Travelers find riverside tranquility at this welcoming hotel where high-speed WiFi keeps them connected and the lobby fireplace adds warmth to every stay
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.
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. Visit our International Falls travel guide
1500 US-71, International Falls, MN, 56649
What's nearby
Voyageurs National Park
22 min drive - 22.0 km
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
Getting around
International Falls, MN (INL-Falls Intl.)
6 min drive
Restaurants
Tim Hortons
5 min drive
Border Bar Pizza
3 min drive
Dunkin’ & Baskin Robins
3 min drive
Coffee Landing Cafe
2 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 a 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 reception and a 24-hour business centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self-parking
A vending machine, a computer station and smoke-free property
3 meeting rooms, a TV in reception and luggage storage
Room features
All 124 individually furnished rooms include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Coffee/tea makers, heating and housekeeping
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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 transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
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 centre
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 centre
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchairs on site
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Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
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
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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
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
Restaurant
Full-service spa
Indoor pool
Sauna
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
Bar/lounge
Restaurant
Full-service spa
Indoor pool
Sauna
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are 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.
Payment types at the property
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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 at Riverfront Hotel?
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?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Riverfront Hotel located?
Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within 1 mile (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 miles (5 km).
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Reviews
Riverfront Hotel Reviews
6.2
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Friendly check in agent. Clean room, comfortable bed.
Carl
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
31 Aug 2025
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.
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.
Kris
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Lorrie
11 Jun 2025
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.
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.
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.
Ronald
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
21 Aug 2023
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
william
1 Sept 2024
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.
william
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Kelly
19 Jun 2024
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.
Kelly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
4/10 Poor
michael
4 Aug 2024
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.
michael
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Dustin
16 Apr 2024
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.
Dustin
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
4/10 Poor
Leon
10 Aug 2024
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.
Leon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Robert
23 Jun 2024
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
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.
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.