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    Cranberry mimosa
    Ashley C.

    Our server was the only good part of this experience. Everything else was a mess. Despite a reservation for a 12-person birthday brunch, we spent the first several minutes hunting down a hostess because no one was at the coat check. Food took almost an hour, the restaurant was basically empty, and no one bothered to tell us they were about to shut down for their mid-day break. My meal never came at all because they ran out of fries and the order apparently wasn't constructed when ordered. On top of that, they only allow the check to be split five ways for a 12-person party, and we weren't told until the end. Between the lack of communication, slow kitchen, and closing bar, the whole thing felt unorganized and unprofessional. The hotel is gorgeous, but brunch was a complete letdown. I'm glad my mimosa was good.

    Daniela E.

    Obviously, the attraction with the hotel is the art that's displayed throughout. They also do a "nightcap at the museum" which is just a free tasting sample of whiskey (would be cool if they just offered a free drink with your hotel booking). We had some issues with the hotel reception, there was a few issues that we had throughout our short stay and the staff wasn't necessarily apologetic. The hotel rooms are sub-par, nothing really special although our room was clean, the gym is in the basement and is pretty basic. The location is good to walk to other places though. I would say stay at another hotel and just stop by to walk though the art displays as it's open to the public and free. It's also not much maybe about 4-5 rooms of art if that so won't take long to enjoy.

    Keri C.

    Stayed here for a night and the service was on point. The valet, the front desk and any other staff I met along the way were super approachable and helpful. I really appreciated free and easy access to some beautiful art and loved that the art continued throughout the hotel's staircase, halls, lobbies, and even bathrooms. The room itself was well maintained and nice. I liked how easy it was to use the window blinds and adjust light levels-always a perk in a hotel. And the A/C heat worked great! My only critique-the walls and floors could use a little refresh/upgrade. I do recommend staying here, for sure. It's a good location and the restaurant/bar attached, Metropole, is lovely.

    The bridal suite
    Olivia M.

    I had high expectations for 21C given its reputation, price point, and modern branding--but my stay was a major letdown. I was here for my sister's wedding, which took place next-door . Her bridal suite looked really nice! But my personal room... The room wasn't fully clean--there was hair in the sink and on the floor, and some trash left behind. The space felt dusty and musty, and the hallways looked outdated and worn. Definitely not what I expected from a boutique hotel that prides itself on being contemporary. The art in the lobby? Stunning. That was the one highlight. But even brunch at Metropole was a bust--I stood there for 10 minutes without anyone greeting or seating me, so I ended up walking across the street to Brew for better service. To top it off, the rooftop bar--which could've made up for some of the disappointment--was closed to the public for a private event. Overall, extremely disappointed. Not worth the hype or the price, and I won't be returning.

    Hunter S.

    I've stayed here before (and reviewed it then too). There are less expensive hotels, but none as cool as this one when it comes to art. When I stayed here in 2022, there was a large Bisa Butler exhibit, with several supporting pieces from artists of color. This time was no different--several pieces from Black, African, and Indigenous artists. All bright, creative, stimulating. This time I was slated for a king, but got upgraded to a corner suite for 45 dollars a night (great deal when you take into account the original price). The suite has a large sitting area, a table with four chairs, a bar/credenza, a separate bedroom with plenty of drawer and closet space, and bathroom. The bathroom has a separate toilet space, then a wet room with a shower and soaking tub. The soaking tub is not the most amazing one I've ever had (Oklahoma City had the best I've ever experienced in a 21C), and I wish the lights in there were softer, but I'll take any tub I can on any day! The bed is comfy, in general well equipped. My only real gripe was that the bathroom, tub, robes, and towels were full of hair that didn't belong to me, and if I'm paying almost 1500 dollars for two nights, I'm not sure I can let that pass. I know housekeeping is often overwhelmed and understaffed, but really? Front desk was attentive. Restaurant (reviewed separately) is great. Love the art. Love being able to wander around with a cocktail and ponder what it all means. Valet is also responsive and helpful. And the hotel is walking distance from a lot of great spots. Glad I stayed here, can't beat the food, drinks, and art. Hair be damned.

    Art in the lobby
    Scott N.

    We stayed here for a week for my big birthday. We were both born and raised in Cincinnati, but spent the last seven years in California. Moving back, we noticed a lot had changed while we were gone. I wanted to take the opportunity to stay downtown and get reacquainted with our city. Staff was great during the valet to check in. The room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom was extraordinary, with Rookwood tiles of noses, eyes and other body parts! LOL It was pretty cool. The hotel must have a water softener, which made showering an absolute delight! We visited the bar each night; fyi we don't drink alcohol. They had great NA options, including a wine I fell in love with. The staff in the bar were fantastic. They even made an extra effort to provide me with birthday macarons, which was super sweet and very much appreciated. Metropole is a fantastic restaurant, which I've reviewed separately. The art in the hotel is fantastic. They were doing some updating in some of the areas, so our art exploration was a bit limited, but still wonderfully interesting. Of note, the floor lighting on the floor outside the restrooms is fun!!! If you are there for the hotel or for dinner, you gotta check it out!

    Funky art in the lobby
    Jayme H.

    I've heard such good things about this hotel, so when it came time for me to book a work trip to Cincy, I was pleased to see 21C as an option. I arrived out front and a valet was there to direct me to check in and take my car off my hands ($40 a night). Check in was fairly easy but I was bummed that the art displays in the lobby were under construction and all blocked off.. That was one of the selling points for me. All good, there were other artistic elements throughout the hotel. My room was on one of the top floors and had a nice view of Downtown Cincinnati. The bathroom was large, there was a fridge in my room (don't find that too often anymore), and I liked that I could Chromecast my Netflix on the television. My bed was large, the giant white robes were comfy, and everything was really clean. I stayed for two nights and slept pretty well. The main reason why I docked a star was because check out and the days following check out were not the best. They charged me $177 twice for having a late check out... which was inaccurate as I checked out around 9am on the day I was heading home. I found myself on the phone with them 3-4 times before they could get everything worked out and I finally got my refunds. I also wasn't provided with a receipt when I left. I assumed they emailed it to me but when I got home, nope, nothing. You'd think it would be common practice to email a final invoice for my stay. I had to discover the two $177 charges myself after reviewing my credit card statements. Look, I understand that people book rooms here using all different kinds of websites but this wasn't acceptable and could have been prevented with a little attention to detail. While my stay was pleasant until it was over, I'm not totally sold on staying again. There's plenty of other hotels in the area.

    Joshua B.

    Stayed 9/27/24 The good: -great location in downtown Cincy -great restaurant/bar attached -cool bathrooms that were clean The bad: -hotel is showing it's age -carpets dirty in hallways -musty odor in rooms and rooms are dusty and showing their age. -red splatter on ceiling in room...is it wine...or is it blood? -no parking and valet not efficient. Circled 8 times waiting for a spot. ultimately paid for street parking until the valet could go get my car to park as the front desk did not recommend parking overnight on the street. Overall...was a premiere hotel when first opened but now showing its age and hasn't kept up with the time. Won't stay here again unless it changes

    Shower art
    Joseph D.

    This place is kind of amazing. It's not a hotel it's an actual museum with a hotel built around it. There is art everywhere you look even on the floors in places. As I was checking out I realized that even the front desk was a piece of art. All of the art is owned by the owner of the hotel, and all of the artists are living and frequently come and give seminars there. Even the showers have been converted to pieces of art, with ceramic body parts cleverly sticking out of the walls. The front desk staff and management is absolutely fantastic. The bed is very comfortable and they have blackout shades that pull down behind the curtains so the room is completely black. Highly recommend. I actually had a brief interaction with the Director of Operations, David Kennedy, and he is a true hospitalitarian. You can tell he cares deeply about his property and guest satisfaction. 10 out of 10.

    Rubber ducky, you're the one!
    Alli C.

    Love the entire chain of 21c hotels - we've stayed in Louisville, Lexington and Chicago, and while we've visited the bar in Cincinnati before, this was our first overnight stay! First off, 21c never disappoints with interesting art installations! They were in the process of changing exhibits while we were there, but for the first time I encountered one of the wandering penguins and that more than made up for that! (We may or may not have borrowed the penguin overnight.... Penguin-napping is so much fun!). The staff was very friendly and helpful, and kept us well-stocked with ice! The room was perfect (we had a standard king room) and the bathroom was immaculate. I have to say - I had way too much fun with the funky tiles in the shower! Can't wait to come back - this is such an amazing location and couldn't be more convenient! Pro tip - valet was reasonably priced and worth the cost. It's $20+ to park overnight anywhere downtown, and the convenience of having our car right there great! The valets at this location also have absolutely phenomenal hair btw!

    The "clean" bathroom drain. Disgusting.
    Kaitlynn M.

    This is a generous review given that my experience at 21c was awful. That being said, Natalie at the front desk was lovely and tried her absolute best to better my experience. So, thank you, Natalie! You rock. The check in process was fine. Quick and easy, nothing special but that works for me! When going up to my room, I found the hallways to be a little run down and dated looking which I did not expect for a 4 star, arts hotel downtown. This is also something I can get past because the room is where I am sleeping! The room however, was gross. The carpet was clearly dirty or just not vacuumed enough in between stays. The bathroom was even worse. I will attach the photo of the drain in the shower. EW! I saw the person before me post about the bloody robe and now this?! Maybe the hotel is going downhill. I emailed the client services team to let them know about this and requested a response via email. Got nothing in return. I then called the front desk to let them know. The man at the front made it seem like he had already seen my message and chose to ignore it. I said I didn't want to move rooms because I had already ironed and unpacked a bit. I was not offered an apology or for someone on the cleaning service team that could be sent up to support. Just so rude. Would not stay again.

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    Ask the Community - 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati

    Is there in-room coffee service? Is breakfast available either at the restaurant or in-room dining during the week?

    Hello, Debra! Yes, we do offer in-room coffee service. Each of our rooms is equipped with Nespresso machine. If you prefer drip coffee, it's available in the lobby each… Read more

    Is there a room service menu available?

    Hi, Elizabeth! Thanks for reaching out. Our full dinner menu is available via room service. If you visit our website and choose the menu header at the top, you'll click on dinner to find the menu. (https://www.metropoleonwalnut.com/menu/)… Read more

    Do they have an outdoor pool? Do they have a fitness center?

    No pool...and I believe no fitness center. But there is a spa.

    Is the rooftop bar open for the season?

    The rooftop bar is open daily at 5pm starting May 8th

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    Review Highlights - 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati

    On our way to see a show across the street and with some time to kill we stopped on in to see some amazing contemporary art.

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    Hotel Covington - Decorated for Christmas

    Hotel Covington

    (427 reviews)

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    After seeing my niece graduate from college, our entire family and guests, all eight of us,…read moredescended on Coppin's restaurant for brunch. Normally, I find hotel food is just okay and nothing special, but Coppin's was a pleasant surprise. We were greeted by a very friendly hostess, and our equally pleasant server quickly brought menus and asked what we would like to drink. When it was my turn, I happily ordered Coppin's Old Fashioned. I was the odd man out because everyone else ordered the Spring Manhattan. Judging by how quickly everyone's drinks disappeared, I'd say they were all very tasty. I was a little unsure about mine at first, so to make sure the quality and taste were consistent, I ordered a second, and it definitely was not a mistake. I ordered the B+G biscuits (which are made by hand according to server in the hotel) and gravy with an extra egg. Others at the table chose a variety of dishes, including the CVG, Cobb Salad, Bagel and Lox, and several other selections. Based on the clean plates all around the table, everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. My wife ordered a sample of banana bread, and I was fortunate enough to snag a small bite, it was excellent. After we had all finished, everyone agreed that my niece had made an excellent choice for her graduation celebration brunch. As my wife and I made our way back to Louisville, we both commented that we would definitely return the next time we were in Covington.

    Going back and forth on stars for this one. Me and around 30 of my coworkers came into town for a…read moretwo day workshop and they got us a room block at this hotel. I ended up being in the North Building and cracked up when I walked into my room and saw I was in one of the Lightwell Lofts (a few of us ended up in them by chance, guess they included them in our room block lol). While the room was super cool and beautiful, there was a lot to be desired. After taking a million photos of the gorgeous room, I quickly realized a major flaw - the bedroom is upstairs, the bathroom is downstairs, and the staircase between the two is a crazy narrow spiral staircase. As someone that gets up to pee in the middle of the night, having to traverse the spiral stairs was terrifying lol. One of my coworkers actually swapped with someone who had a "normal" room because he was worried about falling down the stairs. My downstairs tv wouldn't turn on. I fiddled with the remote a bit, tried rearranging the batteries, but couldn't turn it on. I used the ipad in the room to put in a maintenance request, but no one came. I figured I would just let the front desk know when I headed out to dinner that night. Hours later, the front desk calls me to see if anyone had come to fix the tv - they hadn't. The girl was very nice and apologetic, she said I sent the request in the middle of a shift change and someone had accidentally marked it as complete. So she said someone would be right up, and he did come up. Handed me a handwritten note and a $25 coupon for Coppin's which was totally unexpected and a very nice gesture. Turned out, he knew exactly what the problem was - he said the remote was broken and he was supposed to swap it out but forgot. Gave me a new remote and all was good. He also mentioned there is a second remote upstairs for that tv. After he left, I went to look for it - there was no second remote. We held our meetings in the Scheper Room, which was also beautiful. The room was absolutely freezing the first day and I'm someone that prefers it a touch colder and was uncomfortable. We had to get them to update the thermostat and then in the afternoon it was way too hot. We had food brought in from the hotel and it was all fine, nothing super memorable. There was soup at lunch but the sign didn't even say what it was - just "chef's choice." The Italian hoagies were way too big and needed to be cut in half, I couldn't even finish half of one. The salad with fruit/pecans/etc was my favorite though. They had the completely wrong password on the tables for the Wifi but thankfully we figured it out quickly that we just had to use the room password. The second day for breakfast, there was yogurt on the menu and even on the sign with all the food - but there was no yogurt. Some of my coworkers were specifically asking for yogurt so we had to request it directly because it was included and paid for. Box lunches to take to go on the second day which were fine, I had the chicken caesar salad wrap. Housekeeping didn't come to service my room until 5pm when I was in there getting ready for dinner, so I was not able to get the room serviced. Just asked them for some more coffee. My conditioner in the shower was empty but I didn't bother reporting it after the tv issue and I had my own conditioner with me, so used that. The lotion at the sink was so thick that I could not get it out of the bottle at all, I had to use q-tips to get it out (it was nice quality, just kinda useless if you can't get it out of the bottle lol). Great local offerings on the mini bar and in the fridge. My coworkers and I got a kick out of the "intimacy kits" because we were on a business trip haha. The Magic 8 ball was fun, I loved the conversation cards even though I just read a few of them to myself haha. Even with the bedroom upstairs, it was nice to have the big double closet in the bathroom hallway so I really was just in the loft to sleep and kept all my stuff downstairs. The location is great, lots of fun stuff right nearby. The courtyard is lovely. I would say this is a solid 3.5 stars but since we can't give half stars, I'll give it a 4 because the staff was overall very nice and quickly fixed any issues, just a little annoying that we had any issues at all.

    Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront - Only outlet that worked

    Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront

    (209 reviews)

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    My daughter and I came for a concert. We got a good city view even though we didn't pay extra on a…read moreweekday. Check in was fast and friendly. The location was great right off the freeway to the right. Price was excellent around 180 with taxes and parking that day. Convenient to gas station and fast food, nice park across the street. Neighborhood could be sketchy at night. We're from Detroit area so NBD to us for frame of reference. Our room was very very clean, unlike some of the other reviews I've read about this location. The beds were very comfortable. One of the reasons I like choice hotels. I've always slept well in their bed's because they're on the softer side with soft pillows and sheets. There was a fridge, microwave and coffee maker. And 2 complimentary water bottles. The only reason I don't give 4 stars is when I happen to look in the microwave there was an ingrained bug imprint on the side. I've never seen that before in my life!!! I'm sure those micro waves cost less than 30 bucks! Luckily we didn't need to heat anything and I happen to see it in the morning when actually marveling how clean the room was. The microwave was clean despite the bug impression. Having been a cleaning lady through college and a nurse now. I know if I worked there and did that good of a job cleaning I would throw that microwave out! So whoever deals with that? Lost a star on me. Overall I'd stay there again. Probably not make a vacation out of it. But, it suited our purpose for a fun night. And we slept well. There was an indoor pool that looked nice. We didn't use it. I would only give 5 stars for above and beyond. We've slept in hotels in Corbin that I wouldn't give 1 star to because they were so dirty as we were passing through that are very near the Radisson. We would definitely stay at the Raddison again despite the picture I'll post.

    We spent the night here for Valentine's Day and our experience was not great…read more I do want to say that the staff was very friendly and helpful. Immediately upon arrival, even though I paid ahead of time weeks ago, I had to pay an additional $200. Then the elevators were old and shook and made so much noise I thought they were going to get stuck constantly. Then, all the hallways smelled like smoke and weed. The room itself wasn't awful but the sheets were stained and the bathroom shower had no curtain or doors so water would get everywhere if you used it. The outlets were so loose it was hard to charge anything and the Internet was so unbelievably slow. We also ordered strawberries and champagne for Valentine's Day. We only got 4 strawberries and 2 of them were rotten. Avoid here at all costs.

    Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza - Guest room

    Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza

    (395 reviews)

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    Good, but not the best…read more Hotel itself is a work of art, and the rooms are mostly nice enough (bathroom was a bit small, but for an older building that's to be expected). Restaurant is overpriced for what the quality appears to be. Front desk service was awesome in the morning when I checked out...but nowhere to be found when I was checking in. Would I come back? Probably, but it wouldn't be my first pick.

    I want to share a serious incident that happened to me at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza on…read moreApril 21, 2026. I was on official business travel. I had reservations at Embassy Hilton, I was moved to this hotel without my consent due to overbooking. After checking in with valid ID, I was later accused of fraud because the hotel attached the WRONG Hilton rewards account to my reservation. Instead of verifying the issue professionally, security dressed in plain clothes pounded on my door, refused to leave when I asked, and later took photos of me on his personal phone. I was told multiple times that police were on the way and that I was part of a "serious investigation." Multiple people were involved, I asked numerous times what the issue was. The manger said the police would explain more when they get there. I told them I had chest pains and I needed to know what was going on and they did nothing but to continue to question me. I asked the manager if I could show him my travel orders and my work id and he goes upstairs with me to my room and his face turns so red, but he continues to tell me the police is coming. I even told him a coworker was on sight that could identify me and they said they didn't want to involve more people. After HOURS of stress and confusion, the hotel admitted it was THEIR mistake. This is not just bad customer service--this is a failure in safety, judgment, and accountability. Had the nerve to say they will use this as training. The hotel was so dirty. No guest should be treated like this. @HiltonHotels -- this deserves more than a simple apology.

    Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati RiverCenter - Guest room

    Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati RiverCenter

    (175 reviews)

    $$$

    One night stay for spring break with my kids. We got a 2 room suite with the view of Cincinnati,…read morecorner room on the 4th floor. The room itself is dated BUT everything was comfortable. They were short staffed and i had to run down to the front desk for shampoo and hand soap but the staff was really kind. The room needed more attention we did find some a chip bag under a night stand and the windows needed cleaned. Other than small inconveniences that did not affect our stay, we had a plethora of towels, the ac was powerful and the shower water was nice and hot. The beds were extremely comfortable as well. We used the pool, which is small but warm. I received two drink tickets as well. The evening reception was a nice touch. My kids got free nonalcoholic drinks, some snacks, crackers cheese, veggie tray, sweets and chips and salsa. We were still full from lunch which was walking distance from the hotel. Breakfast was actually phenomenal. A whole room of food and made to order omelets. Breakfast staff was also really attentive and kind. Parking is $12 if you don't need to leave otherwise it's $22. My kids really enjoyed the staycation as did I.

    I really dont understand the negative reviews here. We stayed 2 nights for a football game at…read morePaycor and could not have had a better experience. The rooms are older, but it was clean and has a great set up. The location is perfect, an easy walk to any stadium, the tailgating area, dozens of bars and all the parks/walking trails. The staff was the best part. The checking was effortless, the people friendly, the food really fresh and tasted great. There is a full bar, breakfast buffet and snack shop. Overall this should be a top choice to consider as a home base for cheering on your team or staying for business.

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront - Family Room in Our Suite at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront

    (15 reviews)

    Great stay! Front desk staff was very friendly, the room was very clean, and the bed was…read morecomfortable. I stayed for 2 nights and left my DND sign up, and a friendly note was slid under the door letting me know if I needed anything, they were just a phone call away. I appreciated that. Stayed in Room 415. Didn't get a chance to take advantage of the pool and breakfast, but both looked great. No complaints here! :-)

    We had an amazing stay at this IHG hotel for one night in early May, 2023…read more -- Our room, which was a king suite with "additional living space", was gigantic and sleeps 4. It was actually two separate large rooms -- one was the bedroom with a king bed and the other a sitting room with a pullout couch and a 43" flat screen tv and WiFi. There was a separate area that included a microwave, small fridge, coffee machine, etc. Also, a doored closet for your coats. -- The suite, including bathroom, was modern and very clean. The beds and pillows were comfortable, and basic toiletries were provided. -- Before arrival, we were concerned that the rooms might be noisy due the hotel's proximity to the bridge. This turned out to be unfounded as we could barely hear the bridge traffic. -- The hotel has a swimming room and on-site fitness room that we didn't use. -- The free breakfast had a huge variety of hot (eggs, sausages, oatmeal, pancakes) and cold (cereals, pastries, yogurt, fresh fruits) options, as well as different options for coffees, teas, and hot chocolate. Offerings were replenished regularly. -- Location is good for driving access to the Cincinnati riverfront area. (For instance, the Underground Railroad Museum is only about 5 minutes by car across the bridge). -- There was free parking. We parked in the lot behind the hotel, from which there was key-controlled access to the hotel. A few additional things worth noting. -- The hotel is on the Ohio River, and its name includes the term "Riverfront." However, there wasn't easy walking access to the river, nor did we have a river view. -- Upon our first approach to the hotel, we found that it was adjacent to two liquor stores -- and what we thought was hotel parking was actually parking for one of the busy liquor stores.

    The Lytle Park Hotel, Autograph Collection - Exterior

    The Lytle Park Hotel, Autograph Collection

    (63 reviews)

    $$$

    Downtown

    This is my second time here, and once again, they truly impressed me. The service was top-notch…read morefrom start to finish. I've stayed at many luxury five-star hotels, but this place left a much stronger impression on me than most of them. The hotel has a warm, inviting ambiance, and the staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive, always going above and beyond. If you're looking for a place to stay, look no further. Trust me, you will not be disappointed.

    Been wanting to stay here forever, but the price deterred me. It is higher than other Cincinnati…read morehotels, but you do get what you pay for. Almost...more on that later. On the plus sign, valet, front desk, and all personnel are customer focused. Building was renovated in the past 10 years, and all details are lovely. Extremely clean. Rooms are large and very luxe. Room service was perfect in every way. So why not 5 stars? We love the rooftop bar and that played a huge roll in getting us here. But all three nights we were here it was closed for private events. I hope the events are making them a lot of money, because it can cut into their basic customer base. I will be checking to see if the rooftop is open before booking here in the future. One other small complaint...our room was never serviced until late afternoon when we needed to get ready for dinner. Turn down service (including chocolates) on first day only. That made me sad.

    Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati Downtown

    Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati Downtown

    (21 reviews)

    Downtown

    Great location and comfortable hotel!…read more This is my first time staying in this hotel, and I would rate it a solid 4. Located in downtown Cincinnati near the Fountain Square, this hotel is in a excellent location close to many restaurants, landmarks, and the free tram. When we arrived in our Lyft, the bell men came out immediately to help us unload our luggages. The check in was a breeze and we got adjacent rooms on the same floor. The hotel has a decent gym in the basement, a restaurant on the second floor serving casual meals, and a 24 hour convenient store offering candies, beverages, and even umbrellas. As for the room, it was spacious with good storage space, comfortable bed, and a bathroom with a nice shower. Our room rate was $149 a night, and it was discounted due to long term stay over 3 nights). Wonderful hotel with reasonable prices and everything you need. Will return!

    I was in town for a quick two-night stay and had a room at this location of the Courtyard by…read moreMarriott. Overall, I had a good experience and would stay here again, but it did have its pros and cons. I'll start with the cons because they were minimal... The valet was understaffed and it impacted my ability to get in and out when needed. They have a great texting system for contacting (and tipping) valets ahead of time and were upfront about asking to give them at least 30 minutes notice. Well, I did that and it still wasn't enough time. One time I notified them well in advance and my car was there, but I ended up waiting at least another 10 minutes for the valet to come back from getting another car before I could get my key. This meant it was upwards of 45 minutes of me waiting. Not ideal. The other con was that the room I was assigned the first night had the loudest humming sound coming from the bathroom that kept me up all night long. It wasn't the white noise that you can usually drown out either. I ended up using a sound machine app on my phone and it still didn't help. I called down to get a new room, which they were happy to do, even upgraded me, but I found it odd when they said they are aware of the issue, there just doesn't seem to be anything they can do about it. As for the pros... The location is prime time baby! Right downtown near restaurants, bars, coffeeshops, and the stadium, etc. It was very easy to get to being right off the major interstates that run through Cincy. Their staff were incredibly friendly. I wandered down to the marketplace in the lobby late one night to get a bottle of water and they gave it to me for free. Much appreciated! My rooms (plural since I had to be moved) were extremely clean, spacious, and comfortable. Both had a nice view, too. As I mentioned before, I would stay here again. I visit Cincy roughly two times a year for work, so I have no doubt I'll be back.

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