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The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

3.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with restaurant, near Ohio River

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In Marietta's historic district, The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel offers a charming stay with cooked-to-order breakfast and a rooftop terrace. Enjoy in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, and the on-site coffee shop while taking in the views of the Ohio River. Guests rave about this hotel's friendly staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
Feel at home
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $136
includes taxes & fees
$120 per night
Feb 13 - Feb 14

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

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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River view King

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Queen Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
101 Front St, Marietta, OH, 45750

What's nearby

  • Marietta College - 7 min walk
  • The Castle - 18 min walk
  • Ohio River Museum - 19 min walk
  • Valley Gem Sternwheeler - 2 min drive
  • Marietta Memorial Hospital - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪River Town Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse BBQ - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Riverfront Bar & Grill, which serves lunch and dinner. A free airport shuttle, a bar/lounge, and a terrace are other features. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 77 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1918
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Bicycle parking
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Chef

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 5.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

Policies

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.
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.

Also known as

Lafayette grand Riverboat Era
Lafayette grand Riverboat Era Hotel
Lafayette grand Riverboat Era Hotel Marietta
Lafayette grand Riverboat Era Marietta
The Lafayette A Riverboat Era
The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel Hotel
The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel Marietta
The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel Hotel Marietta

Frequently asked questions

Does The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

Yes, pets stay free. A deposit of USD 50.00 per stay is required. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours and hiking. The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel also has a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Riverfront Bar & Grill.

What's the area around The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel like?

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Ohio River and 7 minutes' walk from Marietta College. The local area is considered walkable as well as being good for shopping.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Best location in Marietta for walking tours
Superior location at the heart of Marietta (Riverboat lane). Has elevator for the elder guests. Rich in history. Great staff
Michael, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What a great place to wake up!
The Layfette is a historic hotel so it comes with the quirkiness of age. The floors squeak and the rooms are more compact but that is just part of the experience of staying in a hotel from another era. Our room had a newly redone bath and shower in a period black and white tile that fit the theme. The best surprise of the two-day visit was the breakfast. We are all accustomed to the typical hotel breakfast with plastic eggs, etc but the Layfette must have a Michelin Chef in that kitchen. They provide a voucher for a Traditional Breakfast or you can apply that toward anything on the menu, just pay the difference. I had the General's Pancakes and then the Stuffed French Toast. WOW! The extra flavors in both of these were just perfect. Everything was so good! Every other hotel breakfast will be nothing but a disappointment. A great start to the morning.
Sherman, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brittanie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel has a lot of history in it. The bar was nice. The rooms are descent.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Aaron, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Below expectations
Biggest disappointment was the price. We really thought we were going to have a luxury, memorable stay. Just average. Second biggest disappointment was the Thanksgiving buffet. I found a couple items I could eat but, for the price, I expected something special. Gun Room now looks like a diner. Not fancy at all. No breakfast offered on Thanksgiving but no discount on room rate either. Finally, no football games were available in our room or in the bar. Drove 6 hrs to get there and we made the best of it. But wont be returning.
Erica, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Margaret D, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Judy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great (fun)location. Old hotel with full service. Little things, which should be relatively easy to fix e.g. bedside lamp didnt work, TV wouldnt get local channels (as listed on in room guide), wi fi was weak to not available in room, a few small ants on bathroom floor.
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good meeting point for extended family
Old historic hotel with antique furniture and some recent upgrades to bed and bath. If the old charm is your thing, you’ll love it. If you like modern and shiny new, you won’t. There were excellent food and beverage choices. Many weekends have music or comedy shows as an extra ticket. It was great for us since we met family and this was halfway point. Overall, it worked nicely for us.
Denise, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
It was a nice place to stay and a great location downtown. Amber at the bar was great and a delight to talk to.
Brian, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

It’s an older hotel, but it is really really nice and very pretty great location beautiful spot on the river. The price was excellent. Two good restaurants on site with the Starbucks inside the building. definitely should stay if you get a chance.
Ida, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

I liked the history of the hotel. Our room was ok and the bathroom was to small. There was no sound proofing at all. We could hear everything going on outside the hotel all night (loud traffic, music from the bars, and people walking down the street talking.) that was very annoying. We thought we were getting breakfast included, only to find out that its only during the week you get it included. We did try the buffet and it was not great. We did enjoy the bar a couple of nights for a drink. It was an experience but I don't think we'll stay again. The town of Marietta was great and the history amazing. Everyone we met there were super nice
danielle, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Angie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Lafayette is an historic hotel and the rooms are furnished with period-appropriate furniture. It is right on the water front of the Ohio and Muskingum rivers and there is a nice waterfront walking area. The restaurant food was good and reasonably priced. We’ve stayed here multiple times over the past few years.
Deborah, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Lafayette is always a great place to stay when we visit Marietta. We love the area and the fact the shops and restaurants are all within walking area.
Jerry, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My husband and I enjoyed the stay.
Robert, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was nice and old, not honeymoon, but great historic overnight. Great service, stingy on towels though. Town is a clean college town, with nice trails along the Ohio. Weird thing though, they let a half naked guy dance at the end of the street by hotel downtown from 8pm to around 11pm blaring music. Seems harmless, but weird if you want to throw a penny in fountain at that time period. There are random homeless people along trail, but they don't beg, this is oddly standard around college towns. No ghosts in hotel, even went in basement with all the nerd stuff, nothing. Very nice historic hotel, so don't get me wrong. A must visit!
Richard, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great
Anthony, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The historic Lafayette Hotel is worth a visit!
Trisha, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Classic Hotel
Very nice getaway stay in Marietta, Ohio. This classic hotel was wonderful with bar and restaurant service. Great location on the Ohio River in downtown historic River City. Highly recommend the experience. Thanks
Terry, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice - clean and interesting Historical property with great views of the Ohio River from our room and the food service was great too
Rick, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jason, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

This historical building is lovely. Our room was spacious w a sitting area and 2 bathrooms. Very very cool. Overall cleaniness was good. Wallpaper was pealing off the walls. There were stains on the chairs, but linens were crisp and clean. Window AC units and ceiling fans. This was fine for our Oct stay, not sure how it would be in July or August. Lobby was pretty, but there was an odd odor and carpet could use a good cleaning. All in all a good place to stay. Close to everything. Wlka le to bars and restaurants and quaint downtown shops.
VernaAnn, 2-night family trip
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