Hotel Kilbourne

2.5 star property
Hotel near Jackson Street Pier in Sandusky

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2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
Lobby
Reception
Lobby sitting area
View from property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
223 West Water Street, Sandusky, OH, 44870
  • Jackson Street Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Merry-Go-Round Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Shoreline Park
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 2 King Beds, Lake View

  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Elite Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 70 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Sandusky

Historic Downtown Sandusky stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Historic Downtown Sandusky hotel, you'll find Jackson Street Pier and Shoreline Park. Maritime Museum of Sandusky and Sandusky Speedway are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Jackson Street Pier - 3 min walk
  • Shoreline Park - 7 min walk
  • Maritime Museum of Sandusky - 13 min walk
  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 4 min drive
  • Cedar Point - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 3 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cobbs Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪OH Taco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bait House Brewery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sail In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cameo Pizza - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kilbourne

Hotel near Jackson Street Pier in Sandusky
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Hotel Kilbourne. Free self parking is available.

This Sandusky hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2016
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel Kilbourne offers 9 accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and espresso makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sandusky hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Fireplace
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 50 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 75
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 60 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 75 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 50 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Kilbourne Sandusky
Kilbourne Sandusky
Hotel Kilbourne Sandusky Ohio
Hotel Kilbourne Hotel
Hotel Kilbourne Sandusky
Hotel Kilbourne Hotel Sandusky

Hotel Kilbourne Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 587 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 587 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 587 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 587 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 587 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Justine

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice boutique hotel. Very comfortable, cool vibe. Good location. Convenient bar restaurant on first floor and roof top bar as well. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Massillon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were awesome and clean and decorated awesomely. There was yelling in the street which might be a regular occurrence because ear plugs were provided on the night stands.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Parris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
When a quest tells you a concern be more apologeti
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!! Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property is shabby chic. However, it is dark and the only food option on the property restaurant was Mexican. My personal opinion a little overpriced for what it actually is...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the decor and the die of the room and bathrooms!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful place to experience lake Erie. I will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is more of a boutique style hotel. If you are looking for something different this could be it. Other reviewers complained about noise, we did not have that problem. We were on the 3rd floor facing the pier for a Wednesday/Thursday stay. The rooftop bar was directly above us. Staff was great and the food was very good. With that said, our room was definitely a 2-person room and the windows did not open. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Artsy hotel but just too dark
Hotel Kilbourne is a unique, boutique hotel with just 9 rooms right on the waterfront in Sandusky. It has an eclectic, artsy decor and a cute little bar and restaurant on-site. We didn’t get to try the rooftop bar (it was closed the day we were there) but the other bar/restaurant had a focus on Mexican food and an extensive tequila menu. Our room was billed as a “suite” and was very tiny. With a king-size bed and sofa (and mini fridge) squeezed in it, there was no room for a dresser OR closet. No problem if you were there for a quick trip, but if you were trying to hang up clothes for a longer stay or special occasion, it’s not possible. (The room did have four hangars on a hook.)I know the “industrial vibe” in the current style in hotels, but the super dark walls, floors, curtains, furniture and fixtures were too bleak.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of DTS.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Frank

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dissapointed
After seeing pictures we were very excited about spending our 1 evening on rooftop balcony! The woman tending bar was rude, unaccomodating, unfriendly & bar was cobwebs, gnats & bees. She used basil instead of mint in my mojito. My husbands drink was undrinkable. We asked for fire features & she refused. Said she was closing early when a large party had just shown up. Paid more attention to her 2 friends at bar than customers.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the quaint hotel. The room was a decent size with swanky decor. The view of Lake Erie was beautiful. We did not eat at the taco restaurant there but it was a popular place. We also did not take advantage of the bar on top of the building. The person checking us in was so wonderful and shared places we could eat and talked about the art display in the park. There was music playing past 2 am which required using the earplugs they provided at the bedside table. The bathroom was spacious and modern. The bed was comfy. The checkout process involved dropping the actual key in a box. Super simple. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, St. Marys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room. Nice get away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024