Hotel Celare is a Tribute Portfolio hotel in Cincinnati's Midtown, a little north of downtown and Over-the-Rhine, and it is in the four-star class, about 1.3 miles from the center of downtown. It is described as family friendly, with rollaway beds, travel cribs and connecting rooms, and it offers valet parking. That combination suits families and small groups who want something more individual than a large chain hotel and are happy to take a short ride to the main sights. The neighborhood is quieter than downtown, which helps light sleepers, and the streetcar, the restaurants of Over-the-Rhine and Findlay Market are a short drive or ride away.
Location and getting around
Midtown sits between downtown and the uptown areas, which makes it a flexible base. Over-the-Rhine and Findlay Market are about a short drive south, the riverfront and the stadiums are a little further, and the zoo and the University of Cincinnati are a short drive north. Unlike downtown hotels, you will probably use a car or rideshare for most trips, so check parking before you book.
Rooms and who it suits
The family features are the draw. Rollaway beds, travel cribs and connecting rooms let parents and children, or two couples traveling together, share space without booking a suite. It also suits travellers who have a car, those visiting the zoo and the Festival of Lights, and anyone who wants a calmer neighborhood after a day in the busy parts of the city. If you want to walk to dinner and sightseeing, the downtown hotels are better, and the AC Hotel at The Banks is best for sports fans.
Good to know
Valet parking is offered, which usually means a nightly charge, so confirm the rate on the booking page. Policies on breakfast, pets and any extra fees vary, so check what is included in your rate. Rates can rise when the university, the hospitals or the city's big events fill the area. Ask for a quieter or higher room if you are a light sleeper, and ask the hotel about shuttle or rideshare arrangements.
For a family trip that combines the zoo, the Museum Center, the Newport Aquarium and Findlay Market, a Midtown base with a car works well, and the Tribute Portfolio brand gives you a more characterful stay than a standard roadside hotel.
For first-timers who want to rely on the streetcar and walk to the riverfront, a downtown hotel will be more convenient. Families should also ask about the room layouts when they check rates, because connecting rooms and rollaways can change the real cost per person compared with a suite. The location also suits visitors going to events at the university or nearby hospitals, who would otherwise cross the whole city twice a day.
Why stay here
- ✓Tribute Portfolio hotel
- ✓Rollaway beds
- ✓Travel cribs
- ✓Connecting rooms
- ✓Valet parking
- ✓Quieter neighborhood
- ✓Short drive to Over-the-Rhine
- ✓Short drive to the zoo
Good questions
Is Hotel Celare family friendly?+
Yes, the hotel mentions rollaway beds, travel cribs and connecting rooms.
Where is Hotel Celare?+
In Midtown Cincinnati, about 1.3 miles from the center of downtown.
Does Hotel Celare have parking?+
It offers valet parking. Confirm the nightly charge when you check rates.
