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Downtown Hotels

These hotels are within walking distance to the Duke Energy Convention Center.
There will be no conference shuttles provided.

All Downtown Hotels are now full! For more accommodation choices, visit our listing of Overflow Hotels.

Garfield Suites Hotel

Only three blocks away from the Duke Energy Convention Center, the Garfield Suites Hotel is centrally located in downtown Cincinnati. Each condo-suite at The Garfield Suites Hotel is equipped with two television sets, free high-speed internet, separate bedrooms, large living rooms, full-size kitchen, dining, and work areas. Guests enjoy complimentary access to the rooftop Skyview Fitness Center overlooking the city, and for those in search of a casual meal, the Café Martin serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and features a full line of Starbuck’s beverages. In-room amenities include hairdryers, DVD players, in-room key lock safes, iron and ironing board, and coffee maker.

Daily Rates
:: Single - 1 Person: $112.00*
:: Double - 2 Persons: $122.00*
:: Triple - 3 Persons: $132.00*
:: Quadruple - 4 Persons: $142.00*

  *plus tax


Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza

Within a short walking distance to the Duke Energy Convention Center lies the historic Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. This French Art Deco inspired masterpiece features an on-site swimming pool, on-site whirlpool, fitness center, business center, high-speed internet access, and on-site fine and casual dining. Restaurant dining at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza includes Orchids at Palm Court, The Grille at Palm Court, The Bar at Palm Court, and PCExpress. In-room amenities include a full-size chair and Ottoman, executive workstation, cable television, in-room movies, coffee maker, hairdryers, internet access, iron and ironing board, and bathroom amenities.

Daily Rates
:: Single - 1 Person: $112.00*
:: Double - 2 Persons: $132.00*
:: Triple - 3 Persons: $152.00*
:: Quadruple - 4 Persons: $172.00*

  *plus tax


Hyatt Regency Cincinnati

Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati is just walking distance to and from the Duke Energy Convention Center. Discover all there is to do in the picturesque Queen City from this comfortable downtown Cincinnati hotel. A familiar landmark of the city skyline, the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati offers every possible convenience under one roof. Stroll across the enclosed second-level skywalk connecting the hotel to Tower Place Shopping Mall or come dine at Champ’s Restaurant & Sports Bar. In-room amenities include high-speed internet accessibility, cable/satellite television channels, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, hairdryers and iPod clock radio.

Daily Rates
:: Single - 1 Person: $112.00*
:: Double - 2 Persons: $112.00*
:: Triple - 3 Persons: $137.00*
:: Quadruple - 4 Persons: $137.00*

  *plus tax


Millennium Hotel Cincinnati

The Millennium Hotel Cincinnati is located directly across from the Duke Energy Convention Center. Experience the convenient amenities including a fitness center, business center, valet parking and on-site car rental. The Millennium Hotel Cincinnati’s inviting Bistro on Elm Restaurant and Bar serves American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily in a relaxed atmosphere. Standard rooms located in the South Tower have a light, warm atmosphere. In-room amenities include in-room temperature control, high-speed internet access, On Command Satellite Television, pay per-view movies, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, hairdryers and radio alarm clock. All rooms are non-smoking.

Daily Rates
:: Single - 1 Person: $112.00*
:: Double - 2 Persons: $112.00*
:: Triple - 3 Persons: $112.00*
:: Quadruple - 4 Persons: $112.00*

  *plus tax


The Westin Cincinnati

Just minutes away from the Duke Energy Convention Center, The Westin Cincinnati is the accommodation site for relaxation, fitness, business convenience, and first class dining. For business travelers, The Westin Cincinnati has an on-site, 24-hour Kinko’s. Restaurants
at The Westin Cincinnati include McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, Morton’s – The Steakhouse, and Ingredients…some assembly required. In-room amenities include hairdryers, refrigerator, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, in-room movies, coffee maker with Starbucks Coffee, and much more.

Daily Rates
Note: The Westin Cincinnati is not offered at the Prevailing Government rate.
          Standard and specialty room rates are available through June 13th.

:: Standard: $140.00*
:: Fountain view: $170.00*

  *plus tax