The Lafayette

Overlooking the Muskingum and Ohio Rivers, the Lafayette Hotel stands in Marietta, Ohio, less than seven miles from Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport. Opened in 1918, this triangular-shaped hotel is one of the last remaining Riverboat Era hotels. Visitors can receive a gratis tour of the Fenton Art Glass Museum, two miles from the hotel, and see the history and art behind glassmaking. Less than one-half mile from the Lafayette Hotel, guests may tour historic mansions, churches and unique structures in Marietta by trolley. If water tours are preferred, the Valley Gem Sternwheeler offers tours from May to October and dinner cruises on select nights, just one mile from the hotel. <br> The Lafayette Hotel preserves its history with antique reproduction furnishings and classic decor, yet provides modern amenities for today's travelers. The hotel offers meeting and banquet rooms, audiovisual equipment, complimentary wireless Internet access in public areas and a well-equipped business center. Guests without transport are provided with complimentary shuttle service to the airport. Guests may utilize complimentary passes to a nearby fitness center. Additionally, the hotel provides dry-cleaning and laundry service. On- site, the Riverview Lounge offers sweeping views of the Ohio River and casual dining and beverages. The full- service Gun Room Restaurant offers fine-dining and an expansive breakfast buffet on select mornings. <br><br Guestrooms are reminiscent of the 19th century and > feature dark furnishings and rich linens. Guests are provided with complimentary wireless Internet access, cable television and in-room safes.