Historic Lafayette Hotel

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Historic Lafayette Hotel

The Lafayette Hotel stands as an illustrious testament to the riverboat era's grandeur, nestled within the heart of downtown Marietta, Ohio.
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Welcome to The Lafayette Hotel - a grand riverboat era establishment and a historical landmark. Here on the banks of the Ohio River today, you can view the same magical beauty that fascinated early settlers in 1788, as evidenced by inscriptions in the letters of Rufus Putnam, "a country of most pleasant climate and of the rarest beauty and enduring charm. "

The Lafayette Hotel takes great pride i

n our riverboat heritage and we would like to share our passion for this era with you. The Lafayette offers impeccable service, exquisite food, guest rooms that have been host to many dignitaries, and the largest banquet facilities in the area with a staff to help plan your special event. Let us welcome you - after all, we've been preparing for your visit for over 100 years. The Lafayette Hotel boasts 77 uniquely themed guest rooms that give visitors an experience unlike any other place in Marietta. Our Grand Ballroom and other various rooms can accommodate most types of event from 4ppl to 300 plus.

08/13/2026

Join us on Thursdays for Trivia on the 3rd Floor Rooftop Patio with Pasky!
Bar opens at 5PM
Sign ups at 6PM
Trivia starts at 6:30PM
Enjoy Happy Hour pricing on appetizers until 8PM
First place team wins $25 credit to Riverfront Bar & Grill... second place gets $15!

Paskawych Entertainment, LLC

08/06/2026

Join us this weekend for First Friday food and drink specials, and LIVE music Saturday on the 3rd Floor Rooftop Patio featuring Matt Petty!

07/30/2026

Experiential self-care!

07/28/2026

We've got your August entertainment covered!
✨Saturday August 1st✨
NO COVER CHARGE! 🎼🎤🎸

⛈️In case of inclement weather, show will be moved to the Gun Room Restaurant ⛈️

07/22/2026

We are incredibly honored and humbled by this recognition.

To everyone who took the time to vote for us, to our loyal guests who continue to make the Lafayette part of your memories, and to The Marietta Times for providing our community with this wonderful opportunity—thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

For more than a century, the Lafayette has been proud to welcome visitors to the heart of our beautiful river town. We are honored to be part of the incredible community that makes Marietta so special and are grateful for the opportunity to continue serving both our neighbors and visitors alike.

From all of us at the Lafayette Hotel, thank you for your support, your trust, and your votes. We are proud to stand tall as Marietta's Grand Riverboat Era Hotel, and we look forward to welcoming you for many years to come.

❤️ Thank you, Marietta!

07/20/2026

✨ON SALE NOW!✨$10 per person!✨
JULY 24th we’re throwing out T-shirts, we’ve got a costume contest, drink specials, and so so much more…✨
✨GET EM' BEFORE THEY'RE GONE✨

07/17/2026

✨ Dust off the neon, tease up that hair, and find those leg warmers... because it's almost time to go BACK TO THE '80s!
🎸🎤🕺

The countdown is on for a totally tubular night filled with your favorite '80s hits, awesome memories, and nonstop fun on the 3rd floor patio. Whether you lived through the decade or just wish you had, this is one party you won't want to miss! PLUS--It's Coop's BIRTHDAY BASH, so come ready to dance the night away!! 😎💃🕺

🎶 Big hair.
🕶️ Bigger shoulder pads.
🎼 A whole decade of AWESOME music.

*In the case of inclement weather, the party will move to the Gun Room Restaurant*⛈️

07/13/2026

So proud to be a part of this beautiful town!

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07/11/2026

🌟WRIST BANDS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY AND WILL GO ON SALE MONDAY JULY 20TH AT THE LAFAYETTE HOTEL FRONT DESK🌟
✨$10 PER PERSON💵

FRIDAY, JULY 24TH - 80s REWIND 🍻🍹🍷🥃
… plus COOPS 60th Birthday Bash! 🥳🥳🥳

07/10/2026

Historical Facts Friday--

Did You Know?

Before modern highways and interstates, many visitors arrived in Marietta by steamboat — and some of those travelers would have seen the Lafayette Hotel standing proudly along the Ohio River shortly after its opening in 1918.

During the golden age of river travel, elegant river packets and sternwheelers carried passengers, freight, mail, and goods up and down the Ohio River. Marietta’s busy waterfront was filled with whistles, paddlewheels, and bustling docks as travelers stepped ashore to explore the city.

The Lafayette Hotel quickly became one of the premier places for river travelers to stay, offering beautiful accommodations and stunning river views in the heart of downtown Marietta.

Even today, the hotel’s location along the riverfront serves as a reminder of Marietta’s deep connection to the Ohio River and the era when riverboats ruled transportation across the region.

The spirit of the riverboat era still lives on at the Historic Lafayette Hotel — proudly known as Marietta’s Grand Riverboat Era Hotel.

Address

101 Front Street
Marietta, OH
45750

Website

https://www.instagram.com/historiclafayettehotel/

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