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Empire House Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A two-story building with a balcony, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel. - Empire House Hotel (Rising Sun)
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A hotel room with a bed, a television on a wooden stand, a small table, and a chair. - Empire House Hotel (Rising Sun)
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Take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a casino, and a garden at Empire House Hotel. Hit the jackpot at this guesthouse with amenities such as 5 casino gaming tables, 20 slot machines, and a sportsbook. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A small, dimly lit room with a television, two chairs, a small table, and a bed.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a television on a wooden stand, a small table, and a chair.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Rising Sun, Empire House Hotel is in the historical district and next to a golf course. Creation Museum and Hillforest are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Florence Mall and Shoppes At Burlington Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Lawrenceburg Speedway or Florence Speedway. Visit our Rising Sun travel guide
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114 South Front street, Rising Sun, IN, 47040

What's nearby

  • The Great American Ball Park stadium with a clear sky.
    Great American Ball Park
    48 min drive - 33.4 miles
  • A large building with a curved roof, surrounded by potted plants and flowers, with a clear sky in the background.
    Ark Encounter
    55 min drive - 44.5 miles
  • Adventure Bay
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Casino at Grand Victoria
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rising Star Casino
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Shell
    15 min walk
  • Weather Oar Knot Marina
    26 min drive
  • Jack's Place
    7 min walk
  • Rockies
    19 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 20 slot machines
  • 5 gaming tables
  • Casino (1,000 square feet of space)
  • Golf carts
  • Sportsbook

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

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  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Empire House Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Empire House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Empire House Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Empire House Hotel located?

Situated in Rising Sun, this golf guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Ohio River Valley and Ohio River. Adventure Bay and Casino at Grand Victoria are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Empire House Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 350 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is like a diamond in the rough! Marsha is fantastic! There when you need her with a simple call. Beautiful OH riverfront, the town is just simple & Fun, they are friendly & welcoming. Had a great visit. The room is simple but homey & comfortable. We will definitely stay here again when down south!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean historic hotel across the street from the Ohio River. Very quiet with shops and restaurants around the corner. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very unique, historic hotel overlooking the scenic banks of the Ohio River. The room was cozy, clean and very comfortable. I also appreciated the second-floor balcony, which provided a lovely view of the river, as well as the complementary tea/coffee supplies. I highly recommend this traditional hotel, especially for history lovers and explorers in search of memorable experiences!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staying with Marsha at the Empire House is like staying at your grandmothers. Though your grandmother's front door likely did no open to reveal a glorious panorama of the Ohio River. Love this place and the small-town vibe of Rising Sun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic historic place. Comfy bed, lovely clawfoot bath, cheerful kind owner. Nothing super fancy, just a sweet place to stay for a good price with beautiful view of the river in charming town
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I don't normally write reviews, but I felt I had to for this place. The owner thought of everything! She was extremely nice on top of that! In the bedroom, I felt I had stepped back in time, it even had a brass bed and a claw foot bathtub! If you want a sterile, modern, no-name place...don't stop here. But if you want Charm, authentic hospitality and a front porch to sit on while you watch the sun rise over the river...This a must!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Location was good across from river and next to a mostly closed downtown area. Check-in and price was great. Cons: Bathroom space and cleanliness ( dirty washable fingerprints and marks on walls) tiny size of room, long-term tenants with drama, the absolute dingy-est towels I’ve ever seen. I really didn’t even want to dry off with them. Otherwise served its purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bed was very hard & very small. The room was also pretty small. The room was super cold & then in the middle of the night it got very hot. There was a bad odor coming from the bathroom, also. It didn’t have a fridge in it, but there was one in the hallway that ppl could share. It was quiet there & there was a nice view of the river across the street with places to sit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The owner was super nice and made us feel like we were family.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent room, very comfortable, wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Marsha, the hostess was wonderful. To be able to sit on the porch and look at the river was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location overlooking the river. Staff was very friendly. Mattress could be replaced. It sinks in the middle quite a bit. It was ok for a night, but would have been rough any more than that. Otherwise, we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was perfect for my needs. Low keyed, quiet and in a nice location. Marsha was so friendly! I will definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
It was a perfect place and location for us
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming place with an excellent view of the Ohio River.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel and town was like being in a storybook......the facilities were excellent and we would highly recommend this as a definite stop on your route.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was awesome! Marsha is great!!!!!! Room was spectacular and clean. Thank you again!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Empire House is perfect

Perfect stop on Ohio River scenic route right on the river gorgeous view. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful view!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Empire House

Amazing place. Great river views.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

Had a lovely stay at the Empire House Hotel. The hostess was very welcoming, the location across from the river is lovely, our dog was welcomed and they are very pet friendly. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This is an amazing gem tucker away in rural Indiana if you like history or just beautiful views of the river this is the place for you lots of dining and entertainment options within walking distance as well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice owner, friendly and kind. I highly recommend! Hoping to visit this area again soon. Found all of the folks in this area to be extremely nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Empire House

Very quiet and peaceful, the over 200 year old hotel had charm. Management was friendly and helpful. We would gladly stay there again. The view of the Ohio River and the walkway was a nice treat. Price was quite affordable as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hostess was friendly and helpful. The room was cozy. Bed and pillows were average. Overall it was a good place to stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024