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Reviews of The Inn on the River This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

416 Mississippi Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346, United States

#2 of 7 hotels in Donaldsonville

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Review Score

Based on 128 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    7.6

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    7.0
    This was a decent value, but I'll stay somewhere else next trip
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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.

    The food at Gaston's was really good.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    6.0
    The place has a lot of potential, but it needs a bit more TLC
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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.

    Interesting style and concept behind it. For breakfast we can highly recommend the cafe around the corner. Great coffee and a great way to meet the locals! And the Grapevine Cafe is superb! Reservations are required Donaldsonville is well located to explore some plantations

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2025

    8.0
    Very nice wooden building
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful hotel and the rooms were amazing!

    Wonderful historical hotel!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2024

    6.0
    Pretty chill.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only one side of the bed had a bedside table and an outlet, which was very annoying. Also, weak water pressure in the toilet.

    It was a nice place, kind + helpful staff

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No breakfast

    Restaurant

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2024

    8.0
    Historical district
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The historical district is more or less dead They start renewing some places

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2024

    9.0
    We were here for the Fete Dieu du Mississippi. It made it very convenient for the trip to Convent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Creeky floors, ac unit was hard to control.

    Location, updated old building.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2024

    9.0
    I’ll be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location and bed and breakfast feel

    Friendly service staff oriented with premium customer service

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2024

    6.0
    Not spectacular but clean and useful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We thought breakfast was available at connected restaurant but not so (and nowhere in town) One room no window - rooms are essentially cubicles inbuilt into large old department store. Queen bed had 'squeaky' plastic protector.

    Staff helped with luggage upstairs on arrival . Shower good and rooms clean. Coffee available downstairs in foyer. Staff provided history walk brochure. Good location for accessing riverside plantations (our criteria). Nearby 'Grapevine' good restaurant.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stairs and food was expensive

    The space in the room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2024

    9.0
    Great value for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No elevator.

    Historic. Clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Disappointed that it is not "on the River" and also no elevator and the rooms are up a large flight of stairs

    Quiet, coffee available anytime, beds comfortable, easy parking

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    8.0
    An easy going, comfortable and restful stay experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Discovered on arrival that the room booked did not have a window and was fully enclosed with only artificial light and air con. Nothing was stated on Booking.com about this. This needs to be amended by Booking.com as it’s unfair that this could impact on the owners business which is not deserved.

    Its location in town. Nearby walking trail. History of the building. Diner and bar immediately next door. Comfortable bed. Owner and staff very welcoming, hospitable and accommodating.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    6.0
    Inside hotel was good, outside was sad
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, buildings all around were vacated and in decline

    Room size,bathroom

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    6.0
    pleasant enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    windowless room. considerable noise transmission from bar immediately below.

    clean, comfortable beds.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Need more water pressure

    Location, price and staff are always amazing.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful location out there, great service and value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It wasn’t the cleanest, and the bathroom had nothing to set your things on

    Location is beautiful at the old abandoned center of the town, beautiful room!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    9.0
    It’s a nice, cozy place with really good food.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was really nothing I didn’t like.

    The restaurant has really good food. It’s a really nice place to stay.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    9.0
    Nice to be home
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn't like not having windows for most rooms.

    Owners and staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Very responsive. Restaurant food always good.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    8.0
    Nice Louisiana-style bedrooms in a quiet hotel on the downstream section of the Great River Road
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

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    A charming hotel in a perfect location to driving down the downstream section of the Great River Road and visit plantations along the way. Bedrooms are quiet and nicely arranged in a Louisiana style. There is a large parking place next to the hotel. Good food is served at the restaurant, and Gonzales offers a large choice of restaurants at a 30-min drive from the hotel. It's worth visiting the residential area with typical Louisiana-style houses nearby the hotel.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cute old building modernized real nice. Attached restaurant had good food.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Most rooms have No Windows !

    Clean, frienly staff ...

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No window in the room.

    Nice Inn with nice staff. Room good for the price with all you need.

    Stayed in October 2023

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