Lafayette Hotel, Marietta

I do not believe that the good reviews are real...unless you have a suite. My husband and I just wanted to find a nice place to get a good night 's sleep. I feel bad for him because he wanted to get a nice hotel for us. WHO CARES ABOUT THE VINTAGE FURNITURE IN THE ROOM?? Yea, it is clean but here is the real truth about this place. The bed is horrible. The pillows are flat and hard and the boiler makes horrible clanging noises all night and kicks out heat, I called the front desk and they told me there is nothing they could do. I just want to sleep. Take my advice. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY UNLESS YOU WANT A REALLY HOT ROOM THAT HAS NICE, OLD FURNITURE BECAUSE YOU SURE WON'T BE ABLE TO SLEEP. AWEFUL!!!!!

Upon arriving at the hotel, just by looking at the building I could tell right away that it was going to be awesome! We had one of the parlor suites overlooking the Ohio River and it was beautiful! The wood pieces in the room were beautiful as well! The bed was high off the floor and the carved wood was just gorgeous! the writing desk, the bed stands, the lamps, the grand-looking chifferobe ~ all of it beautifully carved! I thought, perhaps, they could have included a coffee pot for our room so we wouldn't have to get dressed in the morning to go downstairs to get coffee first thing in the morning! That would've been a nice touch! Also, there was no signage in the room as to the check-out time...one shouldn't really have to call the front desk to find that little tidbit out! All-in-all, we had a most wonderful stay there and want to go back soon! another nice feature is the fact that there is so much to see and do without having to drive...cool antique shops, great eateries and Campus Martius museum is barely a few minutes away! What a wonderful place!

The good ol boy net worked well this year at the hotel. The Ginger bread competition was not judged by bakers and chefs . We have been doing this for 20yrs and what they promoted was a sham. Amateurs took this event and butchered the credibility of a town . The Manager was useless in this event did not know was she was doing. She allowed a late entry 2 days late in fact. That entry won what a surprise

The Lafayette Hotel was very historical as well as welcoming. Our room was perfect. We had a riverview and loved how the room was decorated in the period the hotel was built in. Our room was very clean and accomadating. The restaurant was the only place in the hotel not to our liking. The food was not as good as we had expected. There were othe guest eating at the same time we were and they were so loud we could not hear our own conversation. We will stay here again and try a larger room next time. Overall we really enjoyed being able to walk to most of our destinations and other places of interest. The Harmer Village Zombie Walk was enjoyable. The Castle is a must see!

My husband and I stayed at the Lafayette 7/11. We went for the history of the place. Granted it is an old hotel, but the owners could attempt to make an effort at improvements: reupholster the chairs in our room that were thread bare/worn. Or was that an attempt at atmosphere. The bathroom was clean, but what is w the 1950's tub yuk pink? If you want period try a claw foot tub. The shower head aimed at my belly button and seemed to be a last minute thought to install as the faucet was on one wall and the shower head on the opposite wall. Major updating is recommended. Lets not forget the king mattress or was that thing concrete? My back and neck are still in pain. I think the mattress also dates back to the 50's. Bring your own mattress topper perhaps. The air conditioner was window mounted. Come one guys get w the times on the amenities increasing the customer comfort. This was room 404 w a view of the river. We also ate at the Gun room at the hotel. The steak was tough w plenty of gristle and no flavor. I think they boiled it and then added the grill marks. I suggest grilling the steaks at 500 degrees F guys. Maybe a little salt and pepper too. The assorted platter appetizers were the best out of the whole thing. Basically get a good electrician, a plumber and HVAC person, new mattress/bedding, new upholstered chairs and get a better cook or send the one you have to cooking school. Fenton is out of business, who is next. I will not be returning and if I do I will go down the road to a more comfortable hotel. But you do have the best house keepers, very clean hotel. I liked the Fenton lamps in the lobby. Good parking too.

I can’t tell you how happy we were with our visit to the Lafayette Hotel. It was indeed a historic hotel set in the oldest section of Marietta Ohio. Our rooms were clean and the accommodations were beyond our expectations. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for lodging in Southern Ohio.

All likes. No dislikes. Charming. Pleasant. Peaceful. Economical. Excellent food. Beautiful restaurant, with riverboat gingerbread architecture. Fabulous Sunday Brunch. Watch the river outside the windows of the Riverview Lounge. Comedy shows Saturday nights in winter. Very funny; hilarious. Beautiful Victorian period (replica) furniture. Fascinating history of hotel. Computer room for guests; check your email back home. Go back in time. See old pictures on wall. Notable group of framed photographs regarding late Captain Way, who piloted Delta Queen back in the day. This group is on steps to 2nd front door off Gun Room Restaurant. Wonderful display of precious baby dolls. See late 19th century color pencil drawings of hotel construction along the Ohio River levee. Chaming.

My wife and I love to stay in old clean restored hotels. We were very pleased with the Lafayette Hotel. It was beautiful and clean. The restaurant in the hotel had excellent food. We took advantage of a package deal and had a great experience. We both want to do it again!!