Marietta, Ohio Hotels

Where to Stay when Exploring Ohio's Oldest City

Sandy Mitchell
Marietta, located in southeastern Ohio along the Ohio River, is Ohio's oldest European settlement. Visitors to the area will find classic riverboats, an historic downtown district and exquisite art glass.

Marietta is a town of about 14,000 residents just across the Ohio River from Parkersburg, West Virginia. The town is home to the 100-year-old Fenton Glass Company and is known for its 19th-century architecture and as the site of the annual summer Sternwheel Festival.

Golf enthusiasts will find several courses in the Marietta area, including the Marietta Country Club and Pioneer Golf Center. Hotels in the city, most of which are on or near the Ohio River, range from historic to modern.

Lafayette Hotel
Built in 1918, the Lafayette is a Marietta downtown landmark. The hotel, named for the Marquis de Lafayette, is one of Ohio's last riverboat-era hotels. The Lafayette overlooks the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers and all 77 guest rooms have private baths and wireless Internet access. Facilities at the hotel include a business center, dining room and lounge. The Lafayette also provides complimentary transportation from the Mid-Ohio Regional Airport.

The Lafayette Hotel
101 Front St.
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 373-5522
lafayettehotel.com

Hampton Inn
Marietta's Hampton Inn is also near the Ohio River, just off of I-77. The 80-room hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and wireless Internet access throughout the property. All guest rooms feature cable TV and coffeemakers. Some rooms also have whirlpool tubs, separate study areas and pull-out sofas. Guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast each morning.

Hampton Inn Marietta
508 Pike St.
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 373-5353
hamptoninn.com

Comfort Inn
Marietta's Comfort Inn is located along the banks of the Muskingum River, one mile from downtown. The four-story,120-room property features an indoor swimming pool, fitness room and on-site restaurant and tavern. All guest accommodations have cable TV, coffeemakers and small refrigerators. Room rates include wireless Internet access, a daily hot breakfast, local telephone calls and a weekday newspaper. The Marietta Country Club and its driving range are adjacent to the hotel.

Comfort Inn
700 Pike St.
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-8190
comfortinn.com

Best Western Marietta
The Best Western Marietta is located near the Washington County Fairgrounds, along the Muskingum River. The hotel features a picnic area, business center and boat dock. All guest rooms have cable TV and coffee/tea makers. Some rooms also have kitchenettes. Wireless Internet access is offered throughout the hotel and room rates include local telephone calls, a continental breakfast and long-distance access.

Best Western Marietta
279 Muskingum Dr.
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-7211
bestwesternohio.com

Published by Sandy Mitchell - Featured Contributor in Travel

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  • googlyeyes3/12/2010

    Then again, Martins Ferry residents would lay claim to the oldest permanent settlement as well having been settled the final time in 1785 but not becoming incorporated for another 77yrs. Not really sure why people still insist on Marietta being the first perm settlement in the NW territory.

  • NA3/12/2010

    Marietta is the oldest permanent settlement. It is not the oldest settlement in Ohio, however. Gnadenhutten is the oldest existing settlement as it was rebuilt on the original site which predated Marietta's founding by roughly a decade.

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