Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront by IHG

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
9.1 (283 reviews)
701 West First Street , Owensboro , US
+1 270-683-1111

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, attentive staff (multiple named employees recognized)
Excellent riverside location and balcony views
Very clean and comfortable rooms
Nice pool area and strong bar service
Cons:
No complimentary breakfast / breakfast seen as pricey
Pool water temperature was cold for at least one guest
Occasional noise issues (loud wedding party, noisy A/C)
Limited activities immediately around the hotel

Categories

Cleanliness
9.4
Multiple guests call rooms 'exceptionally clean' and 'very clean'; overall housekeeping praised.
Service
10
Numerous strong comments about staff going above and beyond (Cody, Mike, Boyd, Kaitlyn, Kaylie); guests repeatedly highlight friendly, professional, and memorable service.
Location
9.9
Consistently praised for riverside location and proximity to restaurants and riverwalk; many guests cite the view as a highlight.
Room Quality
9.3
Rooms described as comfortable, cozy, with balconies and great river views; comfortable beds and spacious rooms noted.
Amenities
8.4
Pool area described as nice and clean and bar service praised, but some negatives (cold pool water, noisy A/C) reduce the score slightly.
Value for Money
8
Mixed signals: some call it best value, but several guests mention it is 'pricy' and unhappy that breakfast is not complimentary.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast reactions are mixed—some enjoyed it, others felt $15 was high or disliked that it wasn't free; live music at breakfast was a positive for some.
Overall Experience
9.8
Overall very positive: many repeat guests and anniversary celebrations, strong recommendations and appreciation for staff and riverside ambiance.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:39

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities

Welcome to Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront, where luxury meets comfort. Indulge in our indoor pool and stay active at the fitness centre.

Cozy Room Features

Experience ultimate relaxation in our well-appointed rooms equipped with a TV, air conditioning, and complimentary WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee machine in each room.

Exceptional Services

Our 24-hour front desk ensures your needs are met promptly, and take advantage of our free parking during your stay. Book now for an unforgettable experience at Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: OWB

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 283 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.4
Service: 10
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 9.3
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Jason • couple • us
1
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

The staff was great

Cons:

There was a loud wedding party next door and all the women were walking around in lingerie in front of the kids

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Brooklyn • couple • us
10
Enjoyed our stay.
Pros:

Very clean room, beautiful hotel.

Cons:

No complimentary breakfast.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Clarence • couple • us
8
Clean room, friendly staff and a beautiful view.
Pros:

We loved the view of the river from our balcony, comfortable bed and clean room.

Cons:

I thought $15 for breakfast was a bit high. We didn’t partake.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Francisco • extended_group • us
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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cathy • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Scheman • couple • us
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Radford • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Janet • solo_traveller • us
10
We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary and the staff went above and beyond to celebrate our day.
Pros:

The location and staff

Cons:

Loved it all

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Johnathan • couple • us
8
The stay was excellent.
Cons:

My wife wasn't excited about the breakfast not being free.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Vickie • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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kevinbD1967IW • Business • Memphis, Tennessee
10
Great place to stay!
Pros:

Great location and had great service, the same lady that checked me in also checked me out and was great and very outgoing, didn't catch her name. The lady that ran the bar every night named Kaylie was off the chart great dealing everyone! I'll be back the 3rd week of August and looking forward to it

2026-07-24 • via Tripadvisor
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Colgrove • solo_traveller • us
8
pricy but clean and comfortable
Cons:

Pool Room and water temp was cold

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • extended_group • au
8
Pros:

Great place to stay

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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nickcK7794ZL • Business • Houston, Texas
10
Best Value and Location for Owensboro Trip
Pros:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

As usual, our week-long stay at the Holiday Inn Riverfront in Owensboro was outstanding! Our room was exceptionally clean, comfortable, and cozy, making it the perfect place to relax after each day.

The entire front desk team was friendly, professional, and always eager to help with any request or concern. We’d especially like to recognize Cody, Mike, and Boyd. They consistently go above and beyond to make us feel welcome and truly make this hotel feel like our home away from home.

The Holiday Inn Riverfront continues to be our first choice whenever we’re in Owensboro, and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. Excellent accommodations, outstanding customer service, and a staff that genuinely cares about their guests—what more could you ask for?

Thank you for another wonderful stay!

Valerie & Nick Cambron

2026-07-12 • via Tripadvisor
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Lauren • couple • us
10
Good location, pool area really nice and clean!
Pros:

Everything looked great!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Cornelia • solo_traveller • at
8
Pros:

Balkon mit Sicht auf das Wasser

Cons:

Laute Klimaanlage

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Breakfast was great. Staff was great

Cons:

I thought we were getting a river view, but there were none available.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Tasha • couple • us
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee