Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG

Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, a quick walk to MainStrasse Village

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Daily buffet breakfast (USD 12.95 per person)

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Room service
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk

Explore the area

600 West 3rd Street, Covington, KY, 41011

Place, Paycor Stadium
‪16 min walk‬
Place, Great American Ball Park
‪2 min drive‬
Place, Newport Aquarium
‪4 min drive‬
Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

Very good

323 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Excellent

320 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

323 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Very good

323 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Room

Exceptional

323 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Covington

Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as MainStrasse Village and Northern Kentucky Convention Center. This 155-room, 3-star hotel has a 24-hour gym along with free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

Northern Kentucky Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Paycor Stadium - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
Great American Ball Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
Newport Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

Richter & Phillips Tram Stop - 5 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 - ‬3 min walk
‪Circle K - ‬8 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬2 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 features a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. Self parking is available for USD 7 per day. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and coffee/tea in a common area.

Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and free weekday newspapers.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Pool
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

$97 nightly

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

Grilled & Chilled

Things to do

24-hour gym
Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

Free rollaway/extra bed
In-room crib
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

2 meeting rooms
2,800 square feet of conference space
24-hour business center

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
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

1 building
4 floors
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Microwave on request
Refrigerator

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

This property welcomes pets for USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
Dogs and cats only
Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Free rollaway/extra beds are available
Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 12.95 per person
Self parking fee: USD 7 per day
Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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

Check-in: 3 PM—-11 PM
Check-out: 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

The seasonal pool is open from May to September.
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG?

Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG?

Guests positively rate the hotel's walkable location in Covington, just steps from Ohio River Valley, and within a 10-minute walk of Ohio River and MainStrasse Village. You'll also find Great American Ball Park and Paycor Stadium within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 7 per day. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG include a casino at the property?

No, Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM and the seasonal pool is normally open from May until September.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress as well as a restaurant and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Grilled & Chilled.

Does Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG for a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG is Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field), which is 8.9 mi away (18 minutes by car). Another top airport is Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG), which is located 12.8 mi away (20-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Jul 20, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would never choose again.

Carpet was flooded in multiple rooms from the AC unit. The constant moisture had the room smelling musty so we only stayed 1 night and just left early. Very outdated and not nearly worth the listed price per night.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Jul 19, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Traveled with group

Jul 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Tv turned on and screen went black within minutes

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with family

Jul 17, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This property was very clean and staff was accommodating

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Johnette

Traveled with family

Jul 17, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not so good

I did not feel the room was clean which made comfort level low.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Travis

Jul 16, 2025

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

Disliked: Room comfort

Good place, clean, and abundant staff. No towels??

Check-in was easy and effortless. Staff was pleasant. Two downfalls though: the bed was worn and hard in room 436. We could feel every bump in the bed. We went out to the pool once and found no clean towels in the clean towel bin. We asked the front desk to get two towels. She said she only had one but would bring more out. That never happened. We stayed in the pool for an hour and no one brought any towels out.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Theresa

Jul 16, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness

The property had bedbugs. We did not stay, left immediately after getting to the room and seeing the bedbugs.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Jul 15, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mindy

Jul 13, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

We reserved 2 double rooms. When we got the the one it was completely covered in mold. Celling, walls and the beds and floor were wet. We went to the front desk and had to take a king room on the 3rd floor. The front desk person was very polite.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Jul 12, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christiane, Weston

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets

Jul 12, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities

Breakfast good, Roy fixed us dinner. Nobody else was around. We requested another room at check in because the assigned one was filthy and smelled moldy. Next room was okay. Ashley was very helpful. Hundreds of Mayflies at night at the illuminated doors! A simple colored bulb could have solved that. (They had them at the pool area). Elevators and common areas had dirty, sticky floors. The carpets were filthy. Management does not check on anything. We stayed two nights and finally got someone to make up our room at 3pm. This could have been a pleasant stay, but there is too little staff and no management.

Mayflies got in by the hundreds as soon as the door was opened

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family

Jul 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff was awesome.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Elena

Traveled with family

Jul 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Отель очень старый. Дверь в ванной стеклянная и оставляет большую щель, через которую все запахи, звуки и пар идут в комнату. Душ открывался очень туго. Я не смогла открыть сама, попросила сына, чтобы он помог. Окно не открывается. Кондиционер старый, слабый и пыльный.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Jul 11, 2025

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty, unsafe

My bedding was not cleaned after the previous tenant. Blood seeped from the pillowcase through to the pillow, indicating that it had not been changed. The sheets were full of hair and dirt. The bathroom floor had hair in all of the corners. Stains ran down walls and doors. I got a new room and the door wouldn’t lock without pressing the door shut with every bit of force I had. Did not feel safe or clean. The lobby/coffee area had overflowing trash. Not worth the cost, not in a great area.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra, Dayton

Traveled with partner

Jul 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Convenient and reasonable price.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Jul 9, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Jul 9, 2025

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

Covington Holiday Inn

The lady at the front desk was EXCELLENT. Very friendly yet professional. Very helpful.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

camoes

Traveled with family

Jul 9, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities

It’s big property with several amenities, including outdoor swimming pool. The building seems to be a bit old, very slow elevator and out dated corridors decor and carpeting. The room bathroom was nicely retrofitted but furniture and carpet were aged.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Jul 8, 2025

No riverfront to be seen

The shower was large and the water pressure was very good. The bed was spacious and comfortable but when the covers were pulled back the sheets didn’t look fresh. The bed didn’t seem like it had been made up properly. During our 2 day stay we didn’t once spot a river. We booked the accommodation believing there would be a riverfront. All we saw was a very old bridge with traffic that disrupted our early morning peaceful sleep. The main entrance had pots with plastic flowers and was littered with cigarette ends and dirt including an old sock! Wouldn’t recommend this place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel, Blue Grass

Traveled with partner

Jul 4, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

No lights in elevator. Elevator had unpleasant odor

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Jul 1, 2025

No complimentary breakfast!!!!!

The breakfast was NOT complimentary. You have to pay over $11.00 dollars per person for breakfast. Luckily there was a McDonalds next door so I could get 2 breakfasts for less than $11.00.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kari

Jun 30, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Jun 29, 2025

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

Very nice

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with family

Jun 28, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not my cup of tea.

Walking into the hotel i did expect what i foubd i side the room. Lobby and desk area are nice and neat. Room had dust and cob webs in the top corners of the room and dust on the ceiling. The walk in shower had what appeared to be mold. Found zip lock bags under the bed and the mattress was like sleeping on the floor. The hotel is definitely showing its age and cohld absolutely use a full make over.The area was nice for what we needed it for. But $11.49 a person for breakfast is a little crazy for the little they had to offer.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Rancho Cucamonga

Jun 28, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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Internet

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Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Renovations and closures

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

Frequently asked questions

Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

Very Good

8.0/10

8.4/10

7.4/10

7.6/10

7.6/10

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Would never choose again.

Verified traveler

10/10 Excellent

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