21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
Ohio · United States
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Character and identity
Set in a 100-year-old building on the National Register of Historic Places, formerly the Metropole Hotel, this 156-room downtown property is equal parts boutique stay, contemporary art museum and serious restaurant. The original grand staircase and mosaic tile floors survive alongside two floors of free public galleries showing rotating local and international work. Rooms layer custom modern furniture against the building's bones, with Rookwood Pottery subway tiles in the bathrooms hiding surrealist ears, noses and lips. Metropole, led by chef Vanessa Miller, draws non-guests for seasonal cooking, and a warm-weather rooftop terrace pulls in locals. A small spa rounds out the amenities.
Who's it for
Best for:
Art lovers, design-minded couples, foodies and creative business travellers who want a hotel that feels woven into Cincinnati's downtown culture. The central location suits anyone walking to the shops, museums, Smale Riverfront Park or a Reds game at Great American Ballpark, and repeat guests come back for the rotating art.
Should look elsewhere:
Travellers wanting polished, consistent service should know that housekeeping has slipped since the 2018 Accor acquisition, with stray trays and overlooked details. Anyone seeking a resort feel, a quiet retreat or a full-scale spa programme will be happier elsewhere. The $38 valet stings.
Bottom line
What you're paying for is the art-meets-architecture concept and Metropole's kitchen, not flawless housekeeping. Book it if you want a downtown base with genuine creative texture and a restaurant worth the trip on its own; ask for a king room and time a stay around a Reds homestand or a gallery opening to get the full effect.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Smoke-free property
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Bicycle rental
