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The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Property entrance
Lunch, dinner and brunch served
Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$220
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June

Explore the area

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101 Front St, Marietta, OH, 45750
  • Place, Ohio Riverfront Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Marietta College
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Valley Gem Sternwheeler
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • 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 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room

Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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River view King

River view King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room

Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Marietta

At The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Ohio River and Marietta College. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a free airport shuttle. .The restaurant, Riverfront Bar & Grill, is open for brunch, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Business amenities include meeting rooms and conference space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and a coffee shop/cafe. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Marietta hotel include The Castle and Ohio River Museum.

What's nearby

  • Ohio Riverfront Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Marietta College - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Valley Gem Sternwheeler - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ohio River Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Boat House of Marietta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

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.

  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1918
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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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 transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

As of 16 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel on 21 Jun 2026 start from NZ$220, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

Yep, The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1013 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice change of pace from standard highway hotels; old school feel; small rooms but good showers and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful historical hotel with comfy beds!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and lovely view of the Ohio River.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Located in the historic town of Marietta. This hotel is unique and has a ton of Character. We ate in the Bar and Grill with a Riverview. The meal selection is limited but what we had was delicious. Would definitely stay her again if traveling through this area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness
We didn’t travel with pets. The staff was super super helpful with any questions we had! Super easy to park and lots to do within walking distance ! Definitely going back again !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff was fabulous. Julie in the food area of the bar was superb. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Cool old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The hotel is beautiful and a great place to stay being right down town. The room was chilly when we got in there and the shower made some noise but overall it was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. The atmosphere is like stepping back in time to the Riverboat era.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the bar area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Craig

My wife and I stayed at the Lafayette for Valentine's Day. The Lafette offered Room, Buffet and Comedy Show. Check in went well. The buffet was sub Par
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Sherry

I love this hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, very nice historic hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

George

Great historical hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Tina

Very neat old hotel. Nice atmosphere. The bad thing was it smelled like sewer gas and the heat was through a air conditioning unit in the window.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Charmin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Historical Hotel and area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Room was rather small. The hotel is "cute" but also "old".
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome historic property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the property and the Marietta area as first time visitors; also enjoyed the facilities dining and several venues in town for lunch/dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly and Stoney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff always so nice and helpful. Shoutout to Heather she is always so kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
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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
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall I had a pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025