.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Vickie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Dale

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the Royal Inn to be very outdated and in need of repair and cleaning. The highlight was a very nice bed and linens.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Edward

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ac was good and cold. Many cable channels.

Ok for the price. New older veteran at front desk. He treated us well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Alex

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Considering it was the only available room in the city of Portsmouth, OH, we really had no other choice than "The Four Keys" this was the better choice. However this place was nowhere near "Royal" we were put in a room that reeked of cigarette smoke, it was very dingy, the door looked as if it had been broken into more than once.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Dean

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

DEVIN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023