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Reviews of Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront, an IHG Hotel

3 out of 5
Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront, an IHG Hotel
600 West 3rd Street, Covington, KY

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1004 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff were good. We thought that breakfast was included, only to find out it was $8 at registration counter or $11 at breakfast counter. The food they served was less than what you get for a free Continental breakfast at other hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from GM on 20 May 2024
Dear Laura, Our team strives to provide a pleasant stay. We thank you for writing a review, as your feedback is helpful in obtaining this goal. I was sorry to hear about your disappointment that our breakfast across the Holiday Inn brand is not included. I appreciate you choosing our hotel while in the area, and we hope to see you again on a return visit. Best, Nick Baker, GM

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Evan

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and the room was very clean. Building feels old and the neighborhood felt a little “sketchy”.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from GM on 21 May 2024
Dear Evan, Offering clean accommodations and very friendly service are core goals of the staff so it is great to hear that we delivered. Your feedback is very much appreciated. Thank you for staying at our hotel and please come see us again. Best, Nick Baker, GM

8/10 Good

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is 1 mile walk from downtown Cincinnati and both stadiums. The parking is $7 which is better than the valet charges across the river.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from GM on 15 May 2024
Dear Tracy, It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed our great location and that our parking fee met your expectations. Thank you for staying with us and leaving us feedback. Please visit us again soon! Best, Nick Baker, GM

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and walkable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from GM on 15 May 2024
Dear Connie, We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit. Your support means a lot to us! Best, Nick Baker, GM

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tired looking old property and not worth the price paid. Some staff good, others unprofessional. No water offered for in room. Ice machine not working. PAY to park here, really??!! Parking lot is not even secure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from GM on 11 May 2024
Dear Leslie, Thank you for choosing to stay at our Holiday Inn. Although we are sorry to hear that you didn't find us a good value, we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. We value the opinions of our guests, both positive and negative, as they help us to improve our service. Once again, thank you for sharing your review with us. Sincerely, Nick Baker, GM

4/10 Poor

Fabio

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My recent stay at this hotel wasn't exactly what I hoped for, and I must be honest about the condition of the property. It's evident that it's quite old, and that age shows in various aspects. The fitness center left much to be desired, and the equipment was outdated. Additionally, the room I stayed in, aside from being outdated, had a lingering smell of cigarettes, which was disappointing and discomforting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from GM on 3 May 2024
Dear Fanio, We are a smoke-free hotel so I regret that you detected an odor. Additionally, I'm sorry that our accommodations and amenities were not to your liking. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration as we update and improve our hotel. We value your patronage and hope to host you again. Sincerely, Nick Baker, GM

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was very nice. However I did check in and then received a call that I didn't check in. The hotel was fairly clean, however the facility is run down. It is convenient to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from GM on 1 May 2024
Dear Julie, We always aim to meet our guests' expectations, and I sincerely apologize for failing to do so in your case. Your feedback is important to us and we appreciate the time you took to share your review. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our services and your comments will help us in this regard. Thank you for choosing to stay with us and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Sincerely, Nick Baker, GM

8/10 Good

Anika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a little outdated but it was very clean! The staff was nice professional and helpful. They recommended we take a transport service that works by tips to the Heritage Bank Center instead of paid parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from GM on 3 May 2024
Dear Anika, It is wonderful to know that your stay was pleasant. We love hearing that you appreciated our friendly service and cleanliness while visiting. Your feedback is helpful, and I thank you for taking the time to share. We look forward to being your hotel of choice when in the area. Best, Nick Baker, GM

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Repeat stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from GM on 26 Apr 2024
Dear Phillip, Welcome back and thank you for your continued patronage! We appreciate your 5 out of 5 review and look forward to your return! Best, Nick Baker, GM

8/10 Good

Alexander

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was advertised as having a pool but never mentioned that it's outdoor and open only during summertime.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from GM on 26 Apr 2024
Dear Alexander, We try to be as transparent as possible regarding our outdoor pool, so I regret that we fell short in this area. Thank you for your feedback as it allows us to improve communications. We hope to host you again with a more pleasurable impression and experience. Sincerely, Nick Baker, GM

6/10 Okay

Sherrie

Travelled with family
You now pay for parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from GM on 26 Apr 2024
Dear Sherrie, We apologize for any frustration you may have experienced regarding our parking fee. We have separate charges for parking to cater to our guests who do not have vehicles. We appreciate your feedback and will consider it while evaluating our guest offerings. We hope you'll return soon. Sincerely, Nick Baker, GM

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility and the room were very nice. Everything was clean and the decor was not dated. The staff could have been friendlier. We accidentally went to the Holiday Inn Express down the road and they were so friendly and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from GM on 24 Apr 2024
Dear Amy, Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. It is encouraging to hear that your stay was enjoyable; our associates strive to provide a pleasant experience. Your kind comments are appreciated, and we look forward to a return visit. Best, Nick Baker, GM

6/10 Okay

Skye

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from GM on 23 Apr 2024
Dear Skye, Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your time in reviewing our hotel and hope to provide you with a fantastic experience upon your return to the area. Sincerely, Nick Baker, GM

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paid a lot of money and didn’t even get a complimentary breakfast ☹️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from GM on 21 Apr 2024
Dear Kenneth, I am sorry we weren't a great fit for your travel needs; I appreciate you staying with us. While we would love to better serve you on a return trip, we have several wonderful hotels within IHG, and I hope you will at least continue to seek out properties within the brand with amenities that are more to your liking. Sincerely, Nick Baker, GM

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The girl at the front desk didn't give me any information about time of breakfast or if the pool was open.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from GM on 21 Apr 2024
Dear Ashley, We're disappointed your time with us was anything less than perfect. We hope to share a more positive experience with you soon. Thank you for staying with us. Sincerely, Nick Baker, GM

10/10 Excellent

ric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience to local restaurants that were our favorites
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from GM on 13 Apr 2024
Dear ric, Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our convenient location and had a pleasant stay. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon. Best, Nick Baker, GM

4/10 Poor

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience is a bad job of lipstick on a pig. Unclean, strange upgraded bits but overall a hotel in 1980 condition, not smelling well, call it Riverfront but has no view at any moment. Felt duped
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from GM on 11 Apr 2024
Dear Denise, Our goal is to offer a bright, fresh, and comfortable hotel, so I sincerely regret we let you down in these areas. We are grateful for your patronage and your time in sharing this feedback. We do review it as to team to foster improvements. For this reason, we hope that you might consider a return visit. We'd love another opportunity to show you that comfort is our top priority. Sincerely, Nick Baker, GM

10/10 Excellent

Domonika

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, our stay at the hotel was excellent in every aspect. From the comfortable rooms to the exceptional service, we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. However, there was one discrepancy with the Google listing that was disappointing. The listing mentioned an indoor pool, which was the main reason for our booking, but upon arrival, we discovered they only had an outdoor pool. Despite this oversight, we decided to stay, and it turned out to be a great experience regardless. We hope the hotel can address this issue with their Google listing to avoid similar disappointments for future guests.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from GM on 10 Apr 2024
Dear Domonika, It’s nice to hear from you. We appreciate you choosing us, and I'm delighted to know your stay was excellent. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We welcome the feedback, both positive and opportunities for improvement, as these foster change for future stays. We look forward to hosting you again. Best, Nick Baker, GM

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from GM on 18 Apr 2024
Dear Sally, Thank you for your time in sharing your kind review, and please visit us again. Best, Nick Baker, GM

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Though efforts to update the facility, particularly the bathrooms have been made, the overall feel was dated. It is difficult to keep carpeting looking fresh and the beds were soft. The staff was very accomodating during a tornado siren, helping us shelter in the basement and offering free drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from GM on 5 Apr 2024
Dear Patricia, We aim to impress you, so I'm sorry that your visit was just okay. I'm glad that our team was responsive during the storm. Your comments, which highlight our successes and areas for improvement, are welcomed as they foster change for the better. Thank you for taking the time to share your review. Sincerely, Nick Baker, GM

10/10 Excellent

Tayla

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Likes the convenience of being close to food places
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from GM on 4 Apr 2024
Dear Tayla, Thank you for taking the time to write. I’m happy to hear that our convenient location made for an enjoyable stay. A return visit is the best compliment! Best, Nick Baker, GM

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from GM on 21 Apr 2024
Dear Patricia, Thank you for choosing us and for your time in reviewing our hotel. We hope to provide you with a flawless stay upon your return to the area. Sincerely, Nick Baker, GM

8/10 Good

Sue

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t enjoy paying for parking at a hotel we already paid for.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from GM on 29 Mar 2024
Dear Sue, In the Cincinnati Riverfront area, parking is at a premium. We are glad to offer our guests one option without worrying about city limitations or towing. We appreciate your feedback and consider it as we continually monitor our guest offerings. Thank you for staying with us and we hope to host you again. Best, Nick Baker, GM

6/10 Okay

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disappointed that you couldn’t see the river from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from GM on 26 Mar 2024
Dear Megan, It was our pleasure hosting you, and we appreciate your time in reviewing our hotel. We are sorry to hear of your disappointment that you could not see the river. We hope to see you again upon your return to the area. Sincerely, Nick Baker, GM

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We stayed in room 227 2 nights in a row and I have bed bug bites all over my left side shoulder area !!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from GM on 23 Mar 2024
Dear Alexander, Thank you for your review. We apologize that your stay with us was not a satisfying one. Your feedback is important to us. We take any issues of pests extremely seriously and had a third party perform a thorough inspection upon receiving your review. The results were negative, but we did take extra precautions to ensure the room does not contain pests of any kind. We contract with a vendor for preventative pest control, as well as have random inspections provided by the Health Department on a semi-annual basis to ensure pest control, as well as overall cleanliness standards, are maintained. Thank you again for sharing your feedback. Sincerely,Nick Baker GM

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was close to river and just outside Cincinnati.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from GM on 21 Mar 2024
Dear Ethan, Thank you for choosing to stay with us! We are thrilled to hear that our location played a major role in making your stay enjoyable. We sincerely appreciate your business and taking the time to share your feedback with us. Best, Nick Baker, GM

8/10 Good

Susan Patricia Furtado

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from GM on 18 Apr 2024
Dear Susan Patricia Furtado, We appreciate you taking the time to let us know you enjoyed your visit. Thank you for choosing us. Best, Nick Baker, GM

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from GM on 19 Mar 2024
Dear Bill, Thank you for rewarding us with a 5 out of 5 review. We value your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon. Thank you for choosing our hotel. Best, Nick Baker, GM

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They charged me twice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from GM on 16 Mar 2024
Dear Christopher, Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We enjoyed having you as our guest and have been in touch regarding your charge. We look forward to welcoming you again. Sincerely, Nick Baker GM

4/10 Poor

Alexis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from GM on 3 Mar 2024
Dear Alexis,Thank you for being our guest. I sincerely apologize for any shortcomings you experienced during your recent visit. We hope to welcome you again, as we are committed to delivering a stay that aligns with our high expectations from check-in to check-out.Sincerely,Nick BakerGeneral Manager

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and secure. Check in was easy with a very friendly and attentive staff. Location was great, with several restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from GM on 29 Feb 2024
Dear Bonnie, I want to express my deepest appreciation for taking the time to write and share your review. At the Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service and exceeding our guests' expectations. Your loyalty is highly valued, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us. Best, Nick Baker GM

10/10 Excellent

Teleshia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from GM on 27 Feb 2024
Dear Teleshia, Thank you for rewarding us with a 10 out of 10 review. We value your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon. Thank you for choosing our hotel. Best, Nick Baker GM

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from GM on 21 Mar 2024
Dear Chris, Thank you for your time in sharing your kind review, and please visit us again. Best, Nick Baker, GM

6/10 Okay

Alexandrea

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from GM on 27 Feb 2024
Dear Alexandrea, We strive to meet our guests’ expectations, and I'm sorry we fell short of yours. We appreciate your feedback and the time you spent sharing your review, as we always look for better ways to improve. Thank you for staying with us and we hope to see you again. Sincerely, Nick Baker GM

10/10 Excellent

Jonnesha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from GM on 25 Feb 2024
Dear Jonnesha, We're grateful for your review! Knowing our guests are pleased makes us truly happy! On behalf of the entire team, thank you for choosing us, and please visit again soon. Best, Nick Baker GM

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, close to hospital felt safe, and pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from GM on 22 Feb 2024
Dear Melissa, What an uplifting review! Our goal is for every guest who stays with us to have the experience you described. Thank you so much for your business and your kind words. We hope you find a reason to visit our Holiday Inn and great city again soon. Best, Nick Baker GM

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from GM on 23 Feb 2024
Dear Bruce, Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. Guest satisfaction is our utmost priority; we regret we let you down. We value your business and hope to provide an improved experience during your next visit. Sincerely, Nick Baker GM

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from GM on 22 Feb 2024
Dear Sarah, I am pleased to hear that every aspect of your stay met your expectations. We are grateful for your stay and hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the near future. Best, Nick Baker GM

8/10 Good

El

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from GM on 19 Feb 2024
Dear El, Thanks for letting us know you enjoyed your visit. We appreciate your patronage! Best, Nick Baker GM

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from GM on 22 Feb 2024
Dear Emily, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive review with us. We hope to see you again soon! Best, Nick Baker GM

6/10 Okay

Zachary

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Climate control unit was so loud we had to turn it off to be able to sleep, but the bed was so stiff we couldn't sleep anyway. Other than the room was adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from GM on 19 Feb 2024
Dear Zachary, I’m sorry to hear that noise pollution and your bed kept you from having a restful night’s sleep; please forgive us. Your comfort is our highest priority and I regret that we left you less than completely satisfied. Your feedback is welcomed as it allows us to monitor the guest experience. Thank you for taking the time to share your review. Sincerely, Nick Baker GM

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from GM on 27 Feb 2024
Dear Robert, Your 10/10 review lets us know the efforts across all departments are being noticed. We are humbled by your recognition and hope to be your hotel of choice. Thank you for the feedback and we hope to welcome you on a return trip. Best, Nick Baker GM

8/10 Good

Heidi, Ashland

Friendly staff, well lit front parking lot, good shower, plenty of towel and k-cups. Bed was not very supportive but we managed. The pillows were like sleeping on a cotton ball - bring your own.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from GM on 17 Feb 2024
Dear Heidi, Sincere thanks for taking the time to share your review. It’s wonderful that your stay was pleasant! Our goal is to provide comfort and friendly service to all our guests who are away from home; your feedback allows us to monitor how we are doing and what we can improve upon. We appreciate your choosing to stay with us and look forward to providing an even better experience on a future stay. Best, Nick Baker GM

10/10 Excellent

CHARLENE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was just fine. No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from GM on 16 Feb 2024
Dear CHARLENE, We sincerely appreciate your choice to stay with us and for sharing your positive review. It is wonderful to hear that your experience with us was enjoyable in every aspect. We hope to be your preferred hotel whenever you visit the area. Best, Nick Baker GM

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from GM on 21 Mar 2024
Dear Amanda, It was our pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to a return visit. Thank you for choosing us. Best, Nick Baker, GM

8/10 Good

Rebekah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from GM on 13 Feb 2024
Dear Rebekah, It was our pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to a return visit. Thank you for choosing us. Best, Nick Baker GM

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from GM on 13 Feb 2024
Dear Francisco, Your 10/10 review lets us know the efforts across all departments are being noticed. We are humbled by your recognition and hope to be your hotel of choice. Thank you for the feedback and we hope to welcome you on a return trip. Best, Nick Baker GM

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Friendly staff. Great location. Free transportation available. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from GM on 12 Feb 2024
Dear Jill, am thrilled that we provided you with an exceptional stay from start to finish. We take great pride in offering the best service and accommodations in the Cincinnati area, and we appreciate you taking notice. On behalf of the entire staff here at our Holiday Inn, thank you for your business, and please visit again soon. Best, Nick Baker GM