Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Room amenity
1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Interior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
701 West 1st Street, Owensboro, KY, 42301
  • Owensboro Convention Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Smothers Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • International Bluegrass Music Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Owensboro

With a stay at Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront by IHG in Owensboro, you'll be near the airport, just a 3-minute walk from Ohio River and 5 minutes by foot from Owensboro Convention Center. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Smothers Park and 0.6 mi (1 km) from International Bluegrass Music Museum.

What's nearby

  • Owensboro Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Smothers Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • International Bluegrass Music Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Owensboro Medical Health System - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kentucky Wesleyan College - 5 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PeezO's Pizza - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Brew Bridge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rolling Pin Pastry Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cadillac Restaurant & Grecian - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront by IHG

Hotel in Owensboro with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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 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.
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 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

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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 centre

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
  • Lift (107 centimetre 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

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
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

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 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

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Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 538 out of 713 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 713 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 713 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 713 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 713 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday Inn River Front

Wonderful Hotel….Stayed here at this particular one several times. Front Desk Staff and Hotel Staff are always top notch!!!!! Restaurant Staff not very friendly and not very eager to help. 4 Stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Joe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Buffet breakfast is horrible. Scrambled eggs are pale, no bacon, cold sausage a 2 wrinkley oranges. We paid $20 for a cook to order breakfast and the hotel changed its breakfast to buffet style. I couldn’t eat this morning meal and went to a local restaurant for breakfast every morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgardo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buffet was excellent except the food was very cold!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to convention center.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very helpful. Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pace to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Brooklynn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
front desk seemed semi annoyed, not too welcoming. room did not appear to be clean upon entry. not comfortable sitting personal items down on furniture that did not appear clean. shower lacked toiletries. conditioner was completely empty. tv did not work as described. remote did not even open a guide for channels. pretty disappointed for the price point of this room vs the amenities provided.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Sheida

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chriscinda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The carpet was filthy and the bed was very uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keon

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024