Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8 (1020 reviews)
600 West Third Street , Covington , us
+1 859-291-4300

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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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Rooms felt dingy and outdated, needing updates.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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 1020 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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D-Ray • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Ebony Nowlin • solo_traveller • us
10
10/10 recommend
Pros:

I loved the shuttle service a lot!!!! Should definitely be a regular thing. There was also an issue with my bill, and they were kind, and immediately fixed it. The front desk workers were very personable, and friendly.

Cons:

No complaints

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Shameka • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

The room was stinky like mold and endless cigarettes. The room was not as nice and clean as it looked on the pictures. After traveling over 300 miles I checked in and out within a 15 minute span. Yes, I forfeited a couple hundred dollars but there was no way me and my children were spending one night there.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Nikki • couple • us
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Serena • couple • us
8
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Antoineisha • family_with_children • us
8
Overall decent stay , wish the bed was softer
Pros:

Cleanliness, easy access, pool, workout room, self laundry , loved the shower !

Cons:

The smell of smoke, the television had no signal and the bed is hard as a rock

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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michael • couple • us
2
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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347tramaines • Friends getaway
2
Horrible
Pros:

There is a lot of upgrades that need to be made . The staff seem very lazy , instead of sitting around they was a lot of cleaning that could have been done. I feel like first impressions are everything and when you first walk in it’s definitely not presentable. It smells old , and sho doesn’t have mirrors in a room. My personal opinion is the whole thing needs to be remolded.

2026-08-02 • via Tripadvisor
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Danelle • couple • us
10
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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ADAM • extended_group • us
4
Pros:

Staff very friendly

Cons:

Stunk, old, and too expensive for the quality.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Kristopher • family_with_children • us
4
Cons:

Overall, the hotel is badly in need of renovation. The Holiday Inn brand is not well represented by this hotel. Two of the ice machines I attempted to use were down and the water fountain didn't work either. The room was okay, but the bathroom door doesn't shut all the way either and that can be weird for siblings attempting to use the restroom or shower.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • us
4
Will not stay again!
Pros:

The pizza place across the road made dinner easy to get and was good.

Cons:

The lady at the front desk was not very friendly until we left the next morning. Told to pay for breakfast at buffet area then they had to go to the front desk for change and did not get all of my change. They kept almost one dollar and thought that was acceptable. The room floor was not swept. We found an outlet to plug in medical equipment and found an empty bottle of pop behind the stand and a mountain of dust. The bed was way too firm. I have only experienced one worse place and many much better places. I will never stay there again.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Deaver • family_with_children • us
5
Did what it needed to do.
Pros:

Pool with nice and decent location from stadium. Ride share available by the city to game. A few homeless people in the area.

Cons:

Smelled like smoke, only given 2 towels for the four of us and told they didn't have anymore because no housekeeping on Sunday night. Had to take from pool towels.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
9
Great place to stay
Pros:

Staff was great, very friendly and helpful. The gentleman that was there Friday was extremely helpful with us taking our granddaughter into the pool offering us a floatation vest for her and was extremely helpful and friendly to us . Would highly recommend this hotel everyone was great

Cons:

Breakfast was good but very simple. Would have loved eggs, meat and potatoes

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • us
4
What is a good time other than couldn’t use the pool because also the Manager’s family was there swimming so there was a
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Check-in went horrible. The manager was cussing.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • us
8
I will stay again
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Breakfast wasn’t really good.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Menzie • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

Outdoor pool

Cons:

The rooms need updated and it smelled musked

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Wickham • couple • us
7
Pros:

Didnt choose breakfast; it didn't look like it was worth what they were charging for it.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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adamyN854HW • Solo travel
2
Worst hotel experience ever
Pros:

I had a terrible experience at the Holiday Inn Covington Riverfront and would not recommend staying here.
Even though I had a confirmed reservation, they didn't have a room available when I arrived. I ended up waiting for hours before I could finally check in.
When I got to my first room, it was absolutely disgusting. There was mold in the bathroom, the mirror had what looked like blood stains on it, and the room clearly hadn't been cleaned properly. The floors throughout the hotel were dirty and looked like they hadn't been vacuumed in quite some time.
The pool was just as bad. The water was cloudy and had a greasy film floating on the surface, so there was no way I was letting my family swim in it.
To make matters worse, the hotel advertises free breakfast online, but when I went to the breakfast buffet the next morning, I was told I needed a voucher and would have to pay $12 without one. That was misleading and very frustrating.
The staff was rude, unhelpful, and showed little interest in resolving any of the issues. After spending just one night there, I felt like I needed another shower because the entire experience was so unpleasant.
This was one of the worst hotel stays I've ever had, and I won't be returning.

2026-07-06 • via Tripadvisor
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Jaclyn • extended_group • us
4
good hotel, clean, and pleasant enough experience aside from the staff
Pros:

it was comfortable and close to the event we were going to but not easily walkable to the great american ball park

Cons:

the breakfast is not free like it says on the website and the front desk staff in the morning (6:45am on 7-2-2026) was condescending and rude when i had questions about it, since it is listed as free when i booked—i hope she was just having a bad day and this isn’t a daily occurrence. luckily there was a waffle house across the street with super energetic and friendly staff!!

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee