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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a bridge.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a microwave.
A modern breakfast area with a central island, various food stations, and a bakery display.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital display, and a patterned rug on the floor.
A modern dining area with blue chairs, a long table, and a decorative light fixture.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $133
$118 nightly
$133 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, River View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a television, and a mirror.

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

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

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

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility)

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a television, and a mirror.

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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

A hotel room with a television, a blue sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

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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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Room (Specialty)

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a television, and a mirror.

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and seating area.

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)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a television, and a mirror.

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

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 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

  • MainStrasse Village - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ohio River - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Northern Kentucky Convention Center - 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

  • ‪Yard House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪White Castle - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tin Roof - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jefferson Social - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪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. 814 out of 1240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 1240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1240 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emilio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, breakfast was amazing, and staff was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, wonderful staff, and great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! The breakfast offered a great variety of foods.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff at front desk and breakfast area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were super friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Denyse

Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that they have a breakfast bar it was well stocked and the food was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , coffee 24/7, friendly and helpful, good breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was amazing and truly made us feel welcome and at home during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

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

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

Tarndeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, hotel location is great, makes it easy to travel back and forth to Cincy! Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay. From the staff, to the room, etc. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and staff were super friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great HOT breakfast !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

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