Cincinnati, OhioMutter Gottes
Hotel Covington
Department-store clubhouse
Mutter Gottes Cincinnati, Ohio
Opened
2016
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
Department-store clubhouse
The former retail landmark operates as a civic living room, drawing locals together around its dining room and open-air courtyard.
What it’s good at
Notable
Original display windows and concrete columns sit alongside tailored early-twentieth-century rooms.
Notable
Kentucky's first skyscraper, restored from a 1910 department store with soaring ceilings.
Notable
A bustling lobby bar and courtyard where neighborhood creatives gather over craft cocktails.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Inside the rooms, the look is contemporary, but with more than a passing nod to the glamour of the early 20th century.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Victorian brick storefronts line the surrounding streets, and the Roebling suspension bridge into downtown Cincinnati is a short stroll north.
The rooms
Rooms pair tailored early-twentieth-century accents with generous layouts, and mini-fridges come stocked with local Kentucky treats.
The gym
Cardio machines and resistance equipment fill the mirrored fitness room, open to guests around the clock.
Coppin's Restaurant + Bar
The dining room serves regional Kentucky dishes under tiered chandeliers, and the bar pours private-barrel bourbon flights.
At the table
An outdoor fireplace warms the brick courtyard. Inside, bartenders pour craft cocktails under glowing pendant lights at the marble counter.
How it began
Founder John Coppin reportedly funded the original 1910 department store after winning big on a racehorse named Knowledge.
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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.