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MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Cincinnati

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MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown offers a breakfast buffet each morning in its cozy lobby. Located near the University of Cincinnati, amenities include an indoor pool with sun loungers, dry cleaning services, and a 24-hour gym.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2347 READING ROAD, BLDG B, Cincinnati, OH, 45202

What's nearby

  • Christ Hospital - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Cincinnati - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hanke Exchange Tram Stop - 4 min drive
  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 7 min drive
  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nourish - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Martino's on Vine - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪White Castle - ‬10 min walk

About this property

MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown

Hotel near University of Cincinnati
Consider a stay at MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and an elevator
  • A water dispenser, smoke-free premises, and a computer station
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 113 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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 van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 2021
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 10 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

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

Property is also known as

Mainstay Suites
Mainstay Suites Cincinnati
MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown Hotel
MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown Cincinnati
MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown Hotel Cincinnati

Frequently asked questions

Does MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 10 per night.

What time is check-in at MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown located?

Located in Mount Auburn, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Christ Hospital and within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Cincinnati and Paycor Stadium. William Howard Taft National Historic Site and Eden Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 260 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless and EXCELLENT customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tameika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. I loved the added bonus of having a full functional kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Very clean establishment. Will stay here again when visiting my son at university
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great! It was very quiet, comfortable, and all the staff were very friendly. Plus the rooms were very spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was super nice the room was somewhat dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service
Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Disliked: Cleanliness
This is a newer hotel that is not being maintained very well. The room was not clean. There were crumbs on the nightstand and the floors had not been mopped. Staff was friendly. I was glad I was only staying one night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and large room for family. Friendly and welcoming staff. Very happy with our brief stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Amenities
The stay so far at The Comfort Suites Main Stay has been excellent. I came here for an overnight stay for my birthday with my sisters and the rooms were very clean, bathrooms were handicap accessible and the staff was warm and welcoming…I will return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern. No gross carpet anywhere. Tile and luxury vinyl planking only. Quiet. Breakfast was standard....could use some more fruit or fresh items. Staff was very friendly and kind. Parking was easy. Very close to UC. We did not use the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully remodeled property staff were second to none!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome

Awesome place to stay super nice people very clean and inviting
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SanJuanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was properly and well maintained. The only hiccup was the TV in the room was not programmed and after 2 requests to help us with it a front desk employee finally showed us how to get the channels!!
Our stay at Mainstay Suites
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brand new construction made it fresh, pleasant, clean and appealing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

G

Nice rooms Breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family Vacation

The stay was excellent the staff was warm friendly and welcoming anytime we came in we were greeted with a warm hello and asked if we needed anything when we left we were told have a great day have a good time staff was knowledgeable about the area and everything surrounding the hotel would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice, had a nice size room; everything worked as should
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

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

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has been recently renovated, very clean, kitchenette with everything needed if you wanted to cook a little meal and a full-size fridge. Outside was a little sketchy, but very convenient to the hospitals downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Burke

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really excellent, management was not very good. First hotel that we have ever been to where we needed to request housekeeping when we had booked 5 nights. Pool was also closed for 3 days to due cleaning, 1 day was reasonable but 3 days wasn't acceptable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was mid
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From moment we walked in everyone was friendly and welcoming. The lobby area was beautiful. The room was clean, no issues at all. The breakfast was exactly what we planned for and had variety of options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Praise

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff seems a slightly unorganized,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Ok Place

Overall a good stay. Had a few problems that the hotel took care of. Floors need mopped. Breakfast was a disaster.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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