Cincinnatian Hotel is an Historic Treasure

A luxury hotel with a grand history, the Cincinnatian Hotel in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio has long been a city landmark. Built in 1882, the establishment was originally known as the Palace Hotel, built as one of the "Grand Hotels'' of the 19th century. The original hotel, housed in an architecturally-significant French Second Empire building, included 300 rooms with shared bathrooms at the ends of each corridor. Considered the most modern hotel of its era and the best in the city, it featured newfangled elevators and incandescent light bulbs.

After an extensive renovation in 1987, the hotel's capacity was reduced to 146 spacious rooms including seven luxury suites. The architectural charm was retained, including the hotel's signature marble and walnut staircase located in the lobby area.

Though considered upscale, the Cincinnatian Hotel is indeed suitable for families traveling together as well as other leisure and business travelers. Standard guestrooms feature 2 queen beds or 1 king. Queen rooms overlook the hotel's spacious eight-story atrium and include bath with separate dressing area, dual-headed showers, and a large soaking tub. Other standard amenities include hairdryer, iron and ironing board, coffee maker, large desk, and more. In the king rooms, guests will enjoy a bathroom with two sinks and separate dressing area and oversized bathtub, a distinct sitting area, and traditional furnishings. The junior suites at the Cincinnatian Hotel are oversized one bedroom units that include adjoined sleeping and sitting areas. Suites may also feature balconies, dining areas, and whirlpool tubs. Connecting rooms and suites are available for large families or parties traveling together.

Other in-room and facility amenities include high speed internet access, dual phone lines in all rooms, DVD players and onsite DVD library, mini bars, in-room safe, and concierge service offered 7 days a week. The Cincinnatian Hotel also offers guests complimentary use of their state-of-the-art fitness facility, which includes cardiovascular equipment with video screens on each so that guests can watch TV while exercising. Child care services, dry cleaning, an on-site florist, and a shoe shining service are also available. Coffee is served each morning in the lobby.

Fine dining can be enjoyed at the beautiful Palace Restaurant. This elegant dining room offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday. Its menu includes mostly seafood and steaks for dinner, a lunch menu of soups, salads and sandwiches, and breakfasts that include standard American fare such as omelets, pancakes, and French toast. A child's menu is offered at each meal. The Cincinnatian also serves afternoon tea at certain times of the year, which includes small sandwiches, scones, miniature tarts and pastries, and - of course - a variety of teas. Reservations are required. The elegant Cricket Lounge is a favorite with locals and an excellent night spot. It offers light fare accompanied by harp music in the afternoons and solo piano and jazz ensembles in the evenings or weekends.

Meeting and event facilities at the Cincinnatian Hotel are modest. Six private meeting rooms accommodate 10 to 150 people. The largest room is an elegant location for a small wedding reception. Onsite catering is available.