Why not spend a weekend at Rising Sun, Indiana, along the Ohio River. The Empire House is just the…read morequaint little place to stay!!! We found it by chance and glad we did! You can have a nice quiet weekend or crazy weekend. Your choice. The casino is nearby and a few bars. Whatever you do, stay at the Empire House. It takes you back in time with decor in the rooms. And, price is amazingly bc affordable. Some rooms have kitchenette's. Some are like a small apartment to accommodate 5-6 persons. Call ahead and plan ahead, the rooms go fast. You will not be disappointed.

Marsha is very Nice Friendly and explains everything around. The Night Me and My Sister stayed it…read morewas so Quiet.

It is a casino boat with 4 levels. The top level is non smoking and the other levels you can smoke…read more There is free soft drinks where it is self serve with cups next to it. Get a members card for deals. It doesn't get busy on the weekdays. There is a lunch buffet on Tues and Wed.

It smells like dead animals too. When the river rose, they…read morehad to change the entrance level and in doing so crushed a lot of animals that smell.

A friend had a filly she bred running in her first race, and she asked me to accompany her to…read moreBelterra. This is a small track with a casino. Grandstand parking and entry are free. The grandstand has a strange vertical design with minimal seating, and a staircase from the apron. The apron has tables with umbrellas. I had been to Belterra previously twice, but would not ordinarily go for racing. It is lower tier racing. If you live nearby, I assume it could be an entertainment option for you. 63

We were at Belterra from Wednesday to Friday for a work conference…read more As soon as you walk into the lobby you get a whiff of the old moldy/musty/stale smell. We went up to our room to check it out. It smelled moldy/musty/stale as well. My wife ran a diffuser which helped tremendously. The armoire and the dresser that holds the mini fridge were in pretty rough shape. The tub had chips and stains in it. The headboard of the bed is pleather/vinyl and it was peeling and flaking. There is no microwave in the room. We changed and headed to the pool. This was probably the highlight of the week. The pool area is nice and the staff at the pool bar were friendly and talkative. We quickly learned that beers at the pool bar were colder than any others at Belterra. We stopped by and hung out at the pool and pool bar three times during our stay. We sent to the Stadium sports Bar and Grill Wednesday evening with some friends. The food was OK. After our first night we realized the bed was hard as a rock and the pillows were awful and we would just have to get through our stay. The next morning, I went to Nosh to get some breakfast. I ordered two Bacon, Egg and Cheese English Muffins and took them up to the room. The little oven they use is apparently on a preset timer based on what you order. It overcooked both our sandwiches. The muffins were almost burned and egg was chewy. My wife did say the coffee I ordered her was the best in the hotel. The entire hotel felt like you were in a walk in freezer. It didn't matter if you were in the lobby, casino or the conference rooms. everyone in our group complained how cold the hotel was. The hotel needs a complete renovation. I don't think it has been upgraded since it was built. My wife and I agreed that we won't be back to Belterra.

We did a one night "stay-cation" here because I had promised my nephew a night at a hotel with a…read morehot tub. I called Thursday to confirm they had one but when we checked in Sunday it was out of order. Thus goes life but we still enjoyed our room, which was a great size with nice amenities. They have a nice pool and gym and the free breakfast is awesome. Worth checking out especially if you are traveling with a larger family!

Wow, biggest size living room and bedrooms that we have experienced. Nice open space for families…read more Bathtub and shower were generously sized. Heat and cooling not best for the king room using living room control. Wife realized that ac unit in king room had better control. Hot water for shower was spotty at best so mostly lukewarm. Crib was provided immediately as requested in room. Breakfast was what we experienced before with taco bar fixings and plenty of choices for yogurt, milk, and fruit. Pool looked nice but we didn't use it. Parking was nice and wasn't too busy when we stayed. Room was cleaned daily which was nice.

I always have a good time when I go up there, win or lose. They are always super nice and I love…read morethe craps tables.

DISGUSTED BY HOW HOLLYWOOD CASINO HANDLED THE THEFT OF MY PHONE…read more I visited Hollywood Casino for what was supposed to be a special planned outing with my mother (from a nursing facility) and a couple family members. Instead the night ended with my phone being stolen and an experience that has left me completely disgusted with the casino. I knew the exact machine where my phone had been when it was taken. We immediately tried calling it, but it had already been turned off. Having visited many casinos, I am well aware of the extensive surveillance systems they use and how closely activity on the casino floor can be monitored. Yet, despite knowing the specific machine and the narrow timeframe, I was never offered meaningful assistance in reviewing footage to determine what happened. What makes this even more disturbing is that several employees (that I reported it to) told me thefts like this reportedly happened numerous times during their employment there. If this is true, why is more not being done to protect guests and respond seriously when theft is reported? The next day, I did what the casino apparently was not concerned about doing--I tracked my phone myself using the FindMy App. The phone had been sold to an ecoATM located in front of a Kroger. Identification is required to sell the phone through the machine, as well as powering the phone on (which is how the location updated). This helped authorities identify an individual, and criminal charges have been filed. THEN came the most disturbing discovery of all: the individual identified in connection with my stolen phone had worked at Hollywood Casino. I cannot state why the casino failed to provide more assistance or whether the person's employment there had anything to do with how my report was handled. But from my perspective, learning of that connection after receiving so little help raises serious and troubling questions. Publicly available information also showed that the individual had an extensive arrest history. An arrest history does not, by itself, prove guilt in any particular matter, but it certainly added to my concern after learning of the person's connection to the casino. What kind of standards does Hollywood Casino have for the people it employs, and what responsibility does it take for the safety and security of the guests who spend their money there? Casinos have cameras throughout their properties. They have security personnel. They have the ability to investigate incidents on their premises. Yet when my property was stolen and I could identify exactly where and approximately when it happened, I felt dismissed and left to investigate the theft myself. This is unacceptable! I brought my mother there for a special outing. Instead of leaving with a good memory, I left without my phone and with absolutely no confidence that this casino genuinely cares about the people who support its business. I would strongly advise others not to support this casino based on my experience. If you do choose to go, be extremely vigilant. Keep your phone, wallet, purse, and other belongings secured at all times. Do not assume that extensive casino surveillance means you are safe and will receive meaningful assistance if something is stolen. Hollywood Casino should be ashamed of how this situation was handled. I expected concern, assistance, and accountability. What I experienced instead was indifference. I will not return and I cannot recommend this casino to anyone!

Nice, updated lobby area. Easy parking in free garage right across from hotel. Location great on…read morethe Ohio River and walkable to many restaurants and coffee shops and Hollywood asinine you like to gamble. King one bed suite, bed very comfortable and blackout curtains made it cozy. Suggestions for better attention to cleaning. All the interior doors have handprints and grime from previous guests and need wiped down. Bathroom fixtures were dusty and need cleaned. Rug in living room around sofa and coffee table did not appear to have been vacuumed as there were several pieces of popcorn on rug when we arrived. Forgot to take photo. There's a small kitchen area in the suites but no paper towels, paper plates, disposable eating utensils or any items to support having microwave, fridge, sink, and eating area. That would be nice. On a Sunday morning the coffee bar in hotel was only serving coffee. No pastries or muffins available. Had to do breakfast buffet if you wanted to eat. Just wanted coffee and a muffin for quick breakfast not a sit down buffet. Overall good stay and would return again when visiting area.

Roadtrip to The Ark Encounter one overnight. Lawrenceburg, Ohio for May 3, 2026…read more Our experience was horrible in regards to bed cleanliness, bathroom cleanliness and customer care/service. When we were getting ready for bed, we turned down the King size bed in room 624, the fitted sheet was stained with a medium sized skidmark (fecal matter) showing the linen had not been washed or maybe changed. Further examination showed the stain passed through the fitted sheet down through to the mattress cover. The mattress cover itself had additional stains that resembled bed wetting with severe yellow staining on the rt side edge, with splattered brown stains on the side of the mattress cover. We did not discover the condition of the bed linen until we turned the bed down at 11:30 pm. We immediately called the front desk to report the issue. It took 2 contacts with the front desk to get sheets which did not fit the king size bed because they were queen flat sheets and no fitted sheet. She alleged there were no King fitted sheets available. The long haired redheaded young lady who brought the flat sheets was not kind or helpful when she informed us she was 5 min past her shift and she was unable to do anything more for us. We told her to please find a fitted sheet for us. She returned with a fitted sheet but when we tried to make the bed, it was a Queen size sheet!! She reluctantly went to speak with someone who might help us obtain a fitted King sheet. The next young lady who brought a fitted King sheet was even more curt and unkind. She brought the correct size fitted King sheet but had a harsh rude tone and way of handing it over. I tried to show her the condition of the bed but refused to come in and see it stating she was not allowed to come into the room, even though the other young lady had come in when I wanted to show her the foul condition of the shower and bathroom floor; red mold throughout the lower tile and edge of the shower pan. The bathroom floor had not been vaccumed or swept before we occupied the room The two young ladies we dealt with, did not treat us with kindness nor in a professional manner... it was as if we were a bother. We took pictures of the soiled bedding and will email a letter to corporate when I find the address. I do want to give kudos to the check in clerk, Venus, who was friendly and professional. Manager Ashlyn seemed genuinely concerned about our horrid experience. Ashlyn was kind and professional. The welcome complimentary Chocolate Chip cookies were super delicious and a surprise to us at check in. I cannot recommend this hotel and I hope this experience is an anomaly. Because of the overnight employees' lack of interest to resolve the issue at the time it was discovered... I will not return... Oh... and the sheets appeared to be so old that the weave was shred in several areas. There was no microwave or refrigerator. We found out later we could have separately rented them had we asked for them. But they should have given us the option. We were advised that only suites were equipped with a microwave and refrigerator.

Stayed here over the weekend room was absolutely disgusting hair in shower,toothpaste in sink, poop…read morestains still in toilet, dust all over head board of bed, sticky night stand with drink rings still on it, and trash was not taken out as it still had a nasty spit cup in it. I sent an email with pictures attached to management requesting a refund or a voucher to another Hampton inn to use later and still no response from her.

We usually have good experiences with Hampton Inns but this is one of the worse Hampton inns we've…read moreever stayed in. The front desk clerk was rude and not helpful. The breakfast didn't have much waffle mix left at 8:30 and they were totally out of syrup. And one of the elevators were out. Just not a good experience.

We loved our stay at The Chandler Hotel! The whole place was beautiful and thoughtfully prepared…read more The common spaces and our room were very clean. I loved the inclusion of locally made goods, like: the hand soap, chocolate truffles, and coffee they had available in the room. It was quiet and peaceful and a quick walk to Main Street. I loved learning about the history of the building and seeing old photos too. They also had a sound machine, which came in handy for us since I forgot the one my toddler sleeps with. You do have to make sure to memorize your key code or bring your phone everywhere (which most people do all the time). The lobby is key code access too and I almost got locked out once - whoops! We would be happy to stay here again and I'm sure we will be back someday!

We recently stayed at this great hotel. It's in a old building that has been wonderfully converted…read moreinto a unique hotel. It's close to both downtown Madison, the river and the Lanier house. It's also very close to a nice (not kidding!) Dollar General Market that is very handy for all those things I always forget to take on a trip. The Chandler is yet another reason to visit Madison. We are already looking forward to our next stay. Their practice of not having an employee who customers meet face-to-face and instead using text/email for entrance instructions is probably off-putting for some (it initially was for me), but their system works just fine. I encourage you to not be intimidated by it.

Such a cool hotel…read more.. I come to Madison for work at least once a year and always stay at this Marriott... Arguably one of the nicest Fairfield's you'll ever find. This place was an old cotton mill that they redesigned into a vintage yet elegant Fairfield (they probably could have/should have made it a JW, it's that nice). The staff is always friendly and accommodating and the location is perfect... Situated right on the river with great scenic views and a short 5 minute walk to all the excellent restaurants and watering holes on Main St that Madison has to offer. If coming through town for work or for leisure, this Fairfield Inn is the place to stay.

A very lovely historic-building hotel in a beautiful location! Would highly recommend staying here…read morefor a trip to Madison IN. We loved the high ceilings in the rooms, the on-demand coffee station, and the elevated continental breakfast in the morning (fritatas, potatoes, egg mcmuffins). Also, when you step outside there is the river/riverwalk - a great place to have your basecamp. While it is (slightly) off the beaten path, if you are up for a nice walk it is still totally walkable to the city.

Great front desk staff, very nice and helpful, they are not clicking away on their cell phones and…read moredo not act like you are bothering them when you ask a question. They actually go out of their way to be helpful. Will stay there again when we go back with the grandkids. Nice clean updated rooms. Great work out center or gym and tasty free breakfast. There is ample parking too.

We checked in around midnight and immediately found COUNTLESS bugs all over the room -- on the…read morebeds, walls, dressers, everywhere. The longer we stayed in the room, the more bugs we noticed crawling around. It was absolutely disgusting. We went straight to the front desk and were told this was "normal for the season" and that moving rooms would not help because every room supposedly had bugs too. We had tickets for the Ark the next morning and there was a huge storm coming in, so we did not feel safe trying to drive around an unfamiliar area late at night looking for another hotel. We basically felt trapped into staying there for the night. The next morning I called corporate and was told the hotel agreed to refund everything. I explained we still needed time to find another hotel since we originally planned to stay 2 nights. When I called back around 3 PM after visiting Noah's Ark, suddenly they changed their story and said they were NOT refunding us anymore. After endless back and forth, they finally claimed they would "only" charge us $40 for late checkout and refund the rest, which I agreed to. Then came even more lies and confusion. The employee told me they "didn't know how to process refunds" and that I would need to call back when the manager arrived -- even though the person I had been speaking to, SANDRA, supposedly WAS the manager and had already promised the refund herself. Once we left, they ended up charging us for BOTH nights anyway. When I called the next morning, they completely denied ever offering a refund at all. The customer service was beyond horrible. Every single person gave different stories, lied about who the manager was, and refused to take responsibility. Absolutely one of the nastiest and most dishonest hotel experiences I've ever had. I've filed complaints everywhere possible. Videos of the bugs are on my TikTok, and I'm posting screenshots for proof. Avoid this place at all costs.