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The Inn on the River

The Inn on the River
The Inn on the River – Donaldsonville, LA
The Inn on the River – Donaldsonville, LA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Inn on the River

The Inn on the River in Donaldsonville has 3-star accommodations with a restaurant, a bar and barbecue facilities. Featuring a shared lounge, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. At The Inn on the River rooms come with bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, 42 miles from the accommodation.

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Reviews

3.8 / 5
Great 63 reviews
  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    The building is traditional and in a great location near the main street.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Lydia was very help with accommodating and early check in time and booking process.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    No comment No comment

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Location was perfect. Area was quiet! Easy check in. The bar and restaurant was not open

  • Engine customer Dec 2025

    Location and staff friendliness Floors creaked spookily

  • Engine customer Dec 2025

    Comfortable bed and very clean.

  • Engine customer Nov 2025

    The room was clean. I loved the claw foot bathtub! No, one at front desk to greet me and no one there when I checked out.

  • Engine customer Oct 2025

    The staff were very polite and helpful. The building is somewhat historic and has been outfitted to house hotel rooms, which is a draw to the Inn on the River. Cleanliness, very little furniture in the room, very small. The room was very "bare-bones". The room floors could have been cleaner. Coffee in the downstairs lobby was available with the stay.

  • Engine customer Aug 2025

    Nothing Too old, room extremely dusty, staff was no where to be seen.

  • Engine customer Jun 2025

    Love the area I wish they would restore the town. But was awesome to see all the old buildings was peaceful I’d recommend! .

  • Engine customer May 2025

    We had lunch in the restaurant, which was very tasty.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Great location. Bed was comfortable. Shower was nice. There was no staff at all, just a receipt at a vacant front desk and an emailed code to unlock the room.. The lobby had some old boxes stacked against the wall. The room had windows that were frosted and you couldn't see out. It was very run down and marginally clean.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    I enjoyed my stay. The staff was very friendly and my room was very clean. The bed was good to sleep in and the food at the cafe was good. I enjoyed the bench out front to watch the traffic go by and my walk to the levee. all was good.

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    The food at Gaston's was really good. The room wasn't as clean as I would expect & it took hours for The AC in the room to cool down. After the first night, my room didn't have hot water - I took a very cold shower the second morning & reported it to the hotel. Around 6:00 pm, they told me they weren't able to fix it & offered to let me move to a different room, but I opted to just use the shower in the other room because I got in so late.

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Donaldsonville is well located to explore some plantations The river „view“ is greatly exaggerated, the place felt somewhat deserted… and it was „Seafood Buffet“ night, the smell in the room was hardly bearable. For check out nobody was available.

  • Engine customer Feb 2025

    Room was very dusty, but the bedding and bathroom were otherwise clean. Room was fantastic, very pretty and old style. Very romantic. Bright lights on the outside point directly to the windows making the room fairly bright at night even with the blackout curtains. The room had very tall ceilings making the ventilation very nice. The room temperature was perfect. Lobby wasn't clean, but it was from dirt tracked in, not from food or trash, so not a huge deal. Overall we had a great stay. The issues were minor all things considered.

  • Engine customer Dec 2024

    Location and staff They canceled breakfast

  • Engine customer Dec 2024

    The communication was excellent!!! I had issues that were addressed easily by the amazing staff.

  • Engine customer Oct 2024

    Liked that a restaurant was connected. Location could have been better. There were what looked to be blood stains on the mattress cover and bed frame.

  • Engine customer Oct 2024

    Wonderful historical hotel! Beautiful hotel and the rooms were amazing!

Frequently asked questions about The Inn on the River

Does The Inn on the River have free Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi could be available but may carry a charge. Confirm with the property before booking.
Does The Inn on the River offer parking?
On-site parking is not listed at The Inn on the River. Public parking may be available nearby.
Does The Inn on the River have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
The Inn on the River does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Donaldsonville, see business hotels in Donaldsonville.
Does The Inn on the River have a fitness center?
The Inn on the River does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Inn on the River located, and how walkable is the area?
The Inn on the River is located at 416 Mississippi Street, Donaldsonville, Louisiana 70346, Donaldsonville, LA 70346. With a Walk Score of 58, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

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