Empire House Hotel

What an interesting place to stay! It’s hard to believe that it is over 200 years old. It is a stone’s throw from the Ohio River. So many quaint touches in the room! We will definitely stay there again when we’re in the area.

Loved this place. Will stay again.

Excellent room, very comfortable, wonderful staff.

Charm. That's the first word to describe this property. Built in 1816, much of the original ediface is used for travelers. An ample porch greets you with picturesque views of the Ohio River. The hotel is right off Main Street, and the architecture has been preserved to attract tourists who like to soak in americana. The room had its own lock and Marsha, the hostess gives travelers their own key to the room and the front door. Our room was a part of the original property. It now consists of a queen iron bed, 2 wingback chairs, 2 windows that look onto the porch, a filled-in fireplace, a secretary, a tiny area that is just right for a microwave and fridge with a coffee pot and coffee. The bath comes with a ball-and-claw tub with a shower attachment and surrounding shower curtain. We got a great rate. If you like a very firm mattress, you are in luck! Even though history has been preserved, central heat and air are provided and a ceiling fan to keep away stuffiness. If you are looking for cleanliness, you have it here! The property could do with a good renovation but the colorful accents provide personality and character. Besides to renovate would mean a rise in rate. Remember that. We ate really good Mexican food for dinner and an EXCELLENT breakfast at the Main St. Diner. But take a couple of days to relax and soak up the rest it provides. You wont go wrong.

Staying at the Empire House Hotel is a unique experience. The hotel is over 200 years old, so don't expect the Marriott! However, it has everything you need and lots of old world charm. The host, Marsha, was very hospitable and friendly. In fact, the whole town is! You really need to try a stay here just for the experience and the history.

We spend the night on the ground floor in the Dillon Dorrell room This room with a river view on the first floor. The room has a queen size bed, table and chairs and a flat screen TV. It also has an area is set up with a microwave, mini frig, and coffee pot. The bathroom has a claw foot tub with a shower attached. When you stay you also have access to the big second floor balcony with rockers/gliders/chairs to sit in and enjoy the scenic Ohio river. They even had three binoculars on the balcony to see the boats going up and down the Ohio river. The day we were there it rained a bit but we do not get wet on the balcony and relaxed in the cool breeze. The owner/proprietor is awesome! You can walk to the few restaurants in downtown Rising Sun and it is a short walk to the Rising Star Casino. If you are looking for a place to relax, unwind and get away from the hustle and bustle, this is the place to stay. The place is awesome!!!

This is an amazing gem tucker away in rural Indiana if you like history or just beautiful views of the river this is the place for you lots of dining and entertainment options within walking distance as well

The Empire is a 200+ year old building that has been a restaurant in its history, but has been renovated into a very nice inn. The check in was quick and easy. The host was extremely accommodating and very friendly. We ended up getting an upgrade for our stay to the suite, due to someone wanting to stay an extra day. We were very pleased with our room and our stay.

Historic Water front property!

Very nice hotel. The owner was kind and helpful. Cute little room. Theres a shared refridgerator. It seems more like a hostel vibe than a traditional hotel (which i loved!).