Covington Hotels: Where to Stay in Kentucky

Covington sits on the Kentucky side of the Ohio River, directly across from Cincinnati. This guide covers the hotels in Covington, Kentucky we could confirm, with addresses, phone numbers, check-in times, and amenities taken from hotel sites and booking listings. Five riverfront and downtown properties made the list. Each one gets a plain note on what we confirmed and what we could not. Rates change daily, so we do not quote any. Call the hotel before you book to confirm the details you care about most.

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Where to Stay in Covington, Kentucky

Hotels in Covington KY: Five Places We Confirmed

Covington has a compact hotel scene. Most of the larger properties sit along West 3rd Street, West 5th Street, and Madison Avenue, close to the river. The Roebling Suspension Bridge links this riverfront to Cincinnati.

We checked each hotel below against its own site or a major booking listing, plus a second listing where we could find one. Where only one source exists, we say so. We found no closed or renamed hotel among the five, but listings age fast, so confirm the current name when you call.

Hotel Covington

Hotel Covington stands at 638 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011. The front desk number is 859-905-6600. A second listing adds a toll-free line at 866-501-1700.

The hotel site lists 114 rooms in the main building. A sister property, North by Hotel Covington, adds 53 apartment-style suites with kitchenettes. Room sizes run from 275 to 2,500 square feet, so you can choose anything from a simple room to a large suite.

Dining stays on site. Coppin’s Restaurant and Bar serves a seasonal menu. Knowledge Bar and Social Room pours cocktails and wine. An artisan coffee bar covers the morning. The hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a 24-hour retail shop, and outdoor patio dining.

A trade listing gives check-in at 4:00 PM and check-out at noon, and says the hotel was built in 2016. The hotel site does not show check-in times, so confirm both by phone. The same listing says pets are allowed for an extra fee and parking on site costs extra. Ask about both when you call.

The hotel site says the airport lies about 15 minutes away. Pick Hotel Covington if you want a boutique stay with a restaurant downstairs and event space next door.

Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront

The Radisson stands at 668 West 5th Street, Covington, KY 41011. A trade listing gives the phone as 859-777-0008. We found this number in one source only, so verify before you dial for a booking.

Both the trade listing and Expedia count 220 rooms. The trade listing describes an 18-story round tower and says the hotel opened in 1972 and was renovated in 2025. We could not confirm the renovation with a second source.

Expedia lists check-in at 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. The same listing shows an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, laundry facilities, free in-room Wi-Fi, two bars, and a conference center. The trade listing names the on-site restaurant Eighteen at the Radisson.

Expedia says dining venues close on Monday. Plan a different dinner if you arrive early in the week. Parking costs extra according to the trade listing.

Pick the Radisson if you want a pool, a tall tower with city views, and meeting space for a group.

Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront

This IHG hotel stands at 600 West 3rd Street, Covington, KY 41011. Call 859-291-4300. Both the IHG page and a trade listing give this address and number.

IHG lists check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM, with a minimum check-in age of 21. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, a 24-hour fitness center, an outdoor pool, and pet-friendly rooms with a nightly fee. A trade listing counts 155 rooms on four floors.

The two sources disagree on the restaurant name. IHG names Grilled and Chilled. The trade listing names The Greenery. Ask the front desk which one is open before you plan a meal there.

The hotel has two meeting rooms, and the larger Riverfront Ballroom suits small groups. Free parking helps any driver, so ask about the current policy when you book.

Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati Covington

The Courtyard stands at 500 West 3rd Street, Covington, KY 41011. Marriott lists the phone as 859-491-4000. Marriott and Expedia agree on the address and the 3:00 PM check-in.

Check-out comes at noon. The minimum check-in age is 21. Expedia counts 193 rooms on nine floors.

The hotel offers a 24-hour fitness center, an outdoor terrace with a fireplace, and meeting space. Marriott lists The Bistro with Starbucks coffee and a market for snacks. Expedia says a full breakfast costs extra. Parking costs extra, and a covered garage serves guests.

Marriott says the Southbank Shuttle stops outside the hotel. The hotel also sits about 1.4 miles from downtown Cincinnati according to Marriott. Pets are welcome with fees and a weight limit, so call about the current policy.

Pick the Courtyard if you travel for work, collect Marriott Bonvoy points, or want the shuttle stop at your door.

Extended Stay America Suites Cincinnati Covington

Extended Stay America stands at 650 West 3rd Street, Covington, KY 41011. A Kayak listing gives the phone as 859-581-3000 and the check-in time as after 3:00 PM, with check-out before 11:00 AM.

We found full details in one source only, so treat them as unconfirmed. The listing counts 105 suites with in-room kitchens. Each kitchen has a full-size refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. The hotel offers free parking, free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk.

The listing says breakfast is grab-and-go. Do not expect a hot buffet. Call to confirm what the breakfast includes.

Pick this hotel for a stay of several nights. A kitchen and a washer cut your costs and give you room to settle in.

Hotels Near the Roebling Suspension Bridge

The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge crosses the Ohio River between Covington and Cincinnati. Pedestrians first walked across on December 1, 1866, and the bridge opened formally on January 1, 1867. At the time, the main span of 1,057 feet made this the longest suspension bridge in the world. The bridge earned National Historic Landmark status in 1975.

The bridge links the Northern Kentucky hotels to the Cincinnati side for people on foot. We did not source the walking time from any one hotel, so check a map for your route.

Hotels along West 3rd Street and West 5th Street sit near the river. Hotel Covington sits farther along Madison Avenue. Use a map to compare each address to the bridge approach before you book.

Where to Stay in Covington for MainStrasse Village

MainStrasse Village is a historic district in Covington. Wikipedia places the district south of downtown, with West Pike Street on the south edge and Interstate 75 on the east edge. Most of Covington’s nightlife sits here.

The Goose Girl Fountain opened in October 1980 in George Steinford Park. The Carroll Chimes bell tower, finished in 1979, shows a mechanical Pied Piper puppet each hour from April through December. The village hosts Maifest, Oktoberfest, Goettafest, an antiques fair, and a Christmas walk.

Madison Theater, a live music venue at 730 Madison Avenue, stands near Hotel Covington. Check its calendar before you book. A show night adds crowds and noise on Madison Avenue.

Things to Do Near Covington Hotels

Devou Park covers more than 700 acres in the hills above Covington. The address is 790 Park Lane. The city site lists an 18-hole golf course, more than eight miles of mountain bike trails, picnic shelters, a fishing lake, and the Drees Pavilion at the Devou Memorial Overlook. The park opens at dawn and closes at dusk.

The Behringer-Crawford Museum sits inside Devou Park. Its site lists an exhibition on 250 years of fashion and furniture from February 14 to August 9, 2026. Check the museum site for hours, because we could not confirm them.

St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica holds what Wikipedia calls the world’s largest handmade church stained-glass window, at 67 feet by 24 feet. The Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home is a National Historic Landmark.

Trade listings place Hotel Covington near the Newport Aquarium, the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame, and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. The Holiday Inn listing names Great American Ballpark and Newport on the Levee. Confirm drive times for your own dates.

Getting to Covington

Covington lies in Kenton County where the Ohio and Licking rivers meet. The city sits across from Cincinnati and had about 40,961 residents in 2020.

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport serves the region. Hotel Covington says the airport lies about 15 minutes away. Listings give different airport distances for other hotels, so check a map for your hotel.

The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky runs buses in the area. Marriott says the Southbank Shuttle stops outside the Courtyard. Check current routes and times on the transit sites before you rely on either one.

How to Choose a Hotel in Covington

Couples and groups who want character should start with Hotel Covington. The restaurant, the coffee bar, and the event spaces keep you on site.

Families should compare the Holiday Inn and the Radisson. Both list pools. The Holiday Inn pool sits outdoors and the Radisson pool sits indoors, so match the pool to your travel season.

Business travelers should look at the Courtyard and the Radisson. Both list meeting space and fitness centers.

Long stays point to Extended Stay America. In-room kitchens and laundry help anyone away from home for a week or more.

Drivers should ask each hotel about parking. The Holiday Inn and Extended Stay America list free parking. The Courtyard, the Radisson, and Hotel Covington list paid parking in the sources we read.

Pet owners should call ahead. Hotel Covington, the Holiday Inn, and the Courtyard all list pets with fees. We could not confirm the pet policy at the other two hotels.

Before you pay, ask for the total with taxes and fees, the cancellation terms, parking costs, and breakfast hours. Compare the total on two booking sites and by phone.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked Hotel Covington against its own site and a trade listing. We checked the Radisson against Expedia and a trade listing. We checked the Holiday Inn against IHG and a trade listing. We checked the Courtyard against Marriott and Expedia. We checked Extended Stay America against one Kayak listing.

We checked the Roebling Bridge and MainStrasse Village against Wikipedia. We checked Devou Park against the city site and Madison Theater against its own site.

We could not confirm current rates, the Radisson renovation date, the Holiday Inn restaurant name, or full details for Extended Stay America. Hotels change names and policies without notice, so confirm each detail with the property before you travel.

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Conclusion

Hotels in Covington, Kentucky give you a short, solid list near the river and Cincinnati. Hotel Covington offers the most character. The Radisson, the Holiday Inn, and the Courtyard cover most trips. Extended Stay America fits longer stays. Call ahead to confirm rates, parking, pet rules, and the current hotel name, then book early for busy weekends.

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