How to Find Hotels in Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio is positioned on the north bank of the Ohio River. Its legendary skyline was shown in the opening credits of "WKRP." Cincinnati is home to the first professional baseball team in the United States, the Cincinnati Reds.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access for making reservations

Select Your Accommodations

1. Know that accommodations in Avondale, one Cincinnati's neighborhoods, are located near the center of the city and feature close proximity to the Cincinnati Zoo. Mid-range prices for quality hotels fall between $70 and $100.

2. Enjoy the warm hospitality and elegant craftsmanship of older homes that have been restored as bed and breakfasts in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Expect to pay around $120 per night for great facilities.

3. Stay just a mile from the beach in 3-star accommodations at around $70 per night.

4. Stay in luxury suites in the downtown area near Fountain Square and the Convention Center for up to $1,500.

5. Book accommodations by calling tripadvisor.com at [phone] or visiting the link below in Additional Resources.

Organize Your Transportation

6. Choose from either the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport located across the Ohio River in Kentucky or the Dayton International Airport located north of Cincinnati about 50 miles.

7. Travel Interstate 71/75 into downtown Cincinnati for an exceptionally scenic view. Try to avoid rush hour as the traffic on the Brent Spence Bridge tends to back up.

8. View the countryside and arrive in Cincinnati, Ohio via Amtrak. Since the station is located several miles from downtown, and no public transportation is available at arrival times, call ahead to schedule taxi service.

9. Know that bus service is available to Cincinnati, Ohio via Greyhound and Megabus.

10. Utilize the services of the local bus transit system, a taxi service or car rental for transportation throughout Cincinnati, Ohio.

Be Familiar with Local Activities and Customs

11. Join the 500,000 people who travel to Central Parkway for the Taste of Cincinnati every Memorial Day weekend. Make accommodation reservations well in advance as hotels fill up rapidly.

12. Find Oktoberfest irresistible every September as over a half million people make their way to Cincinnati, Ohio to participate in this 2 day German festival. Reservations for all kinds of accommodations fill up quickly.

Tips & Warnings

• Learn the downtown's north-south streets with the mnemonic "Big Strong Men Will Very Rarely Eat Pork Chops" which translates to streets going east to west: "Broadway Sycamore Main Walnut Vine Race Elm Plum Central."
• Avoid the urban neighborhoods of Avondale, Over-the-Rhine and Bond Hill at night.
• Listen for tornado warnings, particularly in mid-spring.