What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Northern Kentucky?

Motels generally offer cheaper rates than hotels, which makes them excellent if you're travelling around Northern Kentucky on a shoestring. A sought-after option for overnight trips, these roadside accommodation have simply furnished rooms, limited services and ample parking. Book a 3-star hotel and you can expect to pay more for additional comfort, privacy and amenities. Guests can take advantage of things like free WiFi, fitness centres and conference rooms at this style of property.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Northern Kentucky?

Start your day on a positive note with breakfast included at Residence Inn by Marriott Cincinnati Downtown/The Phelps . This popular stay also offers a rooftop terrace and a garden. Or pour yourself a cup of tea and fuel up at Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville East/Oxmoor . These 3-star accommodation in Northern Kentucky will save you time and effort in finding a restaurant to eat in the mornings.

Do any 3-star hotels in Northern Kentucky have a pool?

Enjoy some leisure time by the pool at Home2 Suites by Hilton Georgetown , a sought-after 3-star stay in Northern Kentucky. You can also take a dip and relax poolside at Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville East/Oxmoor . Dreaming of a holiday in summer? Average daily temperatures are warmest in June, July and August. During July, the warmest month, the mercury sits between 19ºC at night and 30ºC during the day.

What 3-star hotels in Northern Kentucky have an on-site restaurant?

Book one of our 3-star hotels with an on-site restaurant and save time looking for somewhere to dine every day. Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati RiverCenter and Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter are two good options for hungry visitors to Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky. The first also has a free cooked-to-order breakfast and premium bedding, while designer toiletries and a cafe are among the amenities at the second.

Do any 3-star hotels in Northern Kentucky have WiFi?

Book one of our 3-star hotels with WiFi in Northern Kentucky and enjoy the ease of posting photos to social media or planning activities and tours. Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter and Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati RiverCenter are two options where you can stay connected while touring around Cincinnati. Remember that WiFi may be free or offered for an additional fee, so check before you travel.

What 3-star hotels in Northern Kentucky have parking?

Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville East/Oxmoor is one 3-star getaway in Northern Kentucky that provides a place to leave your wheels. Or park up and enjoy a good night's rest at Home2 Suites by Hilton Georgetown . Get ready to be amazed by some of Northern Kentucky's leading attractions such as Churchill Downs and Muhammad Ali Centre.

Do any 3-star hotels in Northern Kentucky have rooms with a kitchenette?

Our 3-star hotels with kitchenettes in Louisville, Northern Kentucky make it a breeze to whip up your favourite meals in between discovering major attractions. Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Centre, KY and Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Louisville East are two stays where you can spend less on eating out and more on tours. The first also includes a swimming pool and a terrace, while pool sun loungers and WiFi are among the other conveniences at the second.

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Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Fairgrounds

Steven

₹7,666 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

Radisson Hotel Louisville North

Clarksville

Rebecca

₹5,242 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

Hilton Lexington/Downtown

Downtown Lexington

Bethany

₹12,791 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Dec - 25 Dec

Hyatt Regency Lexington

Downtown Lexington

Carmen

₹12,013 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Dec - 25 Dec

Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront

Covington

Bobby

₹8,498 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

Holiday Inn Cincinnati Airport by IHG

Hebron

Justin

₹7,998 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

Louisville

Denise

₹10,400 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg

Lexington

Tara

₹9,129 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row

Downtown Louisville

Nancy

₹8,405 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Dec - 26 Dec

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cincinnati Airpt Florence

Florence

Vagya

₹6,469 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Dec - 16 Dec

Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu

Downtown Louisville

Jeremy

₹10,067 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Dec - 21 Dec

Holiday Inn Louisville Downtown by IHG

Downtown Louisville

Emilia

₹7,853 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Dec - 23 Dec

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cincinnati Airport, KY

Hebron

Amber

₹7,808 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Dec - 26 Dec

Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati Airport

Erlanger

Victoria

₹8,817 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream

Lexington

Jean

₹9,967 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Dec - 22 Dec

Aloft Newport On The Levee

Newport

Pieter

₹13,026 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

Origin Lexington a Wyndham Hotel

Lexington

Gerry

₹11,924 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

Indoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers

Clarion Hotel Conference Center Lexington North

Lexington

Perry

₹7,172 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Dec - 23 Dec

Hilton Garden Inn Louisville/Northeast

Louisville

Harry

₹7,811 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Dec - 20 Dec

Hilton Garden Inn Jeffersonville Louisville North

Jeffersonville

Bianca

₹8,437 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Dec - 29 Dec

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There's a reason the top 3-star hotels in Northern Kentucky, Kentucky, United States of America are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Northern Kentucky, you'll get affordable rates at these mid-range properties. Check through our listings and you'll find some hotels may even give you access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centres, and spacious rooms.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Northern Kentucky?

There is a range of 3-star hotels across Northern Kentucky. Our customers recommend staying at Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati RiverCenter in Cincinnati. It features a nearby river and premium bedding, and is around 2 kilometres south of downtown. Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter is another top choice. Around 2 kilometres south of central Cincinnati, it offers a cafe and a nearby river.

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Northern Kentucky?

Relaxation comes easy in 3-star hotels in Northern Kentucky. Besides comfy surroundings, these more cost-effective lodgings include a host of welcome amenities like complimentary WiFi, in-room coffee maker and on-site gym. A 4-star hotel offers a more sophisticated experience with enhanced features such as an on-site spa centre, outdoor or indoor pool and bigger rooms. No matter your preferred hotel category or what you want to spend, we have what you're searching for.

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Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

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