Cincinnati, OhioCorryville
Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati
Retro campus clubhouse
Corryville Cincinnati, Ohio
Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
HiltonRetro campus clubhouse
It runs like a spirited student union, surrounding guests with Cincinnati pop lore and university pride.
What it’s good at
Listed
Fiona's serves craft cocktails and burgers beside the lobby's Poindexter coffee counter.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
It’s remarkably colorful, even by Graduate standards, a welcome contrast to the drab décor of the typical college-campus lodging.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Campus walkways lead straight to Nippert Stadium and Fifth Third Arena, and Over-the-Rhine is a short drive away.
The rooms
Bold geometric patterns and primary colors fill the bedrooms, with framed nods to Bearcats athletics and Reds baseball.
At the table
Poindexter pulls morning espresso at a pencil-mosaic counter. Across the lobby, Fiona's pours cocktails beneath clusters of colorful globe lights.
How it began
The university built the site in 1999 as a conference hotel, before a 2020 overhaul replaced corporate decor with local pop art.
Cincinnati
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.