Name: Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG
Address: 600 West Third Street, Covington, Kentucky, United States of America, Covington, Kentucky, US
Price range: $82–$216 per night
Rating: 7.63

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG, travelers frequently praise the friendly front desk and convenient access to downtown Cincinnati and the stadiums, while noting an older property with mixed upkeep, occasional maintenance hiccups, and variable room comfort.

Cleanliness is inconsistent, ranging from very clean rooms to reports of dust, musty odors, and several bedbug complaints. Breakfast is paid and frequently criticized for limited, lukewarm options and voucher confusion; on-site dining and bar hours can be limited. Guests like the outdoor pool, yet towels and pool cleanliness are hit-or-miss, parking generally carries a fee, and occasional elevator, TV, and key-card issues appear. Expect a convenient, budget-minded base with friendly staff and uneven maintenance.

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Facilities

Outdoor pool is popular but pool area and towel availability vary; elevators are occasionally dim, slow, or out of service. Microwaves are typically not in-room (shared or on request), and parking often includes a fee.

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James

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room itself was decent, but there was no microwave in the room. There was in the hallway to share. When I got up one morning, there were a pair of pants next to it! Both ladies at the desk when I checked in were busy on their phones. Afterwards, were helpful. Was a charge for breakfast the first day I stayed, but not the second. That was odd. Free water and coffee were nice amenities, though tasted like tap water and coffee was not particularly good either. Only non-dairy creamer. Hard to find anything good to eat other than fast food, in the neighborhood. I walked about a mile to Kung Food, which was good. Catholic Church within walking distance. I liked that. Walking disrance (though through a not so good part of town) to Great American Ballpark. If going to see another Reds game, would stay there again, but not wander out after dark.

8

Amanda

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool area was pretty dirty with cigarette butts in the cracks of the patio

8

Keely

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Outdoor pool was great! Rooms could use an update. Front desk staff were great!

8

Jennifer A

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All good except no exhaust fan in bathroom. No microwave in room you need to request one when booking. Overall clean and comfortable.

8

Travis

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check-in was easy and effortless. Staff was pleasant. Two downfalls though: the bed was worn and hard in room 436. We could feel every bump in the bed. We went out to the pool once and found no clean towels in the clean towel bin. We asked the front desk to get two towels. She said she only had one but would bring more out. That never happened. We stayed in the pool for an hour and no one brought any towels out.

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Sherrie

Apr 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

You now pay for parking

8

Joanna

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When a hotel is reserved people should be informed at that time that they will be charged for parking not when they get there and have no other options or when you check out.

10

Della

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent friendly service by staff. Pool was nice amenity after a long summer day. Surrounding area has great affordable places to eat.

4

Katti

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had it not been for the outdoor pool we would not have stayed. The room was small, outdated. Toiletries were low or out and had not been restocked. Make-up remover wipes were old and smelled. Only one elevator worked and took forever.

6

Daniel

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No lights in elevator. Elevator had unpleasant odor

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent, with multiple reports of dirty linens, hair, musty odors, and bedbugs, alongside some clean rooms. Housekeeping may skip daily service.

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Ahmed

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed bugs

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Theresa

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property had bedbugs. We did not stay, left immediately after getting to the room and seeing the bedbugs.

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Karen

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walking into the hotel i did expect what i foubd i side the room. Lobby and desk area are nice and neat. Room had dust and cob webs in the top corners of the room and dust on the ceiling. The walk in shower had what appeared to be mold. Found zip lock bags under the bed and the mattress was like sleeping on the floor. The hotel is definitely showing its age and cohld absolutely use a full make over.The area was nice for what we needed it for. But $11.49 a person for breakfast is a little crazy for the little they had to offer.

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Cody

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not clean. No microwave in the rooms. Hair in my towels and blood in the bathroom. Also, no regular bathroom door- just a sliding glass window. Somewhat opaque- little awkward.

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Alexander

Mar 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in room 227 2 nights in a row and I have bed bug bites all over my left side shoulder area !!!

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Johnette

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I did not feel the room was clean which made comfort level low.

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Jamie

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My bedding was not cleaned after the previous tenant. Blood seeped from the pillowcase through to the pillow, indicating that it had not been changed. The sheets were full of hair and dirt. The bathroom floor had hair in all of the corners. Stains ran down walls and doors. I got a new room and the door wouldn’t lock without pressing the door shut with every bit of force I had. Did not feel safe or clean. The lobby/coffee area had overflowing trash. Not worth the cost, not in a great area.

4

Evita

May 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room bed had bugs in the bed, my 2 daughters were horrified! But the staff was very kind and nice enough to provide a full refund for my 1 night stay.

6

Lovena

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was convenient to the freeway but was not super clean. Also, I was

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Cynthia

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was not ready on time. They finally found us a room, but it wasn’t as clean as I would like. Still little stuff on the carpet, hair in the shower, and when we ran water to wash our hands, big blobs of hair came up from the pipes into the sink. How could that not been noticed by the maid? Either she didn’t take time to tell them the sink was stopped up, or they didn’t listen. I asked for another room but none available, so they sent someone up to fix it.(I was hoping for a quick nap before we had to get ready for a wedding, but that blew that.) The maintenance man was very nice, he fixed the problem, but said it needed a stopper put in, so he went and got that, put it in and left. I was busy ironing clothes for wedding and did not check if the sink worked with a stopper. It didn’t. They drain filled up fast and slowly drained. So, the next day I spoke to desk and asked for the room to be tidied up and the sink fixed. After being out all day, we came back to the same dirty room. I wanted to ask for a refund, but my husband said to live with it. And so I just thought about how people have way more problems than me, and thanked God. On the good side, the beds and pillows are wonderful, so I slept well and that was the whole point of the room.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated with mixed comfort; some report musty odors, noisy AC, and highway or train noise. TV reliability and channel selection are inconsistent, and sliding bathroom doors reduce privacy for some.

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Jeffrey

Dec 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very close to the highway and noisy all night

6

Barbara

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is nice. Just very outdated. Pics on line slightly misleading.

6

Brandon

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tv turned on and screen went black within minutes

6

Irene

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were excellent. Property needs some TLC. Some rooms were musty.

4

Brandon

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tv list video writhin minutes

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sam

Nov 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The entire staff was most excellent but my room had dirt in the corners by the air conditioner/heater plus there was a smell of incense in the room the kind that people use when they vape or try to hide the pot smells

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Mark

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Noise from railroad, but it was only on occasion

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Angela

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

the checkin process was not smooth, I called ahead of time asking if I could pay for the deposit with a different payment than what I was using to pay for the hotel, when I called they said yes when I got there the young lady didn't know how to do it nor did she try. The hotel is dated, not at all like the pics. The bathroom was nice, our fridge didn't work well and was not very cold, the keurig didn't work, the tv had 5 channels that worked out of a lot. It was just not what was expected for all the reviews and pictures online.

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Logan

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I did not like the sliding bathroom door. It needed a real door.

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Kelly

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel needs updates to furniture and repainted. The toilet in my room had a drip all night

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Service

Service is often praised as friendly and accommodating, with standout front-desk staff. However, guests also report check-in delays, occasional billing or overbooking issues, a past key-card outage, and inconsistent housekeeping during multi-night stays.

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Ephraim

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

staff and service was unmatched I own a local moving company in Connecticut and my guys enjoyed there stay keep up the good work

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Kate

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lady at the front desk was EXCELLENT. Very friendly yet professional. Very helpful.

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Brittney

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was triple charged for a one night stay. It has been a nightmare trying to get my $400 back.

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Curtis

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Have stayed at this hotel several times now. Checkin and out was smooth and easy, room was clean and we had no issues. Kristina at the front desk was a star as always. The only downside is the breakfast, its not complimentary and not close to be worth $10.95 they charge for it. Limited options and we went at 7 am when it says open at 6:30 and it wasnt completly set up and was luke warm at best for what was there.

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Craig Thomas

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk staff were amazing, unfortunately only cleaned our room the one night of the four we were there. Would recomend spending the extra money and staying in Cincinatti if visiting for baseball.

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Jaret

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was not clean and you could see where someone had wiped their fingers on the dust on the tv and desk in the room. Also when we checked in they didn't mention needing to add on for breakfast. When we went down for breakfast they asked us for a card which we didn't know was needed. The lady then went and talked to the front desk and said sorry you didn't purchase breakfast with your stay you can't eat it. Didn't even give us the option to purchase it just said we can't eat it.

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Derrick

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a business trip delay by about 12 hours. My employee called the hotel to inform them of this and asked them to hold the room which we had booked for two nights. The person he had spoke to said that they would make a note and hold the room so when my employee got there 12 hours later, they had canceled our room and we’re full for the night even though we had called them 12 hours previously, they hold the room due to travel delays.

10

Casey

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great! Kaycee at the front desk was wonderful. She is so kind and sweet!

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Paul

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not a great experience at all. We were only passing through for one night (thank God). First, check in time was 3:00, however, we didn’t get a room until 4:40. Then, my son went to use the restroom in the lobby where, apparently, someone had thrown up in the middle of the floor. Bathroom was small and had no ventilation.

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NEISHA

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I'm disappointed in the holiday inn. The key system was down and needed the front desk to manually open doors. And the hotel was sold out, so checking in was a nightmare. There was a wait to get escorted to the room. It was an inconvenience

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Location

Location is convenient to downtown Cincinnati, stadiums, and dining, with easy access to transit and highways. Some guests found the surrounding area less appealing or felt cautious after dark.

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Jack

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was comfortable. Wi-Fi worked great. Beds were comfortable. Staff was nice. Location was great. Being able to walk to so many food options was great. I walked to the Reds game. Safe, nice walk with good views.

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Joey

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Family safe. Good restaurants near by. Use Cest for being ubered around town and over to Cincinnati, instead of trolley or Uber.

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Rick

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay if you’re heading to any of the sports stadiums in Cincinnati

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Jennifer

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to highways & restaurants, plenty of parking, quick check in & out. Bathroom shower could’ve been cleaner & the shower head dripped otherwise it was a good stay. Was a little iffy about neighborhood but didn’t have any issues.

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Marisa J

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed here for the Bengals game. This hotel is conveniently next to, 2 trolley stops which will take you into Cincinnati for $1, children are free, and the ride is very short, about 5-10 minutes. The hotel staff is kind, friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and spacious. Their outside pool was well kept and clean! I don't know about the breakfast because we never woke up early enough. But no worries, there's a Waffle House across the street. Along with McDonald's, Burger King, Skyline Chili, and a pizzeria. If the fast food is not your thing, we ate at restaurants in Cincinnati, since it was a short $1 ride. We will definitely stay here again.

10

Richard

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Highly recommend this hotel. Covington has a lot to do and this location gives you options in going over to Cincy.

10

Donald

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location.

8

Dustin

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location on the river. Very convenient to downtown Cincinnati.

10

Kathryn

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfectly placed just across the river from Cincinnati, clean hotel and friendly staff

8

Eric

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Right off the river and 71

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Dining

Breakfast is paid and often viewed as poor value, with reports of limited or cold items and voucher confusion; the on-site restaurant or bar can be closed or understaffed. Some guests liked breakfast, but many chose nearby options instead.

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James

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room itself was decent, but there was no microwave in the room. There was in the hallway to share. When I got up one morning, there were a pair of pants next to it! Both ladies at the desk when I checked in were busy on their phones. Afterwards, were helpful. Was a charge for breakfast the first day I stayed, but not the second. That was odd. Free water and coffee were nice amenities, though tasted like tap water and coffee was not particularly good either. Only non-dairy creamer. Hard to find anything good to eat other than fast food, in the neighborhood. I walked about a mile to Kung Food, which was good. Catholic Church within walking distance. I liked that. Walking disrance (though through a not so good part of town) to Great American Ballpark. If going to see another Reds game, would stay there again, but not wander out after dark.

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Michael

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It wasn't bad ,wasn't great. The hallways were old, rooms we better. Restaurant staff was super friendly just under resourced.

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Brian

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The bar and breakfast area are nice. Breakfast options werent good - and empty. Ladies up front were super nice. Maintanance man sucks.

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Christina

Mar 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a wonderful hotel the only thing was restaurant wasn’t open at night during my stay I went down to get a drink and maybe grab a bite to eat . I ended up dining across the street lots of options on food.

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Curtis

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Have stayed at this hotel several times now. Checkin and out was smooth and easy, room was clean and we had no issues. Kristina at the front desk was a star as always. The only downside is the breakfast, its not complimentary and not close to be worth $10.95 they charge for it. Limited options and we went at 7 am when it says open at 6:30 and it wasnt completly set up and was luke warm at best for what was there.

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Jeffrey

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We were told by the attendant that we needed a “coupon” before we could eat at the breakfast bar? OK, this was our 3rd morning, and we were not asked this the first two days ? We got a “coupon” from the front desk and while we were eating we observed several new people coming to eat and NONE of them were asked for a “coupon” ???

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Laura

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel and staff were good. We thought that breakfast was included, only to find out it was $8 at registration counter or $11 at breakfast counter. The food they served was less than what you get for a free Continental breakfast at other hotels.

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Tim

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room phone did not work moldy shower, You have to pay for a continental breakfast which consists of over cooked breakfast potatoes watery powdered eggs and rubber sausage patties not to mention the cold biscuits and gravy a definite DO NOT STAY!!

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Pamela

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The only disappointment was there was not breakfast accommodation. But there was a breakfast place across the street-WAFFLE HOUSE. @10.95 a person at the hotel, our best choice was WH. VA visiting Family in Cincinnati!

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Donna

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room very clean, staff was nice. Close to The Red's Ballpark and super cheep trolley a block away from hotel. Vending machine was broken and coffee maker in the room did not work. Also, very surprised the continental breakfast was not free, fee of $10.95/person!

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Month	Average price
January	$84
February	$92
March	$101
April	$115
May	$112
June	$122
July	$142
August	$127
September	$124
October	$141
November	$104
December	$83

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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $129	15 $130	16 $137	17 $129	18 $195	19 $216
20 $90	21 $90	22 $116	23 $122	24 $129	25 $155	26 $150
27 $95	28 $96	29 $95	30 $99

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $102	2 $178	3 $200
4 $119	5 $84	6 $89	7 $99	8 $146	9 $183	10 $195
11 $92	12 $92	13 $96	14 $99	15 $99	16 $124	17 $112
18 $86	19 $86	20 $96	21 $102	22 $99	23 $148	24 $215
25 $82	26 $82	27 $86	28 $86	29 $90	30 $126	31 $148

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

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