The Blu Hotel Blue Ash Cincinnati, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Ascend Collection
8.3 (373 reviews)
11349 Reed Hartman Highway , Blue Ash , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Old facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.63
Several reviews noted issues with cleanliness, including dirty rooms and stains.
Service
9.1
Multiple reviews highlighted the excellent service, especially from staff.
Location
8.64
The location was mentioned as good and convenient in several reviews.
Room Quality
8.59
Rooms were described as spacious and comfortable.
Amenities
8.62
Facilities like the breakfast and common areas received positive mentions.
Value for Money
8.08
Generally perceived as fair value, though some rooms had cleanliness issues.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Breakfast was generally praised, though some noted it could be improved.
Overall Experience
8.6
Most guests stated they had a great stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 00:43

Property Description

Modern Amenities and Convenient Location
The Blu Hotel Blue Ash Cincinnati offers modern amenities and a convenient location off Reed Hartman Highway, making it easy to explore top local attractions in Cincinnati.

Friendly Staff and Local Recommendations
Our friendly staff is ready to assist whether you're on a business trip or family vacation, providing insider tips on must-see places in and around the city.

Comfortable Accommodations with Premium Features
Unwind in our stylish guest rooms featuring premium bedding, flat-screen TVs, separate work areas, and free Premium WiFi, ensuring a relaxing stay for both leisure and business travelers.

Experience the best of Cincinnati at The Blu Hotel Blue Ash Cincinnati – book your stay now!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Property Accessibility

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

8.3
Based on 373 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.63
Service: 9.1
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 8.59
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.08
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Lashawn • couple • us
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

The staff was very accommodating. Hotel was nice and clean room was very big and the breakfast lady was awesome. Greeted you every morning.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Ford • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Allyson • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Close to where I was.

Cons:

Breakfast was very minimal. Needs updated. The water did not get hot. Toilets are very low to the ground, so for older folks, that isn't helpful.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Atlanta • extended_group • us
1
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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William • family_with_children • us
8
Excellent front desk staff
Pros:

Breakfast was ok, free coffee all day was amazing.

Cons:

Building was a bit cold didn't enjoy parking in back

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Mary Frances • solo_traveller • us
8
My stay at the Blu Hotel was great
Pros:

The breakfast was wonderful.

Cons:

There was not one thing that I didn't enjoy.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • couple • us
10
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Bowling • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Jack • couple • us
7
Good but the Free Breakfast was cut back to no meat on Monday mornings plus a few other things!
Pros:

The Breakfast is just OK Now, as they have started limiting the offering and toppings. Mondays no hot eggs (only hard boiled) and no meat!!!. Tuesdays they brought out the hot cheese omelets and some red skinned sausage that looked very unappetizing (which I did not even try to eat, no telling how much red dye was in it to color the sausage meat inside the red skin)!!! They never offered bacon for the week I was there (Just undercooked sausage patties). They DID install a new coffee machine with good hot chocolate....

Cons:

The floor covering in my ground floor bath room - bathroom floor covering (laminate) was not attached to the concrete floor. The desk clerk said they had a water leak that caused it... This is the second time I experienced this same situation. Later in the week I moved to the 2nd floor and that 2nd floor bathroom was good.

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Sheffield • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Breakfast was good.
Room was big
Staff was nice
Parking was good

Cons:

Couldn't stop the tub

2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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Beckman • family_with_children • us
2
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Dirty
No breakfast
Old and dated

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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TEDESCO • couple • us
8
Pros:

Ok breakfast.
Facility needs more maintenance and in need of an update

Cons:

See above

2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Patty • couple • us
10
2025-12-15 • via Nuitee
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Patty • couple • us
10
2025-12-15 • via Nuitee
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Bombo Ekane • couple • us
10
Good
Pros:

The staff at the reception was amazing, she made my stay a good one and I appreciate that .

Cons:

The breakfast can be improved. No activities late night hotel bar

2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
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Sherry • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Room was awesome. Bed was wonderful

Cons:

Mold in the bathroom. Smelled musty when I first walked in

2025-12-10 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • us
8
Overall, great stay in a spacious room in a quiet building.
Pros:

Breakfast was solid. Typical fare.

Cons:

Just one thing. The television set up is not good. Could not navigate the channels except very awkwardly. It's like the remotes don't match the service.

2025-12-07 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • couple • us
9
Very comfortable and welcoming.
Pros:

The staff was excellent. Location was good. It was very clean. Breakfast was great. The suite was spacious and the bed was very comfortable.

Cons:

The sheers in the bedroom need to be replaced as they were shredded.

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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bravo • family_with_children • us
8
2025-11-24 • via Nuitee