The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

3.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with free airport shuttle and 24-hour fitness centre

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Reception
Point of interest
Property entrance
Lobby sitting area
View from property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$222
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Explore the area

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101 Front St, Marietta, OH, 45750
  • Place, Marietta College
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Valley Gem Sternwheeler
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Marietta Memorial Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Parkersburg, WV (PKB-Mid-Ohio Valley Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

  • 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
  • Washington County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Marietta Memorial Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

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

Beaux Arts hotel with free airport shuttle and 24-hour fitness centre
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

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

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
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. 

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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The Lafayette A Riverboat Era
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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 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel on 2 Nov 2025 start from NZ$221.93, 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. 591 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1012 reviews

9.0/10

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Rita, east meadow

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I knew the property was old and was expecting old charm. However, I was disappointed because they do not seem to keep up with cleaning and there was a musty odor through the property. The room was small and the chair and bed were uncomfortable. Only spent one night so it was ok. The location is awesome right on the river with restaurants and shopping all around.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

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

Historic hotel and yown

Kitchen closed at 9 pm but there are options nearby. Ceiling fan didn’t work but A/C did very well on a very hot night. Much history in Marietta.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ava

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The sad and the glad

Wish they had a small fridge in the room. Loved the rooftop deck improvements. They keep this such a secret!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

THIAGO

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wallpaper mold in open closet . Hard to find parking other than that the hotel was historically authentic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Lafayette has an excellent restaurant with a good deal of character.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

James, Butler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Keep in mind the property was built in 1918 and we were in the "old" part of the hotel and the rooms were small but well maintained with time appropriate furniture. Probably not the best place for "Kids"
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lafayette was a beautiful historical hotel that we enjoyed very much. Close to the river and eating places and many other things. Very good atmosphere and everyone we encountered there was kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Sycamore Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very historical hotel and downtown area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teri

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Room had mold

Upon entering the hotel, we were immediately struck by a strong musty odor and an uncomfortable feeling of humidity. Unfortunately, our room was no different. As we opened the door, we were greeted by the same heavy air and unpleasant smell—not exactly the welcome one hopes for in a hotel. The air conditioning had been turned off, leaving the room hot and damp. It quickly became clear where the odor was coming from: a large patch of mold growing on the wall behind the desk. We understand this is an older property and didn’t expect all the latest upgrades. However, in this day and age, proper temperature and humidity control should be a basic standard to ensure both comfort and safety for guests. The presence of mold is simply unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Good time. Good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the people 10 mins in marietta i called my realtor and said fing me something here i booked 3 more days at the lafayette but need t cancek and do some camping on my way back to cleve to wrap my affairs and go on the road till my realtor fings my final home strting my real happy joyous and free life at 63 with 37 years to go
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the river view, walking trails and downtown eateries. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room. Great friendly staff. Easy parkjng.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a grand old hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely the best dog friendly hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay for the great hotel and everything is walkable. Always enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025