Tru By Hilton Sharonville, OH
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 have a car and want a clean, well-reviewed room in the Cincinnati area for well under half the local median price. Skip it if you plan to explore the city on foot, because the main sights are 15 to 20 km away.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Budget pick for Cincinnati. It works for drivers, road-trippers and anyone who cares more about a tidy room and a good breakfast than about being close to the sights. Free parking, a pool, a gym, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning are listed, and the listing is tagged as pet-friendly.
It is a poor fit for travellers without a car. Every major sight in our data is far from the hotel, so you will spend time and money on taxis or public transport each day.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits at 11155 Dowlin Drive, well outside central Cincinnati. Guests still give the location 8.7 out of 10, probably because it suits people arriving by road.
Distances are the honest weakness. Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is about 15.5 km away, the Cincinnati Art Museum about 18.4 km and Great American Ball Park about 20.4 km. Straight-line walking estimates run from 194 to 255 minutes, so walking is not realistic. Plan on driving, a taxi or public transport for every outing.
What guests say
The score is 8.5 out of 10 from 1,733 reviews, joint fourth of 10 eligible properties in our sample. That is a large number of reviews for a budget hotel, which makes the score more reliable.
Cleanliness is the top compliment. Guests describe the property as modern, fresh and well maintained. Breakfast also gets praise for its range of hot and cold options, including a pancake machine.
Beds divide opinion. Some find them comfortable, but others report hard mattresses and sharp corners on the platform bed frames, so watch your shins at night.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, were about €73.72 per night. The sample median was €170.11, so this hotel came in 57% below it. These are not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Residence Inn by Marriott Cincinnati Downtown/The Phelps, scored 9.3 at about €210.25 per night. Our Luxury pick, The Lytle Park Hotel, Autograph Collection, scored 9.4 at about €517.39 per night.
The trade is clear. You save well over €130 a night against the Best Value pick, but you give up a downtown base. If you would pay for taxis every day, part of that saving disappears, so do the maths for your trip.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 10 hotels in Cincinnati. The Budget slot goes to the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice is set aside, and Tru By Hilton Sharonville took it at €73.72 a night.
It did not win on price alone. An 8.5 score from more than 1,700 reviews showed that cheap here did not mean poorly rated.
Before you book
Breakfast is listed as American buffet, but whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed. Check the rate details.
Opening times and any fees for the pool and gym are not confirmed, nor are pet fees. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed, so read the room description and cancellation policy before paying.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Tru By Hilton Sharonville from downtown Cincinnati sights?
Great American Ball Park is about 20.4 km away and the Cincinnati Art Museum about 18.4 km. You will need a car, taxi or public transport.
Does the hotel have free parking?
Free parking is listed among the property facilities. Check the conditions for your dates when you book.
Is breakfast included?
An American buffet breakfast is listed and guests praise its variety, including a pancake machine. Inclusion in your rate is not confirmed, so check before you pay.
Are the beds comfortable?
Opinions are split. Some guests find the beds comfortable, while others mention hard mattresses and sharp platform corners.