Hotel Covington Riverfront Cincinnati, Ohio
Expert reviews
“For a stylish hotel at more affordable rates, cross the river to the new Hotel Covington in Kentucky, a former 1910 department store refashioned by the Aparium Hotel Group to hold 114 rooms, a restaurant and coffee bar.”
Shortlisted in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Cincinnati, Ohio.
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Top location
- Excellent Wifi
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Situated on 638 Madison Avenue, where it enjoys closeness to some of the city’s most famous places and center of attractions. The hotel is located in an ideal neighborhood where several restaurants, bars, and cafes are located. The hotel also benefits from being near the city’s business district in which it provides a nearness to the commercial hub and cultural hub to guests in the hotel rooms.
The hotel rooms are stylishly decorated and adorned to produce 4-star hospitality for guests with its modern amenities and facilities. Guests can enjoy the best of accommodation options in the hotel. Also, the hotel offers a great view of the city from its lofty rooms.
Hotel Covington Riverfront offers an excellent location for tourists as the ideal departure spot to all the city attractions located near the hotel. The hotel is surrounded by some famous and world-renowned restaurants offering several local and international cuisines all of which can be enjoyed by guests to have the complete Cincinnati experience.
All rooms in the hotel feature standard amenities like free Wi-Fi, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a well-stocked minibar and a private bathroom. The hotel also provides quality bed linens and towels as thoughtful touches.
The hotel offers several dining options for breakfast such as continental dishes, a la carte, or local American dishes served daily. Guests can make use of the terrace and the bar which are the perfect relaxation spots in the hotel.
A friendly reception is guaranteed when entering the hotel where useful tips are provided.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
22 July 2025
Very nice hotel, would stay again
Clean, great staff, safe area
Mattress was very soft which gave me a back ache and they needed better lighting in bathroom and outside mirror area
20 July 2025
Exceptional
19 July 2025
Exceptional
15 July 2025
Exceptional
15 June 2025
Service was amazing. Hotel was amazing
Wonderful hotel
27 May 2025
Fabulous
4 May 2025
Fabulous
19 April 2025
Fabulous
14 April 2025
Exceptional
31 March 2025
Exceptional
17 March 2025
Fabulous
16 March 2025
Fabulous
7 January 2025
Exceptional
6 October 2024
Exceptional
20 September 2024
Fabulous
2 September 2024
Exceptional
26 August 2024
Fabulous
20 August 2024
Exceptional
20 August 2024
Exceptional
8 August 2024
Exceptional
27 July 2024
Exceptional
21 July 2024
Fabulous
29 June 2024
Fabulous
12 May 2024
Exceptional
29 April 2024
Overall a great trendy hotel with accommodating staff and lovely rooms.
Location is excellent. Lots of fun restaurants and shops in the general area. Rooms are modern with many nice amenities.
Noise. There is very little soundproofing. We could hear every conversation in the hallways, in adjoining room, and from the patio area. The hotel hosted several weddings and events while we were there so lots of celebrating into the early morning hours.
14 April 2024
One of the best hotels in the Cincinnati region.
It’s a very elegant and beautiful property.
The bed could have been more comfortable.
7 April 2024
Exceptional
Staff were amazing, room was impeccable, shower was so nice.
I do not have one complaint one of the best places we have stayed.
3 April 2024
Exceptional
3 April 2024
Exceptional
24 March 2024
Very good
6 March 2024
Exceptional
3 March 2024
Exceptional
17 February 2024
Exceptional
11 January 2024
Exceptional
24 December 2023
Exceptional
15 December 2023
Gorgeous Hotel, Will Be Back
Gorgeous hotel located in the perfect location. Close to local unique businesses, and across from downtown Cincinnati. Staff were friendly and helpful. Bar drinks were delicious. Plan to stay here again for future trips to this area, loved everything about it!
30 September 2023
Perfect for going to the Bengals game!
Great location and good vibe!
They offered texting concierge service. But never responded to questions sent.
29 August 2023
Passable
Beautiful hotel. The room was beyond what we expected. Room was really clean.
Had an issue with a Senior Manager walking into our room at midnight without knocking or correctly identifying as staff.
26 August 2023
We had a great time, felt great to get away, great food and service
Beautiful, great service, awesome menu
10 August 2023
This is a gem that cannot be passed up!
It’s a gorgeous property located in a beautifully restored part of Covington, Kentucky. It’s still walking distance from the Roebling Bridge which gives full access to downtown Cincinnati.
7 July 2023
A well-renovated and stylish hotel.
The hotel is well located even though it's not by the riverside. The valet service is very pleasant. The style is very charming and the staff does their job perfectly. We enjoyed the decor, and while the overall building isn't new (be aware if you're seeking a modern hotel), the restaurant, bar, and lobby offer a unique atmosphere. Regarding the floors, the elevator is newly renovated and the corridors are somewhat "old" and a bit dark, but frankly, the renovation is beautiful (note: if you don't appreciate the sound of wooden floors, this might not be for you!) There's no coffee in the room and tokens are provided (either delivered or to be picked up downstairs) and the mini bar is well-stocked - with a fridge.
We mostly thought highly of it... But if you don't like renovated hotels, don't book! But honestly, the style and appearance are very well redone, very modern and stylish... There's no coffee in the room, but you can request it by phone or go get it downstairs - simple. For us, it wasn't a problem, but the wooden floors creak (underfoot), even though the entire place is perfectly renovated and attractive! The corridors on the floors are a bit gloomy, but again, that's in contrast to the overall style and the pleasant renovation.
1 May 2023
A gem in up and coming neighborhood. Very elegant and well appointed.
Gorgeous and spacious lobby. Beautiful bar. Friendly staff.
Everything was excellent.
30 April 2023
Our visit was for family visit and found this reasonable
Classic Historic luxury style
Not a complaint
1 April 2023
Fabulous
Breakfast was good
18 March 2023
Not extremely convenient.
I had to wait a while to be seate for breakfast.
I was unhappy that no coffee was available in the room. Had to go down the hall, down 4 floors, not yet dressed properly for the day, then wait in line for a cup of coffee visible by a restaurant full of others with their hair combed nicely. Heaven forbid you’d want a second cup.
6 March 2023
Wish my stay could have been better
The location and surrounding bars/restaurants within walking distance were amazing. Hotel definitely had a more upscale feel. Perfect location for couples wanting a nice getaway.
Room was not sanitary or thoroughly quality controlled and wasn't considered clean to my expectations. Fire alarm went off at 4am due to a resident smoking in the room. Whole building had to evacuate which was a major inconvenience.
13 February 2023
It was beautiful and very relaxed, will definitely come again.
It was beautiful, very nice room. The bar and restaurant were great. Loved the drink menu!
17 January 2023
unique, charming hotel in what was once a department store.
location, good service, good food, very clean charming rooms
no coffee maker or hot water in room for tea.
14 September 2022
Lovely place, lovely staff, just a few minor irritations.
The hotel is beautiful, both the common areas and our actual room and the staff were super helpful
The shower controller was not securely attached and we had to keep re-attaching it in order to control the shower. The toilet roll holder was also broken - it would've been impossible for the hotel not to have known this. The air conditioning in the reception bar area was so incredibly cold, I had to wear my coat at the bar!
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (free)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Fitness
- - Movie nights
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Outdoor fireplace
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
Miscellaneous
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
25 July 2025
Exceptional