Fast cars at the Kentucky Speedway and fleet thoroughbreds at Turfway Park combine with northern Kentucky's serene, covered-bridge-strewn countryside to provide visitors with a complete slate of vacation choices. Ancient creatures once roamed what is now Big Bone Lick State Park south of Florence. Newport on the Levee provides an open-air shopping and dining experience and a view of Cincinnati across the Ohio River. Several northern Kentucky extended-stay hotels are just minutes from the fun.
One minute from Turfway Park and less than 25 minutes from Big Bone Lake State Park, the Extended Stay America Cincinnati Florence offers nightly and discounted weekly prices. All rooms have full kitchens with standard-size refrigerators, microwaves, stovetops, toasters, cooking and eating utensils and dishes. Rooms also include work areas with computer data ports. Wi-Fi is available for a small one-time fee.
The Extended Stay America accepts one pet per room, with a nonrefundable daily fee applied for the first days of the stay. Guests staying more than a week receive a complimentary housekeeping service at the end of each seven days, and can pay for more frequent cleaning. The hotel has a coin-operated laundry. Rafferty's Restaurant and Bar, where prime rib is a house specialty, is next door. Remke's Supermarket is a one-minute drive away.
Extended Stay America Cincinnati Florence
7350 Turfway Road
Florence, KY 41042
859-282-7829
extendedstayamerica.com
Weekly rates and comfortable, generously proportioned suites highlight an extended stay at Erlanger's Residence Inn by Marriott Cincinnati Airport. Free Wi-Fi and full kitchens with dishwashers, combined with daily housekeeping and a paid grocery-shopping service, mean a stress-free vacation. The hotel's outdoor pool, sport court and 24-hour fitness center with cardio and strength training equipment keep active guests happy. Newport on the Levee and its aquarium are just 20 minutes away.
The day begins with a hot buffet breakfast, including fresh waffles. An evening reception with complimentary beer and wine awaits guests returning from their day's excursions. Fresh coffee is always available in the lobby. Pets are welcome with payment of a one-time, nonrefundable fee. The Montgomery Inn at Fort Mitchell, a local favorite for barbecued ribs, is five miles from the hotel. The Residence Inn also offers in-room dinner delivery service in conjunction with several area restaurants.
Residence Inn® by Marriott® Cincinnati Airport
2811 Circleport Drive
Erlanger, KY 41018
859-282-7400
marriott.com/
A no-frills but comfortable and safe establishment, the Value Place Cincinnati Florence offers stays of a week or longer. After guests pay for a week in advance, the hotel charges on a daily basis. Hotel rooms accommodate two to four people. Each has a kitchen with refrigerator and freezer, stovetop, microwave and cable television. Biweekly housecleaning is available. Guests have use of an on-site, coin-operated laundry.
Sheet and towel exchange is available at the front desk. High-speed Internet access costs extra, as do toilet paper--after the first roll--and use of kitchen utensils, dishware, pots and pans and dishcloths and towels. The Value Place is a five-minute drive from Turfway Park and Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que restaurant with chopped pork, ribs, burgers and salads. Remke's Market is a three-minute walk.
Value Place Cincinnati Florence
40 Cavalier Blvd.
Florence, KY 41042
859-371-0611
valueplace.com
