When visiting Cincinnati, Ohio, many travelers choose to stay at riverfront hotels, placing themselves at the heart of the city's cultural, sports and entertainment district. Major stadiums, riverboat cruises, restaurants, aquariums and museums beckon from the shores of the Ohio River. Savvy travelers also take advantage of recent development on the northern Kentucky side of the river, which rewards guests with unsurpassed water and skyline views.
The Westin Cincinnati, a 2010 AAA Four-Diamond winner, features 456 rooms and suites including some with river views. Many rooms overlook Cincinnati's Fountain Square, a local spot for music, art and festivals. Guests at the modern, smoke-free hotel may bring dogs up to 40 pounds, but pets must not be left unattended in a room. The Westin also offers a workout center, indoor pool, flat-screen TVs and Internet service for a fee. The on-site McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant attracts hotel guests and residents seeking an elegant meal downtown.
The Westin Cincinnati
21 East 5th Street
Cincinnati,OH 45202
513-621-7700
westin.com
The Cincinnati Marriott immediately catches the eye with its 7-story atrium gazebo and views of the Cincinnati skyline. This AAA Four-Diamond hotel is a short walk to downtown Cincinnati via the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge. The hotel's 321 rooms are smoke-free, and amenities include a health club, indoor lap pool and library. Guests may opt for a casual drink and appetizers at the RiverCenter's 10 West Bar or a more substantial dinner at the 10 West Restaurant. The 14-story building also features a sky-walk to the Covington Convention Center. Pets are not permitted.
Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter
10 West RiverCenter Boulevard
Covington, KY 41011
859-261-2900
marriott.com
The Radisson Riverview, just across the river in Covington, Kentucky, has been beautifully refurbished. This distinctive, cylinder-shaped hotel stands out for both its architecture and its unique revolving roof-top restaurant, the 360. Guests choose from 236 standard rooms or executive suites with refrigerator, microwave, flat-screen TV, parlor and jacuzzi. Complimentary amenities include high speed Internet, airport shuttle, indoor pool, fitness center and whirlpool. Dining options include the 360, which completes one revolution every hour and offers panoramic views of the Cincinnati skyline, Kentucky hills and the Ohio River. Kelly's Irish Pub offers more casual fare.
Radisson Riverview
668 West Fifth Street
Covington, KY 41011
859-491-1200
radisson.com
