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Riverboat Inn – reviews, photos

906 E First St, Madison, IN 47250
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Ranked #4 of 8 Madison B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 57 Reviews
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  • King bed(3)
  • Ohio river(3)
  • Great time(3)
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Chicago, Illinois
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
“Great Find”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2011
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We stayed at the Riverboat Inn for several nights. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan to spend a few nights there on our vacation next year.

The hotel is not located right in town, maybe a 20 minute walk. It was extremely hot out and the hotel has golf carts that you can use to drive yourself downtown. That was such a great perk!

Breakfast isn't the greatest, but as I have written before in hotel reviews... When did it become an expectation to get a fantastic free breakfast with a hotel stay? There were freshly baked biscuits, gravy in a crockpot, bacon and eggs that needed to be microwaved, cereal, milk, juice and coffee.

I would recommend this hotel to anyone that plans on being in the area.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Landlocked in Midwest
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“The Paddleboat wing is a DUMP”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011
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people found this review helpful

We stayed here this past weekend and were assigned a room in the Paddleboat Wing. It is a dump! It is damp and rundown. The "shuttle" driver (middle aged gentleman) would not come pick us up from this area - we have to walk to the main building. The breakfast is AWEFUL - synthetic eggs and bacon that you self-microwave. Do yourself a favor and find another property in Madison, IN.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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indianapolis
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Superb, friendly, charming, excellent view”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I have stayed here many times at different times of the year

This is an incredibly charming hotel with a lovely view of the Ohio River....Staff is efficient and friendly. Prices are very fair..with an increase on high demand weekends as expected.

There are no phones or clocks...which is fine with me....and yes...maybe giant 65 inch flat screens would be nice in every room...but....I don't go on a trip to watch tv. Non-smoking in all rooms..NICE !

The area and town are very nice and welcoming. Many excellent festivals on the banks of the Ohio River....such as a folk music festival, unlimited hydroplane race weekend, car shows, blues bbq festivals, art festivals....and plenty to do around the area whether a festival weekend or not.

Interesting local shops....very good restaurants...world class state park (Clifty)

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  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Do not do it!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

Where to start...First the price was outrageous for what we got, I have spent less at a hyatt or hilton then here. Room was tiny and dated, no phone or clock. flat screen tv was probably 15 inches. There was a refrigerator with a microwave on top of it below the tv. Shower had been renovated from a tub so the handles were about 6 inches off the floor. Shower gel, shampoo, and conditioner were in a dispensor on the wall and there was no shower gel in it. No ice machine available, had to go to the bar in the main building and ask for ice and cups and then were asked to return the plastic cups when we were done with them. Only thing good I can say was the bed was comfortable. I could only reccomend this if the price had been about a fourth of what the rate was.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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Atlanta, Georgia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“very eclectic and friendly place”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Owner has done alot to make each room an experience in decor. The view of the river is grand but it was much better when the riverboats used to come to Madison. So much for government interference! A well kept secret and Madison's best lodging!

Room Tip: 2nd floor main building - the golf room
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  • Stayed October 2010, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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906 E First St, Madison, IN 47250
Price range (per night):* INR5,294 - 10,310

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