The Westin Cincinnati stands on Fountain Square, the civic heart of downtown, and that location is the main reason to pick it. It is in the four-star class, and the hotel notes that dogs are welcome and that both accessible and self-parking are available. The hotel also has a business center, meeting rooms and conference space, which explains why many guests are on work trips, though the same convenience suits leisure travellers who want to step out of the lobby into the middle of the city. From the square you can walk to the arts district on Walnut Street, the Carew Tower and the Hilton Netherland Plaza, and the streetcar is a few blocks away. It is a comfortable, mainstream choice rather than a quirky one.
Location and getting around
Fountain Square is the traditional meeting point of Cincinnati, and from here the streetcar takes you to The Banks and the stadiums on the riverfront in one direction and Over-the-Rhine and Findlay Market in the other. The Freedom Center, the Reds Hall of Fame and Smale Riverfront Park are all reachable on foot, and the Aronoff Center and Contemporary Arts Center are a few blocks east.
For the zoo, the Museum Center at Union Terminal and the Art Museum, use a rideshare or car. Kentucky's riverfront towns are a short drive over the bridges.
Rooms and who it suits
Highlights business facilities, so it works well for conferences and corporate travel, but it also suits couples and first-time visitors who value location above all. Dog owners will appreciate the pet-friendly policy, which is not universal among downtown hotels. If you want a historic interior rather than a contemporary one, the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza a block away is the Art Deco alternative, and the Lytle Park Hotel is the quiet luxury one.
Good to know
Check the parking details when you check rates, since self-parking and accessible parking are both available but fees apply in the way they do at most downtown hotels. Fountain Square hosts events and seasonal activities, so you may find the area lively on weekends and in the run up to Christmas, and it is worth asking about quieter rooms if you prefer calm.
Rates rise when the Reds, Bengals or large conventions are in town, so compare dates if your plans are flexible. Because the hotel is central, it is also a sensible base if you plan to ride the streetcar rather than drive, and it keeps the Over-the-Rhine restaurants close for evening plans. For a stay built around walking, it is among the most convenient addresses in the city.
Why stay here
- ✓On Fountain Square
- ✓Dogs welcome
- ✓Self-parking
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Business center
- ✓Meeting rooms
- ✓Conference space
- ✓Near the streetcar
Good questions
Where is The Westin Cincinnati?+
It is on Fountain Square in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, near the streetcar and the arts district.
Is The Westin Cincinnati pet friendly?+
Dogs are welcome. Confirm the current policy and any fee when you check rates.
Does The Westin Cincinnati have parking?+
Yes, self-parking and accessible parking are available. Fees apply, so confirm them when you check rates.
