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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG

2.5 star property
Travelers can recharge in the indoor pool or refuel at the snack bar after exploring Cincinnati's charming MainStrasse Village - perfect for active days

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Suite, 1 King Bed, River View (Additional Living Area) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG (Covington)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront is near the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Guests enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour gym, WiFi, an indoor pool, a snack bar/deli, and helpful staff praised by visitors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • River view

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • River view

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room (Specialty)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Covington, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG is in the business district and on the waterfront. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and Creation Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden and Ark Encounter. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Paycor Stadium or Great American Ball Park. Take in the nearby slopes with downhill skiing, snowboarding, and ski runs, or check out other outdoor activities such as snow tubing. Visit our Covington travel guide
Map
200 Crescent Ave, (At Crescent and 3rd), Covington, KY, 41011

What's nearby

  • MainStrasse Village showing night scenes and outdoor eating as well as a small group of people
    MainStrasse Village
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Louisville Slugger museum!
    Ohio River
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Drone shot of the stadium and Cincinnati
    Paycor Stadium
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cincinnati has done a great job with the stadium by the river. Very cool place to go for a long weekend.
    Great American Ball Park
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Aerial Cincinnati Skyline Great American Tower at Golden Hour
    Heritage Bank Center
    3 min drive - 2.0 miles

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

Hotel near MainStrasse Village
Located close to Paycor Stadium and National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym. In addition to a 24-hour business center and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and a TV in the lobby
  • Secured bicycle storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 127 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (50 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (26 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Raised toilet seat (20 inches 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 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 (26 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1997
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • 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

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 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)

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of MainStrasse Village, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, and Great American Ball Park. Paycor Stadium and Heritage Bank Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 723 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1107 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, breakfast was great and the rooms were very clean, Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so nice. Breakfast was great and the hotel and room were super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allen

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room is well appointed, spotless and gorgeous water front view!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel, good location but our room was not very clean - we found a bang bottle with curdled milk in the corner - pool was pretty neglected also. Breakfast was good & the staff was very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, room was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, location was convenient, room was clean, and breakfast was good. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, quiet, nice staff and breakfast featyres
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked this hotel, staff was nice. Rooms were good! Location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice, and really enjoyed the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Large clean rooms. Breakfast was good, they mixed it up everyday. Coffee machines were great. 24hr coffee.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laural

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to the interstate, clean and comfortable, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

nydia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing room was clean love that they have 24hr coffee available
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were fantastic. Honestly, I’ve never met people who seem to enjoy their job as much as they do and we travel a lot!! Breakfast was good too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice variety for breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and good breakfast.! Not too far from the zoo. Staff seemed friendly as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raneca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was friendly. Awesome breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the various areas we travelled in Kentucky and Cincinatti. Breakfast was very good. Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff was amazing. We forgot to take off the DND sign for all 3 days and housekeeping left us note saying they could come back! Breakfast was also pretty decent! Would come definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great breakfast, clean rooms and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Spacious room. Nice pool. Amazing breakfast. Would recommend. Close to Newport Aquarium which I would recommend to do as well!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarvis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable clean environment right off of the highway, surrounded by restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025