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The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

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

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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101 Front St, Marietta, OH, 45750
  • Marietta College
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Valley Gem Sternwheeler
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Marietta Memorial Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Parkersburg, WV (PKB-Mid-Ohio Valley Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

River view King

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

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

King Junior Suite

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

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

Queen Junior Suite

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

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 - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Castle - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Valley Gem Sternwheeler - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Washington County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Marietta Memorial Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

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

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

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

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 Sep 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel on Sep 8, 2025 start from $112.5, 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?

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel does not offer 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. 587 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

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

Judith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Great stay but elevator was broken

Great stay. The only downside was the main elevator was down and the scary service elevator was the only option, run by hotel staff. However, the staff was friendly and easy to reach, so really not much waiting. The service elevator looked like something from the ‘20s. Lots of shaking groaning and rocking, but it got us to the 5 th floor and back down the next morning. This will not keep us from staying next time, even if we knew the elevator was out, which is unlikely. The bar is great, breakfast is great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the historical experience of the property. There are many historical photos and they have done an excellent job of renovating the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The Lafayette is a very cool hotel. The girl Victoria that we spoke with at check-in was amazing. And the bright young lady that runs the Starbucks in the hotel was incredibly nice. We did have to use the service elevator due to their main elevator being down on our stay, but again, Victoria was amazing and a great host. However, after She got off of her shift, we never saw another person at the front desk. We tried to call down there and nobody would answer. We even tried to order from the restaurant one night and couldn’t get anyone to answer the phone. all of the carpets in the hotel and especially around the bathroom door in our room or trip hazards. The carpets are absolutely filthy and need to be cleaned and rest stretched. When you’re walking down the hallways, you can see where “something” has chewed holes in the drop in ceilings in the corners. And it’s just those minor attention to detail that can really make people not want to stay there. The curtain dressings are super cute in the rooms, but they do not block out any light whatsoever. So it’s very hard to get a peaceful sleep. Even with the hotel being basically empty, they put people in the room right next-door to us. Which I thought was pretty crappy because who wants to stay in a hotel and listen to somebody else all night. As I said, the hotel is a beautiful place and they have done a great job preserving the history, but they could do a better job with customer service and providing a safer environment.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

J Patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We usually love staying there, but this time our room wasn’t ready and we had an event to get to…the elevator was broken and we had to have someone take us up and down on the service elevator. No free breakfast on the weekends…really? The buffet was cold and potatoes were hard…all I wanted was some toast and coffee…my pillow was hard as a rock..should be able to order off menu…which is usually very good..may not stay there again..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice older hotel, very reasonable

The Lafayette is a very nice older hotel. It's in great condition, and the room's are quite comfortable. Bathroom was a bit narrow, but nice high ceilings. Great old world decor that we really enjoyed. Breakfast at the Gunroom was also good and quite reasonable. Only complaint is that our room faced Front Street; we stayed on a Friday night, and there was a bar across the street that was quite noisy well into the night. If we stay again, will ask for a room facing the river.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Johnathan

Business traveler, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. The only thing I would recommend is maybe a microwave and mini fridge in at least the suites. That made things a little inconvenient with the restaurant being pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia, Canal Fulton

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s just getting to be too old. The floor was slanting so much in our bathroom it gave me a headache! Furniture is so old I used a sheet to cover the couch before we sat down. We use it for location only.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
way cool been there 2 times everything is within walking or very short drive. good parking and would live there if I cou.d
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

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

Historic Hotel

Wonderful historic hotel. The breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Property, including rooms, is VERY dated. Walls are paper-thin so you can easily hear others in rooms next to you. Street in front of hotel is VERY noisy at night. Rooms only have cheap blinds with no curtains so rooms are very bright at night. Bathroom is extremely small. Restaurants nearby were quite good and walkability of the area is convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

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

Excellent Service

The hostess Becca was a star performer. I will be coming back to stay because of her hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a cool vibe highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Caron

I got in late and had to leave early so I didn't get to experience much, but what I did experience was nice. Classic historic hotel, with all the character you would expect. The breakfast staff was terrific.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025