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The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

3.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour fitness center

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Point of interest
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The Lafayette Hotel brings riverboat-era charm to Marietta's historic district. Enjoy cooked-to-order breakfasts with Ohio River views, unwind on the rooftop terrace, and take advantage of in-room WiFi, dry cleaning, and an on-site coffee shop, all with praised service.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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)

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)

Highlights

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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Queen Junior Suite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

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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River view King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)

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

King Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

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

About the neighborhood

Located near a boardwalk/promenade, The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel is in a walkable area with good shopping. The Castle and Ohio River Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Washington County Fairgrounds and Marietta Aquatic Center. Ohio River and Marietta College are two other places to visit that come recommended. Boat tours offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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101 Front St, Marietta, OH, 45750

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

  • ‪Boat House of Marietta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jeremiah's Coffee House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Levee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

Hotel near Ohio River
Located close to Marietta College and The Castle, The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Riverfront Bar & Grill, offers brunch, lunch, dinner, light fare, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms, and a ballroom
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and bicycle parking
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 77 individually furnished rooms boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • A personal chef, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

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

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

Is The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel located?

Situated near a boardwalk/promenade, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Ohio River and Marietta College. The Castle and Ohio River Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1008 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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome historic property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in with plenty of parking. Friendly staff and just a cool place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel with lots of character!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and Safe. Rooms are a little small. Location is great, on the river, walkable to almost everything. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Charmin

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

10/10 Excellent

DUANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel had lots of character and charm. Located in a beautiful area and within walking distance of may attractions/ restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Braden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area for walking around and enjoying time away with out the busyness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Great historical hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Renana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was wonderful and the building was beautiful, and right on the confluence of the two rivers!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed having the riverfront so close and explorable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla

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

ESNALDO

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well appointed room. Staff, especially in the Gun Room was polite and helpful. Parking was close to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The laffyette was a wonderful hotel. Clean, cozy and old fashioned yet with conveniences you would expect: great restaurants , coffee shop and roof top deck. Also its said to have friendly ghosts, however we did not experience any.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the river from the park adjacent to the hotel. Easy walk to the downtown area for for eats and entertainment
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

william

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very unique hotel with lots of history, loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic hotel close to everything downtown with a great bar and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical hotel that has tons of charm and still being maintained very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic, lovely hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

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