The Westin Cincinnati an Excellent Lodging Choice

With an excellent view that overlooks Cincinnati's iconic Fountain Square, the Westin Cincinnati is an upscale lodging facility that belongs to the Starwood family of hotels. Convenient to most of downtown Cincinnati's businesses and attractions, this hotel connects via skywalk to several surrounding office buildings and the Duke Energy Convention Center, making it an especially popular choice for business travelers.

Recently undergoing at $4.5 million renovation, the 456-room, AAA four diamond-rated Westin Cincinnati offers a variety of up-to-date options for the traveler. All of the guest rooms and suites feature new furnishings and many include excellent views of the city center. They also feature Westin's signature Heavenly Bed(R) and Heavenly Shower/Bath(R) and include standard amenities such as bathrobes, in-room refreshment centers, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, dual-line phones, a safe, cable and on-demand movies, flat screen televisions, high speed internet access, and more. The suites may include addition features such as separate living or dining areas, refrigerators, additional bathrooms, turndown service, and access to VIP amenities.

This smoke-free hotel also offers a number of other amenities for all guests. They include the Westin WORKOUT Gym, which features cardio equipment, free weights, exercise balls, and other equipment for a full workout; an indoor pool; an onsite beauty and barber salon; laundry/valet service; and in-room spa services for extra pampering. The Westin Kids Club offers activities for children age 3 to 12 in the hotel's onsite Discovery Room. Children receive special gifts when they check in and can even sign up for field trips to nearby museums, either accompanied or unaccompanied by their parents or guardians.

Dining at the Westin Cincinnati includes the opportunity to check out their unique onsite restaurant called, "Ingredients...Some Assembly Required.'' This innovative restaurant employs a "grab and go'' concept, which is ideal for those who want a nutritious and tasty meal but don't have time to enjoy table service. A McCormick and Schmick's Seafood Restaurant is also located at the hotel, offering a wide variety of fresh seafood, steaks, pasta, sandwiches, and more for lunch or dinner. Several other restaurants are located along Fountain Square, including both fast food and sit-down choices.

The Westin Cincinnati offers plenty of space for corporations who wish to schedule meetings at this location. Facilities include a total of 18 meeting rooms and about 30,000 square feet in space. Audio-visual and other technology equipment is available for rent and a meetings and events organizer is available at the hotel to help determine what is needed for a successful event. The hotel's Presidential Ballroom can accommodate 1,000 people for a reception and 800 for a banquet and is frequently rented for weddings and other large-scale special events. Wedding specialists are on hand to coordinate all the details, ranging from room reservations to the reception menu. In addition, the adjacent 300,000 square foot Duke Energy Convention Center offers another 41 meeting rooms, a 30,000-square-foot ballroom and 162,000 square feet of exhibit space.