Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds
Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 12.95 per person)
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
600 West 3rd Street, Covington, KY, 41011
  • Paycor Stadium
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Great American Ball Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Newport Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Covington

With a stay at Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Covington, a 6-minute walk from MainStrasse Village and 11 minutes by foot from Northern Kentucky Convention Center. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Paycor Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Northern Kentucky Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Paycor Stadium - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • National Underground Railroad Freedom Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Great American Ball Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Newport Aquarium - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati Cyclones Tram Stop - 4 min drive
  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 10 min drive
  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rosie's Tavern - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG

Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, a quick walk to MainStrasse Village
Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG offers 155 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Covington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 155 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at Grilled & Chilled, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Covington? This hotel has 1292 square feet (120 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Grilled & Chilled - This restaurant serves breakfast only. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 7 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 12.95 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Grilled & Chilled

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,292 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 27 to May 27:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 12.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 7 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Cincinnati-Riverfront
Cincinnati-Riverfront Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront
Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront Covington
Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront Hotel
Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront Hotel Covington
Covington Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Cincinnati Riverfront Hotel Covington
Holiday Inn Covington

Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 430 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1007 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ohio Trip

Very nice staff person. Very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Liked: Staff & service
Needs updating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place on river

Check in girl was so friendly and helpful. Made my night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kennith, Toledo

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty, Williamson

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean; helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Conditioner in shower was empty, shower door wouldn't stay open.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael, Louisville

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
It wasn't bad ,wasn't great. The hallways were old, rooms we better. Restaurant staff was super friendly just under resourced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Clean and appropriate room but overall somewhat old and broken down, in a tough part of town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raeleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Logan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I did not like the sliding bathroom door. It needed a real door.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our stay

All good except no exhaust fan in bathroom. No microwave in room you need to request one when booking. Overall clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really nice and friendly. Location was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Cody

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not clean. No microwave in the rooms. Hair in my towels and blood in the bathroom. Also, no regular bathroom door- just a sliding glass window. Somewhat opaque- little awkward.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was clean and the beds very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Family safe. Good restaurants near by. Use Cest for being ubered around town and over to Cincinnati, instead of trolley or Uber.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025