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Empire House Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A two-story building with a balcony, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.
A small kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.
A hotel room with a bed, a television on a wooden stand, a small table, and a chair.
A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, a covered porch with seating, and a front door with a small porch area.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, floral bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall with floral wallpaper.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $77
$69 nightly
$77 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

Explore the area

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114 South Front street, Rising Sun, IN, 47040
  • Place, Adventure Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino at Grand Victoria
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Rising Star Casino
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View

A small, dimly lit room with a television, two chairs, a small table, and a bed.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a wooden stand, a small table, and a chair.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Rising Sun

When you stay at Empire House Hotel in Rising Sun, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute walk of Ohio River Valley and Ohio River. .This casino guesthouse is 19.9 mi (32 km) from Creation Museum and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Adventure Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Adventure Bay - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Casino at Grand Victoria - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rising Star Casino - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Creation Museum - 30 min drive - 24.9 miles
  • Great American Ball Park - 48 min drive - 33.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rockies - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Weather Oar Knot Marina - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Place - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Empire House Hotel

Empire House Hotel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Head straight for the casino, or wait for that lucky feeling while you enjoy one of the other recreational opportunities, such as a sportsbook.
Featured amenities include microwave in a common area and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 20 slot machines
  • 5 gaming tables
  • Casino (1,000 square feet of space)
  • Golf carts
  • Sportsbook

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Empire House Hotel
Empire House Hotel Rising Sun
Empire House Rising Sun
Empire House Hotel Guesthouse
Empire House Hotel Rising Sun
Empire House Hotel Guesthouse Rising Sun

Empire House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 343 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic historic place. Comfy bed, lovely clawfoot bath, cheerful kind owner. Nothing super fancy, just a sweet place to stay for a good price with beautiful view of the river in charming town
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area across from the Ohio River
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The owner was super nice and made us feel like we were family.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was lovely and very friendly. The hotel was right up my alley, I love anything to do with history. Very clean and well maintained for such an older building. The view of the river is amazing. I didn’t see much of the town, had a long drive and left early the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was so nice and cozy. The owner, Marsha was wonderful and I appreciated the hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location overlooking the river. Staff was very friendly. Mattress could be replaced. It sinks in the middle quite a bit. It was ok for a night, but would have been rough any more than that. Otherwise, we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent no complaints here loved it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Marsha, the hostess was wonderful. To be able to sit on the porch and look at the river was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, very comfortable, wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for my needs. Low keyed, quiet and in a nice location. Marsha was so friendly! I will definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was awesome! Marsha is great!!!!!! Room was spectacular and clean. Thank you again!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful and quiet, great sleep. The hostess was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Amenities
It was a perfect place and location for us
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming place with an excellent view of the Ohio River.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and town was like being in a storybook......the facilities were excellent and we would highly recommend this as a definite stop on your route.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Empire House is perfect

Perfect stop on Ohio River scenic route right on the river gorgeous view. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical atmosphere,quiet, friendly towns people.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roy G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Like staying at grandma’s house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Had a lovely stay at the Empire House Hotel. The hostess was very welcoming, the location across from the river is lovely, our dog was welcomed and they are very pet friendly. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025