Name: Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront
Address: 401 West 2nd Street, Owensboro, Kentucky, United States of America, Owensboro, Kentucky, US
Price range: $136–$667 per night
Rating: 9.2

What guests think

At Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront, guests frequently praise the scenic riverfront location, friendly service, and very clean, spacious rooms, with many enjoying convenient parking and the family-friendly pool and hot tub.

The river walk, parks, and convention center are within easy walking distance, and many rooms offer pleasing views or balconies. Recurring drawbacks include slow or malfunctioning elevators, occasional noise from neighboring rooms or nearby events, and a few reports of Wi-Fi issues or in-room maintenance glitches. Breakfast is widely liked for variety and quality, while the on-site Lure restaurant gets strong reviews, though some mention high prices or slow service. Overall, it suits travelers seeking a comfortable riverfront base with easy access to downtown.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Guests like the pool and hot tub, and parking is easy on site. Several reviews note slow or malfunctioning elevators, and a few facility hiccups like a closed pool or an out-of-order ice machine.

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10

Sherry

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Swimming pool w hot tub.

10

Michele

Aug 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We love this place. Love the the breakfast!! Elevator needs cleaning/fixing. But other than that, such a blessing!

10

Robin

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay! Check-in was friendly and professional. We were thrilled to discover they have a ChargePoint spot. The seasonal decor was pleasing and all the common areas are in excellent shape. The shower is large. The bed was firm. Breakfast was one of the best I’ve had: egg white frittata, bacon, French toast sticks, waffles, fruit, muffins, etc. Plenty of staff are in-hand to refresh supplies and keep the dining area clean. A very well-managed property.

6

JAMES

Aug 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Disappointed because the pools was closed and my grandson was looking forward to swimming 😕

10

Patricia

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super clean hotel in a convenient location. Safe onsite (free!) parking, walking distance to restaurants and bars.

10

Shari

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice stay. My daughter loved the pool.

10

Keith

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The parking was very easy. The pool was fantastic! The rooms were nice and clean. The staff was helpful all the way around from beginning to end!

10

Jimmy

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This property has an amazing view and it's right next to the river and boardwalk. There are several great restaurant options within walking distance and the hotel is within a mile to my job site so it is and will continue to be my favorite choice when in town. They have an amazing breakfast. I love the gym, pool, and hot tub! And the staff has always been helpful, friendly, professional. I truly cannot give this place a high enough rating. If there's a better place to stay in Owensboro, I challenge you to prove it to me! 😁

10

Aakeem

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One night stay on an Saturday, Elevator malfunction, and ice machine closed down other than that very good experience

8

Stacy

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Only had one elevator working and it was very busy.. I stay in many hotels for work and family time, this hotel didn’t have any usb ports in any of the lamp or plugs.. a simple fix would be update the alarm clock to have some.. also the computer chair leather was pretty worn out too. This hotel is supposed to be one of the nicest in Owensboro think it’s time for some updates

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a strong point across rooms and common areas. A few guests reported pests, smoke odors, or missed spots.

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10

Cory

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and well kept hotel area

2

Denise

Dec 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I got 2 bed bug bites, and Sharon the manager said I got it somewhere else, terrible The hot tub was not working that morning prior to leaving

4

Julie

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We were very disappointed in our stay and had several issues. The elevators were dirty and very slow. I killed several ants on the bathroom floor (we never had food in our room). The worst part about our stay was the fact that we could hear the people in the room next door (through the special adjoining door). They were being extremely loud and we could here every single word. It kept my young children up at night for nearly two hours. I don’t think there was sufficient padding between the adjoining doors. This issue needs to be fixed!

6

Theresa

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing special about this property other than it’s in a great location on the river. Our room smelled like old stale cigarettes despite a sign indicating the floor was “smoke free.” Bed was fairly comfortable. Easy check in and ample parking.

10

Wanda

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Gorgeously decorated for the holidays! Cleaner than any hotel ive stayed in in years.

10

Edward

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and nice. Modern and friendly staff

10

Robert

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean room and hotel very helpful staff

8

Mathew

Aug 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Over Great experience. Walls in bathroom had splattered substance on it and elevators are super slow but all was well

4

Mahmoud

Jan 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was infested with ladybugs. stay somewhere else

10

Brian

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was super nice and clean. Staff was amazing and friendly.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and comfortable, many with river views or balconies. Some guests noted noise from neighbors or nearby events, hard pillows or worn beds, and occasional Wi-Fi or in-room maintenance problems.

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10

William E

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Christopher

Feb 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

WiFi was unusable. I am a business traveller so after one stay where I cannot work I don’t come back. They should know better.

6

Jay

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was a band playing directly under my window.

6

Shari

Oct 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My room 314 needs a new bed... I always stay in Hampton Inns as they are clean safe and comfortable I was glad I had a two queen bed room as I had to get up and move to the other bed as the first one had a dip in the middle... :(

10

Abbi

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Large room

8

Annamarie

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great! Awesome staff! Pillows were too hard for us.

6

Angela

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There is no Hilton Diamond benefits offered here as far as the room upgrade, nor was any Diamond benefits offered or explained during check in. Also, the walls were thin, as we could here the man in the room next to us snoring ALL NIGHT LONG. Literally all night long. Great location however, and the hotel was clean and the staff were friendly.

10

Jay

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

excellent location next to Bluegrass HOF and along riverwalk. loved the large room, extra chair, and great view of river. didn't like noisy buzzing refrigerator or the noise we could hear from neighbors and in hallways.

8

KENDALL

Jan 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property & room were both clean & very modern, nice overall property. The WIFI on the 7th floor is not good at all, in fact it didn't work to a level that you could work on your laptop at all.

10

Hannah

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was super spacious. Huge tub. Very nice and clean. View was wonderful!

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Service

Service is generally friendly and helpful, with multiple shout-outs for standout front-desk staff. There are occasional lapses, such as slow follow-up on a maintenance request or mixed experiences at check-in.

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10

Trevor

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Other than the front desk staff not being super friendly, the stay was great and super convenient to the park and dinner options.

10

Chris

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk was absolutely amazing. Very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this hotel.

6

Trish or Johnny

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The check in was poor. Staff friendly until they found out we had a pet and they were totally the opposite. I paid the $75 pet fee. Upon entering the room the tv and refrigerator were unplugged. Very difficult to get behind the furniture to plug them in. Were provided with 3 sets of towels for 4 people

10

Suzanne

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

They took care of everything we needed. Our fridge was not working in our room and they can right away to replace the unit. Most places would not have done anything to fix the problem. Great service

10

Jimmy

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Two complaints One - I called three times because the toilet in my room had backed up. Front desk actually apologized that no one came the first time and she says she entered a ticket and promised someone would be there 8am. No one ever came. I had to use the lobby bathroom and my room was on 7th Floor. Two - the Lure restaurant. I had a great evening with my friends. I return the next day solo to get a meal. I was seated and brought water and then never saw anyone again. There were a group of staff at the podium for a moment, I'm ready to order, no one comes over. A moment later there is no one to be found. After 15 minutes, checked by the time on my phone, I got up to leave. I swear I really wanted to spill my glass of water on the table and the floor, very much like a dog peeing the carpet to show my displeasure but good graces got the best of me. I walked next door to the holiday inn which had a burger joint inside. There i was served like a king and left the waitress a $20 tip on a $15 burger because I was genuinely impressed by her attitude and attentiveness especially in light of the rude behavior I was subjected to at the Lure. Hopefully this was a one time thing. As I said I had previous good experience at the Lure, but Thursday, June 6th circa 2pm I received unforgivably rude treatment.

10

Caitlyn

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The riverfront location is beautiful, but I mostly want to mention how wonderful Precious, the front desk clerk was. She was so kind and friendly, which was so welcome after a very long drive. Appreciate her and her helpfulness!

10

John

Sep 13, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This is our second stay in the Hampton Inn in Owensboro. Again it was very clean, the parking was easy in and out and the staff, especially Precious, made us feel welcome.

10

Tamsen

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was excellent! Precious went above and beyond to help!

10

Chris

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Although very busy for the weekend with numerous guests, the staff continued to work as hard as they did to make sure we have everything we needed, including a slightly later check out. Outstanding service, and great amenities and awesome comfortable accommodations.

10

David

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had the best experience and it was all because of a receptionist named Precious! She was amazing!!! She went beyond the call of duty!!!

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Location

Scenic riverfront setting beside the convention center and Bluegrass Museum, with parks and restaurants an easy walk. Well placed for downtown events and strolls along the river.

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10

Kelly

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in staff was super friendly and helpful, nice breakfast buffet, great location!

10

Robert

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property on the river and located between Bluegrass Museum & Convention Center

10

Kimberly

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice staff, clean and comfortable, very good breakfast. Very convenient location. Directly next door to convention center.

10

Hunter

Oct 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location on the river next to all downtown Owensboro has to offer. Good pool and workout facilities. Really good breakfast options, and just a few blocks from Smother’s park. We had a blast and always stay here when we’re in town.

10

John

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One of Hiltons's nicest Hampton Inns I've ever stayed at. Very nice property with a riverside walkway and right next to the Bluegrass HOF. The breakfast was good and well staffed. Room was clean and comfy. An overall lovely Hampton Inn.

10

Samuel

Nov 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location on the riverfront

10

Joseph

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Close to everything

10

Kathy

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful waterfront location. Easy walking to Bluegrass Museum and downtown dining.

10

Patricia

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super clean hotel in a convenient location. Safe onsite (free!) parking, walking distance to restaurants and bars.

10

Jane

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Just an amazing hotel. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Facility was clean and well kept. Room was very comfortable. Walking distance to downtown restaurants and bars. Beautiful walkway beside the Ohio River!

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for variety and taste, though a few guests found it underwhelming or seating limited. The on-site Lure restaurant earns strong reviews, with occasional comments about higher prices or slow service.

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10

Arthur Michael

Sep 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome friendly staff; best breakfast ever

8

Deborah

Apr 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice and spacious. The breakfast was not good.

10

Robin

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay! Check-in was friendly and professional. We were thrilled to discover they have a ChargePoint spot. The seasonal decor was pleasing and all the common areas are in excellent shape. The shower is large. The bed was firm. Breakfast was one of the best I’ve had: egg white frittata, bacon, French toast sticks, waffles, fruit, muffins, etc. Plenty of staff are in-hand to refresh supplies and keep the dining area clean. A very well-managed property.

8

T.

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 9 nights

Great location, plenty of choices to eat locally, lovely on the waterfront. Breakfast not great.

10

Jimmy

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Two complaints One - I called three times because the toilet in my room had backed up. Front desk actually apologized that no one came the first time and she says she entered a ticket and promised someone would be there 8am. No one ever came. I had to use the lobby bathroom and my room was on 7th Floor. Two - the Lure restaurant. I had a great evening with my friends. I return the next day solo to get a meal. I was seated and brought water and then never saw anyone again. There were a group of staff at the podium for a moment, I'm ready to order, no one comes over. A moment later there is no one to be found. After 15 minutes, checked by the time on my phone, I got up to leave. I swear I really wanted to spill my glass of water on the table and the floor, very much like a dog peeing the carpet to show my displeasure but good graces got the best of me. I walked next door to the holiday inn which had a burger joint inside. There i was served like a king and left the waitress a $20 tip on a $15 burger because I was genuinely impressed by her attitude and attentiveness especially in light of the rude behavior I was subjected to at the Lure. Hopefully this was a one time thing. As I said I had previous good experience at the Lure, but Thursday, June 6th circa 2pm I received unforgivably rude treatment.

10

Robert

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Ohio River and waterwalk view from my room was spectacular. The on-site Lure restaurant is top notch!

10

Minna Chen

Dec 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

speedy check in, clean room, nice location overlooking the river. kids loved breakfast waffle bar

10

Amy

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was comfortable. The hotel restaurant was convenient, but pricey.

10

Jack

Dec 29, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely beautiful property with well maintained safety standards during snow and ice. Gorgeous view of the river. Good breakfast, beautiful lobby, and very good restaurant.

10

sandy

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everyone was very friendly & the breakfast was great.

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Month	Average price
January	$167
February	$180
March	$155
April	$147
May	$168
June	$213
July	$163
August	$160
September	$229
October	$191
November	$158
December	$146

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $446	17 $364	18 $436	19 $175
20 $136	21 $165	22 $343	23 $667	24 $647	25 $293	26 $234
27 $146	28 $330	29 $165	30 $161

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $176	2 $390	3 $234
4 $140	5	6 $165	7 $160	8 $151	9 $173	10 $188
11 $143	12 $162	13 $273	14 $327	15 $226	16 $168	17 $161
18 $151	19 $167	20 $178	21 $394	22	23 $548	24 $528
25 $141	26 $151	27 $158	28 $151	29 $146	30 $161	31 $161

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Room options

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator (Water View)

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

Studio, Accessible

Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator (Water View)

Room, 1 King Bed (Drinks Snacks)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator (Water View)

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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