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Rooms felt dingy and outdated, needing updates.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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JARRED • solo_traveller • us
1
Wouldn't stay here if you paid me.
Pros:

Nothing .

Cons:

Beds were most uncomfortable i have ever tried to sleep in , wall outlets were worn out wouldnt even hold plugs in to charge a phone , over charged me over 160.00 even though i had confirmation from booking.com. ac unit sounded like a train when running got zero sleep. I checked out a day early. Area is full of homeless and drug addicts .

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Phillip • couple • us
4
If the hotel wasn’t as close to the event we were going to, I’d have to ask for my money back.
Pros:

Probably the price and location of the hotel was the only pleasing part. That’s about it.

Cons:

At first glance the room looked nice. But when I really looked around it was definitely not something somebody should pay for. Pictures hopefully gives justice. Let’s just say a deep clean would be a good start. No body should have to pay money just to be scared simply take your socks off and feel comfortable in this room.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Denelda • family_with_children • us
9
Will visit again if I ever visited Cincinnati Ohio
Pros:

Location close the Great American BallPark

Cons:

Elevator went down so only could use one elevator. And the temperature in lobby and hallways was very warm

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Ray • extended_group • us
7
Pros:

Didn't care much for the eggs. They tasted fake. But the location to confrance center and white castle was good.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Christa • couple • ca
6
Pros:

Good spot for first timers

Cons:

Think above floor AC was leaking into our window and onto floor

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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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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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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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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Barbara • couple • us
8
I will stay again
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Breakfast wasn’t really good.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee