In 2025, as part of a staycation, I stayed one night at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati SE Newport. This Holiday Inn Express Cincinnati SE Newport review will give an idea of the different amenities and features of the hotel and hopefully help you decide if you want to stay here if you’re looking for a Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky hotel.
Holiday Inn Express Cincinnati SE Newport location
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati SE Newport, despite listing both Cincinnati and Newport in its official title, is actually located in neither of those 2 cities. It is located at 110 Landmark Drive Bellevue, Kentucky 41073. It’s located right off of I-471, a few miles south of Downtown Cincinnati, and about a 20 minute drive from the Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky Airport. It’s also on the path of the Southbank Shuttle, which goes between Newport, Covington and Downtown Cincinnati.
Holiday Inn Express Cincinnati cost
We were looking for a cheap Cincinnati hotel, but didn’t want to stay in the absolute cheapest hotel out there. We had an expiring IHG Category 1-4 certificate which is what we used, although it probably wasn’t the greatest use of one of those certificates. The cash cost for our nights was $121 (plus taxes) and the points cost was 25,000 points per night. Still, this certificate was “use it or lose it”, which is why we decided to use it.
You can check prices for your nights at the Holiday Inn Express Cincinnati SE Newport at Hotels.com. You can also read Holiday Inn Express Cincinnati SE Newport reviews at TripAdvisor.
Holiday Inn Express Cincinnati SE Newport review – room
We booked a “1 king” room. The beds and pillows were comfortable enough.
Here is the other side of the room, with a desk and TV
The bathroom was small but functional. The shower had good temperature and pressure.
There was a small minifridge and microwave in the room.
Holiday Inn Express Bellevue Kentucky wifi and amenities
Wifi is complimentary in the lobby and in the guest rooms. The Holiday Inn Express Cincinnati SE Newport wifi speed was decent and I had no issues using it.
There is a computer and printer out in the lobby (no separate business center)
There is an indoor pool as well.
There is a small fitness center.
Laundry facilities are available for a cost
Holiday Inn Express Newport Kentucky hotel review – parking
The Holiday Inn Express Cincinnati SE Newport does have complimentary parking, which was plentiful.
Holiday Inn Express Cincinnati Southeast food
Breakfast is complimentary at the Holiday Inn Express Cincinnati SE Newport – it’s served in a breakfast area right off the lobby.
There were several hot dishes, which I assume are rotated each day
And of course Holiday Inn Express cinnamon rolls!
One interesting thing that they had, that I hadn’t seen in any other hotels, were coloring pages and crayons that you could use to keep small kids entertained.
There is a market near the front desk with overpriced food and other sundries
The Bottom Line – Holiday Inn Express Cincinnati SE Newport review
If you are looking for a cheap Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky hotel, I thought that the Holiday Inn Express Cincinnati SE Newport had several things going for it. It was very easy to get to from the highway (or airport), and the price was decent. I think the Holiday Inn Express Newport could be a great option if you’re looking for a hotel near Downtown Cincinnati.
Have you stayed at the Holiday Inn Express Cincinnati SE Newport? What did you think? Leave your thoughts in the comments below
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