The historic Empire House Hotel is located along the banks of the Ohio River, and offers guests a unique respite form the hustle and bustle of everyday life by blending historic charm with modern convenience. 

 Enjoy a relaxing, comfortable stay in one of our tasteful rooms or suites.  All are equipped with private baths, cables television, heat and AC, private entrances and and all of the modern amenities you’ve come to expect.  Don’t forget to inquire about our river view rooms which offer a spectacular, unobstructed view of the beautiful Ohio River.

We are within walking distance of the Grand Victoria Casino, and the Main Street shops which offer antiques, unique gifts, artisans, craftsmen and lots more…

However you choose to spend your free time, we’re sure you’ll appreciate the pleasant atmosphere which surrounds the rich river history of the Empire House.

Rates per night :  Riverview – $80 / $89.60 with tax
Non riverview – $65 / $72.80 with tax

For reservations call
1-800-313-1996 or 1-812-438-4064

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express & Traveler’s Check

Our hotel currently offers:

• 5 single rooms (sleeps 2)
  4 are on the first floor, 1 with river view
  1 is on the second floor, with a river views

Rates per night :  Riverview – $80 / $89.60 with tax
Non riverview – $65 / $72.80 with tax

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1 two bedroom suite

• Sleeps 4
• Second floor
• Riverview
• includes a full kitchen and private bath

For reservations call
1-800-313-1996 or 1-812-438-4064

Each room has it’s own private bath and roll away beds are available.

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express & Traveler’s Checks

For your convenience:

• We remind our guests that Ohio county observes Eastern Daylight Savings Time
• We are open year round
• Check in time is 2 pm – 6 pm or by arrangement
• Check out time is noon
• Rates are based on double occupancy and are subject to 7% IN Sales Tax and 5% Ohio County Innkeepers Tax
• Inquire about our Frequent Guest Program
• Children are welcome with parental responsibility for safety and conduct

Introducing Stay and Play Deal Package

We are partnering with Dagaz Acres Zipline Adventures to offer the Play and Stay Package.  This amazing deal is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the package includes 2 Zipline tickets and a one night stay a (a $210 value) all for $100!!

For more information call

1-800-313-1996 or 1-812-438-4064

or visit http://www.dagazacres.com/

The Empire House (c.1816) was built as a home for Daniel Brown, who for some fifty years operated a general store in part of the structure.  Brown, who later owned and captained steamboats on the Ohio, Mississippi, and Alabama Rivers, fitted the upper story of the house for the Masonic Lodge room.  The famous “Tippecanoe Club” of 1840 help meetings in the room.  It was also used for balls, other club meetings, church services, and a tavern under the proprietorship of Mr. A Rector.  Most notably, however, the house was used as a hotel by several different owners.  Colonel S. S. Scott operated as the “Commodore Perry Inn”.  In front of the hotel was a sign fifteen feet high painted with a portrait of commodore Perry, complete with uniform epaulets, sword, and cocked hat and the motto “Don’t Give up the Ship”.  Captain John W. Waggoner, who first ran the ferry and later the hotel, was the first captain of the first steamboat built in Rising Sun, “The Alpha”.

From 1885-1920, the Schroeder family operated the Empire house as a hotel and restaurant.  John George, Sr. and his wife, Emma ran the hotel and restaurant while all the Schroeder children assisted with serving, housekeeping, and general upkeep. In 1992 Steve and Karen Berger purchased the structure from a gentleman who used the home a a vacation retreat and apartment rental. They did extensive renovations and reopened as a hotel.

The current owner is Marsha Louden, a long time school teacher in Rising Sun.  She has reopened the restaurant in addition to keeping the hotel in operation.