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Reviews of Empire House Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Empire House Hotel
114 South Front street, Rising Sun, IN

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 272 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelsie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. A tad outdated but everything works! The owner was very helpful and friendly. We plan to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a gem!! We had a wonderful experience and already planning our next trip back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from marsha on 15 Mar 2024
We are open year around so come back when it works for you.

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from marsha on 14 Mar 2024
The hotel is open year around and ready for your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about the property.Very clean. The Property owner was very nice and attentive to our needs.Just like staying at my parents house.It was rustic and had good views of the Ohio river.Will definitely stay there every time I come back to Rising Sun Indiana
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from marsha on 14 Mar 2024
The hotel is open year around and ready for your next stay!!

8/10 Good

Carma

Travelled with family
Hostess was friendly and helpful. The room was cozy. Bed and pillows were average. Overall it was a good place to stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from marsha on 16 Feb 2024
Hotel is open year around so come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from marsha on 23 Jan 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay. The hotel is open year around so come back when it works for you.

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Amenities
It was a perfect place and location for us
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from marsha on 16 Feb 2024
The view of the Ohio river is one of a kind and surprises new guests every time. The hotel is open year around come back when it works for you.

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from marsha on 4 Dec 2023
The hotel is open year around with the owner living on property. Come back anytime.

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spoke to the owner, Martha and she will confirm my credit card to your company needs to be credited for the entire amount charged as we never even got there. I spoke to Martha and she told me to contact Travelocity for credit as this has happened to them previously several times due to where they are located. The online hotels, etc. all show them as closer to the freeway than they actually are. I tried to get a hold of someone to speak to online however; your website only asked specific questions that had absolutely nothing to do with the comments and questions I needed to ask in regards to get our credit. Therefore; I will be expecting a full credit applied to our credit card ending 3940 by tomorrow at the very latest. As far as giving an online review, I will check my credit card pending charges to ensure that the credit has been received and posted against my pending charges on my card.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from marsha on 5 Nov 2023
I did not process the credit card for the night stay. In my books it is marked as a cancellation with no fee attached. I hope travelocity refunds your night stay.

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from marsha on 2 Oct 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay. The hotel is open year around come back anytime.

8/10 Good

Jessica A

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from marsha on 16 Oct 2023
The hotel is open year around with the owner living on property. Come back anytime

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from marsha on 2 Oct 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay. The hotel is open year around and ready to accommodate when passing thru town.

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the reasons I love traveling is to find wonderful gems like this place. I randomly picked this hotel on my way across the country. It was the perfect place sitting right on the Ohio river. I loved every aspect of the hotel and the town. I will be coming back on a regular basis now. Thank you Marsha for the hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from marsha on 22 Aug 2023
The hotel is open year around so come and enjoy all the seasons!!

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from marsha on 28 Aug 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. The hotel is open year around so come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from marsha on 6 Jul 2023
The hotel view doesn't disappoint for sure. Open year around come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Marsha, was a great host! Quick walk to dinning, shopping, local vendors. Short 5 min drive to casino. On the river, relaxing views from the top deck
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from marsha on 12 Jun 2023
Thanks for the kind words and come back anytime. Hotel is open year around

8/10 Good

Vicki

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from marsha on 6 Jun 2023
The hotel is open year around so come back and enjoy all the seasons.

10/10 Excellent

Rostam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from marsha on 1 Jun 2023
The hotel is open year around to enjoy all the seasons. Come back when it works for you.

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from marsha on 26 May 2023
The hotel is open year around so come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was fantastic and very hospitable - has a huge heart and helped us above and beyond what anyone could have expected. Quaint town with many fun little details, and homey historic room. Fun trip, made that way by our hosts.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from marsha on 21 May 2023
The advantage of running a small hotel allows the owner to help guests when they are in need. It is open year around and ready to accomodate all guests.

8/10 Good

Herb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from marsha on 16 May 2023
The hotel is open year around come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thumbs up
Oh my what a treat. It was a diamond. The location, the town, the shops, the scenery, the peacefulness. Surely it's the scene of a Hallmark movie.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from marsha on 25 Apr 2023
I'm so pleased you enjoy your stay. The hotel is open year around and there is something special about every season.

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, peaceful with view of the river. Great price and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from marsha on 21 Apr 2023
The hotel is open year around so come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was enjoyable in every manner and aspect. The suite was genuinely the best value ive ever gotten for a hotel. It feels like youre stepping back in time straight unti a scene from a Humphrey Bogart movie when staying there, while also enjoying the modern amenities. Plus, she lady who runs the hotel is very hospitable and kind. The view of the Ohio River is wonderful as well!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from marsha on 23 Mar 2023
So glad you had a pleasant experience. Stop back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Early 1800s house that's well kept.
Nice room with period correct furnishings. My host was wonderful and I hope to return soon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from marsha on 23 Mar 2023
The hotel is open year around so come back anytime.

8/10 Good

Roy G

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from marsha on 6 Mar 2023
The hotel is open year around. The view of the river offers a sense of calm and peace Owner is on property and ready to help make your stay comfortable.

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was cool, I liked the old house feel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from marsha on 21 Feb 2023
The hotel was built in 1816 to welcome travelers off the Ohio river. Open year around come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from marsha on 14 Feb 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. The hotel is open year around so come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was Amazing. Great View, Clean, Very Friendly,...Really loved this place, will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from marsha on 5 Feb 2023
Thank you for the kind words and come back anytime. The hotel is open year around.

10/10 Excellent

ryan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little spot to stay on the river, in a nice quiet town. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from marsha on 13 Dec 2022
Hotel is open year around with owner on property. Come and enjoy any season!!

10/10 Excellent

russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and like staying at your Grandma's house, homey and clean, and cared for property.
Response from marsha on 10 Dec 2022
The hotel is open year around so come enjoy any season.

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from marsha on 27 Nov 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay. The hotel is open year around. Each season offers something special. Thanks again.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our view of the Ohio River; small community, decor and feel of 1950 or so. Historical location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from marsha on 20 Oct 2022
The hotel is open year around so come and enjoy another season.

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the Empire House Hotel is like stepping back more than 100 years in time, except with all the amenities of a modern first class hotel. Coffee on the veranda, watching barges on the river must be what it was like. The room was spacious and immaculate. The efforts of Marsha to assist us as needed to make the stay enjoyable were greatly appreciated. And, lastly, Rising Sun is a jewel with many things to do and see, or just relax.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from marsha on 9 Oct 2022
Thank you for all the kind words. The hotel is open year around so come an enjoy different season. They all offer something special

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Five Star
Everything about our visit was amazing. The view was breathtaking. The lady who checks you in is very welcoming and nice. The rooms where very clean. Parking right in front of the building. I highly recommend this place and I’ll definitely be staying here when I visit the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from marsha on 3 Oct 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay. The hotel is open year around and ready for your return visit.

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Like staying at grandma’s house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from marsha on 28 Sept 2022
Thanks for the positive review. The hotel is open year around so come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from marsha on 24 Aug 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay. The hotel is open year around so come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Rusty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from marsha on 24 Aug 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay. The hotel is open year around so come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical atmosphere,quiet, friendly towns people.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from marsha on 18 Aug 2022
The hotel is open year around Come and enjoy all the seasons.

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
The owner was very friendly and made check in easy, our room was clean and we would recommend to our friends to stay here and would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from marsha on 24 Jul 2022
Thankyou for the kind words. The hotel is open year around so guests can enjoy all the seasons.

6/10 Okay

Sabrina, CUYAHOGA FALLS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We called as we were 15 minutes from the property as directed. When we arrived, we called again and were told that we'd be let in the house in a few minutes. 15 minutes later, after waiting in the heat and humidity, she finally sent her son to open the door.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proprietor was very friendly and helpful. The facility was exactly as advertised. Beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from marsha on 24 Jun 2022
Hotel is open year around so come back time!!!

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Monterey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet. Loved sitting on balcony looking at river.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from marsha on 15 Jun 2022
The river view is always a nice surprise to my new guests. I'm open year around and the view keeps changing with the season so come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, quiet, convenient parking, charming room. Would like to see a handy recycling bin, but otherwise we had everything we needed ready to hand.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from marsha on 11 Jun 2022
The hotel is open year around come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
views and town!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from marsha on 11 Jun 2022
The river view is always a surprise to a new customer. Always be ready to take pictures.

10/10 Excellent

Ralf, Iserlohn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schönes, kleines, ruhiges Hotel mit Flair direkt am Ohio. Der Ort Rising Sun ist klein und verschlafen. Die Besitzerin Marsha kümmert sich liebevoll um ihre Besucher und erfüllt ihnen jeden Wunsch. Wir werden wiederkommen.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from marsha on 11 Jun 2022
I really enjoyed your visit. The door is always open when your return to the united states.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from marsha on 2 May 2022
The hotel is open year around. Come and enjoy any season.