Cincinnati

You’ll know you’ve arrived when you see 21c’s iconic penguins in the city’s signature yellow hue. — Travel + Leisure

The accommodations are lovingly maintained and incorporate modern technology, like Internet access and multi-line telephones. Furnishings lean toward the contemporary. — Forbes Travel Guide

One of the classier Hilton franchises, located in a National Historic Landmark building, with a sumptuous Art Deco lobby, gym and well-furnished rooms. 7. — Rough Guide

The four-pearl Westin Cincinnati is located in the heart of downtown, directly across the street from Fountain Square. — Oyster

Situated in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, within walking distance to restaurants, Saks 5th Avenue, and the Paul Brown Stadium. — Oyster

Across the street from Music Hall, this charming European-style hostelry...features four comfortable guest rooms. ... Expertly prepared four course dinners are served before Music Hall performances. — Michelin Guide

The Old English Tudor–style building, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1926 as part of the planned suburban village of Mariemont. — Fodor's

A good pick among the riverfront chains; located about three-quarters of a mile east of Newport on the Levee. — Lonely Planet

Just off I–75 in Sharonville near the Sharonville Convention Center, the renovated La Quinta (it was previously an all-suites hotel) has spacious rooms and all-new furnishings. — Fodor's

Visiting Dougie Doug. — Afar Magazine

A restored 1878 Victorian mansion near the University of Cincinnati is now a B&B. Parker House has a music parlor, antique furnishings, reproduction wall coverings, and murals of Beethoven and Mozart. — Fodor's

Offers guests convenient, all-suite accommodations...plus, you’ll find this Cincinnati hotel to be within easy walking distance of Eden Park, and just a short drive from Cincinnati attractions. — U.S. News & World Report

It offers a handful of features that enhance a stay here, including a seasonal outdoor pool and a free continental breakfast. — Oyster

The two-and-a-half-pearl Comfort Suites Forest Park is a family-oriented, budget-friendly hotel that’s surrounded by restaurants and shopping in a suburb northwest of Cincinnati. — Oyster

On the UC hospital campus, a few blocks from the Cincinnati Zoo, and five minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Rooms are clean, and the beds especially plush. — Fodor's

The two-and-a-half-pearl Best Western Clermont is a good choice for budget-conscious travelers seeking clean and comfortable rooms for short stays. — Oyster

The Best Western Plus Hannaford Inn & Suites is a mid-range property with budget-friendly rates. — Oyster

A midrange options on the Kentucky riverfront is the Comfort Suites , with a morning waffle bar. — Lonely Planet

Comfortable, affordable Victorian place, five minutes from downtown Cincinnati and Covington, Kentucky. 5. — Rough Guide