Residence Inn by Marriott Cincinnati Downtown/The Phelps
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want a highly rated downtown base close to the ballpark and the river, and you can live without easy parking. Drivers on a tight budget will find much cheaper rooms at our Budget pick.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Best Value pick for Cincinnati. It suits sports fans, event goers and families who want to walk to games and downtown venues. Family rooms and a fitness center are listed, and guests praise a quick, friendly and professional team.
Skip it if you are arriving by car and expect simple, cheap parking. Guests describe limited options and long waits for valet. It is also priced above the city median, so it is not the place for the lowest rate.
Location and getting around
The address is 506 East 4th Street, Downtown Cincinnati. Guests rate the location 9.6 out of 10. Great American Ball Park is about 0.5 km away, roughly a 6-minute walk. The Cincinnati Art Museum is about 1.5 km, around 19 minutes on foot.
The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is about 4.8 km away, roughly 60 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so use public transport or a taxi. Guests also mention the river and downtown event venues as being close.
What guests say
The score is 9.3 from 191 reviews, joint second of the 10 eligible properties in the sample. Staff get the most praise for fast, attentive service. The location near the river, the ballpark and downtown venues is the other big plus.
Parking is the sore point. Guests mention limited options, traffic congestion and long waits for valet. On a game day or event night, plan extra time or leave the car elsewhere.
Price and how it compares
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €210.25 per night for 2 adults, above the sample median of €170.11. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Tru By Hilton Sharonville, OH, was €73.72 a night with a score of 8.5 and 3 stars. Our Luxury pick, The Lytle Park Hotel, Autograph Collection, was €517.39 with 9.4 and 5 stars. Compared with the Budget option you pay about €137 more per night, mainly for the downtown position and a higher score. Compared with the Luxury pick you save over €300 a night for a score only 0.1 lower. The Budget pick's location relative to downtown is not covered in our data, so check its map before choosing it to save money.
Listed facilities include free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, a garden, family rooms, air conditioning and a terrace. Breakfast is listed as American and buffet; whether your rate includes it is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 10 eligible properties in Cincinnati. Best Value balances guest score, review count and price, and is not about being the cheapest. With 9.3, close to the top luxury score, at well under half the luxury price and with a strong downtown location, this hotel was the sensible middle choice.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Ask about parking rates and valet times before arrival. The listing is tagged for pets, but rules and fees are not confirmed. Check whether there is a game or event on your dates, as that may affect traffic and prices.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Residence Inn Cincinnati Downtown/The Phelps from Great American Ball Park?
About 0.5 km, roughly a 6-minute walk as a straight-line estimate.
Is parking easy?
Not really. Guests report limited options, congestion and long valet waits. Ask about parking before you arrive.
Is breakfast available?
An American buffet breakfast is listed. Check whether it is included in your rate.
Can I walk to the Cincinnati Zoo?
It is about 4.8 km away, roughly 60 minutes on foot. That is far, so take public transport or a taxi.
How much does it cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €210.25 per night for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.