The Lafayette Hotel Marietta
The Lafayette Hotel bills itself as "a grand riverboat era hotel," and that is a fitting description for the property. On the National Register of Historic Buildings, the property was built in 1918 in a distinct triangle shape that mimics the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers. The hotel has a rich history and even has watermarks in the lobby that show how high the great floods of the 1930s were. Historic though it is, the hotel has been updated and features a full business center, wireless internet service and cable TV with HBO. Located nearby is the popular City Trails series of hiking routes, and also there are historical sites and museums in close proximity to the hotel. Nightly rates in 2009 range from $55 to $280, depending on accommodations desired.
The Lafayette Hotel
101 Front St.
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 373-5522
lafayettehotel.com
River's Edge Inn Huron
The River's Edge Inn is located in the Sandusky area that is the vacation mecca of northern Ohio. With Lake Erie and the Huron River outside your door, this hotel is peaceful and quiet, yet also close to all of the area's attractions. The hotel has an indoor pool, a sundeck, a pier that is a mile long for strolling and walking, a fitness area and hot tub, and also dock space for patron's boats. This area is home to Cedar Point, one of the world's best amusement parks, and a number of islands, each with a distinct personality, that can only be reached by private boat or ferry. The Inn features complimentary breakfast and coffee all day, and rates in 2009 start at a reasonable $69 per night.
River's Edge Inn
132 Main St.
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-8000
lakeeriehotelsmotels.com/riversedge.php
Crowne Plaza Hotel Toledo
The newly renovated Crowne Plaza in Toledo is located downtown, right on the Maumee River, but with close access to major freeways and also to the great Toledo Metroparks system. Just an hour to the Detroit metro area, or 2 hours to Cleveland, it is centrally located. The hotel has an on-site fitness center with free weights and cardio equipment as well as an indoor swimming pool. The hotel has a business services center and wireless Internet throughout. Rooms are well-appointed and comfortable. Also close to the hotel are the famous Toledo Zoo and the Toledo Mud Hens' venue, Fifth Third Field. The hotel has an on-site restaurant and separate lounge, and other dining options are available in the immediate area. Rates in 2009 range from $99 to $170 depending on room and plan choices.
Crowne Plaza Hotel
2 SeaGate/444 N.Summit St.
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 241-1411
crowneplaza.com
