Best Marriott International Hotels in Cincinnati

Most recent guests report a pleasant stay at The Westin Cincinnati thanks to the property's convenient Fountain Square location in the downtown area. And while some say the decor is simplistic, guests appreciated that rooms are clean, comfortable and appointed with signature amenities, including Heavenly Beds, along with floor-to-ceiling windows and flat-screen TVs. What's more, the hotel underwent renovations in 2015 to freshen up its accommodations. The property's popular facilities, such as the indoor pool, two dining venues, WestinWORKOUT gym and 24-hour business center, also pleased guests. However, some travelers thought the room rates were a little pricey for an average business hotel. Because Westin is a member of the Marriott hotel family, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points here.

The Residence Inn Cincinnati Downtown/The Phelps sits in downtown Cincinnati, less than a mile from The Great American Ball Park and Paul Brown Stadium, home to the MLB's Cincinnati Reds and the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals, respectively. Despite being in the center of the city's action, guests say the property is quiet. Housed in the Phelps Building (originally constructed in 1926), the all-suite hotel is pet-friendly and has 134 rooms. Travelers can choose between studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom layouts; all are outfitted in blues and greens have at least a king-sized bed and a sofa bed (larger rooms have additional sleeping space), swiveling flat-screen TVs that allow you to watch from several spaces and a fully equipped kitchen. Bathrooms have shower and tub combos. Wi-Fi is complimentary, but only valet parking is available and it incurs steep daily rates. The hotel has a small fitness center and is near a jogging trail. Unlike some other Marriott properties, this location offers a complimentary full hot breakfast daily. The Phelps Bar serves tapas and drinks at dinner, but Top of the Park – the property's rooftop bar – is the clear on-site dining choice. With stunning city and Ohio River views, handcrafted cocktails and light bites, it's popular with locals and hotel guests alike. Loyal Marriott hotel guests can earn and redeem Marriott Rewards points here.

OK, this hotel isn't actually in Cincinnati but across the Ohio River in Covington, Kentucky, (about 98 miles northeast of Louisville). The Marriott's Ohio riverfront location, close to the big city, does seem to be one of its key selling points. That's particularly true if you're interested in catching a Bengals football game at Paul Brown Stadium (about 1 mile away) or a Reds baseball game at the Great American Ballpark (also just 1 mile away). Some guests complain of slow room service and a somewhat confusing journey from the lobby to the hotel rooms. Speaking of rooms, all feature beds with pillow-top mattresses, coffee makers, marble bathrooms and in-room Internet access (for a fee). If you want to make the most out of staying at the Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter, you should book a room facing the water and not the city streets. Additional on-site amenities guests can take advantage of include a fitness center, an indoor pool and a handful of restaurants and lounges. Earn or indulge in complimentary perks if you're a Marriott Rewards member.

Situated close to Interstate 71, U.S. Highway 42 and Gilbert Avenue, SpringHill Suites Cincinnati Midtown offers guests convenient, all-suite accommodations. Each room comes standard with a minifridge, microwave, flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi access, though some recent guests note that the rooms do not feature stovetops, sinks or utensils. The hotel provides a complimentary breakfast each morning, and visitors can enjoy cocktails at the Lobby Bar during the evening hours. Other on-site amenities include an indoor swimming pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Plus, you’ll find this Cincinnati hotel to be within easy walking distance of Eden Park, and just a short drive from Cincinnati attractions like the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, the Taft Museum of Art, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and the JACK Cincinnati Casino. Because SpringHill Suites is a Marriott property, Marriott Rewards members can accrue or redeem points by choosing to stay here, as well.