"One of our hotel rooms was acceptable, but the other room wasn't well-kept. The bathroom wasn't clean enough, and the shower faucet dripped, so I didn't sleep well.2019-10-29"
"The motel was gross and uncomfortable. It looked like there was paper all over the floor and walls, and the carpet was dirty. The room smelled like mildew. Don't stay here.2018-09-21"
"OK motel. The front desk clerk needed better people skills and needed to get off his cell phone. Breakfast was awful.2016-04-01"
"The hotel staff was accommodating. There was a shuttle to the hospital, and the driver was outstanding. Parking was free, safe, and convenient.2019-05-27"
"The hotel staff was friendly and helpful. The restaurant waiter was great, but the food wasn't that good.2017-08-20"
"My hotel room smelled like body odor.2017-05-18"
"We enjoyed our stay, though we had trouble finding where to check in. The employees were helpful and pleasant. We recommend this hotel.2015-05-26"
"The toilet in my hotel room didn't flush well.2022-10-06"
"A fabulous hotel. I loved it. Don't miss the breakfast.2021-11-03"
"Great location. The hotel staff was friendly.2021-06-29"
"A clean, beautiful hotel.2020-01-16"
"The room was clean. No exhaust fan in the bathroom, though, so it steamed up when I showered. The sink and counter were a bit too high for me. Pleasant staff and good hot breakfast. I recommend this hotel.2018-11-20"
"The entrance wasn't well-marked. Breakfast was good, but the bar was poorly stocked and the bartender was also working the front desk of the hotel. If you don't want a drink or any snacks from the lobby, you'll be fine.2018-12-28"
"I had a horrible stay at this hotel and don't recommend it.2018-11-11"
"The hotel was clean, and the room layout was nice. The front desk clerk was super friendly and extremely helpful. I'd stay here again.2017-08-09"
"The hotel was clean, and I loved the room. Good breakfast selection. Book it.2017-06-01"
"The hotel room was big and nice, but the heater blew cold air. When I returned at 4 PM the 2nd day, I found that the room hadn't been cleaned. When I told the front desk clerk, she asked if I really needed to have it cleaned. I was disappointed.2016-04-14"
"The room was great. I was impressed with the cleanliness as well as that of the hallways. Breakfast was exceptional. Don't lose your parking ticket, though. We lost ours and had to pay $35 to get our car out of the hotel lot.2022-05-06"
"I told the hotel clerk that my wife was in a wheelchair, but she gave us a room on the 4th floor at the very end of the building. The parking lot was a distance from the building, and there was no drop-off area.2021-03-12"
"I stayed for 5 nights, and my room was never cleaned even after I asked. It was nice, but the AC was noisy. The front desk clerk was condescending. The pool wasn't open. Worst breakfast ever.2020-10-16"
"Large, clean, comfortable room with plenty of towels. The hotel staff was attentive.2017-04-19"
"This was one of the best hotels I've stayed in; it's a hidden gem. Wonderfully historic and located in a quaint area. Great restaurant, and there was a cinema next door. Stay here.2016-10-31"
"The room was good-sized, and I liked the design. The fridge was too small, though. Easy check-in and checkout, and the hotel clerk was nice. I'll stay here again.2017-12-19"
"Great hotel room and breakfast. The staff was nice. Stay here.2016-10-04"
"Nice room with comfortable beds and good amenities. The hotel clerks were friendly, and breakfast was delicious. Worth a stay if you're going to Newport or Coney.2016-06-16"
"Short drive to the city. The hotel room was clean and spacious, and the staff was friendly.2016-03-16"
"Great location. The hotel was comfortable and clean, and the employees were friendly. Fantastic breakfast, and the kitchen staff was helpful. I recommend staying here, though the price seemed a bit steep.2016-01-27"
"Nice experience. The linens were stained and the faucet leaked, but the hotel staff was friendly and helpful. Expect a good stay.2021-05-23"
"The room was dirty, and the bathroom floor was sticky. I called the front desk and asked to have the floor mopped, but no one ever came. Breakfast was a to-go bag. Don't stay at this hotel.2021-03-15"
"The hotel was OK. The room was comfortable, but the staff wouldn't remove the charges for the in-room safe I didn't use.2019-07-18"
"The hotel was definitely worth the price. Great neighborhood with a beautiful view of the Ohio River. The room was clean, and the staff was kind and courteous. Good complimentary breakfast.2016-11-13"
"An OK hotel for a basic stay. The room was average, but the sofa bed was so uncomfortable that our 3rd person slept on the sofa instead. The bedding was stained, even after we got replacements. Dingy hallways with poor lighting and dirty walls and carpeting. Breakfast was microwavable eggs and sausages; we ate elsewhere.2016-07-01"
"With the exception of the check-in clerk, the hotel and staff were wonderful. We loved our room. Parking was a little strange; we had to check in, then wait 5 minutes before we could park in the garage.2018-01-28"
"The hotel was clean, and the location was perfect for the event we attended. Magnificent selection at breakfast.2017-09-12"
"No fridge or microwave in the room. The hotel clerks were professional and kind, and the breakfast attendant was extremely helpful. I highly recommend staying here.2021-10-27"
"Nice hotel. I had a corner room and couldn't close the drapes to keep out the morning sun.2017-07-13"
"Nice hotel experience. Go for it.2016-04-04"
"Nice accommodations, and the bed was most comfortable. I got a great night's sleep. Terrific service and happy hotel employees. The valets were more than considerate and had wonderful manners.2016-02-24"
"The hotel was clean, and the room exceeded my expectations. The staff was courteous and professional. The continental breakfast was a disappointment, though.2022-06-06"
"The room was too small, and there was only 1 chair. Not enough linens provided. The sliding door in the bathroom didn't close all the way. The pool was over-chlorinated, and there were no towels in the pool area. I don't recommend this hotel.2022-04-13"
"The room was small, but the hotel clerks were friendly.2021-09-09"
"The staff was friendly, and check-in was easy. Pets were quite welcome. No microwave in the room, but there was one down the hall. The only issue was the dirty coffee maker. The room itself was clean. I recommend this hotel.2021-02-23"
"The night clerk wasn't that nice or helpful. No complimentary breakfast to speak of.2021-02-14"
"Clean hotel for a fair price. Short drive to many things to do. Great beds and wonderful shower. The housekeepers worked hard in all areas, and the staff was friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was free and predictable. Don't hesitate to stay here.2022-07-23"
"Easy access to I-71. The hotel was nice and clean.2020-07-13"
"Close to everything. The hotel was clean, I I felt safe. The staff was friendly, and the front desk clerk was awesome. Delicious breakfast. Stay here.2018-03-22"
"Close to restaurants, stores, and hospitals. Clean, affordable hotel with extremely friendly personnel. I'd definitely stay here again and recommend it.2018-03-21"
"The hotel was clean and convenient to all the popular spots in town. The room was clean, and the employees were friendly.2022-10-17"
"Good experience. The hotel room was modern and comfortable, and we had a great view of the river. All the employees we spoke with were courteous. We were able to check our bikes and panniers in before check-in time while we explored the city.2021-07-05"
"The hotel room was nice and clean, and the staff was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay.2018-08-04"
"Located downtown near football and baseball stadiums. We slept well, and the pillows were comfortable. The hotel clerk handled our reservation with precision, kindness, and importance. Good place to stay.2018-07-30"
"Perfect location if you're going to a Reds game. The hotel was clean, and the staff was friendly. We had breakfast at the on-site restaurant, but it was expensive and the menu was limited.2018-07-30"
"Nice hotel in a nice downtown location. The room floor was a little dirty, and there were some hairs in the sink. The front desk clerks were really pleasant. We enjoyed our stay.2021-09-30"
"My hotel room faced a building's heating and cooling units, and the staff wouldn't let me change rooms. I asked for extra coffee, but never got it as promised.2015-08-27"
"Great experience. The location was convenient, and the hotel employees at the front desk and bar were cordial. The only breakfast option wasn't what we wanted. Enjoy the rooftop bar and the views.2019-07-10"
"This hotel was worth the price and an excellent choice if you're going to a game or event at the riverfront. Everything was clean, and the staff was extremely accommodating. We enjoyed the rooftop patio.2018-06-16"
"The hotel was overpriced and merely adequate. I requested a lower-floor room, but was put on the 12th floor, where there was no ice machine. The room was small and had 2 non-working phones. The bed and pillows were less than comfortable. The shower drained slowly, and the knobs didn't work properly. No soap for the shower. Good dinner at the on-site restaurant. Stay here only if you need to be close to the convention center.2021-03-28"
"Our stay was quite nice. The hotel was convenient to the Cincinnati Children's Hospital. The room was clean, and the employees were nice and helpful. The valet guys were great. The restaurant downstairs was good.2019-02-05"
"Convenient to restaurants and activities. The hotel was nice and clean.2018-03-27"
"Clean room and friendly hotel staff. Limited restaurant hours, though.2018-02-20"
"For what I was, I wasn't too impressed. The room was small though supposedly newly remodeled. The toilet was dirty, and only 2 bath towels were provided. We stayed on New Year's Eve, and the people in the next room partied in their room and the hallway until 4:30 AM. It took 30 minutes to get our car from the valet.2017-01-03"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
