MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Ohio River Valley

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown offers a breakfast buffet each morning in its cozy lobby. Located near the University of Cincinnati, amenities include an indoor pool with sun loungers, dry cleaning services, and a 24-hour gym.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 393
AED 495 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2347 READING ROAD, BLDG B, Cincinnati, OH, 45202

What's nearby

  • University of Cincinnati - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Great American Ball Park - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Newport Aquarium - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Hanke Exchange Tram Stop - 4 min drive
  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 7 min drive
  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nourish - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Martino's on Vine - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪White Castle - ‬10 min walk

About this property

MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown

Hotel near Great American Ball Park
Located close to University of Cincinnati, MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and meeting rooms
  • A computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and a water dispenser
  • An elevator, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 113 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 2021
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Mainstay Suites
Mainstay Suites Cincinnati
MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown Hotel
MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown Cincinnati
MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown Hotel Cincinnati

Frequently asked questions

Does MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown?

Self parking is available for USD 10 per night.

What time is check-in at MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown located?

Located in Mount Auburn, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Christ Hospital and Ohio River Valley. University of Cincinnati and Great American Ball Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 255 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tameika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. I loved the added bonus of having a full functional kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Very clean establishment. Will stay here again when visiting my son at university
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was super nice the room was somewhat dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully remodeled property staff were second to none!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean & friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well kept Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All of the employees were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All of the front desk staff were friendly. The hotel was centrally located to all of the downtown activities we had planned so it was easy to come and go.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean property. Looked very new.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel is super close and convenient to where I need to be. It’s clean and comfortable. The staff are very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Clise to zoo n downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Teresa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked two rooms for one night and nothing worked ie: room phones, cable/internet (wi-fi), ice machine. I complained to the front desk to no avail. The staff kept saying “we just reopened on Friday”. I feel the hotel should’ve remained closed until everything was in proper working order. I am a Choice Hotel club member and this was the absolute worst stay experience I’ve ever encountered. I can’t recommend this facility but I won’t spend my money here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a nice and clean place to stay that was close to the college. Very, very nice and helpful staff, trying to do way too much with very little support. Continental breakfast was okay for the value (surprisingly good gravy and biscuits I must say!). The pool could have been a little cleaner (it really needs a going-over), but overall we were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Savannah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cheapest place. Has stove top, dishwasher, dishes, refrigerator and a microwave. Makes it convenient while taking your children out of town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and new... 20 minute walk to UC...I would not stay out too late at night. its an area that is rejuvenating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Corin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was a blanket shortage, room key shortage, and staff shortage. They tried the best the could and the hotel was new.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wish I caught the woman’s name at the desk, she was there at our check in on June 10 @ 4pm, and was very polite, when we had arrived back from an event we came across an issue in our room & she immediately had us taken care of! Very sweet and even though she was super busy every time we seen her, she Always had a smile on her face !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice hotel, Neighborhood questionable?

Brand new hotel, nice fenced parking area, but it fenced for a reason. I felt a little uneasy in the neighborhood. Also my room smelled like cigarettes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Experience!!

We loved our stay at Mainstay Suites!!! We were traveling with our 13 year old granddaughter and she LOVED the privacy of the kitchen and pull-out sofa bed being separate from our beds and bathroom. Everyone was super nice!!! The lady in the breakfast area, the guys at the desk and all the maids were extremely nice!!! There was one young black girl, must have been head of housekeeping, (I regret not getting her name.) she had such a welcoming spirit. Always smiling and giving an encouraging word. Even my granddaughters were impressed with this hotel. They asked if I could find another one like this at our next stop. Thanks for a GREAT stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Brittney

Disliked: Cleanliness

Smoking in Rooms

Paid a very high rate (Taylor Swift Concert night) to basically just get ready for the concert for 20 minutes. Our room smelled like someone had been smoking in it for days, and there was a chewed up piece of gum on the floor in plain sight in our room. Disappointing because I knew the hotel and all hotels in the area were sold out, so I didn’t bother even trying to switch. We had already spent so much money on the hotel and concert and didn’t want to spend more, so my husband and I took turns sleeping and driving and we drove all the way back to Chattanooga, arriving home at 6am.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern. No gross carpet anywhere. Tile and luxury vinyl planking only. Quiet. Breakfast was standard....could use some more fruit or fresh items. Staff was very friendly and kind. Parking was easy. Very close to UC. We did not use the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Burke

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really excellent, management was not very good. First hotel that we have ever been to where we needed to request housekeeping when we had booked 5 nights. Pool was also closed for 3 days to due cleaning, 1 day was reasonable but 3 days wasn't acceptable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SanJuanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was properly and well maintained. The only hiccup was the TV in the room was not programmed and after 2 requests to help us with it a front desk employee finally showed us how to get the channels!!
Our stay at Mainstay Suites
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service
Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025