The Blu Hotel Blue Ash Cincinnati, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Ascend Collection
8.3 (450 reviews)
11349 Reed Hartman Highway , Blue Ash , us
+1 513-530-5999

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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:
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.
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

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 450 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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Brett • couple • us
9
Pros:

Front desk lady was the best. I believe her name was Ashia. So sweet. Breakfast was pretty good. We would return. The little kitchenette was awesome.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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evelyn • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

We had an issue with the bathroom floor; we had water coming up, and we think it was from the toilet.

Cons:

Bathroom floor with water all weekend.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Brandon • extended_group • us
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Anthony & Teresa • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Staff was very friendly and room was wonderful

Cons:

Water was very hot

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • us
8
Equivalent to most major chains
Pros:

Large room and it was clean

Cons:

Tv choice was limited

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Denise • family_with_children • us
5
Good for a place to sleep for cheap
Pros:

Staff was so friendly and helpful. The breakfast area and lobby were nice

Cons:

Rooms were outdated and not the cleanest. There were big stains all over the carpet and there were no outlet covers on the outlets thankfully our kids were old enough to know not to touch. The bathroom didn’t look like it was cleaned and the towels had holes.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • us
1
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
5
Not the worst hotel I’ve stayed at but I won’t come back unless improvements are made.
Pros:

The staff was friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The entire building was very outdated. The rooms were outdated. There was rust in and around the bathtub and ants in the bathroom. Pillows were completely flat and the beds were hard as a rock.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Jerrold • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Stiltner • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The lady that was at the front desk! She was so friendly and always wanted to talk about our day and how things were that day. Very personable lady. I think her name was Alisha.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Great location

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Hilbill • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything, the breakfast was delicious

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Jacob • solo_traveller • us
9
The property is great value for money and friendly staff makes for pleasant stay.
Pros:

Lady checking us in was really nice. Rooms were clean, definitely older place. There was no issues with anything in our stay and we enjoyed the room.

Cons:

The bed was a little hard but that’s a personal preference.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Nichole • couple • us
5
Pros:

The decor, the building concept/ architecture, and the blue theme was really cool. The room was spacious. The bed was comfortable.

Cons:

The room smelled like an old dirty gym sock. Got into the shower only to discover the body wash hadn’t been filled before our stay. A lot was in disrepair including the front door to the lobby being busted letting in bugs . The new management basically gave this property the landlord special.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Carla • solo_traveller • us
5
It reminded me of my grandmother’s nursing home.
Pros:

I was looking forward to staying somewhere a little unique.

Cons:

The beds were too small. The bathroom was dingy in the corners. The room smelled weird. The pool area was rundown. There was a man walking around for two days in bare feet, including in the breakfast area, and nobody on staff said anything to him.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Great room, clean and comfortable. Staff was great. Breakfast was very good.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Belinda • couple • us
6
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Hubbard • solo_traveller • us
9
Definitely worth another stay
Pros:

The rooms were very spacious and clean. The shower was good pressure and got hot to my liking. The breakfast was good and they even have a 24 hour coffee bar.

Cons:

The beds could be a little more comfortable and maybe a guide for the television.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Rob • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Jaea • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

I liked the location

Cons:

The bathroom had a weird smell like old pee and the toilet had weak suction. We stayed two nights and I asked for housekeeping and they did come and change sheets and take trash but I know they did not vacuum due to some pepper flakes my kids spilled on the floor still being there when we returned. The pool was decent I feel like it needed some vacuuming. also the handicapped lift chair they had was broken and laying on the ground beside the pool. The breakfast was nice but the lady that made sure it stayed stocked as people ate was very rude and unwelcoming! The lady that checked us in was extremely welcoming and nice but the man that comes at night was not the best! I asked him for extra towels and he tried to give me pool towels I politely told him no I wanted bathroom towels and he did go get them. It’s not a bad hotel it was ok for the price we payed. I can’t say I’d stay there again just due to the cleanliness not meeting the standard I’m used too.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee