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Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG

Property class: 3

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A modern living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.
A hotel bar area with multiple seating arrangements, a bar counter, and a television screen mounted on the wall.
A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern facade, a parking lot, and a landscaped entrance area.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $119
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27

Explore the area

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600 West 3rd Street, Covington, KY, 41011
  • Place, MainStrasse Village
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Northern Kentucky Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Paycor Stadium
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(88 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a brown headboard.

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG

3-star hotel in Central Business District
A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center are onsite.
Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG offers 155 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Covington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG features a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 2800 square feet (260 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and a picnic area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Grilled & Chilled - This restaurant serves breakfast only. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 12.95 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Grilled & Chilled

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,800 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 27 to May 27:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 12.95 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
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 seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Cincinnati-Riverfront
Cincinnati-Riverfront Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront
Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront Covington
Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront Hotel
Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront Hotel Covington
Covington Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Cincinnati Riverfront Hotel Covington
Holiday Inn Covington

Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 409 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1000 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice quiet environment with lots of restaurants near by
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good place to stay. Staff is friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Hotel met expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

They charge $11 for breakfast if you book through Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Job. Staff was very friendly and help us get breakfast one of the mornings we were waiting for the ball game. Fantastic people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful location, and really nice people!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room really clean; bed supportive and comfortable; outdoor pool clean and fun to enjoy. Christina at front was warm, attentive, upbeat, and very hospitable...excellent customer service. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The stay was ok but the cleaning was irregular and random people allowed in at times
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All was well
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
The room and other amenities were great, however the pool was down most of the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in, clean rooms, breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at the front desk was very helpful and nice. The room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was adequate. Staff was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the desk was very helpful. She suggested number of local places to eat and very friendly. The breakfast was good. The only thing we did not like was the plastic silverware and styrofoam plates for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Beds too small, rugs seemed dirty, halls dark and dingy. Shower good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is outdated, poor lighting, wasn’t clean, had a spider in the corner bathroom, cigarette burn holes on the curtain and sofa. Stayed one night and moved on to another hotel. The staff was friendly at check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location to the main street downtown where all the restaurants are
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
first room,,,air cond not working,,,staff immediately moved me to another room after that nooo complaints what so ever,,,,great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not stay again. The hotel need to remodel and a better design. The place smells like cigarettes and funky butt, plus watch out for the crackheads next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good and the heater worked fine real close to the ballpark.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was nice and staff was nice. The Location was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026