The Lafayette a Grand Riverboat Era Hotel

101 Front St., Marietta, OH 45750 United States (USA)
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3.0 Star Property
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Local Attractions

Fenton Art Glass Factory, The Castle, Ohio River & Campus Martius Museums, Valley Gem Sternwheeler, Trolley Tour Inc.

Verified Reviews of The Lafayette a Grand Riverboat Era Hotel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Quaint Historic Hotel."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Love quaint old hotels. The charm of old historic hotels lies in their sloping floors, Victorian decorations and unique rooms, all while offering the same amenities as newer hotels.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
25-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Sep 21 to Tue Sep 23 2025 at a $142.49 average nightly rate.
"Pleasant Visit"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Love the riverboat theme and the beautiful antique furniture. Staff was pleasant and personable.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
07-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Sep 03 to Fri Sep 05 2025 at a $127.99 average nightly rate.
"Nice hotel with a river view."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
The hotel was interesting to walk through. We liked our corner room, we had a very nice view of the river. Free breakfast on weekdays which is a plus.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
25-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Aug 20 to Thu Aug 21 2025 at a $120.99 average nightly rate.
"Historical"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Without all the amenities of a modern hotel, the accommodations were what we expected of this historical structure.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
26-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jul 21 to Wed Jul 23 2025 at a $160.00 average nightly rate.
"Great Experience!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Friendly staff and beautiful accommodations. The bar and grill on site has delicious food. Loved being close to the river and a walking path.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
17-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jul 14 to Thu Jul 17 2025 at a $130.00 average nightly rate.
"Clean historical hotel."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Very good accommodations.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
23-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jun 19 to Fri Jun 20 2025 at a $125.00 average nightly rate.
"Nostalgic, good food, clean room."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Nostalgic, good food, clean room. Staff friendly, great complimentary breakfast on weekdays.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
20-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jun 18 to Thu Jun 19 2025 at a $131.99 average nightly rate.
"Historical Treat"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Nice location with plenty of history. A good effort was made to please visitors, which was much appreciated.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
14-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jun 10 to Thu Jun 12 2025 at a $164.99 average nightly rate.
"History comes with a price."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
This may not be a five star hotel, but it does have a five star location, a five star staff,and a five star history. It only lacks in luxury. Bathroom was tiny but shower was very practical and nice. Room was small but adequate. We would stay here again.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
04-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Apr 01 to Wed Apr 02 2025 at a $131.99 average nightly rate.
"Elegant! Beautiful decor. Friendly services and guests."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The staff is always friendly. Rooms are always clean and comfortable. Five Stars
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
02-Feb-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jan 31 to Sun Feb 02 2025 at a $139.99 average nightly rate.
"Everyone was pleasant and extremely helpful."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I love this hotel! Our first visit was over 50 years ago and it's taken awhile to get back. Retirement has helped. Lol! They are always so busy. I guess that's why they've been around so long. ❤
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
20-Oct-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Oct 17 to Fri Oct 18 2024 at a $121.99 average nightly rate.
"Here for the LST, fell in love with Marietta Ohio!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I loved the hotel and everything about it. There was so much history to see just in the hotel!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-Sep-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Sep 12 to Fri Sep 13 2024 at a $139.50 average nightly rate.
"Very beautiful and historical hotel with friendly and accommodating staff."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We stayed in a room with twin beds, perfect for two people. Very comfortable with a beautiful river view.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
06-Aug-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Aug 04 to Mon Aug 05 2024 at a $103.30 average nightly rate.
"Fine Historic Hotel on the River"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
A fine historic hotel with more than adequate accommodations, a great location on the river close to excellent restaurants.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
31-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jul 29 to Tue Jul 30 2024 at a $120.00 average nightly rate.
"Came to Marietta for Great American Race and local car show."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Quaint hotel, made me appreciate that grand old lifestyle of the riverboat days.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
25-Jun-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jun 22 to Sun Jun 23 2024 at a $135.00 average nightly rate.
3.0 out of 5. Based on 47 guest reviews

Property Description

One of the last riverboat-era hotels, it opened on July 1, 1918, and was named in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette, who visited the city in 1825 at a site near the hotel. An 11-foot pilot wheel from the steamboat J. D. Ayres is featured the lobby. The Lafayette hotel overlooks the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers and is in the heart of historic downtown Marietta. We have 77 unique guest rooms, Gun Room Restaurant & Riverview Lounge and beautiful banquet facilities. Other features include room service, laundry and free airport shuttle service to Wood County Airport.The Lafayette Offers a delicate blend of the past and the present. We combine exquisite riverboat-era furnishings and our legendary Gun Room restaurant with a variety of modern entertainment options such as our seasonal Saturday night Comedy Club. Weekend packages are our specialty with year-round getaways including Jazz & Blues Weekends, Romance Weekends and much more. The Lafayette also offers the very best accommodations for annual heritage events in Marietta, such as the Sternwheel Festival and Historic Harmar Days.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Year of Last Renovation: 2012
Floors: 5
Rooms: 77
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 77
Handicap Rooms: 1
Suites: 24
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 5 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 473.2 sq. meters
Banquet Space: Holds 500 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 1.6 Km
Dist. to Nearest Gym: 1.6 Km
Lounge/Bar Hours: 11:00 AM - 11PM
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
24 hours prior to arrival date
Nightly Parking: 0
Typical Group Deposit: $300.00
Total Taxes: 13.25%
Total Misc Fees: S$0.00 SGD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 7.25 Per Night
City Tax: 6.00 Per Night
Food and Beverage Tax: 7.25%
Additional Person Fee: 5.00 Per Person (& Per night)
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 18.00%
Banquet Bartender Fees: 50.00 Per Function
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 6.99 Per Person (Plus tax & Service charge)
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 7.99 Per Person (Plus tax & Service charge)
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 8.49 Per Person (Plus tax & Service charge)
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 15.99 Per Person (Plus tax & Service charge)
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 14.99 Per Person (Plus tax & Service charge)
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 7.99 Per Person (Plus tax & Service charge)
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 18.99 Per Person (Plus tax & Service charge)
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 16.99 Per Person (Plus tax & Service charge)
Morning Break Cost: 5.00 Per Person (Plus tax & Service charge)
Afternoon Break Cost: 5.00 Per Person (Plus tax & Service charge)
Banquet Gallon of Coffee: 20.00 Per Item (Plus tax & Service charge)
Banquet Soda: 1.50 Per Item (Plus tax & Service charge)
Banquet Bottled Water: 1.50 Per Item (Plus tax & Service charge)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Alarm clock
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Central location
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Radio in room
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO

Airport & Shuttle Information

Wood County Airport located 12 miles for Hotel

Airport Shuttle? Yes! There is an airport shuttle.

Breakfast Information

For guest staying Sunday through Thursday nights our rates include a Traditional Breakfast. This includes two eggs any style with choice of bacon, ham or sausage. Also includes hash brown or home fries and a choice of toast or English muffin. Weekend Rate does not include breafast, however there are different options available at an additional cost per person.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
There is a $50 Pet deposit. Housekeeping to check room upon check-out. If there are no issues pet deposit will be refunded.

Internet / WiFI

Wi-Fi available through out the hotel at no additional cost.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Lafayette a Grand Riverboat Era Hotel

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Lafayette a Grand Riverboat Era Hotel.

Feel free to use the The Lafayette a Grand Riverboat Era Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Marietta event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
The Grand Ballroom 72 x 70 x 12 5040300/300--350121130115--/--500500500
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The Grand Ballroom

Entering the Grand Ballroom, you will be delighted with the atmosphere. The room is surrounded with lighting that dims to give the perfect ambiance for your event. Looking above you will be enthralled with the glamour of the chandeliers that hang. This Ballroom wouldn't be complete without the rotating Disco Ball to enhance any dancer that enters this room!
Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
468.2 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
72 x 70 x 12 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
8
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Half Day Rental:
$350.00 USD
Full Day Rental:
$700.00 USD
Evening Rental:
$700.00 USD
24 Hr. Hold Rental:
$700.00 USD
Sternwheel Room
72 x 34 x 12 2448150/150--75507050--/--250225220
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Sternwheel Room

This room has the perfect look for Any event! With the beauty of the hardwood floors and the glamour of the chandeliers from above, this room is the Perfect area for any Event!
Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
227.4 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
72 x 34 x 12 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Half Day Rental:
$350.00 USD
Full Day Rental:
$350.00 USD
Evening Rental:
$350.00 USD
24 Hr. Hold Rental:
$350.00 USD
Mississippi Queen Room
36 x 28 x 12 100890/84--302450246/590101101
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Mississippi Queen Room

The Mississippi Queen Room is a very Elegant Room that is perfect for any type of event that you are planning. Area Lobby is conveniently located right outside of the room for any type of break release for meetings.
Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
93.6 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
36 x 28 x 12 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
3
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Half Day Rental:
$150.00 USD
Full Day Rental:
$150.00 USD
Evening Rental:
$150.00 USD
24 Hr. Hold Rental:
$150.00 USD
Delta Queen Room
36 x 36 x 12 129690/90--45585031--/--120130130
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Delta Queen Room

The Delta Queen Room is a very popular meeting room for all occasions.
Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
120.4 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
36 x 36 x 12 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Half Day Rental:
$100.00 USD
Full Day Rental:
$100.00 USD
Evening Rental:
$100.00 USD
24 Hr. Hold Rental:
$100.00 USD
Rufus Putnam Room 32 x 18 x 10 5430/30--28322832--/--2855
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Rufus Putnam Room

This room is a very popular meeting room. It has a Mantel that is decorated with beautiful flowers to fit the season, or event. Conveniently near restrooms, the Lounge as well as the Gun Room Dining Room.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
5.0 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
32 x 18 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
7
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Half Day Rental:
$75.00 USD
Full Day Rental:
$75.00 USD
Evening Rental:
$75.00 USD
24 Hr. Hold Rental:
$75.00 USD

FAQs about The Lafayette a Grand Riverboat Era Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does The Lafayette a Grand Riverboat Era Hotel have?

There are 77 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at The Lafayette a Grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

Yes, they have 5 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at The Lafayette a Grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

For guest staying Sunday through Thursday nights our rates include a Traditional Breakfast. This includes two eggs any style with choice of bacon, ham or sausage. Also includes hash brown or home fries and a choice of toast or English muffin. Weekend Rate does not include breafast, however there are different options available at an additional cost per person.

How much does internet cost?

Wi-Fi available through out the hotel at no additional cost.

Can I get a AAA rate at The Lafayette a Grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at The Lafayette a Grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

Is there a gym at The Lafayette a Grand Riverboat Era Hotel?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Testimonials:

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