Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati sits in Corryville, the neighborhood around the University of Cincinnati and the nearby medical district, which makes it the right hotel for campus visits, graduations, hospital stays and anyone who wants to stay away from downtown. It is in the four-star class, about 2.6 miles from the center of downtown and 1.8 miles from Over-the-Rhine. The Graduate brand is built around college-town themes, and a guest review praises the spacious rooms. It is a better choice for visitors with business on the uptown side of the city than for first-timers who want to walk to the main sights, because the riverfront and downtown need a short drive or rideshare.
Location and getting around
Corryville is north of downtown and close to the university, so you are within reach of campus and the surrounding hospitals and restaurants, and Over-the-Rhine is about 1.8 miles away. The streetcar does not reach the neighborhood in a way that makes it a primary option, so plan on a rideshare, taxi or car to reach the riverfront, the stadiums and Fountain Square.
The zoo is also on the uptown side of the city, in Avondale, which is a short drive from Corryville. The Art Museum and Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park are a drive to the east.
Rooms and who it suits
The hotel suits parents visiting students, alumni, conference delegates at the university and families with relatives in the medical district. Because it is on the uptown side, it is a practical base for zoo visits, including the Festival of Lights, since the drive back at night is short. First-time visitors who want to eat in Over-the-Rhine every night or be near the riverfront will find the downtown hotels easier.
Good to know
Check parking arrangements and fees on the booking page, since uptown hotels often differ from downtown ones, and confirm what is included in your rate. University calendar events such as move-in, graduation and football weekends can raise rates and fill the neighborhood, so book early if your dates overlap with them. Rideshare costs between uptown and downtown add up on a long stay, so weigh them against the room rate when comparing with downtown options.
Ask for a higher floor or a quieter room if you are a light sleeper, because campus areas can be lively on weekends. If you plan to spend most of your time at the university, the medical district or the zoo, this is the most convenient of the hotels in this guide. For a visit centered on the riverfront and downtown, the Hyatt Regency, the Westin or the AC Hotel at The Banks are better placed.
Why stay here
- ✓Near the University of Cincinnati
- ✓Near the medical district
- ✓College-town themed design
- ✓Spacious rooms
- ✓Close to the zoo by car
- ✓Hilton brand
- ✓Short drive to Over-the-Rhine
- ✓Uptown location
Good questions
Where is Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati?+
In Corryville, near the University of Cincinnati, about 2.6 miles from the center of downtown.
Is Graduate Cincinnati close to downtown?+
It is a short drive or rideshare, not a walk. Over-the-Rhine is about 1.8 miles away.
Who is Graduate Cincinnati good for?+
Visitors to the university and medical district, and anyone planning a zoo-focused trip on the uptown side of the city.
