MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown

2.5 star property
Hotel near Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati

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Lobby
Lobby
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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2347 READING ROAD, BLDG B, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
  • Place, Christ Hospital
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Cincinnati
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 305 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 349 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 305 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 349 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cincinnati

Mount Auburn stay.Your stay at this Mount Auburn hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Great American Ball Park and Newport Aquarium. Christ Hospital and William Howard Taft National Historic Site are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Christ Hospital - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Cincinnati - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

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 in Cincinnati
MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown also features gift shops/newsstands, coffee/tea in a common area, and a fireplace in the lobby. For a fee, parking is available.

This Cincinnati hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 113 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2021
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown offers 113 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations are furnished with double sofa beds. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

This Cincinnati hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

How close is MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown to the airport?

MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown is 5.3 mi (16-min drive) away from the Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown?

As of Feb 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown on Mar 2, 2026 start from 92.65, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown.

Does MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown offer free breakfast?

MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown offers free buffet breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati (3-min drive) and Turfway Park Racing & Gaming (17-min drive) are nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 10 per night.

Does MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown have a pool?

MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown features an indoor pool.

Does MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown to downtown Cincinnati?

MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown is 1.7 mi away from Cincinnati.

MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 281 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

keeyawn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
This is a newer hotel that is not being maintained very well. The room was not clean. There were crumbs on the nightstand and the floors had not been mopped. Staff was friendly. I was glad I was only staying one night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kharon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Staff was friendly helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless and EXCELLENT customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleanliness and proximity to downtown cinci
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, bed was comfortable. Great that they have breakfast but we didn’t make it down there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

mitchell

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was filthy hair in the bed, mold in the shower and after about only 30 minutes of walking around our feet filthy. So we went down to the front desk to get a different room. The person working the front desk gave us an new room when we went to check out the new room someone was already in the room Now this room was not assigned to this person but the door was open so they just decided to claim the
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
We didn't stay for breakfast. The lady at the front desk was amazing. The first room she put us in wasn't clean yet so she upgraded us. The room was nice but smelled like old oil.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shakira

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room was ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with group
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

4/10 Poor

Burke

Traveled with family and small children
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

Manuel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Newly updated and spacious. Excellent value

Huge nice and newly updated rooms. In general it was clean but there was food in the frig and a cleaning rag left behind in the restroom. Excellent price and value compared to the hotels around UC. Short Uber to campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nick

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

10/10 Excellent

SanJuanita

Traveled with partner
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

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness
No vending machines- all empty. Shampoo dispenser did not work. Room was freezing (62 degrees) upon entering. No plain coffee cream, all flavored.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

crystal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

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