Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront by IHG

701 West 1st Street, Owensboro, KY 42301 US
3.0 Star Property Near Owensboro Convention Center
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  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
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09/28/2026 - 09/29/2026
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Verified Reviews of Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront by IHG

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Very clean room very welcoming staff"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Very friendly staff clean room.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-Apr-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Apr 14 to Wed Apr 15 2026 at a $133.90 average nightly rate.
"Very Nice Hotel"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very nice hotel.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
05-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Sep 29 to Tue Sep 30 2025 at a $183.99 average nightly rate.
"Wonderful"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Jennifer is a very helpful and genuinely nice person, Holiday Inn Express is very fortunate to have her as an employee. The room was very clean and the bed very comfortable. Our stay was fantastic.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
02-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Sep 20 to Sun Sep 21 2025 at a $169.00 average nightly rate.
"Wonderful"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Jennifer is a very helpful and genuinely nice person, Holiday Inn Express is very fortunate to have her as an employee. The room was very clean and the bed very comfortable.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
02-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Sep 20 to Sun Sep 21 2025 at a $169.00 average nightly rate.
"Great Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very nice room with riverside balcony. Pool is always nice and we'll kept. Staff very friendly and helpful. My choice of riverside hotels in Owensboro.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Aug 15 to Sat Aug 16 2025 at a $215.00 average nightly rate.
"Excellent Stay!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Friendly staff, very nice room.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
09-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jul 07 to Tue Jul 08 2025 at a $182.00 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

When you stay at Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront by IHG in Owensboro, you'll be near the airport, just steps from Ohio River Valley and Owensboro Convention Center. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ohio River and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Smothers Park.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at Burger Theory serving guests of Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront by IHG. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 123 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 43-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Ohio River Valley - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Ohio River - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Owensboro Convention Center - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Theatre Workshop of Owensboro - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Smothers Park - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
International Bluegrass Music Museum - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Owensboro Museum of Science and History - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Owensboro Museum of Fine Art - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Owensboro Sportscenter - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Green River Distilling Co. - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Owensboro Medical Health System - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Western Kentucky Botanical Garden - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Beautiful You - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Kentucky Wesleyan College - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Legion Park - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi

The nearest airports are:
Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional) - 6.5 km / 4.1 mi
Evansville, IN (EVV-Evansville Regional) - 71.1 km / 44.2 mi

The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront by IHG is Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional).

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Owensboro? This hotel has 1735 square feet (161 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a picnic area.

Green Sustainability

Green Engage - IHG CertifiedThe IHG Green Engage system is an online tool that gives our hotels the means to measure their day-to-day environmental impact. Hotels signed up to the system can track how much energy, carbon and water they’re using and how well they’re managing waste. At the same time they can choose from over 200 activities designed to help them use fewer resources, improve their carbon footprint and reduce their water use. We created The IHG Green Engage system to help us design, build and run greener hotels. Every time you stay at an IHG Green Engage hotel you’re boosting our efforts.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Shopping on site
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Number of meeting rooms - 2
  • Conference space size (meters) - 161
  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Firepit
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 4
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ballroom
  • Vending machine
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Total number of rooms - 123
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Golfing on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Picnic area
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 86
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 42
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 34
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 107
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Conference space
  • Terrace
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Conference space size (feet) - 1735

Airport & Shuttle Information

Daviess County Regional Airport - 3 miles - Taxi-$15

Local Shuttle Info: No shuttle service

Breakfast Information

Hot buffet breakfast from 6am-9am Monday-Friday and 7-10am on Saturday & Sunday. $17 per person. Kids 11 and under eat free.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

Service Animals Only

Parking Info

Complimentary parking lot located in front of hotel.

Internet / WiFI

Free high-speed wifi. No password necessary

Misc Fees / Policies

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 16 for adults, and USD 5 to 10 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 5 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Cleaning Policies

Light refresh daily. Bed linens changed on every 3rd day.

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Essential workers only - NO

About Holiday Inn

  • Full-service hotel offering three different experiences: Holiday Inn Express ideal for the business traveler, Holiday Inn Resorts for family fun and relaxation, and the Holiday Inn Club Vacations, suitable for family and friends with spacious accommodations
  • Offering comfort and family-oriented service, children stay and eat free at Holiday Inn properties
  • Free high-speed internet access
  • Restaurants and bars on-site with good food and drinks for all ages
  • Indoor or Outdoor swimming pools based on location
  • Great exercise facilities
  • Based on select properties, Holiday Inn's The Hub is the perfect entertainment spot and gaming area with a media lounge, fire pits, etc.

The Holiday Inn highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront

Rate fluctuations of Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront

This chart illustrates seasonality of sleeping room prices for both group quotes and the best online individual traveler rates our rate checker could find at the time the group/meeting offer was entered. The lowest group deal shown is 34.6% in November 2025 and the highest average individual rate is $273 in the month of November 2025. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront in a month when rates are lower.

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