Ripley
1 verified property · West Virginia ·$157–$157/night ·avg $157 ·4.2/5 avg ·1 rated 4.0+ ·verified May 2026

Ripley City Hotels with a
Jacuzzi in the Room

Ripley is a small city in Jackson County, West Virginia.

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Where to stay

Best areas in Ripley for a hot tub stay

Not every area in Ripley hits the same vibe. Here's where each verified property actually sits, and what each pocket feels like at night.

Memorial Drive / I-77 Ripley (110 Memorial Drive)

On 110 Memorial Drive directly off I-77 exit 138 in Ripley, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ripley (4.2, 205 reviews) is the city's only hot-tub-search hotel and a 4-star IHG Holiday Inn Express with strong subratings: cleanliness 4.6 (top), sleep quality 4.4, rooms 4.3, location 4.3, service 4.2, value 3.9. Priced $157-$167 per night. Amenities include free parking, WiFi, fitness center, pool, free breakfast and pet-friendly rooms. Recent 5-star praise: 'Great hotel, the best we've stayed in. Check in was easy, cookies were very good, pool was warm, the room was updated and clean with lots of space and storage, breakfast was great with lots of options, staff were friendly and helpful.' Another 5-star: 'Clean hotel great staff would stay again.' Candid recent flags include a 1-star report from a family who booked 'solely because it had a pool' and found the pool closed on arrival with 'no empathy or regret,' and a 1-star 2023-2024 carpet-beetle infestation report ('Bugs everywhere in our room... ceiling, furniture, heater... front desk acted annoyed, didn't want to move us, just offered to vacuum the bugs up') - cleanliness 4.6 across 205 reviews suggests the bug incident is an outlier. Directly off I-77 exit 138, downtown Ripley 5 minutes east, Cedar Lakes Conference Center 10 minutes east, Mountain State Art & Craft Fair over July 4 weekend fills the hotel far in advance. Best for Mountain State Art & Craft Fair visitors, Cedar Lakes conference attendees, Mountwood Park visitors, I-77 corridor road-trippers and family visitors.

Things to do in Ripley

Beyond the hotel room

Mountain State Art & Craft Fair at Cedar Lakes Conference Center (about 10 minutes east of the Holiday Inn Express) is the reason many overnight travelers pick Ripley - one of West Virginia's largest juried Appalachian craft fairs, held over the Fourth of July weekend at the Cedar Lakes Conference Center campus. The fair draws thousands of visitors, hundreds of jurors artisans (woodworking, glass, pottery, quilting, jewelry, painting), traditional Appalachian music stages and food vendors. Cedar Lakes fills the Ripley Holiday Inn Express far in advance for the July 4 weekend - book months ahead.

Cedar Lakes Conference Center hosts year-round conferences, workshops, weddings and other events on its lake-and-cabin campus outside Ripley. The property is one of West Virginia's largest state-affiliated conference venues.

Historic downtown Ripley Jackson County courthouse square (about 5 minutes east of the hotel) offers a small walking district with restaurants, antique dealers and small shops around the Jackson County courthouse. Mountwood Park (about 30 minutes north near Waverly) is a large Wood County recreational area with a lake, camping, mountain biking trails, hiking and paddling - one of the region's best mountain-bike destinations.

Ravenswood (about 25 minutes west) is a historic Ohio River town with the annual Ohio River Festival and river-heritage sights. Kenna Whitewater on the Elk River (about 45 minutes east) draws paddlers and rafters. Charleston (about 45 minutes south via I-77) offers the state capitol, WV State Museum, Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, and the FestivALL Charleston summer festival.

Blennerhassett Island State Park in Parkersburg (about 60 minutes north via I-77) is the Mid-Ohio Valley marquee historic destination with seasonal sternwheeler access. Spring warms Cedar Lakes conference and Mountwood Park hiking season, summer is peak Mountain State Art & Craft Fair over July 4 weekend (books far ahead), fall Appalachian foothill foliage runs mid-October, and winter brings Cedar Lakes conferences, courthouse square Christmas events and Holiday Inn Express indoor-pool business-travel demand.

Make a night of it

Pair your soak with an unforgettable evening

A hot tub stay in Ripley isn't just about the soak — it's about what you do before you slip in. These pairings turn an ordinary night into a story you'll repeat.

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For couples

Why a Ripley hot tub suite works for romance

For couples, the Holiday Inn Express Ripley offers a solid mid-scale 4-star chain-hotel base rather than a marketed romance property - cleanliness 4.6 and pool are the amenities, and the Mountain State Art & Craft Fair Fourth of July weekend fills the property with family and craft-fair traffic. For a marketed Whirlpool Suite in the region drive about 1 hour north on I-77 and then 30 minutes east on Route 50 to Ellenboro's Sleep Inn Hwy 50 (property carousel confirmed Whirlpool Suite). For the WV heritage-luxury romance flagship drive about 3.5 hours southeast to White Sulphur Springs for The Greenbrier. For a private-cabin hot tub in New River Gorge country drive about 2 hours south to Hico's Country Road Cabins. Ripley's romance angle is the Appalachian craft heritage and Cedar Lakes weekend setting rather than in-room amenities.

Many of the Ripley properties below offer extras on request — champagne service, rose-petal turn-down, or late check-out. Mention your occasion at booking; most front desks try to help.

What guests actually say

Real reviews, top 1Ripley hotels

Reviews aggregated from Google. We surface 1–2 representative quotes per hotel; full review counts and average ratings are shown above.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ripley by IHG

4.2·674 Google reviews

"This hotel is quiet and clean. Erica is such a great manager running the hotel always keeping things in great order. Melissa is great at the front desk. She is always so welcoming. I am happy when we always stay here for work."

— George Taylor, 2 months ago · 5/5

"This hotel is nice and clean. Great staff. Rick is great and helpful and always working hard. Erica the manager is always so helpful making sure my company is always taken care of. Always happy to come and stay here."

— Wesley Jones, 2 months ago · 5/5

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All Ripley hot tub hotels

Sorted by guest rating. Hover (or tap) any row for the standout feature, then click through for full photos, sub-ratings, and pros/cons.

Hotel Price Rating Tub Standout
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ripley by IHG $157 - $167 4.2 / 5 Jacuzzi in Room 4.2 rating (205 reviews) with cleanliness 4.6 subrating

On the map

Where the Ripley hot tub hotels are

1 verified property with coordinates. Click any pin for the hotel name, rating, and a link to its full page.

Getting here

How to reach Ripley

Ripley sits on I-77 in Jackson County, West Virginia - about 45 minutes north of Charleston and 60 minutes south of Parkersburg. Charleston Yeager Airport (CRW) is about 45 minutes south and is the closest major commercial airport; Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) is about 60 minutes north (limited regional service); Pittsburgh International (PIT) is about 3 hours north; Columbus (CMH) is about 3 hours west via I-77 north and I-70 west. The Holiday Inn Express on Memorial Drive is directly off I-77 exit 138 - immediate highway access, fast food and grocery adjacent, downtown Ripley 5 minutes east on WV 62 to the courthouse square. Cedar Lakes Conference Center is about 10 minutes east; Mountwood Park is about 30 minutes north near Waverly; Ravenswood is about 25 minutes west; Kenna Whitewater is about 45 minutes east; Charleston is about 45 minutes south. A rental car is essential - Ripley has no rail or scheduled bus service. I-77 is the main corridor and US 33 east connects toward the Elk River region.

When to visit

Ripleyseason by season

Hot tub stays read differently in February than they do in July. Here's what to expect across the year — temperatures, signature events, the local vibe, and how rates move.

Spring

Temps
45-75F, cool warming to pleasant
Events
Cedar Lakes spring conferences, Mountwood Park hiking season warms, Appalachian foothill wildflowers, spring road-trip business travel on I-77
Vibe
Business-traveler mid-week weeks, spring Cedar Lakes wedding weekends, hiking-season warm-ups
Rates
Shoulder-season pricing softens after Easter; Memorial Day weekend lifts

Summer

Temps
65-88F, warm and humid
Events
PEAK MOUNTAIN STATE ART & CRAFT FAIR JULY 4 WEEKEND, Mountwood Park lake and camping peak, Ravenswood Ohio River Festival, Charleston FestivALL
Vibe
July 4 weekend fills the hotel with Craft Fair visitors months in advance; Mountwood Park family weekends; Charleston day-trip crowds
Rates
PEAK RATES JULY 4 WEEKEND - books months ahead; rest of summer strong

Fall

Temps
40-72F, cool and colorful
Events
Appalachian foothill foliage mid-October, Mountwood Park mountain biking, hunting season begins November, business-travel peak
Vibe
Foliage road-trippers on I-77, mountain-bike weekenders, business-travel weekdays peak
Rates
October foliage weekends premium; midweek business rates steady

Winter

Temps
25-45F, cold
Events
Cedar Lakes winter conferences, Holiday Inn Express indoor pool, Jackson County courthouse square Christmas events
Vibe
Business-traveler mid-week bookings, quiet weekends, December courthouse-square Christmas lift
Rates
Softest of the year outside holiday weeks; Cedar Lakes conference weekends lift briefly

Tub types, explained

What's the difference between a jacuzzi, whirlpool, and soaking tub?

Jacuzzi

Technically a brand name, but used generically for any jetted tub. In hotel listings, "jacuzzi suite" almost always means a private in-room tub with built-in air or water jets. Heat is usually preset; jets are user-controlled.

Whirlpool

Functionally identical to a jacuzzi — water jets circulate heated water for a massage effect. The term is more common at Marriott, Hilton, and Wyndham brands. Most "whirlpool suites" hold two adults comfortably.

Soaking tub

Deeper than a standard bathtub, usually 18–22 inches, but with no jets. Common in boutique and luxury hotels — quieter, more spa-like, and better for a long hot soak than the jet-driven hum of a jacuzzi.

Hot tub

In strict use, a standalone heated tub holding 100°F+ water. In hotel marketing, often used interchangeably with jacuzzi or whirlpool. A genuine in-room "hot tub" with full thermostat control is rare outside cabin-style resorts.

Every listing on this page specifies which type you'll find in the room. We list only properties with the tub in your room — not in a shared pool area or the lobby spa.

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Weekend getaways

Tub stays a short drive from Ripley

If you've got two nights instead of one, these regional destinations make easy add-ons. Each has its own collection of verified hot tub hotels on our site.

Elkview, WV

~40 min south

Charleston metro NE La Quinta Elkview 4.0/462 with hot breakfast.

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Sutton, WV

~1 hr east

I-79 Days Inn Suites Sutton 4.2/1,138 at Sutton Lake.

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Hurricane, WV

~1 hr south

Hampton Inn Winfield/Teays Valley 4.1/426 in Charleston metro west.

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Parkersburg, WV

~1 hr north

Holiday Inn Express Parkersburg East 4.3/53 near Blennerhassett Island.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Does the Holiday Inn Express Ripley have in-room jacuzzis?

No - pool, fitness center, free breakfast and pet-friendly amenities but no in-room jacuzzi. For a marketed Whirlpool Suite drive north on I-77 and then east on Route 50 to Ellenboro's Sleep Inn Hwy 50.

How close is Cedar Lakes Conference Center?

About 10 minutes east of the Holiday Inn Express. Cedar Lakes hosts the Mountain State Art & Craft Fair over the Fourth of July weekend - one of WV's largest juried Appalachian craft fairs.

How close is Mountwood Park?

About 30 minutes north near Waverly - a large Wood County recreational area with mountain biking trails, lake, camping, hiking and paddling.

Is the hotel clean?

Cleanliness 4.6 subrating is the top mark and strong for a chain hotel. A 5-star reviewer wrote 'the room was updated and clean with lots of space and storage.' One outlier 2023-2024 carpet-beetle report exists but is not representative of the 205-review average.

What are the candid flags?

Multiple recent reports of pool closed on arrival despite being advertised - confirm pool status at booking. One 1-star 2023-2024 carpet-beetle infestation report (outlier vs 4.6 cleanliness average). Value 3.9 subrating reflects $157-$167 rates on the higher side.

For Mountain State Art & Craft Fair visitor How close is the Holiday Inn Express to Cedar Lakes Conference Center?

About 10 minutes east of the Holiday Inn Express, on the Cedar Lakes Conference Center campus outside downtown Ripley. The Mountain State Art & Craft Fair is held annually over the Fourth of July weekend - one of West Virginia's largest juried Appalachian craft fairs. The Ripley Holiday Inn Express is one of the closest hotels to Cedar Lakes and fills far in advance for the July 4 weekend - book months ahead. Cleanliness 4.6 subrating supports strong return-visitor demand.

For Mountwood Park mountain-biker How close is Mountwood Park?

About 30 minutes north near Waverly - a large Wood County recreational area with mountain biking trails, lake, camping, hiking and paddling. One of the region's best mountain-bike destinations. The Ripley Holiday Inn Express is a solid I-77 base for a mountain-bike weekend, with pool and free breakfast on return.

For In-room jacuzzi couple Does the Holiday Inn Express Ripley have in-room jacuzzis?

No - the Holiday Inn Express is a 4-star IHG with pool, fitness center, free breakfast and pet-friendly amenities but no in-room jacuzzi. For a marketed Whirlpool Suite drive about 1 hour north on I-77 and then 30 minutes east on Route 50 to Ellenboro's Sleep Inn Hwy 50 (property carousel confirmed Whirlpool Suite). For a private-cabin hot tub in New River Gorge country drive about 2 hours south to Hico's Country Road Cabins.

For Cautious first-time visitor What are the candid flags at the Holiday Inn Express Ripley?

Multiple recent reports of the pool being closed on arrival despite being advertised (one family: 'We booked this hotel solely because it had a pool... CLOSED. No empathy or regret'). One 1-star 2023-2024 carpet-beetle infestation report: 'Bugs everywhere in our room... ceiling, furniture, heater... front desk acted annoyed, didn't want to move us, just offered to vacuum the bugs up' - cleanliness 4.6 across 205 reviews suggests this is an outlier. Value 3.9 subrating reflects $157-$167 rates on the higher side for the market. Confirm pool status at booking if pool matters.

Why trust us

Hand-verified. No AI filler.

Every hotel on this page has been personally verified to have a private, in-room hot tub or jacuzzi — not a shared pool tub, not a bathroom soaker, not a spa amenity you have to book. We cross-check three sources for every listing: the hotel's own room photos and descriptions, recent guest reviews on TripAdvisor and Google, and direct confirmation from the hotel where unclear. We don't take payment for placement, and we don't generate listings with AI. If a hotel's tub status changes or a property closes, the page updates the next time we re-verify the city (Dothan was last checked May 2026).

Last verified · May 2026