Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8 (992 reviews)
600 West Third Street , Covington , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Poor food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.71
Rooms were old, dirty, and not cleaned during stay.
Service
9.18
While some staff were inattentive, others provided friendly service.
Location
9.72
Perfect location close to bars and Paycor Stadium.
Room Quality
7.67
Rooms felt dingy and outdated, needing updates.
Amenities
7.7
Amenities were limited and in need of serious TLC.
Value for Money
8.66
Good value for money in a pinch, but not for a longer stay.
Food and Beverage
5.71
Food was cold and there were issues with the bar/restaurant quality.
Overall Experience
8.68
Decent experience but with several significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:21

Property Description

Convenient Location and Comfortable Stay

Modern Amenities
Featuring free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and in-room coffee makers, the Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront ensures a comfortable stay for all guests.

Relaxation and Dining Options
Guests can unwind by the outdoor pool or stay active at the on-site fitness center. The Greenery restaurant offers delicious Kentucky meals and a cozy lounge area for drinks and appetizers.

Nearby Attractions
Just minutes away from major sports venues and the airport, this hotel is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront for a memorable and convenient experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in, photo ID and a credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional fees.

Please note guests must present a valid ID with proof of being 21 years old or older to check in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Fri, Feb 6, 2026 until Sat, May 23, 2026

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CVG

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs USD 7 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 7.14
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8
Based on 992 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.71
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.72
Room Quality: 7.67
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 5.71
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Monique • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
1
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
4
Convenient location. Inferior accommodations
Pros:

Near the highway

Cons:

Coffee maker didn’t work. Room was dingy.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • us
5
Great location, friendly staff, the place needs to be completely redone.
Pros:

The location on the Ohio river with views of the bridges and Cincinnati was very nice.

Cons:

This place is a mess. In our room, the sink didn’t drain, the desk chair was broken, there was no coffee maker, though there was coffee and all of the fixings for it, it was just a mess and needs a major overhaul.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Terrance • extended_group • us
5
Pleasnt enough but would probably look elsewhere.
Pros:

The hotel staff was lovely.

Cons:

The property needs a lot of love. It doesn’t seem clean but it could be the dated carpeting. Bathroom was new and very nice. There was too much dust and a strong smell of cannabis was prevalent in our room at times? The trains are very loud as is the traffic on the riverside. We were not given breakfast vouchers at check-in. We were inconvenienced to provide the vouchers from the front desk or pay $10.??. That’s crazy. Almost everyone had to get vouchers they should have been given at check-in.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Trice1983 • solo_traveller • us
10
Momma Had To Get Away
Pros:

The staff was very welcoming and helpful, had an early check in with no issues and greeted with nothing but smiles.

The rooms are so quaint and comfortable, the bed was absolutely amazing and comfortable.

Smart move with the Dove bottles.

Cons:

My only complaint is the Pool Area

*Unsanitary
*Invest In an Indoor pool area, especially for whenever it rains

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Joe • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Delores • family_with_children • us
4
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Shower was great..beds comfortable.
Breakfast staff were nice

Cons:

Room seemed crowdef

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Archie • couple • us
1
Didn’t stay rooms were filthy
Pros:

Got two dirty rooms had to cancel still no refund.

Cons:

The rooms were filthy

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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josephgT8528PM • Business
10
Amazing group sales
Pros:

I was the bus driver for a high school group and the way they welcomed us and took care of us was amazing . The staff went out of their way to make it a good experience for us

2026-04-15 • via Tripadvisor
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Lacey • couple • us
8
Pros:

Everything is good

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • us
4
I won't stay there again
Pros:

The staff was the best part of my stay.

Cons:

The breakfast was poor quality. The location was sketchy. Police were called for a nake man in the bathroom who was drunk.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Calvin • couple • us
5
Great location for a low price but the beds are old springs that are uncomfortable and the blinds are not designed to cl
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bed was uncomfortable and blinds are not designed to close all the way

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Cierra • couple • us
1
Dreadful and overpriced but no refund is insane
Pros:

Chris at the service desk genuinely cared

Cons:

The hotel room looked like it was from 1976… old phone yellowed, cracks in the wall, lights out on the hallways, cracks in the lights, flooding showers, ac/heat broken, broken dresser drawers.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Jerry • couple • us
2
Pros:

Breakfast was less than average.

Cons:

No phone in the room! We could only enter through the front door. Rear door could not be entered using the room key!
Strange odor noticed in the lobby. High cost for poor quality!

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • family_with_children • us
2
A dirty hotel with minimal staff and little to no concern for guest experience.
Pros:

the Lobby was nicely remodeled and the location was great in terms of being close to Paycor Stadium.

Cons:

We were woken up by staff at 2am with pounding on our door, just to "confirm" our last name on the reservation. The rooms were old, dirty, and out of bathroom products. Our room was not even cleaned or touched for the couple nights we stayed there and made sure our Do Not Disturb sign was NOT visible. Would never stay here again.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Kathi • extended_group • us
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
5
592jeffreyl • Couples • New York City, New York
10
HELPFUL STAFF MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE
Pros:

This hotel delivers much more than you usually expect at a Holiday Inn. The room with a view of the Ohio river was small, but comfortable and quite up-to-date . Breakfast was also better than average, but the most noticeable thing was the hospitality of the staff. BETH and Carla at the front desk were particularly welcoming and helpful. The pool was very comfortable and clean with generous hours.

2026-01-19 • via Tripadvisor
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Jason • couple • us
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee