Ohio's third-largest city, Cincinnati is renowned for its beauty and diversity, with extensive riverfront areas, spectacular Art Deco architecture and an eclectic array of neighborhoods. Visitors to Cincinnati will discover a wealth of sightseeing opportunities, local museums, shopping districts and, of course, numerous hotels and suites from which to choose.
Despite its modest size, Cincinnati boasts more than 50 different neighborhoods, many of them historic. Named the best walking city in Ohio in 2008 by Prevention magazine, Cincinnati offers visitors an array of varied experiences for those willing to explore the city on foot. The neighborhood of Clifton, for example, is known for its Victorian-era gaslights and unique shops, while Hyde Park has been rated one of America’s best neighborhoods by Forbes, so it’s best to do some research before visiting in order to determine where to stay.
Downtown Cincinnati sits on the banks of the Ohio River, with the famed Genius of the Waters sculpture in Fountain Square serving as the city’s geographic and symbolic center. Tourists visiting Cincinnati often want to be near this area, and there are several hotel options available that vary in terms of both price and quality of accommodation, including hotels from such chains as Hilton, Hyatt, Westin and Travelodge, to name just a few. Discerning travelers looking for a little luxury would be wise to visit the Cincinnatian Hotel. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Cincinnatian is the city’s only small luxury hotel, a designation it’s held since opening in 1882.
Business travelers to Cincinnati may find it more convenient to stay at a hotel within close proximity to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport. There are more than a dozen different airport hotels catering to the business traveler, including most of the major hotel chains found in any major American city. Examples include the Holiday Inn Airport -- located in nearby Erlanger, Kentucky -- and the Crowne Plaza Blue Ash, both of which are conveniently located near the airport.
Visitors to the Cincinnati area looking for an experience off the beaten path may want to explore some of the city’s bed-and-breakfast options. According to Bed and Breakfasts Online, there are currently four within the city itself, with another 16 located in the outlying areas. Many of these are within historic Inns and private homes that offer similar amenities to those found in hotels. Bed and breakfasts are all unique, so visitors are urged to investigate the various B&Bs in order to determine which would be most suitable.
