Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, including space for RVs, buses, and trucks.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 14:00 and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located steps from Ohio River Valley and a 1-minute drive from Mound Park. It is 1.1 miles from the Ohio River and 2.3 miles from the Boneyfiddle Commercial District.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed to stay at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Royal Inn

What guests think

At Royal Inn, guests report very mixed stays: some appreciate friendly staff and quiet nights, while many others describe dated rooms, cleanliness issues, maintenance problems, and safety concerns around the property, leading to sharply different experiences.

Several reviewers highlight excellent shower water pressure, though a few mention fluctuating temperatures or limited hot water. Overall, this is a budget choice best for travelers who can accept variability in quality.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Service

Location

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Facilities

Amenities are basic; no coffee is provided and only a lobby microwave is available. Pet friendly is noted.

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Jonathan

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very cheaply run. No coffee. Only microwave is in the lobby. The toilet paper is gossamer (useless). Shower temperature varies. Retro architecture.

2

Bryan

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pets were welcome and probably needed for protection obvious drug activity looked like the type of place you wake up to your truck on blocks if its there at all. Dirty in poor condition and definitely not ssfe

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Matthew

4 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed there on a Friday and Saturday night. Friday night our neighbor next door was beating the pulp out of a woman the whole night. The second night (Saturday) consisted of 5-6 mid 20s guys yelling and screaming while blasting music in their cars and speeding around the small parking lot. Fights broke out, yelling, it was ridiculous. Stay at your own risk, and make sure to be packing. Our door frame showed signs of being kicked down several times. 2/10 only because it was just a place to sleep in between travels. Rooms had sagging ceilings, leaking sink and shower, smelled like mold and bleach. Wouldn’t stay for free.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is split: some guests found very clean rooms, but many report dirty bathrooms, stained or burned linens, bad odors, and poor upkeep.

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Stephanie

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I would really like to discuss a refund - this property was very unclean and I didn’t even feel comfortable taking a shower here, there was so much dirt and debri in the tub and I pulled out about a clump of dirt and hair larger than my arm out of the drain in the tub. The tub drain was stuck shut at first and I had to pry it open to even get the blockages of hair and dirt out: on top of this was the room was very unclean there were over 20 burn holes in the blankets. The floor was never swept and room loomed like it was never cleaned

10

Brent

19 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A very clean room and friendly staff

2

Martin

12 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty, burn holes in everything curtains, sheets, bed, mattress everything

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Joni

19 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was the worst place I have ever stayed in. There was gang graffiti all over the walls bedding looked like someone pissed in it,the room smelled horrible. The bathroom was so nasty none of us took a shower. The towels had blood all over them. My niece literally fell in the room because there was something all over the floors. I asked the front desk for part of a refund and I was told absolutely not. So don't even think the picture on the outside is a good reference for how the motel is because you will be in for a big surprise.

2

Michael

21 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty dirty and dirty

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Christina

28 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This place was pretty horrible. The bed was over soft in about 27 years old. The bathroom was so disgusting that I didn’t wanna go in there. The floor was dirty things are falling off the walls and it smelled horrible! The only benefit they had… I don’t remember.

10

lanell

9 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

We went there due to Frozen water at our home. Surprisingly the room was very clean and less hot water great shower pressure exactly what we needed we did not spend the night as we did not need to.

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Dale

8 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I found the Royal Inn to be very outdated and in need of repair and cleaning. The highlight was a very nice bed and linens.

4

Kristen

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked room for 2 adults and I kids plus two dogs. Opened room to have only one bed and no couch. Then was moved to a room that was not only dirty, but had bullet holes in the window. It was. It smelled terrible, smoke plus moldy. It was very late after many hours of driving, so tried to sleep on top of bed with blankets we originally brought for dogs.

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Adam

12 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This motel is in horrible disrepair. Rooms are dirty, no hot water, smells moldy.

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Rooms

Rooms feel dated with mixed comfort and condition. Powerful showers are praised, but some report inconsistent heating or A C, occasional lack of hot water, and noise ranging from quiet to disruptive.

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Jonathan

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very cheaply run. No coffee. Only microwave is in the lobby. The toilet paper is gossamer (useless). Shower temperature varies. Retro architecture.

10

allen

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and bug free. Rooms are dated, but

10

Brent

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One of the best showers ever

10

Brent

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Another awesome stay. Love the shower there. Quiet throughout the night.

6

Sarah

9 Sept 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Needs updating

10

allen

15 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was good other than the bed was too hard for my wife's arthritis. Registration was smooth and staff polite.

4

Dale

8 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I found the Royal Inn to be very outdated and in need of repair and cleaning. The highlight was a very nice bed and linens.

2

Matthew

4 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed there on a Friday and Saturday night. Friday night our neighbor next door was beating the pulp out of a woman the whole night. The second night (Saturday) consisted of 5-6 mid 20s guys yelling and screaming while blasting music in their cars and speeding around the small parking lot. Fights broke out, yelling, it was ridiculous. Stay at your own risk, and make sure to be packing. Our door frame showed signs of being kicked down several times. 2/10 only because it was just a place to sleep in between travels. Rooms had sagging ceilings, leaking sink and shower, smelled like mold and bleach. Wouldn’t stay for free.

2

Adam

12 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This motel is in horrible disrepair. Rooms are dirty, no hot water, smells moldy.

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Randall

30 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are hit and miss. Some have heat and some don’t so I carry an electric heater with me. It’s close to town and have had no problems at night . Make sure to check room for working lights and ac

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Service

Staff are generally friendly and check in is smooth; few detailed service issues are mentioned.

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Brent

19 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A very clean room and friendly staff

2

Joni

19 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was the worst place I have ever stayed in. There was gang graffiti all over the walls bedding looked like someone pissed in it,the room smelled horrible. The bathroom was so nasty none of us took a shower. The towels had blood all over them. My niece literally fell in the room because there was something all over the floors. I asked the front desk for part of a refund and I was told absolutely not. So don't even think the picture on the outside is a good reference for how the motel is because you will be in for a big surprise.

10

allen

15 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was good other than the bed was too hard for my wife's arthritis. Registration was smooth and staff polite.

8

Gary

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly and courteous

8

Edward

23 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ok for the price. New older veteran at front desk. He treated us well.

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Location

Close to town for some, but multiple reviews cite safety concerns and late night disturbances on the premises.

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James

12 Sept 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Only problem the address should be portsmouth ohio. I have mentioned this many times. Royal inn is in ohio not in kentucky.

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Bryan

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pets were welcome and probably needed for protection obvious drug activity looked like the type of place you wake up to your truck on blocks if its there at all. Dirty in poor condition and definitely not ssfe

4

Alex

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Considering it was the only available room in the city of Portsmouth, OH, we really had no other choice than "The Four Keys" this was the better choice. However this place was nowhere near "Royal" we were put in a room that reeked of cigarette smoke, it was very dingy, the door looked as if it had been broken into more than once.

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Matthew

4 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed there on a Friday and Saturday night. Friday night our neighbor next door was beating the pulp out of a woman the whole night. The second night (Saturday) consisted of 5-6 mid 20s guys yelling and screaming while blasting music in their cars and speeding around the small parking lot. Fights broke out, yelling, it was ridiculous. Stay at your own risk, and make sure to be packing. Our door frame showed signs of being kicked down several times. 2/10 only because it was just a place to sleep in between travels. Rooms had sagging ceilings, leaking sink and shower, smelled like mold and bleach. Wouldn’t stay for free.

4

Kristen

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked room for 2 adults and I kids plus two dogs. Opened room to have only one bed and no couch. Then was moved to a room that was not only dirty, but had bullet holes in the window. It was. It smelled terrible, smoke plus moldy. It was very late after many hours of driving, so tried to sleep on top of bed with blankets we originally brought for dogs.

8

Randall

30 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are hit and miss. Some have heat and some don’t so I carry an electric heater with me. It’s close to town and have had no problems at night . Make sure to check room for working lights and ac

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Jonathan

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very cheaply run. No coffee. Only microwave is in the lobby. The toilet paper is gossamer (useless). Shower temperature varies. Retro architecture.

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Royal Inn

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