The 1857

Hotels
9.1 (432 reviews)
210 Kentucky Avenue , Paducah , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Luggage storage
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable and unique rooms
Friendly and accommodating staff
Cons:
Need for improved cleanliness
Weak WiFi signal

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Some guests noted the need for more thorough cleaning.
Service
9.75
Staff were mentioned as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.25
Guests appreciated the central location and convenience.
Room Quality
9.25
Rooms were described as comfortable and unique.
Amenities
8.95
Amenities were generally good but some issues with WiFi.
Value for Money
8.75
Slightly pricier than average but perceived as worth it.
Food and Beverage
9.25
No breakfast offered but positive comments on local dining options.
Overall Experience
9.35
Overall positive experiences with many highlights.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 10:07

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions

Comfortable Rooms and Entertainment Options

Experience a blend of historic charm and modern comforts at The 1857 in Paducah. Enjoy amenities such as a restaurant, free WiFi, and a sun terrace. Explore nearby attractions like the Museum of the American Quilter's Society and Paducah Riverwalk. Unwind in well-equipped rooms with flat-screen TVs and kitchenettes in select rooms. Join in the evening entertainment or play a game of billiards. With its prime location and array of offerings, The 1857 is the perfect choice for your stay in Paducah. Book now to secure your unforgettable experience.

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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PAH

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 432 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 9.25
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.35
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Margaret couple us
9
Pros:

Great location! Staff was extremely friendly.

Cons:

The only negative is the lack of a wall separating the tub & shower from the main room.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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AL couple us
8
1857 is modern, creative and convenient to bars, restaurants, museum, waterfront and has excellent free parking.
Pros:

Beautifully finished interiors; loved the rain shower, size and comfort of bed.

Cons:

Room was large and could have used better lighting; need towel racks in bath area

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Brook couple us
9
Beautiful room, comfy bed, and fun little area!
Pros:

It was a beautiful room. Bed was super comfy. We loved the brick wall. Nice bedding, nice chairs, etc. The shower/tub area was HUGE (though I would've preferred at least glass doors on the shower-ha!) The area around the hotel was fun--quaint little downtown with restaurants/bars and shops etc.

Cons:

Because we were there on a Sunday, the bar in the hotel was closed, and quite a few of the restaurants/shops around were also closed. That was a bummer, but we still found a couple places that were open and had a lovely time.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Michele couple us
10
Enjoyed our stay. Great location in a quaint town.
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Angus solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Laci couple us
10
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Tommy solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Jacquif02 Family Atlanta, Georgia
10
So glad we found 1857, whole new experience than a chain hotel!!
Pros:

My family of 4 loves staying at this boutique hotel! I have family here so when we visit we stay here for more convenience. We used to stay off the interstate at the chain hotels but it had changed in the last few years. This is such a unique and wonderful hotel and we wish we could find this type of hotel everywhere we travel! Very spacious rooms! Love the shower! We stay in a 2 queen room, noise has never been an issue. Excellent location, walk to the best coffee shop, bakery, restaurants, and farmers market on Saturdays! Very safe, we walk at night. Right on the river in a very well maintained area where you can take walks. So love giving our money to a local company rather than the chain hotels! We give up points and free night stays with the chain for this! Judy at the front desk is always so helpful, friendly, and recommends the best places (last month she recommended an amazing boutique clothing warehouse close by for my daughter and I - our new place to shop when we come there!). This hotel is a gem!!

2026-06-14 via Tripadvisor
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MsVic Couples Frisco, Texas
10
Nice Spacious Loft Rooms
Pros:

Very spacious loft style rooms right in the downtown area. The rooms had high ceilings and were very modern with nice seating area and retro fridge. The bathroom had the largest shower we’d ever seen, walk in style that could fit a family of four! Had a nice sized soaker tub and marble flooring! We weee staying in the Annex area across from main hotel and had a parking space in alley right outside the entrance— very convenient! The hotel doors are all electronic code for security and there was a common area in the hall with ice and microwave, etc. The receptionist was very friendly and helpful, walking me over to the room and showing me how to access the doors using codes. Only issue we had was the hot water in the bathroom sink wouid not start flowing until you had to first turn it on in the bathtub….seemed like a weird plumbing issue? Otherwise, this was a very nice hotel with lots of room for our dog too.

2026-06-13 via Tripadvisor
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Martha solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Frederick solo_traveller us
9
lovely boutique hotel with great access to the best of paducah!
Pros:

Location!
updated room decor
good parking options
friendly staff

Cons:

suggestions: the room is dark; needs better lighting options overall-
also needs to get a natural light option - you could put blinds that pull up from the bottom so that the top of the window can let light in
additional- when i first came in the room there was a strong cleaning product smell ...it took away from the overall ambiance of the otherwise very nice room - the smell did go away eventually

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Ann solo_traveller us
6
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Barbara solo_traveller us
8
Quiet and quaint
Pros:

Quiet and good location

Cons:

Staff was meh

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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MIKE couple us
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Marcy Ambler couple us
8
Overall a great experience in a very unique hotel.
Pros:

The room was very unique - with a huge shower which felt somewhat medieval with a metal mesh curtain. The room was nicely furnished and decorated - as well as the lobby and front desk area. We loved the brick walls and historic feel!

Cons:

There were a few small rocks inside the shower area which made me question housekeeping as a whole, but really everything else was in order. The afternoon / evening front desk staff wasn't super friendly. She seemed to be more interested in her phone than helping (the daytime gentleman was very friendly).

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Bonish_Photo Couples
10
Absolutely Amazing Hotel
Pros:

Perfect location in downtown so once you park, you can walk everywhere.

Room was amazing! Everything about it! The bed, the shower, the location!

Has a bar located on-site and it has super cool Vibes like the rest of the property

This place was super, super cool

2026-05-12 via Tripadvisor
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Ronald couple us
10
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Mary solo_traveller us
10
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Rappold couple us
10
Pros:

Very clean, nice room, comfortable bed.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Charles solo_traveller us
10
Sweet staff, lovely room, perfect!
Pros:

This place was affordable, but still a boutique experience! Such a nice stay and the location was perfect for us to attend an event at the Carson Center.

Cons:

I can’t think of anything!

2026-03-28 via Nuitee