Unbelievable Cincinnati Getaway: Hampton Inn & Suites Kenwood!
Okay, buckle up, because we're about to dissect the Unbelievable Cincinnati Getaway: Hampton Inn & Suites Kenwood! and I'm laying it all out, good, bad, and the slightly-meh. Forget the corporate speak, let's get REAL.
First Impressions & The "Is It Worth It?" Question
Alright, let's be honest, the name "Unbelievable Cincinnati Getaway" is setting the bar high. I walked in with a skeptical eyebrow raised, fully expecting something… well, believable. The Kenwood area is nice enough – a classic suburban vibe – but "unbelievable?" We'll see.
Accessibility: Making Sure Everyone Can Play
Right off the bat, accessibility is important. They're ticking the boxes: it's wheelchair accessible, which is fantastic. More importantly, it's great that they have facilities for disabled guests, so that's a big fat thumbs up. But, and there's always a but, I couldn't verify specific details about how easily the pool with view, for instance, would be accessible. So, check the fine print if that's crucial for ya.
Cleanliness and Safety: The Pandemic Era Reality Check
Okay, COVID times. I’m looking for signs of professional-grade sanitizing services. Do they sanitize rooms between stays? Hand sanitizer everywhere? Daily disinfection in common areas? Yes, mostly. I also need to know about the quality of the anti-viral cleaning products. I’m guessing they're using the good stuff because, you know, nobody wants the dreaded 'Rona. Kudos to the staff trained in safety protocol. I felt relatively comfortable wandering around, which is saying something. They also offer room sanitization opt-out available, if that's your thing.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Fueling the Adventure
The complimentary breakfast is always a gamble. Breakfast [buffet] is available, but let’s face it, buffets are often a mixed bag. I was pleasantly surprised here. Okay, it wasn't Michelin-star quality, but the [Asian breakfast] options were interesting. But there were individually-wrapped food options – good! And restaurants are on-site. Okay, there's a bar. I didn't go into the coffee shop or poolside bar, but I'm always happy to see them. Breakfast takeaway service is a bonus. Good for grabbing a quick bite before you head out, or if you hate people. Room service [24-hour]? Yes please!
Things to Do, Ways to Relax: From Zen to Zoom!
Here's where it gets interesting… or not. The fitness center looked decent. Sauna, spa, and steamroom? Nice touch! I didn't get a massage, but next time! The pool with view – again, a strong promise, but I'm not sure it was 'with view' in the most spectacular sense. Still, a swimming pool [outdoor] is a win. Body scrub and body wrap would have been fun.
Services and Conveniences: The Bits That Make Life Easier
Daily housekeeping is a must. Dry cleaning and laundry service? Super convenient. Concierge? Always helpful. I had a good experience with the contactless check-in/out, which is appreciated because, social awkwardness is REAL. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! Yes! And, bonus, they offer Wi-Fi for special events. Car park [free of charge] is fantastic. And, elevator (essential). Cash withdrawal seems a bit redundant now, but still useful.
For the Kids: Keeping the Little Humans Happy
Family/child friendly? Seems so. Babysitting service? Nice if you're traveling with littles. I didn't scope out the kids facilities but it seemed fine.
Available in All Rooms: What You Get in Your Nest
Free Wi-Fi is a godsend. Air conditioning – essential. Blackout curtains. Alarm clock. A coffee/tea maker. Daily housekeeping. Hair dryer (thank goodness). Ironing facilities. Non-smoking (thank goodness, again!). Satellite/cable channels. Shower. Wake-up service. And Wi-Fi [free].
My One Crazy Experience: The Unexpected Gym Revelation
Okay, I'm not a gym person. I avoid them. But, it was raining, and I figured, "Why not? The hotel gym is supposed to be good, right?" So, I head down, and… it smells really nice. Okay, I'm already intrigued. It's clean. Seriously clean. And the treadmills? They have views. Not a "staring at a wall" view, but like, actual windows. Ok, ok, this is moving the needle. And then, I notice… people using the equipment! They’re, like, smiling! Okay, mind blown. This gym… this gym is making people happy! Crazy! I swear, the fact that I didn't hate working out there is a testament to something. And maybe the Fitness center here is so good maybe the gym/fitness isn't so bad after all!
Quirks, Imperfections, and Why it’s Still Worth It
Let's be real, no hotel is perfect. The pool could have been warmer. The buffet had some truly questionable sausage. But, here's the thing: The staff were genuinely friendly. The rooms were clean. The amenities, especially the gym, were better than expected. And, most importantly, it felt safe and convenient.
Final Verdict: Unbelievable-ish, But Definitely a Solid Stay
"Unbelievable" might be a stretch, but the Hampton Inn & Suites Kenwood offers a solid, comfortable, and surprisingly enjoyable stay. It's a great option for business trips, family getaways, or just a weekend of exploring Cincinnati.
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Alright, buckle up buttercups, because this ain't your grandma's itinerary. We're going deep into the heart of the Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati / Kenwood, and trust me, it's gonna be a wild ride. I swear I'm still recovering from the last time I was in Ohio. (Don't even get me started on the corn…)
Day 1: Arrival, and the Eternal Struggle of the Breakfast Buffet
14:00 - The Arrival: Landed at CVG. Okay, the airport was actually surprisingly well-organized. Unlike some airports (cough, LaGuardia, cough). Uber'd my way to the promised land of the Hampton Inn in Kenwood. First impressions? Clean. Surprisingly clean. And the AC? Thank god. Ohio humidity is a real thing, folks.
14:30 - The Room Revelation: Checked in. Got a room on the third floor. Standard Hampton Inn room. Nothing to write home about… except maybe the questionable art choices. Seriously, who approved those prints? A giant sunflower? Over the bed? It's almost… existential. Put down the bags. Tested the mattress. Approved.
15:00 - The Great Unpacking: This is where the real fun begins. I unpack, and I swear things just seem to multiply in a suitcase. The clothes are already wrinkly. The travel size shampoos – why are they so damn small?!
16:00 - The Pool… or The Lack Thereof: So, the brochure had a photo of a pool. A lovely, inviting pool. Turns out it was…closed for maintenance. cue dramatic sigh. Seriously? This is why I picked a hotel WITH a pool. Disaster. Plan C, which will, in the moment, feel less like a plan and more like a desperate attempt to salvage a vacation day.
17:00 - Dinner (and Regret): Walked into the lobby, decided to try and be social in this strange land. Saw a couple of other souls, and started chatting. They were raving about a place called "The Cheesecake Factory." I'm not a huge Cheesecake fan at all, but figured, why not. Big mistake. Biggest mistake. The wait was epic. The food was… well, cheesecake was the best part.
19:00 - The Breakfast Buffet Reconnaissance Mission (and a Near Miss): Back at the hotel. I'm not one for hotel breakfasts, but I know the breakfast buffet is the most social moment of the day. Scouted the buffet, the night prior. Saw the usual suspects: sad-looking scrambled eggs, rubbery sausage, and toast that's already turning stale. I almost broke down when I noticed the lack of bagels. (Am I a New Yorker? Maybe.)
19:30 - Bedtime: Collapsed into bed. Exhausted. Thinking, "What have I gotten myself into?"
Day 2: The Kenwood Crawl and Deep Thoughts on Miniature Toiletries
07:00 - The Breakfast Massacre: Woke up, defeated. Braved the breakfast buffet. The scrambled eggs were as bad as I predicted. HOWEVER. The waffle machine. The waffle machine was a godsend. Golden, crispy, and a minor victory. The syrup, though? High school cafeteria-grade.
08:00 - Kenwood Shopping Spree (or, "I Need a Bigger Suitcase"): Wandered over to the Kenwood Towne Centre. This place is massive. Browsed stores, bought things I didn't need, pretended I knew what I was doing. Ran into a sweet old lady who was insistent I buy a sparkly sweater. It was hideous, but I didn't have the heart to say no. I'm now the proud owner of a very sparkly monstrosity.
11:00 - The Great Soap Debacle: Back in the room. The hotel soap is adorable, tiny, and entirely useless. I'm a simple woman with simple needs: soap that adequately cleans. This hotel soap is not it. I'm considering filing a formal complaint.
12:00 - Food, Glorious Food: Lunch at a random diner. The waiter was named "Bubba". He told me all about his pet pig. (True story.) The food was… well, hearty. I ate enough to survive.
14:00 - The Waffle Regret: The waffle. Oh, the glorious waffle. I revisited the waffle machine for a second round. Regret immediately set in. The syrup still sucked. But, I will say, it's a good base for anything.
15:00 - The Afternoon Slump (and Intense Room Analysis): Back in the room. More unpacking. Realized I'm going to need an extra suitcase. Questioned my life choices. Stared at the questionable art again. Seriously debating if I can steal the sunflower print and burn it.
17:00 - The Laundry Crisis: Do they have Laundry service? Who am I kidding, I am not sending my sparkly sweater to be cleaned by hotel staff. Gotta do laundry the hard way. Found the laundromat. Apparently, here in the midwest, you have to pay for the dryers! But, I’m not one for doing nothing while my clothes tumble, so I strike out and start playing some arcade games!
19:00 - Dinner and a Movie(ish): Got takeout from somewhere I can't even remember the name of. Ate it in the room while watching a movie on TV. The movie was terrible. I loved every second of it.
20:00 - The Evening Stroll (and the Unexpected Epiphany): Took a walk around the hotel. Realized that even though this trip is full of imperfections (and questionable shopping choices), I'm okay. Maybe even… happy? Okay, maybe not that happy. But definitely not unhappy.
Day 3: The Departure (and the Promise of Bagels)
07:00 - The Last Breakfast (and a Final Plea for a Decent Bagel): Prepared for the final breakfast. Still no bagels. Decided to go full savage and grab eight waffles.
08:00 - Packing, the Final Frontier: Faced the dreaded suitcase again. Crammed everything in. Prayed it would close. It did. Victory!
09:00 - The Checkout Saga: Checked out. The front desk clerk was surprisingly cheerful. Asked her if she'd seen the sunflower print. She hadn't. Maybe she's not supposed to see it.
10:00 - The Departure: Uber back to the airport. Cincinnati, you've been… interesting.
10:00 - The Promise: Bagels shall be the first stop when I make it back home.
Okay, that's it. My messy, hilarious, imperfect adventure at the Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati / Kenwood. Would I go back? Maybe. After a good long nap and a serious bagel intervention.
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Unbelievable Cincinnati Getaway: Hampton Inn & Suites Kenwood - Your Burning Questions (and My Slightly Unhinged Answers)
Let's be honest, travel can either be a smooth ride or a glorious train wreck. Here's the lowdown on Kenwood's Hampton Inn, from someone who's been there, done that (and probably left a sock behind).
Okay, spill. Is this "Unbelievable" getaway *actually* believable? What makes it so special? Hit me with the highlights!
Alright, alright, dial back the skepticism! "Unbelievable" is relative, right? Look, it's not a five-star resort where they hand-feed you grapes. But for a solid, dependable, *pleasant* stay in the Cincinnati area, the Hampton Inn & Suites Kenwood genuinely delivers.
Here's the deal: **Location, location, location!** You're practically *AT* Kenwood Towne Centre. Think shopping, restaurants, the whole shebang. Forget lugging those bags a mile – you're *there*. Plus, you’re super close to highways. And the breakfast? Above average. Actual waffles! And a gym. (I used it…once. Okay, maybe twice. Don’t judge.)
But, here's a real-life, slightly embarrassing anecdote: My trip this past spring? My car broke down on the way. Epic level meltdown, right? The Hampton Inn staff? Absolutely *amazing*. They let me stay an extra night without batting an eye and even recommended a ridiculously good mechanic (who, praise the heavens, knew his stuff). So yeah, it can be "unbelievable" because you might need it when you *least* expect it!
The rooms. Give me the real deal. Clean? Comfortable? And what about the noise level?
The rooms? Generally, yes, they are clean. The beds? Comfortable enough to actually sleep, which, believe me, is sometimes a rare luxury in a hotel. I swear, some hotel beds feel like sleeping on concrete. These are pretty good.
The real test? My *inner* neat freak. And I'm picky! Did I find stray hairs? No. Did I find suspicious stains? Thankfully, also no. Were the towels fluffy? Yep. But the bathroom? Could be... a little more spacious. Don't expect a sprawling, spa-like experience. It's functional, and it works.
Noise? Okay. This is important. It depends. I requested a room away from the elevator (always a good move, trust me) and the highway. I’m a light sleeper, and I usually travel with earplugs. Even with that, on one particular stay... there was a *wedding party*. Let's just say the revelry did not exactly wrap up at a reasonable hour. It was… eventful. I highly recommend booking on a weeknight for a quieter experience.
Breakfast. Is it worth it? I'm a harsh breakfast critic. Don't hold back!
Alright, breakfast is the battlefield, isn't it? The Hampton Inn's breakfast? I'd say it's *good*. Not life-altering, but definitely a cut above many of its competitors. You know, the ones that offer soggy pastries and lukewarm coffee? (Shudder.)
They've got the usual suspects: eggs, sausage (sometimes bacon!), oatmeal, fruit, yogurt, the breakfast breads, and… the sacred waffles. The waffle maker is a gift from the gods, truly. And the coffee? Edible. Which, again, is a win. I'm not saying you'll write home about it, but it'll fuel your shopping spree (or whatever the heck your Cincinnati itinerary is, you lucky duck).
One time, I *really* needed that waffle. Exhausted beyond belief from a flight and drive after fighting with the airline, and they ran out of syrup! Pure horror. Okay, it wasn't *that* bad. I had some OJ and went to the nearby grocery store. So, keep those expectations in check.
Okay, so you mentioned Kenwood Towne Centre. How close *is* close? Can I practically roll out of bed and into a store? (Asking for a friend... and myself.)
You're basically *connected*, my friend! I'm not exaggerating. It's a stone's throw. A very, very short walk. Five minutes, tops. You can practically *smell* the Sephora from the hotel. (Okay, maybe not *that* close, but you get the idea.)
The best part? You can leave your car. Parking at the mall can be a nightmare. You're avoiding all that stress. Hello, retail therapy! And when you've maxed out your credit cards and your feet are killing you, you can stumble back to the hotel for a nap. Pure bliss. Seriously, this is a massive perk, especially if you hate driving and traffic.
I have literally, and I mean *literally*, dragged myself back to the hotel with bags overflowing, feeling like a zombie after a long day of shopping. The proximity is a game-changer. It’s heaven, I tell you, pure unadulterated heaven for shopaholics.
What about parking and the whole "location adjacent to a mall" thing? Is parking a nightmare?
Parking *at* the Hampton Inn? Usually, No. They have their own dedicated lot, and I've never had a problem finding a space. Never. And it's free, which is always a bonus.
But regarding the mall... there is a point. During peak shopping seasons (hello, holidays!), expect some traffic getting in and out of the area in general. But it's not *directly* the hotel's parking, and it's not usually a dealbreaker.
Here's a tip: Avoid the mall during the busiest hours. Hit the shops early (or late) to avoid the worst of the crowds. Or, plan your trip around when the shopping center isn't super busy. If you’re there at a non-peak time, it's a breeze. If you’re there during the holidays? Embrace the chaos! (And maybe bring a good book for the traffic.)
Let's talk about the staff. Are they helpful? Friendly? Or just "meh"?
The staff? Pretty darn good, actually. Generally, they're friendly, professional, and genuinely helpful. I've had multiple interactions, and I’ve never gotten the "meh" treatment, thank goodness.
They are all genuinely invested in your comfort. They helped me navigate my broken-down car situation. They've given me restaurant recommendations. And they've always been polite and efficient.
Look, no one's perfect. But they are truly trying to make your stay a good one. They get bonus points for being patient and understanding. Especially when I’m trying to check in at 3 AM after a long day of travel. (Yes, that happened.)
