Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront

Property class: 2.5

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A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a large decorative pillar, and a patterned rug.
A restaurant with multiple dining tables set for guests, a bar area with a variety of bottles, and a wooden accent wall with two flat-screen TVs.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view through large windows.
A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.
A reception area with a desk, two office chairs, a printer, and a large potted plant.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $144
$122 nightly
$144 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27

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401 West 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY, 42301
  • Place, Ohio River Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smothers Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Owensboro Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Microwave, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Microwave, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

Suite, 1 King Bed, Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Microwave (Mobility and Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Microwave (Mobility and Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Microwave (Mobility and Hearing)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Microwave (Mobility and Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

Studio, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Microwave

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Microwave (Mobility and Hearing)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Drinks/Snacks)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Microwave (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 1 King Bed (Water View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Water View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Water View)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Room, Multiple Beds (Water View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Owensboro

A stay at Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront places you in the heart of Owensboro, steps from Ohio River Valley and Smothers Park. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Ohio River and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Owensboro Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Ohio River Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Smothers Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Owensboro Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • International Bluegrass Music Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Owensboro Museum of Science and History - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Brew Bridge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Big Whiskey’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪PeezO's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rally's - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront offers 150 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer refrigerators and microwaves.

This Owensboro hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 150 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Your bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with sofa beds. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 42-inch LCD televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones with free local calls, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Lure Seafood and Grill serving guests of Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.
Lure Seafood and Grill - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Lure Seafood and Grill

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 815 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, breakfast had a great selection. Very walkable to restaurants and river walk.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here 8-9 times in last 10 years, one of the Best Hampton Inns I have ever stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here twice. Friendly staff and clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I very much enjoyed the stay. Nice amenities, clean room, helpful staff. I would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and modern hotel in a great location related to the activities we were attending. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Lots of walk ability around hotel and things to do
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BREAKFAST WAS GREAT! ROOM WAS CLEAN ,VIEW WAS PERFECT FOR THE FIREWORKS!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here and are repeat customers because it’s so nice! The back patio for adults and large grassy area for all the kids to play, the breakfast, the rooms….all of it is the best! Plus, the staff was genuinely friendly and wants to be helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and the beds were great. I would recommend you eat breakfast somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Love this stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location perfect for attending the many festivals Owensboro hosts
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always great. Convenient to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean room and property! Staff was nice and helpful. View was beutiful! Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean. Breakfast very fresh and the staff from breakfast super friendly. Bed’s super comfy!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the view from the room. Not the smell of dirty feet coming from the air conditioning unit. Otherwise the room was clean. Bfast Buffett was outstanding and varied daily.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that hotel!! I stay there everytime I come to Owensboro. I have never had a bad experience there
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Clean room and great atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always an amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like everything about the property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel very clean and comfortable beds. Breakfast very nice and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It was very clean from the room to the lobby and even the parking lot. Nicely located next to the river and has a great view!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at this hotel because of the clean rooms and great staff. The hot breakfast is always wonderful. The beautiful downtown waterfront is an added bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was a little shocked with breakfast as it wasn't a big as our last stay there, but it was good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026