The 1857 Hotel

An amazing hotel in Paducah. Beautiful intimate brick gem. We spent two wonderful nights here. There is plenty of parking and entrances in the front and rear of the hotel. The rear entrance will take through a bar which has plenty of seating and space to relax. The people who man the front desk and friendly and knowledgeable. While the rooms aren't super large, at least ours wasn't, king size bed, small sitting area and bath. However the walking in tunnel shower with body spray and rain head was awesome. The hotel is located steps away from an entertainment and restaurant district with something for everyone. We were close to the river walk (Ohio River) and greenway walking trail. I will say this, If you are planning on taking a walk (summer) make sure you take plenty of water, the humidity is brutal. |I highly recommend the 1857 and promise your decision will be rewarded.

Overall, a great place to stay. We were in condo #400, around the corner from the hotel because we wanted a little more room. And did we get it. This is a two story condo with a big living room and kitchen then two large bedrooms on the top floor. You need to be able to climb stairs to stay here. Ben at the front desk was very helpful and carried our bags to the second floor. The apartment was very clean, but a little hit or miss on the equipment side in the kitchen. Closet doors not quite on the tracks, some odd decorating choices - a four sided glass shower installed kind of in the middle of the master bedroom. Original hard wood floors, very vintage - in spots you could see through to the lower floor. So as a hotel accommodation it left a few minor things to be desired but as far as atmosphere and location, it couldn't' be beat. You are right in the heart of historic Paducah. It's on a lovely small quiet side street with brick street and sidewalk paving, very charming with little umbrella tables for the small restaurants nearby. Five minute walk to the quilt museum, the Tennessee River, the theaters, the local history museum, and Top Chef Sarah Bradley's Freight House Restaurant. All in all, a great stay and we would go back.

We travel thru Paducah periodically and usually stay at one of the chain hotels on the interstate This time we chose the 1857 Hotel. We were so pleased we did. We stayed in one of the off-site condos. Lots of room, beautifully restored and decorated. In the middle of town so close to restaurants and walk to the riverfront. As a couple who travels frequently this was exceptional for the price. We would definitely stay again.

I had my wedding here. The whole staff was very friendly and helpful. The owner even came and showed is how to use the sound equipment. A special thank you to Judy for being extremely helpful and kind with all the chaos going on, and having the gorgeous room ready a little earlier. Would highly recommend!

Several eateries (Gold Rush Cafe is a can’t miss) and taverns within blocks and the flood wall (local landmark) is an easy walking distance. Located in “Lower Town”||Accommodations are on-par with regular hotel fare (e.g. in-room coffee, fridge, etc). Large, open shower with rain head was a nice addition. High ceilings (first floor) make for an open feel to a cozy-sized room. ||Decor is period-themed (see pics) and a welcome change from typical hotel chains.

We loved our stay at the 1857. Our walk in shower was bigger than most European hotel rooms. It's a great location, you can walk to everything. Judy went above and beyond to take care of us.

The rooms are great. Most comfortable hotel pillows. There is a white noise machine in the room. Huge bonus. This is 2 minutes walk from the river. Huge soaking tub and rain head shower. Love it here.

Where do I start? The check-in experience was very lackluster. The room - furniture was cheap when new then seriously degraded. This place is seriously over-hyped. We really wanted to make it a great experience, but our hopes were cruelly dashed.

We really enjoyed our stay, the location is amazing! There are shops, restaurants, and bars within walking distance. Our room was on the first floor, nice historic exposed brick wall, super comfortable and clean bed.

This was a cheap motel disguised as a boutique hotel and priced like a boutique hotel. The room was disappointing and the staff was rude. When we checked in, the front desk person was more interested in selling rooms to a woman planning her honeymoon than sharing anything at all about the hotel. She actually was annoyed we wanted our room key. I gave her our name, signed the papers, and we were given the key without any introduction to the hotel. The room was spacious but had no actual windows besides a skylight. All the photos online were of one that had gorgeous windows but we were given a dark cavern right off the main stairs with no sound insulation. The room was cold and we couldn't turn up the heat. They gave us a little space heater that did absolutely nothing so I was freezing all night. The bathroom was designed like they worship Chip and Joanna Gaines but without actual thought of how a hotel room should function. There was no exhaust system in the shower area so there was mold up on the ceiling from too much moisture. And the rainfall shower refused to fully turn off so I heard it dripping through the night. There was no place for towels besides a few towel hooks so you just plopped them on the tiny sink that had barely any counter space. And the barn door that separated the bathroom area from the rest of the room had gaps so you could see right through. No privacy at all. We chose this over the Holiday Inn and we chose wrong. It has great proximity to downtown Paducah but I wish we had stayed elsewhere.

Cute little hotel off the beaten path. Room was okay, we were on the street side, but it wasn't too noisy or anything. Bed was a little old and we kept ending up in a middle trough. The bathroom sink was in the room outside the bathroom, which doesn't help if one person is still sleeping and the other uses the sink. Location is good and I would stay there again if I could try a different room.

i'm coming back. This place is the best I came for work. I enjoyed my stay. I couldn't wait to get off work just to come back and hang out. I was very comfortable, it felt very cozy. Everything about the decor, feels warm and inviting. the gentleman at the desk, when I walked in the door, he said you must be Miss... applause

The 1857 Hotel is a first-rate boutique hotel located in a freshly refurbished warehouse block along the riverfront in Paducah, Kentucky. Rooms are clean, comfortable, quiet and spacious. Rates are extremely reasonable for the quality of the accommodations. Just up the street from the hotel are several up-scale restaurants, bars and brewpubs. Several shops - bbq supplies, antiques, gifts - are within easy walking distance. The riverfront is one block away. Just down the street are several museums and a performing arts center. In short, the 1857 Hotel is a cool place in a cool neighborhood. Lots to see and do. A GREAT PLACE TO SPEND THE NIGHT! IMPORTANT: Book reservations beforehand. Only ten rooms are available and this popular hotel fills to capacity almost every night.

Be careful when booking. I paid a year in advance for the American Quilt show. Three days prior to the show I attempted to cancel due to an injury & surgery. They are 100 percent non refundable & would not let me move my reservation to 2025 for the show, even though they would have my full payment for two full years, the year they have already had the funds & another full year. It would seem like a name like 1857 they would respect long term clients.

This is a very nice small boutique hotel right in downtown Paducah, walking distance to the Quilt Museum, Railroad Museum, the Freight House restaurant, waterfront, etc. Very nice room at a quite reasonable rate. Highly recommend it to anyone wanting to be right in downtown Paducah. Only recommendation to make is to be careful about the room they put you in; our room (#101) has a long glass wall right on the sidewalk. While it was quiet when we were there on a Tuesday night, I could imagine it could get quite noisy on a weekend night. The other rooms are set back from the sidewalk and appeared to be much quieter.

The hotel is really cute and the people who work here are very nice. I can't give it 5 stars only because it's not a quite place. There was an event going on in their downstairs venue which we could hear the music and dj clearly. Also the people in the room next to us we could hear as if they were in our room. So we didn't get much sleep. Otherwise it was nice

The hotel is exquisitely renovated. You will feel like royalty. Eats and drinks are within walking distance. There is also entertainment nearby, though it didn't appear to be happening on my trip which was in the tailend of the pnademic.

Seems to be the only nice hotel in Paducah and it is super interesting. Our room was huge and nice and right in the middle of downtown. Not crazy about the weird loud noise in the morning that woke us up though - I think it was a horn on a boat going down the Ohio River. But it went on and on and on - there was no way to sleep through it and obviously nothing the hotel can do about it. But just know that if you stay here, that may happen. There is also no hotel parking lot - we lucked out with a parking spot on the street in front of the hotel. The area seems pretty sleepy (even though it is downtown) so I don't imagine that it is difficult to find parking on the street. Overall, it was a perfect place for a one-night stay and I recommend it if you are in the area.

We've stayed here before. Very nice boutique hotel. Much to do in historical Paducah. Beautiful city. We won't stay again. We requested & booked the specific room we wanted and received confirmation which included the room #. Upon arrival, we were put in a different room because "the owner switches rooms/guests around all the time". What's the point of highlighting rooms & allowing guests to choose a specific one if it's randomly changed without notice? So, we're downstairs in Room 103 and dislike it very much. It's off the main entrance & bar. Loud. We hear everything happening at the front desk. We hear the guest coffee being made at 6am. We hear the folks above us use the toilet and doors closing. And it goes on & on. We chose the 2nd floor and a much bigger room. It was confirmed. You switched us without any communication. We loved you 1857 on our other visits but we don't love you anymore. You 50% ruined our visit to one of our fave cities.

I'm not one to give 5-star reviews (especially of hotels) very often, but this place is GREAT. Our room was spacious, with high ceilings, a nice bathroom with extra large shower, nice toiletries, huge windows, huge TV. The staff was kind and generous. Check-in was super quick and easy. There's no restaurant in the hotel, but there's a nice bar, well-stocked with bourbon. We stayed Wed-Thursday nights, and there was great live music both nights. There are interesting things to see within a three-minute walk --our kid loved looking at the river(s) and the decommissioned train: a steam engine with a red caboose. Downtown Paducah has handful of new restaurants and shops as well. This is so much better than staying at a chain place in a strip mall. Same price. For only having been open for less than a year, they're doing really well. Dings: no bottled water in the room or the bar. PS: I would definitely consider doing a larger event here, like a birthday party, etc.

Check-in was a breeze, Lucas at the desk was very friendly & professional. Room was well appointed, bed comfortable, shower excellent, huge, with both hand-held and rain shower heads. A little short on storage space (two drawers, and one quarter of a closet) but that's not really a problem unless you're staying long. Water pressure in the sink was nearly non-existent and we could not get any hot water through it even after letting it run 10 minutes, So, there went one star. And this would have been a 4-star review except for what happened after we returned from dinner and decided to have a nightcap in the bar. We ordered two drinks. The bartender poured them, set them on the bar, then rang up $17 on the register. I handed her a $20 bill and a $10 bill ($30 total) and asked her to give me $8 in change, so her tip would be $5, or 29% of our $17 tab. She handed me the $8 change with a terribly sour look on her face, I asked her what was wrong and she said that I had just shorted her two dollars. I did the math for her out loud and without a word (but plenty of frown) she went back into the cash drawer, took some bills out of it, and stuffed them in the tip jar next to the register. I asked what the problem was and she said "Don't worry about it." We took our drinks to a nearby couch and it took just those few seconds for me to boil over because of her apparent ingratitude for a 29% tip, or the possibility that the woman was trying to scam a couple old folks out of some more money. That pretty much ruined what had been an otherwise good experience. I took the drinks back to the bar, untouched, set them there, and walked out. Fortunately that was a while ago and I'm not nearly as angry as I was, so it's three stars instead of the zero I had resolved to give as I walked out of the bar. Moral of the story, we would recommend the hotel, but if you go in the bar, keep two hands on your wallet..

Well, there is a lot of potential for this to be an exceptional place, but I was abruptly woken up from sweating at 2:30 in the morning, ugh. I woke up to find the heat was auto set to 86 degrees starting at midnight everyday! So I tried turning the AC on only to find that there is no AC, rather only heat or fan modes. So I turned the exhaust fan on and tried to get back to bed, I woke back up sweating at 5:30 and it dropped down to 82... long story short, it wasn't a great nights rest. The room was beautiful, shower was fantastic and everything seems new. They host art throughout the hotel that is for sale. The back portion has a bar open from 4-10 pm, but if not busy will close at 8pm. The facility would be great for hosting events as they have a stage area and plenty of room. The bar has plenty of options and the bartenders are pretty good. I may try this one again, in the hope of a better experience with the HVAC.