The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

3.0 star property

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Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a stunning ceiling, plush seating, and elegant decor.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a striking ship's wheel centerpiece, a marble staircase, and traditional patterns adorning the walls.
Experience the grandeur of this spacious room with a grand piano, round table, and comfortable chairs, offering a view of the outdoors through large arched windows.
Stately mansion with a prominent turret and wrap-around porch, set amidst a beautifully manicured lawn and iron fence.
Enjoy waterfront views and access to a variety of boats from this scenic dock area.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service

Explore the area

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

Room options

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

River view King

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

Room

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

Room

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

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About this property

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel with free airport shuttle and 24-hour fitness centre
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre 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 a safe and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths 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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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

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

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ohio Riverfront Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free round-trip airport shuttle.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and conference space
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the breakfast
  • Steps from Ohio River and 7 minutes on foot from Marietta College
  • Free airport shuttle service
  • Pets welcome free of charge
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 centre, 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.

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 – On-site café. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return 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
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 579 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1011 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, as always. Building is showing its age, but staying here is so convenient, I'm okay overlooking the small things. What's great about a smaller place like this is if your plans change - its easier to add or subtract days from your stay without stupid charges. Staff was great, and when my credit card did not show me leaving a day early - one phone call and it was taken care of. I will continue to stay at the Lafayette - at least until I see a ghost - and yes - I look for them!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Loved the history of the area and being able to stay in a piece of the area’s history! Room was clean and comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bud

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the river and on the main shopping district in downtown Marietta. Very walkable. Friendly staff and nice room. Hadn't stayed there in 20 years but would definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly and Stoney, Massillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Cute town, great hotel!

What a fun time nerding out in this quaint spot!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Would like to love it but…

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JefforConnie

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

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Null
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Our room had a broken lamp shade and wall outlet to plug coffee pot in was bad!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Place ooozes with history n nostalgia. Historical gem! Rooms need work. We rented one of the better rooms, but it needs TLC. I live in an old house, so I’m used to it, but there are basic maintenance items to stay appealing. Don’t remodel it, but keep things clean and repaired.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a very unique hotel. We've stayed there numerous times.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice historical vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was a unique stay. The property was great with gorgeous finishes. Some say the property is haunted. I did not find any proof of this. The staff at the property were friendly and very helpful. Particularly the front desk. I had to leave early but because of the staff would definitely return when back in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

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

Celebrate

Amazing place, celebrating our 50 year
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time staying at the hotel,we had trouble getting into the room,I had to go down stairs and have our room keys reactiviated,then our room was so cold like walking into a walk in freezer.I called the front desk and the girl on duty told me how to work the heater in our room. It finally warmed up after about an hour ,then the next morning I got up to go get my husband and myself breakfast couldn't get the deadbolt unlocked to get out of the room.It took my husband turning using both hands to finally get it to unlock.I was like are we locked in from the inside.lol. The bed was hard neither one of us slept good,if it hadn't been that we were from out of town I would've have left in the middle of the night. We were in room 511. The hotel itself was very clean and the front desk worker was very nice,breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025