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Reviews of The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

3 out of 5
The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel
101 Front St, Marietta, OH

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Loved this old, historical hotel. Beautiful. Great location on the river and close to shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying at the Lafayette! The mattresses need an upgrade but will be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 20 May 2024
Thank you for staying at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to your next visit.

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming old-time hotel. Its location is perfect, on the river. The lounge has delicious food. The only drawback is that it's very noisy. Because the building is so old it echoes the noise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 13 May 2024
Thank you for staying at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to your next visit to Marietta.

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here multiple times and love it. Will most likely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 10 May 2024
Thank you for returning again and again at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to your next visit.

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 6 May 2024
Thank you for staying at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to your next stay.

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We liked our unique room, and the downtown location. Easy to walk around to restaurants or sights. River walk is right there. Austyn's restaurant (wonderful) is right across the street. Nice that the hotel has bar and restaurant inside - especially on this rainy weekend. The service and atmosphere in the bar was not great, though. Staff always seemed to be somewhere else when we walked up, whether it was the bar, the coffee shop, or restaurant. The room was interesting, but also quite small - as we expected. Not great for bigger people or for a long stay. No real space to unpack. However, the historic nature of the place was our reason for coming, and getting away from the standard hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 6 May 2024
Thank you for staying at the Lafayette Hotel & for taking the time to leave your feedback. It helps us to know where we need to improve on with our staff. I apologize that there were some issues and we will work on what is needed to correct these issues for our guest moving forward. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Marietta.

8/10 Good

Rajean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The balcony room was great. The staff were very nice and let us upgrade for our anniversary
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 30 Apr 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel for your Anniversary. We are happy to hear that you had a great stay and look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Marietta.

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Beautiful historical building and the food was amazing! 😍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 29 Apr 2024
Thanks you for staying at the Lafayette & taking the time to leave your review. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

8/10 Good

Cynthia, Canal Fulton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s all about location with this hotel. You can walk to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 29 Apr 2024
Thanks you for staying at the Lafayette & taking the time to leave your review. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 10 May 2024
Thank you for staying at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to your next visit.

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great decor. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 22 Apr 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to your next visit to Marietta.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 17 Apr 2024
Thank you for staying at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

James, Butler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old time hotel. Rooms were small but well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 13 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

DREW, Parma

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 22 Apr 2024
Thank you for staying at the Lafayette Hotel. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family
The restaurant was understaffed and we had limited choices in town due to most restaurants were closed on Sunday. We had to go elsewhere which disappointed us as we we’re looking forward to dinner in the historic tavern
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 26 Mar 2024
I'm so sorry that you had a bad experience during your recent stay. We unfortunately had a staffing issue that evening with some call offs and unfortunately not able to get everyone in the spot they needed to be that evening. I apologize and hope that you have another opportunity to return and have a much better experience.

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 25 Mar 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to your next visit.

8/10 Good

Doug

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique old hotel. Great views of the Ohio river.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 18 Mar 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel and for taking the time to leave your review. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 1 Apr 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We look forward to your next visit to Marietta

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Cute!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 18 Mar 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel and for taking the time to leave your review. We look forward to your next visit.

8/10 Good

Doris, Oldsmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a convenient location and was nicely decorated for the time period. My room, No. 205, was small and the bathroom was very clean, but interesting. Note: If you sit on the toilet, your left leg will be under the sink! I could hear traffic sounds and loud thuds during the night that sounded like old hotel noises. I heard nothing through the walls. I thought the bed was very uncomfortable. Due to traffic sounds, thudding and the mattress, I didn't get a good night's sleep. I ate in the restaurant. Though the service was very slow (one server) the food was good and plentiful. A free "standard" breakfast is available, or there are alternate choices. The hotel has its own parking lot, but I chose to park in a small public lot just across the street next to a small park and walking trail along the Ohio River.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 27 Feb 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations during your recent stay at our hotel. We deeply value your feedback as it helps us identify areas where we can improve our services.We appreciate your feedback and look forward to the possibility of welcoming you back in the future.Sincerely,Guest Services, Lafayette Hotel Marietta, Ohio

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 26 Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

8/10 Good

George

Travelled with partner
One of the better historical hotels we’ve stayed at. Marietta is our go to weekend getaway but we’ve never stayed at the Lafayette. Staff was nice but could use a bit more personality. They really can set the tone for your visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 26 Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Marietta.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 23 Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel and taking the time to share your review. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Loved the historical atmosphere with antiques and on the River.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 23 Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel and taking the time to share your review. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 23 Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel and taking the time to share your review. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 23 Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel and taking the time to share your review. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 25 Mar 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to your next visit.

6/10 Okay

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 19 Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to your next visit.

2/10 Terrible

Tanya, Charleston

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was small and smelled musty I booked a king and got a queen and I was with my daughter so the accommodations were unacceptable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 19 Feb 2024
Unfortunately the reservation we received for you online through Expedia was for a queen Room. I apologize for any misunderstanding during your recent visit. I hope that you have another opportunity to stay and have a much better experience.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We ate dinner and breakfast at the hotel. Food and service was excellent! Friendly staff and comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 23 Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel and taking the time to share your review. We look forward to your next visit.

8/10 Good

carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well decorated with friendly staff and a good view of the River
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 19 Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to your next visit.

4/10 Poor

Kimberly and Stoney, Massillon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 15 Feb 2024
We regret your recent stay didn't meet expectations and value your feedback. Your concerns matter greatly, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.Your insights are crucial in our ongoing efforts to improve. Your feedback plays a pivotal role in enhancing guest experiences.Please share any additional stay details to aid our review process. We're dedicated to future improvements, providing the exceptional service we're known for.Best,Guest Services, Lafayette Hotel Marietta, Ohio

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 15 Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to your next visit.

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy staying at the Lafayette, because it's walking distance to a lot of downtown restaurants and shops. Also close to area attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 15 Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close and within walking distance of town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 15 Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to your next visit.

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
History but not comfort
I tried both beds as neither one was very comfortable. There was a sag in both and probably need to be replaced. Housekeeping staff were friendly. The front desk tried to be helpful but it was like pulling teeth. The bar tender was a bit gruff. The food was good. If you want history, this is the place to stay. My room overlooked the Ohio river and that is why I came to Marietta.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 15 Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel. We will use the feedback you provided to improve on the things you mentioned. We look forward to your next visit & hope you have a better experience.

8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 15 Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

genine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 25 Mar 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay, staff were excellent, the hotel is beautiful. The only suggestion i might have is, the rooms are small, this is a old hotel. Two people should upscale to larger rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 31 Jan 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic Gem
We enjoyed our stay at the Lafayette, and truly plan to return soon. While some areas of the hotel could use a refresh, we found it part of the charm of this historic gem. Our room was clean and comfortable, the staff friendly and helpful. We enjoyed walking through and seeing the different artifacts, learning about the history of the building and Marietta. Dinner in the Riverfront Bar & Grille was delicious, as was our breakfast in the The Gun Room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 29 Jan 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay with us. It is great to hear you enjoyed your stay. One of my favorite things is the history and stories the hotel has from its years of guest. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's an amazing hotel. The Sunday breakfast buffet was really good!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 29 Jan 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay with us. It is great to hear you had a good experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel great service great staff and so convenient. I would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 29 Jan 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay with us during your recent visit. We look forward to seeing you on your next trip to Marietta.

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about it. Very comfortable and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 19 Jan 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 15 Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time...staying here made it all worth it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 18 Jan 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 8 Jan 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Dale, Canton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 8 Jan 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Emily, Hilliard

Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 8 Jan 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice atmosphere and great staff, always there to help
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 5 Jan 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed at this hotel a couple of other times, we love it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Sheila Rhodes, General Manager on 2 Jan 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lafayette Hotel. We look forward to your next visit.