Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG

2.5 star property

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Suite, 1 King Bed, River View (Additional Living Area) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Exterior
Lobby
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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200 Crescent Ave, (At Crescent and 3rd), Covington, KY, 41011
  • Place, MainStrasse Village
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Paycor Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Great American Ball Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(84 reviews)
  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • River view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(80 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room (Specialty)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG

An indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre. Change of towels is available on request
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG offers 127 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

Children aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ohio River. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and 2 meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 11 minutes by foot from MainStrasse Village and a 4-minute drive from National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and 2 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 575 square feet (53 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities.

This Covington hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways (66 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (128 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Raised toilet seat (52 centimetre 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (66 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1997
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • 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
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 761 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1153 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
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

Merita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh breakfast with a different variety the next day. Hostess was very nice and stayed active keeping fresh, hot eggs and the pancake maker up and running efficiently. Great hospitality...!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Benjamin

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
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

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

brandy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Mahogany

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather

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

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Travelled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was good and we have a good time and I like the service everything turned out. Really appreciate you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chintu

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

NORMA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and welcoming, 24 hr coffee/tea was appreciated, room was clean and large (accessible room) It was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfonzo

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025