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The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

3.0 star property

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Property entrance
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
$142
includes taxes & fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18

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

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

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

Queen Junior Suite

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

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

3-star Marietta hotel steps from Ohio River
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available 24 hours). This Beaux Arts hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and a vending machine. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Lafayette
  • Gun Room
  • Riverfront Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

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)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1918
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 5.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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The Lafayette A Riverboat Era
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The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 593 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 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

Darla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been wanting to stay here for a while now and we are really happy that we did! The hotel was nice and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We stayed there with family and they were really happy with it also!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very helpful and very polite
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs some upgrades, mainly just some better fixtures while leaving the old look
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaoye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beautiful landscape and shimmering river by the hotel is unbeatable. The king room is comfy and nice. Everything is clean and neat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people, nice restaurant and close to the fairgrounds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Been staying at The Lafayette for 35 years. Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Charmin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Historical Hotel and area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have mixed feelings about the Lafayette. As others have said, it's in a perfect location along the river. Restaurants and shops are very walkable. I loved the beautiful historic building. However, the room and bathroom were both extremely small. There was no refrigerator or microwave. There was a lot of street noise which the loud fan from the window air conditioner couldn't drown out. The window blinds didn't block out the light. There was something literally sticking up from the floor which was covered by the carpet - high enough that it was a trip hazard. The breakfast was delicious - it's in the restaurant and it's cooked to order (not a buffet). But make sure you know which items to order - I was confused and ended up paying for breakfast. They give you a breakfast ticket at check-in but evidently there is only one free option (maybe?), but it wasn't completely clear to me. I liked the hotel for its historic charm and location, but there were a few things lacking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been there many times and always makes it our place to stay. Love the charm!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel but it’s very small and you can hear everything outside if you’re on the Street side. It’s nice they have ice and give you a couple water bottles, but it lacks amenities like a refrigerator. The dining options are terrible as I had to wait over 10 min for service at the Gun room restaurant and Starbucks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

EDMOND

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the unique styling of each room! Front desk was so friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARRIE

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

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

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property. Was a quick trip, would love to stay again and explore.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jack

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ESNALDO, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, history, decoration...services...it is a lovely place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly S

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Good cisit
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

Charm and location - love it!

Charming historic hotel right on the water, walking distance to shops, bars and restaurants. Breakfast included during the weekdays, very nice! Pet friendly is a plus! Very accommodating staff. 2nd stay and would choose it again when traveling north/south.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Emiko

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old charm?! Maybe, but it was more like old dinghy hotel that needs to be gutted and restored nicely to keep the charm. The queen bed room we got was tiny, maybe about 12’x12’ with a tiny bathroom, which the door interfered with the room door if you kept it open. The shower room was tiny and my husband couldn’t reach his arms. We could hear some conversation from the next room that could be a connecting room if we didn’t turn on the window AC. The carpet looked like it wasn’t shampooed for years. The coffee shop downstairs wasn’t even open when we checked out at 7. If it wasn’t for our dog, we would have stayed at the fancy boutique hotel nearby. The pictures on the official websites and other hotel websites are misleading. Very disappointed. It looked like a cute little town though.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025