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Aesha E.

The hotel is pretty swanky. Definitely worth the great deal I found on Expedia. Nice room, with a very comfortable bed; not a lot of furniture, but I wasn't lounging around the room for hours anyway--for me it was just a place to sleep. There was some sort of formal event happening when I was here, so they must have a nice space for a reception/meeting/wedding. And parking is free, which is nice for such a fancy place and was certainly a plus for me. The shower felt to me pretty luxurious and because it was all tile, I didn't feel grossed out about using it like I do at some hotels. The one thing that was a bit of a problem is that the walls are a bit thin. Either that, or the people in the other room were being even louder than it seemed. From about 10:30/11 to after 12:30 am, they were being so loud I could barely sleep. They continued to shout and bang. I called the front desk twice, but there's only so much that they can do about such a thing. I can't imagine being that rude to other people but it doesn't help that the construction may allow their voices to carry through the structure. Even given the thin walls, I would stay here again. When the other guests finally shut up, I slept very well. All the employees I interacted with (not many--COVID, after all, so I kept my distance from everyone) were very welcoming and quick with check-in and check-out, and the person who brought up our breakfast was exactly on time.

Glenn C.

Went to brunch here and walked around. Nice hotel. Didnt stay here but got to see a room. Looked large. I liked the multiple sitting areas and pool table, shuffleboard table, fireplace and art everywhere. They had a large art gallery and an old truck in the lobby that was a piece of art. We played pool. We looked around the art gallery. They have room for events there. Walked in 1 conference room that was very nice. It had 1 main conference table with state of the art projector screen and a 2nd small table and chairs by the door. They are building an entertainment district around the hotel with a shared kitchens like oakley building with a pet park and more.

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Jon M.

Sleek, sharp, modern European design. Spacious & visually stunning aesthetics everywhere. The room was simple but felt lavish & very clean. Comfortable bed & quality bedding. DoorDash friendly for food deliveries. Easy ride-share drop off & pickup. Large smart TV with apps + chromecast support. Good AC system (silent, doesn't run constantly, & air pressure isn't oppressive). The shower was impressive & the bathroom was stocked with ample toiletries. Great flushing pressure, quick heating water. Lacking bathrob Room service was exceptionally fast! But the food was over salted & I don't recommend the menu for those with multiple food allergies. Sliding entrance doors are oddly slow, so mind your pace when entering/exiting. Checkout was unnecessarily rushed with 20minuted left on our stay. Overall great atmosphere, aromatics, & very peaceful for a hotel at this scale. Would stay again Full room walkthrough: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsolJMMg6ry/?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==

No outlets. I guess we won't charge our phone as we sleep.
Jason R.

For a hotel of this size, in a city, and considering they are trying to make themselves look hip and swanky, I was disappointed. The rooms are around the central atrium/lobby area which is mostly clad in concrete, so if say, revelers are whooping it up down there at 2AM, you'll hear it echo all the way up into your room. The beds aren't very comfortable, but the pillows are enormously thick and stiff. See that as a pro or con as you will. The heating vents make mechanical squeaking noises throughout the whole night, so if you are lucky enough to not be here when an event is making a ruckus, you will have to deal with that or turn off the heat and be cold (or turn off the AC and boil.) There are only power outlets on one side of the king bed so if both people want to charge a device at their bedside table, they are out of luck unless they brought an extension cord. The bathroom is a disaster. Copious amounts of orange mold in the shower, and whoever chose the faucets should have their head examined because the spout is so close to the rear of the sink it's almost unusable. They also serve no food in the hotel after 2PM on Sundays. I was back at the room around 4 and wanted to stay in the rest of the night and order room service or eat in the hotel, but that was not an option. We travel quite a bit and have stayed in a wide variety of hotels, but it's no exaggeration we had a better stay in a Days Inn in the middle of nowhere Indiana than we have had here. Not impressed, in fact, highly disappointed. We will not be returning or recommending this hotel to others.

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Elyse F.

This review is for the lobby and conference room. Modern design; this lobby reminds me of the 21C Hotel chain. Modern art installations make the lobby a place of interest rather than just a place to wait. Not as much art as the Downtown Cincinnati 21C, but more than most hotels. An imposing staircase grabbed my attention. The staircase is industrial, modern, and a bit magical. I really wanted to climb it. Not being there to stay, we decided to stay on the ground floor. There was also an installment that was like a road trip. It had part of a car, and a screen. I have heard good things about the hotel restaurant. I may have to return, and give it a try. Maybe then I will get to see more of the visual delights Summit has to offer. Conference room is bright with natural light. Plenty of room to spread out. Tables are desk height. The room was clean, and ready for us. Modern art adorns the walls here as well. Both valet and self parking are available. We opted for self parking. Plenty on parking in the parking structure. The structure is well lit. Conference room is to the left once one enters the lobby.

Christiane S.

I love the Summit Hotel. The staff are excellent and the suites are outstanding. Contemporary decor and art throughout. Lots of lounge and gathering spaces including a game room, workout room and fantastic restaurant and coffee bar. I enjoy going to the outdoor rooftop yoga class Saturday mornings. This luxury hotel is one of the finest around in Cincinnati.

Melissa P.

Woah, this hotel has everything you need and more! The staff was outstanding and super accommodating. The gym was so convenient and loaded with all the gym equipment one would need. My favorite was the yoga studio attached to the gym. The restaurant and other food options were very convenient and you didn't have to leave the hotel. library was such a vibe and very inviting. The location of the hotel was super close to all the hot spots.The art gallery was so amazing, I think every hotel should have one tbh. The views from our hotel room were gorgeous, we can't wait to come back real soon.

Ryan C.

Swanky hotel! Place is super clean, has a ton of amenities and will provide you or your family a wonderful place to stay. Definitely punches above it's cost - I think the cost/value equation is excellent.

Chris S.

Service was good. However, the food was less than desirable. If this place on the scale of Hilton, then it really it should run along side Taco Bell. Looks are deceiving that's for sure. Food looked awesome, then that 1st bite, holy snikeys batman, it's needed rescue from itself. Dry, unflavored, no passion, just sitting there waiting to disappoint the patron while laughing at you as you pay that huge bill. Not even worth sitting in a vacant building like we did as the tumble weeds went by. Dry, hard edges, and waste of awesome products.

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Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza

(393 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.

So I've stayed here was a month for about 14 months…read more I travel every week so over the years I've stayed in more hotels than I can count. This one is my favorite. I've stayed in most of the many different room types they have and my favorite is the one with the big bathtub. It's amazing! There is a full gym. Like people have memberships to the gym and they do group classes. The 1931 restaurants is really good. I love their French fries and Corey makes the best espresso martini you will ever have. The staff are all really nice and go out of their way to be helpful. But most importantly, it's the hotel itself that I fell in love with. This is an historic hotel built in the 30's and they have done a good job keeping as much as they can original. You can wander through the hotel and find pictures of what the area your standing in looked like almost a hundred years ago and read about the people that stayed there or what has changed and not changed. I love just wandering around this hotel and reading those and looking at the art. Hands down my favorite hotel.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati RiverCenter - Guest room

Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati RiverCenter

(175 reviews)

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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

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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.

Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati-Downtown - Meeting Room

Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati-Downtown

(68 reviews)

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Pretty good location if you want to be downtown and want to walk to Great American Ballpark…read more Stayed in a suite that was very comfortable. Showers had decent water pressure and the room was pretty comfortable. Television offered plenty of things to watch including some movie channels. Forgot to lock my door and one night at around 3am, somebody entered our room!!! First time in my life I didn't lock my hotel room. Person who entered politely apologized for the mishap but it was unnerving. Remember: always double lock your hotel rooms. Breakfast buffet is typical Hampton Inn and does the job but isn't memorable. Although it looks worn out, bones of the building are good and rooms comfy. Would stay here again.

No no !! Great location- we have stayed there for work for 3 weeks and than another 4 weeks on two…read moreother occasions a few years back!! We love Cincinnati!! So we had work come up again this year! This time it would be a two week stay !! There have been some changes since we last were there !! Rooms are great !! The service at the front deck is the worst !!! I'm not picky !! They were rude mean and so unprofessional- help !! I don't think the word help is in their vocabulary!! So if you stay here be prepared to be on your own!!! Terrible customer service all around. We moved to the Hilton around the corner - about the same price and wow a world of difference- you do have to pay for breakfast there and the rooms are a bit older - but wow what a nice place - do yourself a favor and look elsewhere!!

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The Lytle Park Hotel, Autograph Collection

(63 reviews)

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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.

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