The 1857
Historic Charm and Modern Comforts Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions Comfortable Rooms and Entertainment Options Experience a blend of historic charm and modern comforts at The 1857 in Paducah. Enjoy amenities such as a restaurant, free WiFi, and a sun terrace. Explore nearby attractions like the Museum of the American Quilter's Society and Paducah Riverwalk. Unwind in well-equipped rooms with flat-screen TVs and kitchenettes in select rooms. Join in the evening entertainment or play a game of billiards. With its prime location and array of offerings, The 1857 is the perfect choice for your stay in Paducah. Book now to secure your unforgettable experience.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
Policies & house rules
- Check-in from 15:00
- Check-out until 11:00
- Children welcome
- Free parking
Available rooms
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US · solo_traveller · Sep 2026
It’s a cool hotel
The shower layout is really weird
US · extended_group · Sep 2026
US · solo_traveller · Aug 2026
Excellent location in a historical setting.
Location is perfect for the Carson Center in Paducah, KY. The center is just across the parking lot from the back door of the 1857 Hotel. In fact, both facilities share the parking lot. The location in "old downtown" gives character to the stay with shops and restaurants literally across the street. The hotel itself is remodeled updated yet, keeping the historical building inside with a clean, industrial motif. Local artists have their works displayed at 2 month intervals following various themes. The art is for sale. The rooms are well appointed with large coffee bar and mini-fridge. The showers and tubs have to be seen! Some rooms have the full shower and tub completely open to the bedroom area. So you might want to consider who you are traveling with to share a room. If modestly doesn't matter...one of you can be taking a large soaking bath while the other dances around under the full rain shower next you. The small "event center" of the 1857 Hotel is indeed a low-key bar with intimate sitting areas for drinks and conversation. There is a stage which could host music or other artist...there it was empty when I was there. I would stay here again.
If you have mobility issues...navigating this older setting could be challenging. For example, of the 2 King Suites, one was upstairs. Front stairs in the lobby were very narrow and STEEP! I used the back stairs (located in the bar/event center) which had 3 sets of landings as I maneuvered the stairs. Using a cane and pulling my carryon luggage...a patron at the bar approached me and offered to assist, which I accepted. I highly recommend that if you have physical/health issues that make stairs difficult, you make the request for a lower level room and get it confirmed. But even the lower rooms have a step down to access the area but it's much better than attempting all the stairs. I'm not sure if they have rooms that are wheelchair/scooter accessible.
US · couple · Jul 2026
Great location! Staff was extremely friendly.
The only negative is the lack of a wall separating the tub & shower from the main room.
US · couple · Jul 2026
1857 is modern, creative and convenient to bars, restaurants, museum, waterfront and has excellent free parking.
Beautifully finished interiors; loved the rain shower, size and comfort of bed.
Room was large and could have used better lighting; need towel racks in bath area
Location
210 Kentucky Ave · Paducah