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Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near MainStrasse Village

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Covington

Heart of Covington.You'll find MainStrasse Village and Northern Kentucky Convention Center within a 15-minute walk of this Covington hotel. John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge and Smale Riverfront Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • MainStrasse Village - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Northern Kentucky Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Paycor Stadium - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Great American Ball Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Newport Aquarium - 4 min drive - 3.2 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

3-star hotel near MainStrasse Village
Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. A 24-hour business center and 3 meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Covington hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 155 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 120 sq m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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

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: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • 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).

Property is also known as

Cincinnati-Riverfront
Cincinnati-Riverfront Holiday Inn
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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 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1005 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Donna

Travelled with partner
Very average and smelled old & musty.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Tanisha

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Non a None Smoking Property.

It should not be advertised as a nonsmoking property; the hallways and elevators smelled like smoke. The carpet and condition of the lounge furniture were worn and of poor quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff. Lots of dining options close by!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Really close to all the things to do in both KY and Cinci.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, staff were friendly, low security deposit only $30, free parking, close to a bunch of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lokita

None
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Clean

Friendly staff, excellent location. Check in was quick. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jorge

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

10/10 Excellent

jeremy, tecumseh

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable front desk workers were nice and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl McClinton

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

Will stay again

Nice hotel walking distance to restaurant and shops. Close to Cincinnati but a nice quiet place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Laureen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
An older hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dorethea

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was filthy worst hotel ever blood and dirt stains on my covers
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Temira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay just not many channels on tv.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Tim

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room phone did not work moldy shower, You have to pay for a continental breakfast which consists of over cooked breakfast potatoes watery powdered eggs and rubber sausage patties not to mention the cold biscuits and gravy a definite DO NOT STAY!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

Gambling Crew

Nice hotel would stay again and the lady that helped us check in was great. So friendly and helpful. Would recommend our stay to others
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the peace and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025