Riverboat Inn

All of the people running the place could not have been nicer, and the accommodations are unique but in a beautiful, comfortable way. Great views, great social life, walking distance to everything downtown… just wonderful!

Words cannot express the experience I had at Riverboat Inn and Suites!!! Kathie, Terry, and the rest of the absolute fantastic staff, THANK YOU!!! My fiancé and I along with his brother and wife spent this past Saturday night at this absolutely amazing gem in Madison. I had done some research on Madison on Friday, as when we plan a trip it is usually spur of the moment. The reviews I had read on Unilocal along with other sites led me to give Riverboat Inn a call. The moment the person on the phone answered, I immediately felt like family. I booked room 104 in the building behind the main hotel… HIGHLY RECOMMENDED… it is right by the pool and is absolutely lovely. When we arrived, we were all in awe at the spectrum of beauty we saw before us. The landscape, the multiple patio areas with gorgeous, very comfortable furniture and firepits, and of course, the view… wow. This staff treats you like one of their own as soon as you walk through the door and it makes you never want to leave. They bend over backwards to make sure your stay is unforgettable. They all work SO hard and it absolutely shows. We were given a free beer at the bar as we were «first-​time virgin’s» & a golf cart shuttle to and from a nearby restaurant. That night after dinner we headed to the patio to listen to some wonderful acoustic music and relaxed with great cocktails and friends we had met while there. Enjoyed a very tasty breakfast the next morning and then a quick dip in the pool before it was time to pack up. Needless to say, none of us wanted to leave and vowed to each other to come to this place at least once a year. We are already on the wait list to come back for the Regatta next year and hoping to come back in October for the «Soups, Stews, Chili’s, and Brews Festival». Please, if you are planning a trip to this lovely town, stay at Riverboat. You will not only not be disappointed, you will be absolutely overjoyed.

As a business traveler who spends 30 weeks a year on the road I was in need of something different than the standard hotel chains. This place fits the bill! Friendly staff, awesome bartender, beautiful views of the river and clean comfortable rooms. Lastly, if your nice they will let you use their golf cart to travel around town! Love this place!

Just spent a wonderful 3 nights here, the Staff was friendly, very much service oriented, and hospitable. The Hotel is located within easy access to Downtown Madison with all its shops and entertainment. This is a must stay when visiting Madison.

I had a wonderful 2-​week stay at this remarkable hotel, with stunning river views, and close to all the downtown activities of Madison (and there are many). After work each day I came home to the Riverboat, and it felt just like that: home. Staff, guests, owner – all friendly, fun and welcoming. I became part of the famiy. The accommodations were just right — not fancy, but not sterile like the chains. I’d recommend this place whether you are in Madison for work, or a jumping-​off vacation place to explore the historic downtown and nearby bourbon country.

Yet another lovely weekend with a charming young lady at this fun and friendly hotel. Called friday morning. they were able to accomdate me friday evening by moving others around and several phone calls… totally out of the ordinary efforts as I don’t really stay here often enough to merit such attention and effort.
Great atmosphere where it is nearly impossible to tell the difference between guests.staff.and ownership as there is terrific conviviality amongst all those enjoying this fun riverside hotel. Talented and fun live music on the back porch overlooking the ohio river with everyone participating in the family friendly «party» atmosphere… with guests breaking out guitars and songs for hours after the talented guitar gentleman from louisville was finished with his set.
Folks…you are missing out if you dont take advantage of Indiana gems such as this hotel… and this area of Indiana…