Holiday Inn Express - Cincinnati North - Monroe by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8 (233 reviews)
120 Senate Drive , Monroe , US
+1 513-539-2660

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location near attractions and restaurants
Friendly, helpful staff and quick check-in
Good, well-attended breakfast (good value)
Indoor pool (family-friendly)
Generally quiet
Cons:
Serious cleanliness issues (mold, stains, food in couch, dirty carpets)
Room maintenance problems (loose/cracked tiles, torn shower curtain, running toilets)
Price increases during local events
Small pool
Noise and suspicious activity reported in hallways

Categories

Cleanliness
3.5
Multiple guests reported serious cleanliness problems: mold in sink and shower, food found in pullout couch, many crumbs and stains, dirty carpets and questionable linens.
Service
9.5
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and quick at check-in; breakfast staff specifically noted as attentive and courteous.
Location
10
Consistently praised as very well located: close to attractions, restaurants, outlet mall, I-75 and event destinations.
Room Quality
4
Several maintenance and comfort issues: cracked/loose tiles, loose toilet roll holder, torn shower curtain, tobacco on floor, persistent odors and problems with pullout bedding.
Amenities
9.5
Positive mentions for an indoor pool (family-friendly) and a well-attended breakfast; pool noted as small but present and usable.
Value for Money
8.5
Mixed signals: breakfast cited as great value, but some guests complained about price hikes during events and that rates felt a bit high.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast received multiple positive comments: good selection, well-staffed and good value.
Overall Experience
10
Overall impressions are mixed but often positive due to excellent location and helpful staff; several guests still recommended staying despite cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:08

Property Description

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
The Holiday Inn Express - Cincinnati North - Monroe is ideally situated near popular attractions like Shaker Run Golf Club, The Beach Waterpark, Kings Island amusement park, and various shopping destinations.

Comfort and Convenience
Guests can enjoy free high-speed Internet, a heated indoor pool, complimentary hot breakfast, and well-equipped rooms with amenities like coffee makers, whirlpool bathtubs, and refrigerators.

Business-Friendly Amenities
Business travelers will appreciate access to copy and fax services, on-site meeting space, and the option to reserve a hot tub suite for special occasions. Plus, non-smoking rooms and laundry facilities add to the overall convenience.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express - Cincinnati North - Monroe for a memorable and comfortable experience.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.

The lobby and pool area are going under renovations. The breakfast area will be limited as well.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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DAY

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 233 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 10
Room Quality: 4
Amenities: 9.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 10
E
Edward • couple • us
7
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Room smelled like dirty feet

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Lane • family_with_children • us
7
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • couple • ca
9
Stay there as much as possible
Pros:

Very well located to visit nearby attractions and outlet mall.
Close to restaurants and I75
Breakfast was well attended by staff, great value

Cons:

Property is great

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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JOANN • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Larry • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • us
9
what was expected.. Price jacked up due to Tennis Tourament in area wasn't happy with that...
Pros:

N/A

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Sarika • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

Not much that I liked. Breakfast lady was very friendly, good customer service.

Cons:

The tiles were loose
Toilet roll holder was loose of the wall
The shower curtain was torn
Cannot stream using my personal login details
Had to watch on my cellphone
Room made my eyes dry

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Bobbi Jo • family_with_children • us
8
Friendly staff and food location
Pros:

Staff was friendly and breakfast was good. Better than most.

Cons:

Price was a little high

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
K
Ken • couple • us
5
Pros:

It’s fine

Cons:

Tile is all cracked, loose, drywall peeling, toilet never stopped running

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • us
4
Never stay again.
Pros:

Quick check in good location.

Cons:

Smell in room, mold in sink and shower, was not very clean found object on floor a piece of large plastic. The bathroom door you had to shut hard which woke my husband and I as we went to the bathroom. Got stuck had to have him open it from the outside. Room appeared to be cleaned quickly. Will not return although it was a good location. I was to exhausted to complain.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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L Scott • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
B
Betty • couple • us
10
Pros:

Location
Personnel

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

It was quiet and had an inside pool for the kids

Cons:

Just looking around in our room, just spotted dirty areas

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
D
Darren • couple • us
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
C
Carver • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Staff was very helpful

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
C
Carver • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Location

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
E
Erin • family_with_children • us
6
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Saddie • family_with_children • us
3
Wonderful hospitality, terrible cleanliness. Horrible even. No one should have to come into a room wondering if it were
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Very dirty. Found a half of an ACTUAL bag of goldfish crackers in to pullout couch and many goldfish crackers folded up in the pullout couch. Many questionable red stains on the walls….Still telling ourselves that it was ketchup. Many MANY crumbs and pieces of trash throughout the room. Wrappers and pieces of plastic. Dirty carpets, and very sad excuse for linens available for the BARE pullout mattress. My son and daughter had to share a very tiny blanket and we had to share the linens and pillows for the king bed.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee