Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG
600 W 3rd St, Covington, KY 41011, Miami Heights, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.7 / 5
Overview
Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG is a 3-star hotel at 600 W 3rd St in Covington, Kentucky, set along the Ohio River and near I-71. It has a public rating of 3.7 from 1,425 reviews.
Rooms
Rooms are described as bright and casual, with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea- and coffeemakers. Some rooms have pull-out sofas; suites add living rooms, microwaves, and wet bars.
Dining
The hotel has a casual restaurant with a bar, offers room service, and makes breakfast available. Breakfast is not specified as included, and bar hours may be worth confirming before relying on it late in the evening.
Amenities & Recreation
A seasonal outdoor pool and a gym are listed among the hotel's facilities, and parking is complimentary. The pool is seasonal, so its availability depends on the time of year.
Location
The hotel's riverfront setting puts it near Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky attractions: Smale Riverfront Park is about 1,243 m away, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center 1,330 m, and Great American Ball Park 1,560 m. Newport Aquarium is about 2,133 m away, while Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is about 6,311 m away.
Best for
This hotel suits visitors looking for a straightforward riverfront base with a car, since it is near I-71 and has complimentary parking. Families and leisure travelers may also value the pool, on-site dining, and proximity to places such as Newport Aquarium and Smale Riverfront Park.
Travel tips
Parking is complimentary, and the hotel is off I-71; the provided nearby-place distances are useful for planning visits around the riverfront and downtown Cincinnati. Check whether the seasonal outdoor pool is open during your stay, and confirm breakfast and bar details if timing or price matters.
What guests say
Guests mention clean rooms, comfortable beds, and helpful or professional front-desk service, including during a late arrival. One review describes a breakfast spread with eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, bagels, and yogurt. Critical comments cite a need for updates, an unpresentable or dated first impression, and concerns about room size and bathroom-door privacy; isolated reports also mention missing belongings and a lack of hot water. The overall public rating is 3.7 from 1,425 reviews.
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