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We stayed at Graduate Cincinnati for a night because of its distance to a concert venue and of course because of its unique style and decor. We checked in on a Sunday afternoon, hoping to grab some food and drinks at the hotel bar but to our dismay, it was closed. Our room was a balcony suite and it was adorably decorated, spacious and came with a wicked view. Even though the bar was closed, we came prepared with our own booze. After settling in we were ready to get some ice and wind down with some cocktails but we couldn't find an ice bucket anywhere. I called down to the front desk but it just rang and rang until I gave up and hung up the phone. I was going to walk down to the front desk when I ran into one of the housekeepers who informed the ice buckets were placed inside the clothes dresser. Super obvious, right? The balcony suite made up for the couple disappointments we had and it was a great room to come back to after the concert we attended.
The Graduate Cincinnati was a very pleasant stay! It is located on the University of Cincinnati's campus. Has access to the Children's hospital and all the other hospitals in the area. A very busy area, however, it's nestled off the super busy main road. The hotel staff was composed of students, and check-in for me was pretty smooth. The decor of the hotel is very artistic! Cool art and photography! The huge pencil coming from the ground was dope and the big green hippo was cool too. I believe the hippo is a famous one located at the Zoo that is literally, up the street. In walking distance, if you'd like. She may be named Fionna, but don't "come for me" if I got that incorrect. Lol Pool tables, and outdoor seating area, bar, coffee/bistro and food, this place was the perfect stay for seven full days. Guess what?!? Skyline restaurant is right around the corner. Say about 3-5 minutes, driving! Winning for an authentic 5 way chili spaghetti! I loved the room keys that featured past students who were athletes! Very cool concept here and I would definitely stay another week.
Clean, quirky decor, really good food at Cafe Poindexter and restaurant Fiona's.. But it's the staff that's so surprisingly accommodating and helpful, ready to help, not on their phones, knowledgeable and provide services (like a list of recommended/ available outside restaurants).
Some of us stayed at Graduate Cincinnati for 4 nights for a recent conference. The hotel is cute and quirky...and sort of retro style looking. This hotel reminded me why sometimes it's good to steer away from hotel chain Mxxxtt that I usually frequented. It had its own charm for sure. I liked that the hotel staff from front desk and coffee shop to room attendant and bar were all very pleasant to interact with, so I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. While it's not the closest hotel to the main conference center at UC, it's only around 20 min walk...and many people at the conference actually walked there! The only thing that could have made my stay a bit better way, being further away from the ice vending machine (gosh..the machine could be loud if someone used the ice bucket that the hotel provided). Ok...maybe larger menu / longer opening hours for food/drinks, too. Overall, though, a nice stay and I was pleasantly happy to have stayed here!
I stayed at the Graduate for two nights and it was great! Parking was easy in/easy out in their garage, the room was whimsical and fun (it was my first time in Cincinnati so the themed room was delightful), the bed was beyond comfortable, and the coffee shop and restaurant in the lobby were very convenient. I didn't eat on site but one evening I did get a cocktail at the bar and took it to the lovely patio outside to sip while doing a bit of work. The coffee shop was pricey and service was fairly slow the morning I was there. Cold brew was great, tho! Also it's a great location, too! Right by the university and the zoo. I ended up going to the zoo the day I checked out so I took my car from the garage but if you're staying here I'd highly recommend leaving your car there and just walking or taking an uber over since the parking lot there was a huge pain to exit. They also have bikes you can borrow but alas I wasn't there long enough to enjoy that particular perk. Lobby is spacious and very colorful. Lots of photo ops here and spaces to co-work or meet up with folks in or outside.
My boyfriend and I were in town for only one night and after a coworker said this hotel was reasonably priced and a little quirky, I decided to stop looking elsewhere and to just book online to say I completed that to-do item for the day. I didn't think about it again until we were on our way. We arrived to find a hotel near campus, check-in was easy, but parking and getting to our room was a little confusing. It could have used more signage. That being said, our room was on the seventh floor and it was just what we needed. The bed was comfy, the room was clean, it had a nice view, and it wasn't tiny. We had plenty of space. We were in town for a concert and didn't get back to our room until late that night, but the time we did spend there was nice. If you're into funky wallpaper, Cincinnati memorabilia, a central location, and a coffee shop in the lobby, this hotel will do you right.
This hotel is a short 10 minute drive from downtown Cincinnati and the Great American Ball Park. We chose this hotel primarily based on cost, but we were pleasantly surprised by how clean and new everything appeared. This hotel is a fun, artistic twist compared to most hotel chains in that they include local history and art in their public spaces and hotel rooms. The beds were very comfortable and the room and bathroom were clean. Daily Housekeeping services are temporarily suspended during the pandemic, but we had everything we needed for our weekend stay. The shower was a big walk in shower (without a tub) with great water pressure. The bathroom counter was large and both my husband and I could get ready at the same time. There are ice machines on several floors, but no vending machines. Parking is provided in the sub-level parking garage for $10/day. Hotel guests can use their room keys to enter and exit the garage as many times as needed during the stay. We were visiting in August and had no issues finding a parking space in the garage. The only confusing item is that the hotel check-in is on the 2nd floor and not the ground/first floor; the first level has conference rooms. There's also a coffee shop called Poindexters on the 2nd floor that has coffee and breakfast items available for purchase. My husband and I ordered two breakfast burritos and they were large and filling! They appeared homemade and not a frozen, microwaved breakfast burrito. We used Uber and Lyft to get to the ball park one night and had no issues with either service getting us to and from the hotel. My husband and I would stay here again in the future. I would recommend this hotel for families and couples.
We stayed here after I had a surgery, so we booked an ADA room. All of the accessible features were extremely well thought out and helpful. We did not wait too long to check in, and the place is just absolutely kooky and adorable. They theme the hotel around Cincinnati specific things (Coneys, flying pigs, reds gear), but do it in just such a unique and kitschy way. There are lots of communal spaces and options for entertaining yourself (games, books, pool table) and the food options were good and affordable. The first night I had a bartender be kinda rude to me, but her coworker saved the day (realized I was fresh out of surgery and just really wanted to grab quick takeout and go to my room). The next day when we went down, the bartender in question was incredibly nice and attentive so I think maybe just a bad day or a misscommunication. There were lots of families staying there but somehow it remained un-rowdy and we enjoyed peaceful nights in our room. Did I mention room was the cheapest hotel in the area those nights? The quality was worth twice what we paid, for sure.
We only stayed for one night, but I could've spent a week here very comfortably. The room had a separate living room space with its own door (this is where the mini fridge was). The bedroom had a big bed, desk, plush chair, and very modern bathroom. Quirky decor touches made it all stand out, and lots of them were local references (like Coney dogs or The Beast from Kings Island). The hotel lobby itself was very well-themed. Friendly staff provided good service. Hope that we just saw it on an off-day, as it wasn't busy at all - this place is a hipster paradise. Definitely with your time.
I really enjoyed my stay! The front desk staff are on point Kari (not sure of spelling) was super nice and the guy late night when we checked out was too! The quirky atmosphere and friendly staff helped make this stay fun!
2 months ago
This place oozes style and character! Like most Graduate hotels, it has playful decor that includes local slang, famous local icons, and lots of color. This hotel is fitting for the Queen of the West! While we didn't stay overnight, our meal and relaxation time there was great. The bartender/waitress was friendly and efficient, and knew all the items on the menu. The lounge area was clean and had plenty of seating. The music was not overly loud to distract from conversations or light reading. The food ranged from good to great. Get the deconstructed deviled eggs, it allows you to adjust the level of your eggs spice and bitterness. The cheeseburger was very good but a tad dry; still worth getting. The bathrooms were spotless and clean, and had interesting colors to keep things perky. Overall, we loved our meal and afternoon downtime here! read more
This is probably the quirkiest hotel I've ever visited. The decor is so odd and escentric. From monkey star wallpaper to a ground made of an old gym floor to the tiger lamps and so much more. The rooms are comfortable and large. I've stayed here twice now and the 2nd time, I got a corner room and it was HUGE. It had a comfy bed and a large lounge chair and plenty of floor space. I was very comfortable throughout my stay. The restaraunt in the hotel serves very good breakfast too. I have tried almost all of their options and they were all yummy. I like their tater tots and sandwiches and breakfast plates. I come here for a few days every year and I am glad this is the hotel I stay at. read more
2 months ago
We stayed at Graduate Cincinnati for a night because of its distance to a concert venue and of course because of its unique style and decor. We checked in on a Sunday afternoon, hoping to grab some food and drinks at the hotel bar but to our dismay, it was closed. Our room was a balcony suite and it was adorably decorated, spacious and came with a wicked view. Even though the bar was closed, we came prepared with our own booze. After settling in we were ready to get some ice and wind down with some cocktails but we couldn't find an ice bucket anywhere. I called down to the front desk but it just rang and rang until I gave up and hung up the phone. I was going to walk down to the front desk when I ran into one of the housekeepers who informed the ice buckets were placed inside the clothes dresser. Super obvious, right? The balcony suite made up for the couple disappointments we had and it was a great room to come back to after the concert we attended. read more
The Graduate Cincinnati was a very pleasant stay! It is located on the University of Cincinnati's campus. Has access to the Children's hospital and all the other hospitals in the area. A very busy area, however, it's nestled off the super busy main road. The hotel staff was composed of students, and check-in for me was pretty smooth. The decor of the hotel is very artistic! Cool art and photography! The huge pencil coming from the ground was dope and the big green hippo was cool too. I believe the hippo is a famous one located at the Zoo that is literally, up the street. In walking distance, if you'd like. She may be named Fionna, but don't "come for me" if I got that incorrect. Lol Pool tables, and outdoor seating area, bar, coffee/bistro and food, this place was the perfect stay for seven full days. Guess what?!? Skyline restaurant is right around the corner. Say about 3-5 minutes, driving! Winning for an authentic 5 way chili spaghetti! I loved the room keys that featured past students who were athletes! Very cool concept here and I would definitely stay another week. read more
9 months ago
Clean rooms, friendly staff. Definitely an experience with the ambience. $20 for parking garage. Breakfast isn't free but we're not into hotel food. Will be coming back read more
1 year ago
Clean, quirky decor, really good food at Cafe Poindexter and restaurant Fiona's.. But it's the staff that's so surprisingly accommodating and helpful, ready to help, not on their phones, knowledgeable and provide services (like a list of recommended/ available outside restaurants). read more
Some of us stayed at Graduate Cincinnati for 4 nights for a recent conference. The hotel is cute and quirky...and sort of retro style looking. This hotel reminded me why sometimes it's good to steer away from hotel chain Mxxxtt that I usually frequented. It had its own charm for sure. I liked that the hotel staff from front desk and coffee shop to room attendant and bar were all very pleasant to interact with, so I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. While it's not the closest hotel to the main conference center at UC, it's only around 20 min walk...and many people at the conference actually walked there! The only thing that could have made my stay a bit better way, being further away from the ice vending machine (gosh..the machine could be loud if someone used the ice bucket that the hotel provided). Ok...maybe larger menu / longer opening hours for food/drinks, too. Overall, though, a nice stay and I was pleasantly happy to have stayed here! read more
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I stayed at the Graduate for two nights and it was great! Parking was easy in/easy out in their garage, the room was whimsical and fun (it was my first time in Cincinnati so the themed room was delightful), the bed was beyond comfortable, and the coffee shop and restaurant in the lobby were very convenient. I didn't eat on site but one evening I did get a cocktail at the bar and took it to the lovely patio outside to sip while doing a bit of work. The coffee shop was pricey and service was fairly slow the morning I was there. Cold brew was great, tho! Also it's a great location, too! Right by the university and the zoo. I ended up going to the zoo the day I checked out so I took my car from the garage but if you're staying here I'd highly recommend leaving your car there and just walking or taking an uber over since the parking lot there was a huge pain to exit. They also have bikes you can borrow but alas I wasn't there long enough to enjoy that particular perk. Lobby is spacious and very colorful. Lots of photo ops here and spaces to co-work or meet up with folks in or outside. read more
My boyfriend and I were in town for only one night and after a coworker said this hotel was reasonably priced and a little quirky, I decided to stop looking elsewhere and to just book online to say I completed that to-do item for the day. I didn't think about it again until we were on our way. We arrived to find a hotel near campus, check-in was easy, but parking and getting to our room was a little confusing. It could have used more signage. That being said, our room was on the seventh floor and it was just what we needed. The bed was comfy, the room was clean, it had a nice view, and it wasn't tiny. We had plenty of space. We were in town for a concert and didn't get back to our room until late that night, but the time we did spend there was nice. If you're into funky wallpaper, Cincinnati memorabilia, a central location, and a coffee shop in the lobby, this hotel will do you right. read more
1 year ago
I love staying at the Graduate hotels but the service here was exceptional! Normally I stay for business but this stay was unplanned as my grandson was admitted to children's Hospital. The staff was so accommodating and made this experience as less stressful as possible. read more
This hotel is a short 10 minute drive from downtown Cincinnati and the Great American Ball Park. We chose this hotel primarily based on cost, but we were pleasantly surprised by how clean and new everything appeared. This hotel is a fun, artistic twist compared to most hotel chains in that they include local history and art in their public spaces and hotel rooms. The beds were very comfortable and the room and bathroom were clean. Daily Housekeeping services are temporarily suspended during the pandemic, but we had everything we needed for our weekend stay. The shower was a big walk in shower (without a tub) with great water pressure. The bathroom counter was large and both my husband and I could get ready at the same time. There are ice machines on several floors, but no vending machines. Parking is provided in the sub-level parking garage for $10/day. Hotel guests can use their room keys to enter and exit the garage as many times as needed during the stay. We were visiting in August and had no issues finding a parking space in the garage. The only confusing item is that the hotel check-in is on the 2nd floor and not the ground/first floor; the first level has conference rooms. There's also a coffee shop called Poindexters on the 2nd floor that has coffee and breakfast items available for purchase. My husband and I ordered two breakfast burritos and they were large and filling! They appeared homemade and not a frozen, microwaved breakfast burrito. We used Uber and Lyft to get to the ball park one night and had no issues with either service getting us to and from the hotel. My husband and I would stay here again in the future. I would recommend this hotel for families and couples. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
We stayed here after I had a surgery, so we booked an ADA room. All of the accessible features were extremely well thought out and helpful. We did not wait too long to check in, and the place is just absolutely kooky and adorable. They theme the hotel around Cincinnati specific things (Coneys, flying pigs, reds gear), but do it in just such a unique and kitschy way. There are lots of communal spaces and options for entertaining yourself (games, books, pool table) and the food options were good and affordable. The first night I had a bartender be kinda rude to me, but her coworker saved the day (realized I was fresh out of surgery and just really wanted to grab quick takeout and go to my room). The next day when we went down, the bartender in question was incredibly nice and attentive so I think maybe just a bad day or a misscommunication. There were lots of families staying there but somehow it remained un-rowdy and we enjoyed peaceful nights in our room. Did I mention room was the cheapest hotel in the area those nights? The quality was worth twice what we paid, for sure. read more
1 year ago
We only stayed for one night, but I could've spent a week here very comfortably. The room had a separate living room space with its own door (this is where the mini fridge was). The bedroom had a big bed, desk, plush chair, and very modern bathroom. Quirky decor touches made it all stand out, and lots of them were local references (like Coney dogs or The Beast from Kings Island). The hotel lobby itself was very well-themed. Friendly staff provided good service. Hope that we just saw it on an off-day, as it wasn't busy at all - this place is a hipster paradise. Definitely with your time. read more
2 years ago
I really enjoyed my stay! The front desk staff are on point Kari (not sure of spelling) was super nice and the guy late night when we checked out was too! The quirky atmosphere and friendly staff helped make this stay fun! read more
5 years ago
Came here Mother's Day Weekend to surprise my mom with a trip to the Cincinnati Zoo and I was pleasantly surprised! They are super affordable and a completely one of a kind hotel experience. Geared clearly towards UC alum and potential students visiting campus but it totally works. Floor to ceiling this entire place it one enormous art exhibit. You're even able to scan pictures of the artwork from their app on your phone to get more details about different pieces. Their room keys are a mix of famous UC alum and I don't know what I did right in a past life but Travis Kelce was on mine, excuse me while I pass away. The place was fun and different then any place I've stayed at before as well as the staff were incredibly attentive and we were able to text them with anything we needed! read more
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5 years ago
I. LOVE. THIS. PLACE! Most of the decor is based on the fact that Kenner Toys was founded here in Cincinnati, OH and the design is spot on and adorable. The most kind attendants welcomed me in - Zee and Collin (spelling?) - and made me feel right at home. When I come to cincy, I'll be back here. read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
The hotel itself just makes me happy walking in, the carpet, walls, floors ect are just so eclectic and fun! Even the room keys are fabulous. The room is fabulous, the beds are a bit firm for my personal taste but they're comfy enough. The room itself is clean and comfortable and a good spot to land after a day of exploring. The employees so far have been kind and helpful. read more
4 years ago
Awesome decorations and bar and pool table area! My fave is the bootsy collins bathroom wallpaper. Free garage parking, that is not a locked secure building. My only real complaint is for this fancy hotel there is no free breakfast. Any hotel over $100 should offer that. They have a café to order breakfast from, and everything is a la cart. With Expedia we were told free breakfast and we went to the front desk and complained and they gave us a free $10 ticket for breakfast café. However $10 doesn't even get you nothing at the café. It was so cute enough for me to take some pics though which I'm posting... read more
We have stayed here twice now, and it's our favorite spot to stay as a couple in Cincinnati. The location is near the zoo and UC campus with reasonable $10 per night parking. The hotel theming is fun and kitschy and retro while being extremely clean. The rooms feel open and spacious and have large TVs and nice bathrooms. The beds are slightly too firm for me personally, but they are still comfortable. The bar/restaurant named after Fiona the hippo has great food and drinks. It's a perfect spot for a quick weekend getaway. read more
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Great place and perfect area close to downtown We will be back !! Wish they offered free brewed coffee read more
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We needed a place to stay after our first hotel over booked and didn't have a place for us to stay. We finally found this place after calling around to several different places. We loved this hotel! It was so unique and had such cool features that you wouldn't expect from your typical hotel stay. The front desk staff were very accommodating. We loved the Fiona bar, unfortunately it was not open when we were there. We will definitely be returning to this hotel the next time we are in the area!! read more
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