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Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront by IHG

3.0 star property

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Property amenity
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, stone pillars, and a central chandelier. Tables and booths are arranged for dining.
Front of property
Bar (on property)
A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a view of a body of water through large windows.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $125
$106 nightly
$125 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

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701 West 1st Street, Owensboro, KY, 42301
  • Place, Owensboro Convention Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Smothers Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, International Bluegrass Music Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A balcony with a view of a lake and a grassy area with pathways.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A balcony with a view of a lake and a grassy area with pathways.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A balcony with a view of a lake and a grassy area with pathways.

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Communications)

Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, River View

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and glass shower enclosure.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View (Communications)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View (Communications)

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

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About the neighborhood

Owensboro

When you stay at Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront by IHG in Owensboro, you'll be near the airport, just steps from Ohio River Valley and Owensboro Convention Center. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ohio River and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Smothers Park.

What's nearby

  • Owensboro Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Smothers Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • International Bluegrass Music Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Owensboro Museum of Science and History - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Owensboro Museum of Fine Art - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Brew Bridge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cadillac Restaurant & Grecian - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Big Whiskey’s - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rally's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront by IHG offers 123 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Owensboro hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 123 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 43-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Burger Theory serving guests of Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront by IHG. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Owensboro? This hotel has 1735 square feet (161 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11 AM.
Burger Theory - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 16 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Burger Theory

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Golf
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,735 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 16 for adults, and USD 5 to 10 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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 Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Owensboro Dwtn Ohio River Hotel
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Holiday Inn Dwtn Ohio River
Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront Hotel
Inn Owensboro Dwtn Ohio River
Owensboro Riverfront By Ihg
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Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 615 out of 812 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 812 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 812 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 812 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 812 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heagen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great, easy parking, awesome river view
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, fast check-in, and spotless room! We had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Davonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking easy and free everything nearby easy to find staff very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had wonderful stay. Staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mike who i assume is the property manager was absolutely amazing, and the housekeeper Stephanie was very professional and respectful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was terrific and the staffwere all very pleasant and thoughtful. The night front desk attendant, Jess, was very polite and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!! Definitely would be my go to for Owensboro
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, rooms were very clean and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't have breakfast. They charged foe breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Great getaway!

Staff at Holiday Inn was friendly and very helpful! Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location and great customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and attentive
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and the staff was super friendly. Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and staff were friendly and helpful. It was a perfect location for our purpose of visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and the view out on the river was beautiful! Had everything we needed, very clean, and nice staff! We opted not to pay for breakfast, so can't comment on it. Would recommend for a long or short stay. Easy parking and access to everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Staff & service
Great view!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022