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Reviews of Symphony Hotel & Restaurant

3.5 out of 5
Symphony Hotel & Restaurant
210 W 14th St, Cincinnati, OH

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 402 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 402 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 402 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 402 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 402 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

jack

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel could be cool but was a bit sad. Wouldn’t stay again. Very empty hotel with very small rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness
This was, unfortunately, my most disappointing hotel experience in recent memory. It felt less like a hotel and more like a couple of rooms situated above a restaurant. The quirky B&B style, with rooms named after composers, aimed to create a music-themed ambiance in an old house. However, the rooms appeared dated, lacked cleanliness, and the bed had a musty funky odor that made it challenging to fall asleep. Considering these issues, the price point seems rather high for the overall experience. One notable inconvenience was their strict policy of charging a $50 fee for late check-ins after 11 pm, regardless of the reason. While I understand it's their policy, arriving at 11:16 pm due to a flight delay felt unjustified. I do want to highlight the kindness of the staff despite this policy. On a positive note, the hotel's proximity to the Cincinnati Music Hall could be a significant advantage for music enthusiasts. If this location is vital to your plans, the convenience might outweigh the drawbacks. However, for a more comfortable and modern stay, I'd recommend exploring other options within the nearby area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Karen on 9 May 2024
We understand the 50 late check in was a problem for you. We staff the hotel check in from 3 to 11. Our innkeepers have a life out side of work and we need to treat all guests the same. The guest that would checks in 10 minutes later that you should be charge? We feel that 11 is reasonable time and it was not the innkeepers fault that your airline was delayed. We have not heard from any past guest that there was a musty smell in any room. We did check the room you stayed in and could not smell musty. The bed (matress) you stayed in was replaced recently. We do not feel 159. in a historic renovated building located in Over the Rhine, full of antiques is a high price. Although arriving late did add to the costs. We hope you enjoy more modern stays in your future as that is not what we offer. Sorry you did not enjoy your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Karen on 8 May 2024
Thanks for sharing!

4/10 Poor

Kathy

We felt really pressured to have a check-in time. We were trying to take our time and do what we wanted to do and check in when we wanted to, but she kept asking us when we were going to check in. We were in the area and would be there about 20 minutes early and she wanted to charge us $25 for an early check. Even though the website didn’t say there was a charge for parking they tried to charge us for parking when we got there. I told them to look at the welcome email they sent, and there was nothing about charging us for parking. We said we weren’t going to pay for parking, but they charged us anyway we had to have a heated conversation with the owner to get that charge taken off The room we stayed in had a window that was frosted, but the lights were on outside the window and the room was light all night long There were a lot of noises coming from inside the hotel during the night She wanted to charge us a $25 parking fee and that was never mentioned in our welcome package or on the website We were a bit disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Karen on 8 May 2024
We are a 9 room hotel. Nine rooms do not support a 24 hour front desk. It is clear that check in time begins at 3 and ends at 11. Our website and confirmation email are both very clear and explain all charges, check in time and check out times. No hotel downtown has FREE parking and 25. secure parking is much less than other large hotels. We also provide complimentary sleep masks. There was no heated conversation that I had with a guest, as the owner, and we are not sure of the noises you experienced. Sorry you were disappointed with our operational systems. We suggest a larger chain hotel would fit your needs better that our small 9 room hotel.

4/10 Poor

Kathy

We felt really pressured to have a check-in time. We were trying to take our time and do what we wanted to do and check in when we wanted to, but she kept asking us when we were going to check in. We were in the area and would be there about 20 minutes early and she wanted to charge us $25 for an early check. She wanted to charge us a $25 parking fee and that was never mentioned in our welcome package or on the website We were a bit disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Karen on 12 Mar 2024
Our historic hotel has 9 one of a kind rooms, furnished with antiques. Our Innkeeper reaches out to all guest to get an idea on an arrival time. If a guest is unsure then the guest is asked to text the innkeeper when they are ready to arrive so the innkeeper can be there waiting for the guest at arrival time so the guest will not have to wait for the innkeeper.Kathy at first did not respond to the text. Once contact was successful, she did not like our check in system. Our hotel is staffed from 3 to 11pm for check in. Outside these times there are extra charges for check in to be staffed. SYMPHONY HOTEL SITE Parking is 25. per car and is clearly stated on the website. Upon making the online reservation, there is an option to add parking for 25.00. There is also an option to add breakfast for a fee.EXPEDIA SITE STATESParking and transportation24-hour offsite parking (USD 26.95 per night), Onsite parking options include a garageFood and drinkDaily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM–11:00 AM for a fee: USD 18.33–26.95 per personKathy felt free to be rude, belittle the inkeeper and used profanity in dealing with the innkeeper. "I'm not paying for _ucking parking". The innkeeper was extremely nice to the couple throughout the check in process.Kathy thought that she would pay 114 including; an overnight stay, parking, and breakfast for 2. Additionally, the hotel pays a 15% commission to pay to Expedia for the reservation.

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Karen on 12 Mar 2024
Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceeded every expectation.
Absolutely fantastic in every way! Check in was super simple. The parking garage is right around the corner and easy to access. This property is walking distance to tons of great places. We found a beer garden with a German restaurant that was 10/10. The rooms have everything you could need. Super cute. Super clean. We stayed in the Copland room. Absolutely stunning. Wonderful Wednesday away from home. I would stay here again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Karen on 12 Mar 2024
Thanks so much for saring your experience.

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Karen on 12 Mar 2024
Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So nice. A lovely retreat
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Karen on 12 Mar 2024
Thanks forSharing.

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel with lovely furnishings and great staff. Near public transportation so getting around town is easy. Safe, private parking. Wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Gayle, LA MESA

Travelled with partner
This place just wasn't my vibe. Room was very small and overall it wasn't all that comfortable, e.g. no blind on one of the windows. It was fine for one night, but wouldn't stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Stacy

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort
Cozy and well situated.
What a sweet place. Cozy room, nice greeting, great neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very unique hotel. Staff is small, but they do a very good job of communicating. Everything was very clean and neatly organized.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay in this unique, boutique hotel! Great jazz experience with drinks and a wonderful breakfast! Close to many fun spots. Will definitely be back to explore more!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanner

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quaint and unique. Super convenient.
Very quaint and unique. Super convenient. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shandon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great. Communication with Ashlyn was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Karen on 6 Nov 2023
Thanks for your review.

6/10 Okay

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed
I purchased a one night stay for my daughter and her husband on the wedding night. I chose this hotel because it is quaint & unique. I ordered a bottle of champagne and a charcuterie board to be present that night. Everything was wonderful except they went to the dining room the following morning for breakfast and no one was present. They arrived at 10 am and left at 10:15 because no one approached them. When I questioned this, I felt the innkeepers attitude was “sorry about your luck”.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Karen on 6 Nov 2023
Thanks for your review.

10/10 Excellent

Leeanne

Travelled with family
We absolutely loved how unique this hotel was! The entire place was historical, fun, clean , and welcoming! I would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Karen on 6 Nov 2023
Thanks for sharing.

8/10 Good

Maci

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint Hotel
Great stay overall, I had a quick stay overnight while traveling for work. Comfortable beds, clean rooms, netflix on the TV, breakfast & free parking. A few things that aren't deal breakers but good to know: the covered & gated parking is not connected to the hotel. It's a walk & it's not the best area to be walking at night. We'll loosely call it breakfast, while i was there it was yogurt and i couldn't seem to find the coffee to save my life.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Harold

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Karen on 6 Nov 2023
Thanks for your review.

10/10 Excellent

Chad, Covington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Karen on 5 Oct 2023
Thanks for your review!

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Karen on 29 Sept 2023
Thanks for Sharing!

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Karen on 29 Sept 2023
Thanks for Sharing!

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic property, fun decor and rooms, great location, friendly staff, nice perks in room, roof top patio was a nice spot to have a rest.....if I had to point anything out would be that breakfast was "ok", mediocre, nothing special considering the price of hotel....it could use a little work. Coffee was very bad for my taste, perhaps others would like, maybe it was the water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice thematic hotel. Room is smaller than typical hotels, which you should keep in mind if you need typical space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Karen on 29 Sept 2023
Thanks for Sharing!

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Karen on 6 Nov 2023
Thanks for your review.

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Karen on 6 Nov 2023
Thanks for your review.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Karen on 29 Sept 2023
Thanks for Sharing!

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky European-style hotel. Personal service from the management, which was friendly and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Karen on 29 Sept 2023
Thanks for Sharing!

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Karen on 29 Sept 2023
Thanks for Sharing!

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AMAZING
We had such and amazing stay! Everything is so clean. Rooms have complimentary water and snacks. Ashlyn was so nice and communicated very well. All of the staff were amazing and welcoming! Definitely a bed and breakfast vibe. The breakfast is included with your stay and was soooo good!! Within walking distance of a lot of restaurants. They give you a garage door opener and have a private garage right around the corner that is all included as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Karen on 29 Sept 2023
Thanks! We want to make sure that future guest are aware that the weekday breakfast is continental with waffles and sausage, with the rooms less expensive. Saturday and Sunday mornings the breakfast is more substantial with eggs made to order and pancakes.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, easy stay
The innkeeper Ashley was very helpful and made everything easy. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Karen on 29 Sept 2023
Thanks for Sharing!

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time. Easy and safe walk to the stadium downtown. Lots of things to do in the area, all easy to access walking from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Karen on 29 Sept 2023
Thanks for Sharing!

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Symphony Hotel is Well Tuned
A lovely boutique hotel with pleasant staff, well stocked bar, live music, dinner and delicious breakfast that’s close to events and arenas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Karen on 21 Jul 2023
Thanks for your review!

6/10 Okay

Jodie Lynn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
The building was beautiful and decorated very nicely. However, it was not communicated to us that the restaurant and bar would be closing early the night of our stay, which really dampened our plans. Overall, I would stay here again as everyone was kind, the location was excellent and parking was close.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Karen on 21 Jul 2023
Sorry you were disappointed! Our staff is like a family, and there was a wedding that needed to be attended. We did not take any dinner reservations and if a guest requested a reservation, we told them that we would be close and offered other suggestions. once again, we’re sorry for in your inconvenience.

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Karen on 21 Jul 2023
Thanks for your review!

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great people nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Karen on 21 Jul 2023
We’re glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Dany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Karen on 28 Jun 2023
Thanks for your review.

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Omg even the parking garage goes along with the whole motif …Mozart Garage along with portraits of all the composers and beautiful chandeliers…in the very safe, very convenient indoor parking garage. Staff was also very friendly and accommodating, Location is excellent and I have nothing but good things to say about my experience. I fell in love with the city!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Karen on 23 Jun 2023
Thanks for sharing your experience!

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Karen on 19 Jun 2023
Thanks for your review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location, beautiful rooms
This is our 2nd time staying at the Symphony Hotel. We have enjoyed both visits. This hotel is very unique and quaint. I love that each room is different. The weekend breakfasts are amazing. The hotel is so convenient to the free streetcar, getting around downtown Cincinnati is quick and easy. We had friends join us, which made our trip even better. If you're looking for a unique experience, the Symphony Hotel is a must.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Karen on 14 Jun 2023
Thanks! Our staff appreciates the positive feedback!