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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG

2.5 star property

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
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Free daily buffet breakfast
Premium Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View (Additional Living Area) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $140
$125 nightly
$140 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

Explore the area

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200 Crescent Ave, (At Crescent and 3rd), Covington, KY, 41011
  • Place, Ohio River
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Paycor Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Great American Ball Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(88 reviews)
  • River view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 650 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View (Additional Living Area)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • River view
  • 650 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 650 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(85 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room (Specialty)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 650 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 650 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Mobility)

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Mobility)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Covington

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG in Covington (Botany Hills), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of MainStrasse Village and National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Paycor Stadium and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Newport Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Devou Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • MainStrasse Village - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ohio River - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Paycor Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Great American Ball Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Richter & Phillips Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 10 min drive
  • Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin’ - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG offers 127 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 127 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Covington? This hotel has 575 square feet (53 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • 575 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (50 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (26 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Raised toilet seat (20 inches high)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (26 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1997
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 790 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1200 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bill

Room was clean and Staff was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tanita Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and room was clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was absolutely wonderful the staff was great the pool was great we will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spot on, staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dottie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Onr of the cleanest I've stayed in. The staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room a friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming and friendly,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, breakfast was great and the rooms were very clean, Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For the price it was a good value. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with courteous staff. Diverse breakfast options. Would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jearldine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was comfortable spacious and clean. The staff was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ralf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and the room was clean and comfortable. The pool was also clean and warm.
The view of the river from our window
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Darice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and well-kept property! Pleasantly surprised the breakfast was pretty good!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean room and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice inside. Room was nice. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed was super comfy and room was very clean. Coffee on the lobby is really good as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I checked in Wednesday around 7 the girls at counter were fabulous!! The hotel was clean and quiet. Will definitely stay again when traveling.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

T.j.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Relaxing and quiet. Staff was kind, repectful, and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ALIREZA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good people working there with clean and nice and comfortable room,breakfast was good. I appreciate for good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and the facility was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so nice. Breakfast was great and the hotel and room were super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026