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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG

2.5 star property

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Suite, 1 King Bed, River View (Additional Living Area)
Restaurant
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(80 reviews)
  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed, River View (Additional Living Area)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • River view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(80 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Room (Specialty)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Covington

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG in Covington, you'll be on the riverwalk, 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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ohio River - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Paycor Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Great American Ball Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Heritage Bank Center - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

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
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gold Star - ‬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. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, 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 transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways (66 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (128 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Raised toilet seat (52 centimetre 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (66 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1997
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

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. 759 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1151 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mahogany

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness of the bathroom we were in was terrible. The towels were dirty and someone from before us left their eyelashes in the bathroom. The management was good they moved us to a better room. The breakfast was also good.
This was the left over lashes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and the facility was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was good and we have a good time and I like the service everything turned out. Really appreciate you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chintu

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

NORMA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and welcoming, 24 hr coffee/tea was appreciated, room was clean and large (accessible room) It was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfonzo

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayde

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Staff super nice, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was welcoming and nice. Room was clean and breakfast was good. I walked a couple of blocks in the evening to get food and the neighborhood didn't feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This Holiday Inn was so nice and clean. The staff was fantastic If we ever make it to Cincinnati again we will be sure and stay here. Great hotel and great rates
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

BECKY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only negative was food was cold and tasted bland
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was very friendly.. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. Added bonus we were able to charge are EV overnight for free. There is only one charger so it was fortunate for us it was available. Would love to see this amenity become more available . We would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bailey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dreama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and premises was clean. Staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025