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The Westin Cincinnati

21 E Fifth St

Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 621-7700
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A fully renovated hotel in the heart of

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Located in the heart of downtown, The Westin Cincinnati overlooks historic Fountain Square. A convenient sky-bridge connects you to the city's Convention Center, Carew Tower, and Tower Place Mall - with exquisite shops and restaurants. Feel renewed in our fully renovated guest rooms and suites, featuring the Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Bath, a 27-inch flat screen TV, generous workstation, and... more

Posted by Citysearch on April 13, 2009

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Set in the center of downtown, the Cincinnati Westin overlooks historic Fountain Square, the venue
for Oktoberfest and where locals and visitors often gather for lunch in warmer months. Ideal for
business and leisure travelers, the Westin Cincinnati is situated 12 miles from the Cincinnati
Northern Kentucky Airport and two blocks from the Great American Ballpark and Paul Brown Stadium. A... more

Posted by ian.com on April 02, 2008

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Overlooking historic Fountain Square, The Westin Cincinnati boasts a convenient and central downtown location. Connected by an indoor skywalk system to surrounding office towers and the Duke Energy Convention Center, we are a leisurely stroll away from the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Great American Ball Park, Paul Brown Stadium, US Bank Arena, the Aronoff Center for the... more

Posted by discoverourtown on February 15, 2008

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456 rooms, 17 floors

Overlooking historic Fountain Square, The Westin Cincinnati boasts a convenient and central downtown location. Connected by an indoor skywalk system to surrounding office towers and the Duke Energy Convention Center, we are a leisurely stroll away from the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Great American Ball Park, Paul Brown Stadium, US Bank... more

Posted by travelocity on August 02, 2007

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Just blocks from the Ohio River, The Westin Cincinnati overlooks historic Fountain Square in the heart of downtown.

A convenient sky-bridge connects you to the city's bustling Convention Center, Carew Tower and Tower Place Mall - with over 75 exquisite shops and restaurants. The Westin is just one block from The Aronoff Performing Arts Center, two blocks from Firstar Center, Cinergy Field,... more

Posted by mytravelguide on June 30, 2007

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The Westin may not have the historical ambience
of The Cincinnatian or the Omni Netherland Plaza,
but Cincinnati's newest luxury hotel has a
colorful past of its own: It was the birthplace
of the Jerry Springer Show . That's right,
everybody's favorite sultan of sleaze -- who,
despite some much-publicized dalliances with
prostitutes, was elected mayor of Cincinnati in
1977 --... more

Posted by digitalcity on June 04, 2007

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With programs designed for both business travelers and families, this property takes service seriously. Business travelers can take advantage of guest office rooms stocked with phone, fax and printer. For families, a kids' club provides coloring books, bath toys and a phone line dedicated to bedtime stories. All visitors are treated to signature Heavenly Beds with pillow-top mattresses, cushy... more

Posted by Citysearch on May 14, 2007

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Dogs up to 40 pounds are allowed. There are no additional pet fees. Dogs are not allowed to be left alone in the room. When making an online reservation, type "I am bringing my dog" in the section titled "Special Requests" in the "Optional Information" section of the booking form.

Posted by dogfriendly on April 10, 2007

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Distinctive digs with modern amenities and beds so heavenly they're hard to roll out of.

Posted by Citysearch on January 11, 2007

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Distinctive digs with modern amenities and beds so heavenly they're hard to roll out of.

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In Short With programs designed for both business travelers and families, this property takes service seriously. Business travelers can take advantage of guest office rooms stocked with phone, fax and printer. For families, a kids' club provides coloring books, bath toys and a phone line dedicated to bedtime stories. All visitors are treated to signature Heavenly Beds with pillow-top... more

Posted by Contributor on April 13, 2009, (Edited March 28, 2005)

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Business and leisure travelers like the upscale Westin, a high-rise overlooking the Ohio River. A chic yet unpretentious property that draws an eclectic mix of families and business travelers, the hotel is a good choice for sports and culture fans. The city's major performing arts center, as well as its baseball and football fields, are all within a few blocks' walking distance. The comfortable... more

Posted by frommers on August 10, 2007

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great place by Tim Z. at InsiderPages

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This is the only hotel that we have stayed at in our own town. We even stayed there on our wedding night. Great place good people and nice rooms. Even a nice view.

Posted by Citysearch User on April 09, 2008

Definitely not worth the price!

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My husband and I stayed here a year ago, and were pretty impressed with the hotel. However, upon returning this past weekend, we were very disappointed & will not stay again. For the price, there are many other places to stay. The rooms have been redecorated in a drab beige color with no decor at all. The hallways were also a lifeless beige with no artwork or color. When I asked the front... more

Posted by lmisencik on April 13, 2009, (Edited October 31, 2006)

ENJOY

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I really enjoyed my stay here. The location is great, you don't have to go far to enjoy many of the town amenities. The view is nice and staff seems friendly. I will stay here again

Pros

+ location, view, price of parking

Posted by SCOT2H on April 29, 2009, (Edited September 16, 2002)

Heavenly!

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As usual, Westin really stands out as a top notch hotel, without being insanely expensive! Great Place!

Pros

+ Great Heavenly Beds

Posted by ajzucker on April 29, 2009, (Edited June 20, 2002)

Watch the Valet Staff

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The valet brought my brand new Escalade back to me damaged. No one seemed to really care and told me to call their toll free number to have it repaired. 10 days later I am still calling trying to get something done. Not only does the hotel show a lack of maintenance, but it's customer service is lacking too.

Pros

+ It's convenient

Cons

- If they damage your vehicle- good luck

Posted by Jeff F on October 14, 2009

The worst Westin experience thus far

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We just stayed at The Westin Cincinnati this past weekend (8/9/08 thru 8/10/08). I must say our experience was below average for a Westin Hotel. To start, when we arrived there was a long line to check-in (approximately 30 to 40 guests before us waiting to check-in). (See picture: As you will see the lady before us was showing frustration).... more

Posted by JWC1978 on August 12, 2008

Very Mediocre Hotel

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The Cincinnati Westin has a spectacular location in the downtown Cincinnati area. It is close to Great American Ball Park and the hotel faces Fountain Square. Our visit there was a return visit; however, it is very doubtful there will be a third. Our room was lacking many of the amenities usually seen at a highly rated hotel, but most... more

Posted by CHS006 on July 21, 2008

Westin a Great Stay

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A great hotel to stay in. The front counter staff was very helpful and nice upon check in. It is a large corporate style hotel. But it is in the "business district." The room was spacious and comfy. The only negative comment about the room is the closet does not have a light in it. So that's a little dark.... more

Posted by Runnwlf on June 30, 2008

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Posted by a hotels.com guest on May 27, 2008

Great location but needs updates

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I stayed at the Westin for business and the location is great. You are near restaurants, bars, and it overlooks the square in downtown. For security purposes, you need to use your room key to access the various floors on the elevator or use the restrooms outside of the conference rooms. The guest rooms are large with the "typical" box... more

Posted by mid30stravel on May 22, 2008

Nice pool

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We had a great time at the Westin. They let us have a late check out (4:30 pm). We had a great view of the city. We also had the chance to spend some time in the pool. It was very clean and relaxing. Only down fall was the bathroom had an odd odor but, it wasn't anything that we... more

Posted by CottonMouse on May 20, 2008

Always a safe bet

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I've stayed at this hotel several times for business, and it is the only hotel I will book at in downtown Cincinnati. Pros: Great rooms. Great location. All the main restaurants/night spots are within decent walking distance in addition to most of the downtown office locations. Rooms are very typical of Starwood standards, but are much better than the Hilton... more

Posted by kingsmc46 on April 30, 2008

Needs a face-lift

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Adequate accommodation in a large corportate style hotel. My room was so large the two double beds in it looked lost creating a bleak atmosphere unrelieved by the corporate style lamps and desk. The long corridors to the bedrooms are featureless and eerie (think - The Shining) and the decor looks like it hasn't been changed since the 1980s. Also... more

Posted by SidneyDublin_Ireland on April 29, 2008

No complaints - Excellent Stay

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I don't give very many 5-star reviews, but this stay was exceptional. This review is based on a two-night business stay. I had a room on the 8th floor, toward the end of the hallway. There was nothing at all to complain about. Check-in was easy, the room was comfortable and clean, and the location was excellent. The room was... more

Posted by eBzky on April 25, 2008

Not impressed with Westin Cincinnatti

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I was disappointed with the Westin Cincinnatti from the moment I attempted to check-in. I was not acknowledged when I approached the counter, even though it appeared as though the staff member was not urgently busy. The room was mediocre. The entire facility looks as though it needs some renovations. Most alarming to me was the $10 charge for Wi-Fi!... more

Posted by sukyum on March 23, 2008

The room was fabulous

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I have to tell you I'm a Starwood Gold member and as such scored a room on the SPG Preferred floor, but my experience at this hotel was great. The room itself had very recently updated appointments, was sparkling clean; the bed was very comfortable; the bathroom was top of the line. The ONLY even slightly negative comments I have... more

Posted by DivemistressofthDark on March 09, 2008

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The hotel was fantastic. We love Westin's Heavenly theme--the bed is amazing! We were greeting by the friendly front desk personnel and check in took less than 60 seconds. Check out was just as easy. I forgot my lipstick in the room after check out and the front desk had housekeeping check the room. I received a call within the hour to notify me they had found the lipstick and will hold it for... more

Posted by Michelle on September 23, 2007

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Overall, I really enjoyed staying at the Westin Cincinnati. The room was very nice and the people were very friendly. When I go back to Cincinnati I plan to stay here again

Posted by Patrick on September 19, 2007

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Great location, great views, clean and beautiful rooms.

Posted by Sharon on September 11, 2007

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I would recommend this hotel to young and old travelers, there is a lot to do and see close to the hotel. It worked perfectly for our weekend getaway, although I wouldn't recommend for families with small children.

Posted by Ali on September 11, 2007

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It is a Westin, so you know it is nice however I do not see how a hotel can receive a 4 star without its own facilities. The lobby wine bar was not open often enough.

Posted by Thomas on August 30, 2007

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Beautiful Hotel and room. Good location but room service for two for bacon and eggs for two with coffee and toast at $47.82 is outrageous and on Sunday morning you have no other alternative downtown. Downtown Cincinnati is now off place to stay list

Posted by Gil on August 22, 2007

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Very nice room with a very comfortable bed and perfect air conditioning. Staff seemed indifferent though. Would have liked to have seen a free computer for guests to use but the business center consisted of a FedEx/Kinko's on the first floor.

Posted by Pete on August 15, 2007

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Excellent hotel.

Posted by Loretta on August 14, 2007

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The hotel was nice but due to the fact that it did not have a restaurant in the hotel it was inconvenient in the morning when it came to breakfast.

Posted by Robert on August 01, 2007

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My son and his wife stayed in another room that was perfect. Our room had hair and dust around shower, no robe until we asked for it, only 1 coffee grounds pack, no reference for hotel amenities (the black leather-like book that should have held it was empty). When I asked for the information about amenities, pool times etc. I was told they didn't have anymore. The front desk people (I spoke... more

Posted by Lynn on July 10, 2007

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Wonderful hotel. I have already recommended to a lot of my friends.

Posted by Mary on July 09, 2007

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Nice hotel, rooms are excellent. Lobby area needed some work, carpet worn. Staff was helpful. Very noisy on weekend, people coming in late, etc.

Posted by Mel on July 04, 2007

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It was billed as a 4 star hotel. The room we had was not a typical 4 star room. I also did not like to have to go up an escalator with my luggage to the front desk to check in. It was very clean and close to the river and ballpark.

Posted by Terry on July 02, 2007

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Excellent service, great room, great visit.

Posted by Rob on June 19, 2007

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The Westin in downtown Cincinnati is a very nice hotel in a great location.

Posted by Steve on June 19, 2007

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The front desk clerk was great about giving us two beds, the highest floor they had available, and a view of fountain square.

Posted by David on June 16, 2007

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The hotel was so quite in the heart of downtown. Closed to great shopping mall. The room was so big and very comfortable. I would recommend this to the friends

Posted by Alishaaq on June 14, 2007

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I have stayed there frequently over the last twelve months. It was generally a very pleasant stay. My biggest complaint is around the complimentary coffee and tea pot area. Frequently, the coffee machine still had a used coffee packet in it or they did not restock the tea bags, or there was leftover coffee in the pot. I am not a coffee drinker and it is disappointing to not find the tea bags... more

Posted by 36 year old woman with a moderate budget on June 02, 2007

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Enjoyable stay, would stay at the Westin anytime in Cincinnati.

Posted by Joe on May 30, 2007

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Hotel is very impressive, clean and well maintained. It is centrally located and accessible to all the activities of the city. I would like to stay again in the same hotel whenever I travel.

Posted by Venkatachalam on May 23, 2007

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I wouldn't stay here for $10 a night!

Posted by Laura on May 09, 2007

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Excellent stay; excellent work-out facilities; walking distance to reds/Bengalis sports complexes.

Posted by Rich on April 10, 2007

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The hotel has an excellent location, as well as impressive service and comfort.

Posted by 28 year old man with a moderate budget on April 09, 2007

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First class hotel and at a great price.

Posted by Jason on April 05, 2007

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Had a nice time. the bed was wonderful. Very comfortable.

Posted by Robyn on April 03, 2007

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Nice hotel, good location in the heart of downtown. The McCormick & Schmick's restaurant is new and the staff is going through the learning curve. The fact that there is no restaurant for breakfast other than a continental style is very disappointing. The $24 valet parking is ridiculous. It's $17 to valet park if I'm not staying at the hotel. Makes no sense.

Posted by Mike on March 27, 2007

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The location was wonderful for shopping, dining and theatre. We were disappointed in the view from our room.

Posted by Beverly on March 12, 2007

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The Westin in Cincinnati is an excellent hotel in all respects. We enjoyed the view of the city square, ice rink and skyline.

Posted by Bob on March 06, 2007

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This hotel was a little further from the convention center than the information told us. The skywalk was so complicated to get to the convention center the hotel staff could not tell us how to get there using the skywalk. The room was superb, very comfortable.

Posted by Kelly on March 05, 2007

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It was ok for the price. I definitely would not go back if I had to pay full price.

Posted by Shawn on February 27, 2007

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Desk staff very friendly and helpful. Room¿s very clean, comfortable; carpet was nice, not stained and Nasty like some places. Pool/hot tub was clean, very inviting. Great view of fountain square! Will stay again and recommend.

Posted by Kami on February 12, 2007

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This hotel is good for people who do not plan on needing entertainment, or too much else. Parking and luggage is difficult unless you want to spend $35-70 for staff to help. Parking is close to impossible and finding was you check in is not easy either. I thought a 4-star hotel would have a place to get my hair done, but all the stores were closed for all three days of my stay. The room was not... more

Posted by Amaal on February 07, 2007

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This hotel was very nice and very clean. We went to a concert and the hotel had lots of guest. The rooms are pretty sound proof. We could not hear the people next to us. The beds really are heavenly.

Posted by Lorrie on January 23, 2007

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Annoyed that I got double billed.

Posted by Michael on January 18, 2007

Westin Cincinnati | Hotel Review | Cincinnati | Frommers.com

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Business and leisure travelers will also like the upscale Westin, a high-rise overlooking the Ohio River and Fountain Square at 5th and Vine streets. The hotel is a good choice for sports and culture fans, as the citys major performing arts center, as well as... more

Posted by frommers user on January 15, 2007

Westin Hotel | Cincinnati Hotels | Fodor's Online Travel Guide

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In the heart of Cincinnatis hotel district, the Westin overlooks the citys most popular landmark, the Tyler Davidson Fountain on Fountain Square. The building, designed in the classic Renaissance style, was once the Albee Theater. Shoppers will appreciate that its just a short stroll away... more

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I will never stay @ this hotel again.

Posted by Scott on January 03, 2007

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I would not stay in this hotel again, due to the water damage in the bathroom and the price that I paid for the room.

Posted by Ken on January 03, 2007

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We were treated very poorly. Had to ask for help at checking. Given incorrect room number at check in. Had to ask for room to be cleaned. No restaurants were open only a cafeteria type cafe. I will never stay at this hotel again. I felt like we were treated sub-standard.

Posted by Elaine O. on December 23, 2006

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This hotel is located directly downtown in Cincinnati across from the recently renovated Fountain Square. This is a great place to stay for close shopping, restaurants and entertainment.

Posted by 24 year old woman with a moderate budget on December 20, 2006

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Excellent location to all downtown activities, restaurants and shops. Friendly staff and great beds. Perfect location for the business traveler and the couple that taking a romantic weekend get-away.

Posted by Beth on December 15, 2006

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I had a very pleasant stay at the hotel.

This hotel made me feel welcome: The staff was courteous and friendly.

Posted by 62 year old man with a luxury budget on December 08, 2006

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The hotel was nice. Not very up scale, but it served its purpose was had a good location. Probably not quite worth the price of the stay though.

Posted by Tyler on December 07, 2006

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The location and view of the hotel were great. I was expecting a fluffy bed with down blankets, but the sheets were pretty stiff and the comforter was basic, not down. Also, the hallways lacked decoration that would have made it look much better.

Posted by Elizabeth on December 04, 2006

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I would love to stay in the Westin again. Our room was large and very comfortable. They were renovating the lobby area, and it was difficult going from one location to another. When renovations are complete, it will be very nice.

Posted by Amanda on November 01, 2006

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We were delighted to find out that our room was on the 15th floor over-looking Fountain Square. We had no idea that the Grand Reopening of Fountain Square was during our stay. We enjoyed watching the fireworks from our room and listening to the live bands play all evening. We walked to Newport, KY and enjoyed the Aquarium and shopping. This is a great city with plenty to do. And, the HEAVENLY... more

Posted by Emily on October 18, 2006

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The hotel had a good location, the non smoking rooms were a plus, they had great beds and ok bathrooms.

Posted by 36 year old man with a moderate budget on October 16, 2006

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Hotel was a 4 star, but it is under construction, and the escalators were not in operation. They only had 1 elevator working, so getting around took a little while. Rooms were beautiful, well appointed, and looked to be new. Bed linens were the best!!

Posted by Allyson on September 19, 2006

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Our family of four with young children stayed one night at the Westin in downtown Cincy. It was clean, quiet and extremely comfortable. With four people, the king room didn't work. The front desk manager, upgraded our room to a double with a small living room and work-out equipment for no additional charge. We got a great deal! Thanks. We'll be back.

Posted by Deanna on September 12, 2006

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Centrally located, clean, and excellent staff.

Posted by Rebecca on September 08, 2006

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I liked the hotel but I think that things were overpriced in the hotel. The staff was courteous but not very into telling you where things are.

Posted by Melissa on September 06, 2006

ENJOY

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I really enjoyed my stay here. The location is great, you don't have to go far to enjoy many of the town amenities. The view is nice and staff seems friendly. I will stay here again

Posted by SCOT2H on September 16, 2002

Heavenly!

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As usual, Westin really stands out as a top notch hotel, without being insanely expensive! Great Place!

Posted by ajzucker on June 20, 2002

Paying for the location.

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The Westin's below ground parking was full and the "push to talk" attendant refused to assist us in finding an alternative spot. I waited for 15 minutes to check in with only one person working checkin. I was not impressed with the room's decor or size, and the room looked nothing like the picture on the website. However I do strongly recommend the heavenly bath and bed if you are in it for... more

Posted by Pilot32783 on May 26, 2002

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