The Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter sits at 10 West RiverCenter Boulevard in Covington, Kentucky, on the south bank of the Ohio River, and it is connected to the convention center. That makes it a natural choice for anyone attending an event there, but it also suits leisure travellers who want a conventional, dependable large hotel and a quieter waterfront setting than downtown Cincinnati. The facilities are what you would expect from a full-service Marriott: an indoor pool, a 24-hour health club, a business center, an on-site restaurant and bar, a gift shop, laundry and dry cleaning, and an electric car charging station. A continental breakfast is available for a surcharge. Rooms are standard business-hotel comfort, so the appeal is the location, the pool and the convenience rather than boutique character. Pets are not allowed, and parking is by valet.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on the Covington riverfront, across the river from downtown Cincinnati, with Great American Ball Park about a 17-minute walk away according to the hotel's own information. The riverfront here is the Kentucky side of the view that riverboat cruises show from the water, and the Roebling Suspension Bridge is close by.
Downtown Cincinnati, the Freedom Center and the Reds Hall of Fame are a short drive or rideshare, and the pedestrian bridge to Newport is a convenient walk for the aquarium and the riverboat landing. The airport is on the Kentucky side too, so the trip in is shorter than it is for most downtown Ohio hotels.
Rooms and who it suits
This is the right pick for convention and meeting attendees, for families who want an indoor pool and a central Kentucky base, and for sports fans heading to Reds games who would rather walk across the water than park downtown. Couples looking for a boutique stay will find Hotel Covington or the Lytle Park Hotel more atmospheric. The Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum are both drives south from the Covington side.
Good to know
Valet parking is listed at 48 dollars a day, which is the largest add-on to your bill, so factor it in when comparing rates. Check-in starts at 4pm and check-out is at 11am. There is no pet policy to rely on, since pets are not allowed. Rates move with convention schedules and Reds and Bengals home dates, so check several dates if you are flexible.
Who should look elsewhere
If your plans centre on Over-the-Rhine restaurants and bars, you will spend the evenings crossing the river by car or rideshare, and a hotel on the Ohio side such as the Netherland Plaza or the Lytle Park Hotel will save you that trip. If you simply want a reliable room, an indoor pool and a simple walk across to the Reds, the Marriott does that job well, and it is also a comfortable choice for a stay built around a conference at the adjoining convention center.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓24-hour health club
- ✓On-site restaurant and bar
- ✓Connected to the convention center
- ✓Business center
- ✓Electric car charging
- ✓Valet parking
- ✓Gift shop and laundry service
Good questions
Where is the Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter?+
It is at 10 West RiverCenter Boulevard in Covington, Kentucky, on the Ohio River waterfront and connected to the convention center.
Does the hotel allow pets?+
No, pets are not allowed.
How much is parking?+
Valet parking is listed at 48 dollars a day, so check the current rate when you book.
