Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront

2.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Reception
King, Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
King, Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
401 West 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY, 42301
  • Owensboro Convention Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Smothers Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • International Bluegrass Music Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Drinks/Snacks)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King, Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Water View)

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Water View)

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator (Water View)

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Water View)

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King, Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Owensboro

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront places you next to Owensboro Convention Center and Smothers Park. This 150-room hotel has conveniences like free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Owensboro Convention Center - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Smothers Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • International Bluegrass Music Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Owensboro Medical Health System - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Kentucky Wesleyan College - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa Roma's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Brew Bridge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cadillac Restaurant & Grecian - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Glenmore Distillery - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront

Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
At Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is available if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers an off-leash area. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
42-inch LCD TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer free toiletries. Other standard amenities include kitchens, sofa beds, and refrigerators.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Lure Seafood and Grill

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (30 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront?

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront?

As of Mar 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront on Apr 6, 2025 start from $126.65, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront?

Guests positively rate the hotel's walkable location in Owensboro, just steps from Ohio River and Smothers Park, and within a short walk of International Bluegrass Music Museum. You'll also find Owensboro Museum of Science and History and Theatre Workshop of Owensboro less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront?

Spa services at the hotel include massages and mani/pedis.

Does Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront include a casino on the premises?

No, Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9 AM and 10 PM.

Is Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront a good place to stay for couples?

This riverfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront serves free buffet breakfast at Lure Seafood and Grill each morning.

Will Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront for a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides an off-leash area.

Are there connecting rooms at Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront?

The closest major airport to Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront is Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional), which is 5 mi away (10 minutes by car). Another top airport is Evansville, IN (EVV-Evansville Regional), which is around 29.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy city or water views.

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 805 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Annamarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Awesome staff! Pillows were too hard for us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mechell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean friendly place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very polite and worked with our very late check in. The property was clean and decorated beautifully for Christmas.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

tanja

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The convention center is right next door. Very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome 😎
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was so friendly. This has to be one of the cleanest hotels we have stayed in. Views were amazing! Pillows and mattresses were good. Breakfast was good. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was super clean and right beside the river. Smothers Park which is behind the hotel and runs along the river was a nice daily morning walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terese, southlake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptional!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility and team
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than the front desk staff not being super friendly, the stay was great and super convenient to the park and dinner options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been here many times. It’s great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Symsonia

Great stay; In the heart of best bbq in ky; Turkey sausage is limp and grey. Other than that this is our favorite place to stay; We save up to stay here cause it’s more expensive; but very nice and we always tell others to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue E

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was very pleasant and uneventful. I would like to mention the front desk clerk. Precious, who checked me in and offered great insight on the events if the weekend and the amenities available.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Amenities
Pleasant and helpful. Room was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel, just bring your own pillows!
Hotel and staff were great. Very friendly staff! Great breakfast! Only complaint is the pillows. If you like sleeping on a brick you'll feel right at home. We'll definitely bring our own pillows if we stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Granddaughter
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean facilities, no problems.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024