Riverfront Hotel

2.5 star property
Travelers find riverside tranquility at this welcoming hotel where high-speed WiFi keeps them connected and the lobby fireplace adds warmth to every stay

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The Riverfront Hotel offers a peaceful escape by the water with practical amenities. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, on-site laundry, and garden relaxation. The 24-hour business center is useful, and the lobby fireplace creates a cozy atmosphere valued by many visitors.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Business Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in International Falls, Riverfront Hotel is on the waterfront. St. Thomas Aquinas Parish and The Fort Frances Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Voyageurs National Park and Rainy Lake Visitor Center.
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1500 US-71, International Falls, MN, 56649

What's nearby

  • Falls Memorial Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. Thomas Aquinas Parish - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Smokey Bear Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bronko Nagurski Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Voyageurs National Park - 22 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • International Falls, MN (INL-Falls Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barajas - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Border Bar Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin’ & Baskin Robins - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Riverfront Hotel

Hotel by the river
At Riverfront Hotel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, a computer station, and 3 meeting rooms
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 124 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Portable shower seat
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Hotel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Falls Memorial Hospital, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, and Smokey Bear Park. Bronko Nagurski Museum and The River Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Riverfront Hotel Reviews

6.2

6.0

Cleanliness

4.8

Amenities

6.8

Staff & service

5.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 128 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room. And breakfast were great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tonia Renee

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I'm not goung to lie, the property is very run down and needs some love but the people were nice and the room served its purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Very large parking lot to parking your truck and boat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Better than expected

Hotel is older. Needs some care. Inside was clean. My room was updated and had a comfortable king bed. AC worked great. Half the price of other hotels in the area. Just right for a work trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly check in agent. Clean room, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

rose

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfy. Carpet was ripped. Toilet seat had missing paint on it. TV remote didn't work. Heater/air conditioner made noise all night even tho it was turned off. Was never told by staff about a breakfast. I seen it as I was checking out. People pay a few dollars more for a better hotel. I should've. Lesson learned.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorrie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property seemed to be in a state of disrepair. Broken tiles in the entry, no thermostats to control the room temp which they finally removed the cover so we could turn it off. The hall carpets were dirty however the room, bedding and sheets and bathroom were very clean. I could recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable

Comfortable with nice bedding. Had picnic table in a nice area to enjoy the outdoors.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and quiet

The room was clean, comfortable, and quiet. The front and hallways look a little older but they were clean and we were really happy with our stay. It was affordable and we had two good nights so we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The employees were all friendly and helpful. It was awesome to be able to walk down to explore along the river and view Canada across the river.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is fantastic but, unfortunately the hotel was pretty bad. Walls falling apart. Pieces of the wall on the floor maybe for weeks, I don't know. The rooms were ok at best but the location is fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

not what was pictured but still good place to stay

The picture shows a lovely view and yard to sit in. The trees have grown so you cant really see the river any more and the outside of the hotel and yard need some work. That being said the room was clean and bed was comfortable. The breakfast was biscuits and gravy, waffles, eggs, etc. So it was a good breakfast. The area is really quiet. We would stay there again.
Back yard. "view of the river"
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
THE FACILITY HAS OBVIOUSLY SEEN BETTER DAYS.THE POOL AREA IS OVERGROWN AND LONG CLOSED. ONLY ONE ICEAMAKER IN THE WHOLE PLACE. YOU NEED TO REALIZE THE WHOLE AREA HAS FACED ECONOMIC DEPRESSION SO PRETTY GOOD COMPAIRED TO OTHER OPTIONS,THE ROOM WAS CLEAN. THE BEDS WERE COMFY. VERY QUIET. LOTS OF PARKING. BREAKFAST WAS VERY SATISFYING INCLUDING HOT FOOD. BRUCE WAS VERY ACCOMODATING AND HELPFULL THROUGHOUT OUR STAY.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service
This isn't a fancy place by any means, but I'm willing to bet back in it's day it was the bomb!!! We walked out back to the river where the pictures on the website were once taken. Even though it looks nothing like the old pictures if you take the walk down to the water it is beautiful!!! It was very busy and the staff was polite. The bed was clean and the room was clean, new tile in the bathroom . Yes the wallpaper is coming off and the carpets need to be replaced but it didn’t stink and we slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Photos on Expedia don’t represent the current conditions of the Riverfront Hotel. Pool, restaurant and lounge are all closed with no plan to reopen. Riverfront patio no longer exists. Entire facility appears as though its golden era was 20 years ago. Was probably a show place back then. Staff was adequately helpful. Book your stay here with low expectations and you will be satisfied.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dustin

Liked: Amenities
The rooms were nice and clean but one shower didn’t work. There was some undesirable people wandering at night, fighting and yelling in the parking lot from 2-3am.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place, needs a couple minimal fixes.

The hotel location is very nice, the staff very friendly and helpfull. My only negative was that the staff did not present themselves 'professionally' in dress. They were wearing T-shirts or whatever they might weed the garden in. Breakfast was minimal and 'cjeap in appearance'. Our tub did not drain, so I showered in another vacant room. If the staff dressed more professionally, as in a uniform, and the breakfast would have been 'average for Holiday Inn Express' I would rank Riverfront slightly above average. Worth the price, perhaps could demand a higher price with slight improvments...but I don't know the market
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Doreen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly & professional. That's where the good ends. The breakfast was minimal. The hotel & room were filthy. We had spiders in our room. The carpet was disgusting in our room & hallways. We had a non smoking room but some one was smoking near us & our room stunk. Under the air conditioner/heater there was no flooring so the pink insulation was stuck in there & visible. There is a homeless camp behind the building & a lot of trash. Don't believe the pictures of the nice sitting area behind the hotel, its not at all like that. Worst hotel ever. We did survive our stay without getting bed bugs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the outside, the parking lot that could easily hold a couple hundred cars was completely empty and it looked like it was shut down. Google maps kept sending me further down the road so I thought maybe they rebuilt elsewhere... Nope. In the late 70s maybe early 80s this place was probably pretty amazing but it presents as barely hanging on now. Very little is notable as upgraded or improved from original construction. Sign(s) on doors saying pool, lounge, and restaurant are not open (and loky not open for a very long time). My room was huge and the bed was comfortable and clean. The carpet was frayed, there were dirty (greasy) had marks on the door, the shower curtain, and light switch plates. A lot of litter behind the TV stand and chairs are mismatched, malfunctioning, and not comfortable - furniture is pretty neat up and bits broken,shower has great water pressure and plenty of hot water. Not many people around so it is very quiet and set back from the main road so no street noise. The name Riverview is deceiving as you cannot see the river from the motel... There is a little pathway down to the river but I HIGHLY suggest you avoid going down there as the litter is atrocious and appears as though destitute folks may live/sleep down there... Overall, the 3 staff I talked with were very friendly and helpful. For the price, I don't think I would ever stay here again... As another reviewer posted, if you don't have high expectations you'll be fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Leon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very cold. Heater did not work. Asked for extra blankets but They ended up bringing a radiant heater to our room. Toilet seat ready to fall off. Mold around the outside windows. Parking lot a mess.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pattilyn

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Visiting family this a convenient place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A place to sleep in route to Canada.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gopal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience at short stay for a night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kendall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice property. It would be nice if they could open up the dining room again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Carolyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were uncomfortable, lamps had no plug ins, bathtub didn't drain...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025