Embassy Suites Cincinnati - RiverCenter

Hotels
Embassy Suites Hotels
7.3 (847 reviews)
10 East Rivercenter Boulevard , Covington , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good breakfast
Helpful staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated rooms
Parking difficulties

Categories

Cleanliness
5.19
Several reviews noted moldy smells and dirty rooms, indicating poor cleanliness.
Service
8.16
Many reviews highlighted helpful and polite staff, though there were some procedural delays.
Location
8.7
Consistently praised for having a great location with nice views.
Room Quality
6.15
Rooms were described as outdated with maintenance issues, affecting overall comfort.
Amenities
7.68
Amenities received mixed reviews, with some positive aspects like the pool and bar.
Value for Money
6.64
Concerns over the quality versus price paid were noted in multiple reviews.
Food and Beverage
8.19
The breakfast and food quality were frequently praised.
Overall Experience
7.66
General sentiment indicated a decent experience, though with significant areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-14 18:00

Property Description

Riverfront All-Suite Hotel
Located on the south bank of the Ohio River, the Embassy Suites Cincinnati - RiverCenter in Covington, Kentucky, offers a comfortable stay just minutes away from downtown Cincinnati.

Complimentary Breakfast and Evening Reception
Start your day right with a free breakfast and wind down in the evening with a complimentary reception, adding extra value to your stay.

Convenient Location to Top Attractions
With attractions like the Great American Ballpark, Newport Aquarium, and entertainment districts just a short walk or drive away, you'll have plenty to explore during your stay.

Book now for a memorable stay at Embassy Suites Cincinnati - RiverCenter!

Important information:

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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 12 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 847 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.19
Service: 8.16
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 6.15
Amenities: 7.68
Value for Money: 6.64
Food and Beverage: 8.19
Overall Experience: 7.66
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Robert family_with_children us
1
POOR BRAND POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE WILL NOT HELP
Pros:

Nothing, Nothing at all. The hotel couldn't find my reservation even though I had the confirmation number, email, and the app. I had to go from a 2-bedroom suite to a one-bedroom hole-in-the-wall with a kids and a wife. I called your customer service, no big help. I rented a room that I shouldn't have since I had a reservation. I had to argue that the refund needed to be handled immediately because I dont trust your brand. The most unhelpful email that was sent to me by your company was that here is some selections to pick from for a hotel, well amazing after a long drive with a family I want to sit down and where that would be I dont know maybe back in the car to see if there is any place to stay and you guys can cover up to $45 over the hotel cost.I never cursed in a review before, and your company definitely would qualify. Don't trust them, better pick someone else.

Cons:

Nothing, Nothing at all. The hotel couldn't find my reservation even though I had the confirmation number, email, and the app. I had to go from a 2-bedroom suite to a one-bedroom hole-in-the-wall with a kids and a wife. I called your customer service, no big help. I rented a room that I shouldn't have since I had a reservation. I had to argue that the refund needed to be handled immediately because I dont trust your brand. The most unhelpful email that was sent to me by your company was that here is some selections to pick from for a hotel, well amazing after a long drive with a family I want to sit down and where that would be I dont know maybe back in the car to see if there is any place to stay and you guys can cover up to $45 over the hotel cost. I never cursed in a review before, and your company definitely would qualify. Don't trust them, better pick someone else.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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lakenh2025 Family
2
The worst of the worst, book somewhere else
Pros:

The worst hotel experience I’ve had in at least the last 10 years. I made it less than a minute in the first room they gave us, took pictures because it was so bad, and walked back to the front desk to ask for a new room. They didn’t have our specific room type, which was fine, because I would rather share beds than stay in the first room. There was wadded up wet toilet paper on the toilet sink when I lifted the lid, hair on the top of the toilet and the ground under the toilet, the carpet was filthy, the desk was stained and warped, desk chair absolutely filthy, carpet pulling apart. I wish I could say it was so much better with our new room. The temp never got below 71 degrees, the toilet paper holder was just completely missing, this giant board under the tv fell on my 2 year olds back when she walked by it, no sheets or pillows for the pull out couch so had to wait an hour for that….then the “amenities” were seriously lacking. The pool and pool area were tiny and so crowded (it was wild), absolutely no breakfast left when we went to breakfast, not a single plate or fork could be found anywhere, no restocking empty items and there was an hour of breakfast left. We were able to get an omelet made and it was good, the guy working was nice. There was a male bartender working the evening we arrived and he was very nice as well. Those are actually the only good thing I have to say about this place. I messaged in the Hilton app and the text messaging system the send out when you check in. I got no responses ever, I don’t receive my “welcome” benefit for being a gold member even though I asked about it. It’s super disappointing that this is a Hilton property and it’s managed this way

2026-04-06 via Tripadvisor
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Alicia couple us
4
Pros:

The location & the bar..

Cons:

Rooms not very clean.. sticky stuff on the table, the mirror in the bathroom was half way cleaned, the shelves where they put the towel were so dusty… Then went to check out the pool and it was completely over crowded, way past maximum capacity… and not to mention our friends on the floor below us had roaches in their room so bad they ended up giving them a different room but, acted rude so they just went home… Will not ever stay there ever again….!!!!!

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Ron solo_traveller us
10
Loved it. And best coffee I have ever had.
Pros:

Large suite.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Michael family_with_children us
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Awesome breakfast. We drove 300 miles and we're exhausted but a man named Christopher greeted us and was really helpful. I was so tired I couldn't even swipe the card right after numerous traffic jams. Having help like he gave was a huge blessing. Good staff

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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briangE9910RF Business
6
Breakfast area understaffed
Pros:

Rooms are adequate and location is fantastic.

My biggest complaint is poor signage for the parking garage and for the garage elevator.

It’s not clear when you enter the garage you should park on level G4 for easy access to the hotel.

If you park on any other level you’ll have to deal with stairs.

The breakfast was delicious. Loved the fresh made to order omelettes but the breakfast area was not staffed well.

The limited number of employees couldn’t keep up with stocking the food and plates.

They ran out of clean plates, utensils, milk, fruit, juice and coffee an hour before the complimentary breakfast closed.

Complaints to the front desk were only moderately acknowledged by saying they would notify someone.

It was apparent there was no manager watching the breakfast area.

Seemed like 2 employees were doing all the work and it was too much for them to handle.

2026-04-03 via Tripadvisor
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Amelia solo_traveller us
4
2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Dennis solo_traveller us
5
Pros:

There was an issue checking in but the front desk was incredibly helpful getting it sorted out.

Cons:

The air conditioning did not work in my room and it was in the mid-80's outside every day. My room was extremely hot every evening and I had difficulty cooling off enough to fall asleep. Additionally, the shower head was broken (it was missing the wand piece) so everytime I turned on the shower, water would shoot out of pipe where the missing attachment should have been. Lastly, there were a lot of bugs in my room specifically ladybugs. I was constantly finding them crawling on the drapes, in the bathroom, and on my clothes.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Katie solo_traveller us
6
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Tom couple us
9
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Natalie family_with_children us
10
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Andrew family_with_children us
10
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Mone family_with_children us
9
I will be back
Pros:

They staff the food

Cons:

The room wasn’t fully cleaned the bathroom had hair in the tub and dirty

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Rhyan family_with_children us
8
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Jakara family_with_children us
7
Worked for a short period of time and for what I needed.
Pros:

My favorite thing about the property was the location and the complimentary breakfast.

Cons:

What I did not like about the property were a few things. First off would be a broken elevator when trying to enter the lobby and there only being 2 anyways is difficult. Also it is such a beautiful hotel but hardly has any available tv channels and the rooms do not allow smart tv features either. I also had a leaky pipe in the bathroom under the sink and the door to the room had to be slammed closed for it to shut. My last issue would be that even though I am a Hilton Rewards member and was asked about all of my information I was then told after providing all of this that I was unable to receive a late check out, even just by 1 hour.

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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markgH2862PK Couples
10
The best of the best.
Pros:

Keonte is such a gift. My wife and I connected with him right away. Erica at the front desk was great, Darcel the assistant GM treated us like family and Mark, who is a one of a kind, and if you ever get to meet him you’ll know just what I mean. They all showed us a level of hospitality unlike anything we have ever experienced anywhere. Such an amazing group of folks. Because of the quality of our time here this past weekend this will always be our place to stay anytime we are in the area. Real nice rooms! Spectacular views and minutes away from everything. Two thumbs up.

2026-03-17 via Tripadvisor
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Tina solo_traveller us
4
It was a very disappointing and for young chikdren to notice it says a lot.
Pros:

Close to aquarium

Cons:

First off we were directed to 3 different rooms, 2 that were pre-occupied by other people, then the 3rd room finally was empty but the door was jammed so my husband had to force it open Andrew had to slam it shut it was crazy. Then they offered a restaurant, we thought was convenient for the stay because we had children. We never could get anyone on the phone front desk or the restaurant. We had to walnut to the bar and we were told that we could not order due to staff shortage but then a party of 5 showed up right behind us asking to order food and they were not turned away? This happened both nights. We sat at the bar for 20 minutes and being ignored and having to go to front desk to get them to get the staff to acknowledge we were there to order waiting to order food and drinks 2nd night was told that there was limited food and were had children so we had to order out instead than again another person showed up while we were standing there and ordered off the full menu with no hesitation. Now I am not prejudice one bit and love all people, but I am white and the bar individuals working were black, and we witnessed this with several other white people being ignored. The individuals that were being treated properly were also black and not being ignored. It was very uncomfortable of how rude the staff was and to be told no and then the other people told yes? I don't understand. Secondly we had a room with a pull out cough with no sheets, blankets or pillows and were told that that housekeeping staff had them locked out for the night and we couldn't get blankets or towels either. For this to be such a large hotel chain and paid so much for the room was very disappointing. Not to mention the $24 parking on top of everything too.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Andrea solo_traveller us
5
Pros:

staff were friendly and helpful. easy access to conference center and nice lounge spaces.

Cons:

room was big in size and accommodating that way but the shampoo unit fell off the wall in the shower. No one refilled by coffee and creamer/sugar condiments the second day. There was also roaches on the counter close to the coffee maker when I turned on the light in my room the next morning.

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Latoya family_with_children us
8
Pros:

The breakfast is great and the free drinks for happy hour is nice.

Cons:

My bath tub kept clogging up and the water was never really hot.

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Brenda couple us
9
We got lost due to not finding the lobby getting there which made my husband in a really bad mood, but we found her amaz
Pros:

Everything but the lobby, where you check in… We couldn’t find it!

Cons:

You need better communication on how to get to the lobby

2026-03-09 via Nuitee