Empire House Hotel

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room | Private kitchen
Standard Room | Bathroom
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Empire House Hotel

Along with a casino, this guesthouse has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden. Housekeeping is not available.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Empire House Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ohio River. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a casino.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a shared microwave and a shared refrigerator
  • Steps from Ohio River Valley and 3 minutes by foot from Ohio River
  • Pets welcome for free
Empire House Hotel offers its guests a casino, a sportsbook, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Empire House Hotel also features a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Rising Sun guesthouse.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 20 slot machines
  • 5 gaming tables
  • Casino (1,000 square foot 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 are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 226 out of 336 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 336 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 336 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 336 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 336 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is an historic building with six accommodations (2 suites, 2 deluxe queen rooms, and 2 standard rooms, I think they said). Our standard room was a little small but comfortable-- very clean and well appointed with a queen bed, flat screen TV, full size coffee maker, and full bath with shower. There are a refrigerator and microwave available in the 1st floor hall, as well as an assortment of small snacks and bottled water. The owner is quite cordial and the price of our standard room was very reasonable. The hotel overlooks the Ohio River with porches from which you can watch the boats go by. There are several restaurants and shops in walking distance, and the Rising Star casino is a short distance away. .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No pets on this trip. Extremely quite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Roy G

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

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

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
Verified

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

Empire House

Amazing place. Great river views.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024