Hotel Covington
638 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011, Miami Heights, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.6 / 5
Overview
Hotel Covington is a contemporary four-star hotel in a converted 1910 department store at 638 Madison Ave in Covington, Kentucky, across the river from Cincinnati. Its cosmopolitan rooms and urban-chic public spaces combine the historic building setting with plush, modern decor.
Rooms
Rooms include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, minifridges stocked with local products, and tea- and coffeemaking facilities. Suites add living areas with pull-out sofas, and room service is available.
Dining & Services
On-site options include a coffee bar and an urban-chic restaurant with a patio and bar. The hotel also offers valet service noted by guests and parking for a fee.
Amenities
A 24-hour fitness center is available to guests. Other amenities beyond those described here are not documented.
Location
The hotel is well placed for Covington and Cincinnati riverfront attractions: the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge is about 1 km away, Smale Riverfront Park about 1.3 km, and Great American Ball Park and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center about 1.6 km each. Newport Aquarium is about 1.6 km away, while the Cincinnati Art Museum is about 3.6 km away.
Best for
The hotel suits travelers seeking a design-forward stay near Cincinnati’s riverfront, with a historic department-store setting, an on-site restaurant and coffee bar, and a 24-hour fitness center. It is also a strong option for couples or small groups who value roomier suite layouts, and for visitors planning outings to Newport Aquarium, Great American Ball Park, or nearby museums and parks.
Travel tips
Parking is available for a fee, so check the current arrangements when planning your arrival. The Roebling Suspension Bridge is about 1 km away, and several Cincinnati riverfront attractions are roughly 1.3–1.6 km from the hotel; confirm the best route for your destination. If you book a suite, its living area and pull-out sofa provide extra space, but kitchen facilities are not documented as a standard feature.
What guests say
Guests praise attentive service, including valet, bell, and front-desk staff, and mention the food and coffee positively. Reviews also highlight the distinctive decor, comfortable beds and pillows, and the quality of rooms and suites. The location is a recurring strength for guests visiting the Cincinnati area. Some feedback notes that air conditioning could be less effective in a sun-exposed room and that the courtyard felt hot during a summer wedding event.
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