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Empire House Hotel

2.5 star property

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

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

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

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

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 the area

Rising Sun

With a stay at Empire House Hotel in Rising Sun, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 3-minute walk from Ohio River and 6 minutes by foot from Adventure Bay. .This casino guesthouse is 19.9 mi (32 km) from Creation Museum and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ohio River Valley.
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What's nearby

  • Adventure Bay - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Casino at Grand Victoria - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rising Star Casino - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Creation Museum - 30 min drive - 40.0 km
  • Ark Encounter - 56 min drive - 71.7 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rockies - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Jack's Place - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Weather Oar Knot Marina - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Empire House Hotel

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Head straight for the casino, or wait for that lucky feeling while you enjoy one of the other recreational opportunities, such as a sportsbook.
Featured amenities include microwave in a common area and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 stay free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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. 224 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 334 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Tino

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gabe

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee Etta

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene, Vevay

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

10/10 Excellent

Yaso

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

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

8/10 Good

Bill

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Katie was very enthusiastic and helpful. Marsha , you should be proud of her. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This classic hotel, in near-constant service since the 19th Century, is a pleasant place to rest after a busy day. It is near the riverfront walk, and the town of Rising Sun is a calm place to spend some time. Just outside of town is a wolf refuge that is well worth the time to visit, and the drive along the river from and to the Interstate is beautiful. When the owner saw that we were all one family, she moved us from our two rooms into a three-room suite at no additional charge, which we greatly appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely adorable historical guesthouse. The hostess was very helpful pointing out restaurants nearby and showing off the history of the hotel. The only thing I would change is to reduce the number of "plug-ins" as the scent was a little overpowering. We unplugged the one in our room and opened the window for a while, making it more to our liking. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady Marsha is the best ! She was very helpful and very quick with responses ! Awesome experience with with a very homey feeling ! Will definitely book again !! 10 stars !!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Completely Amazing place to stay. Loved it.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

EXCEPTIONAL

The owner is OUTSTANDING. She is (top notch) when it comes to hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Beautiful old inn at a great price

Very friendly, the room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The room was reminiscent of your grandma's house, but with modern amenities. We had a beautiful view of the river. The town is really pretty, with several places to eat within a very short walk. The Kings Landing bar and grill had fantastic burgers. We were in the area for a toy show, but will definitely be back with friends soon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Donald

Disliked: Amenities
Location facing River. Older property but knew for price not to expect much. Could be little cleaner and need new mattress.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice owner, friendly and kind. I highly recommend! Hoping to visit this area again soon. Found all of the folks in this area to be extremely nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025