How Axel worksAxel $125 a night vs $201 on Expedia at Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $76 a night less (38%). Seen Oct 10.
4-star hotel · Hilton Hotels · 35 W 5th St, Cincinnati
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Hotels in CincinnatiA historic 4-star Art Deco hotel in downtown Cincinnati
7.2/10
Come for the Art Deco grandeur, but expect uneven room conditions.
This historic 4-star downtown hotel is a good pick for travelers who prize character over modern polish. Its 1930s Art Deco public spaces and location beside Fountain Square are the main draws, with the ballpark within walking distance. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, and many describe clean, comfortable stays. We'd consider it for a downtown weekend, especially if architecture is part of the attraction.
The bedrooms don't consistently match the grandeur downstairs. Reviews across both sites repeatedly mention tired furnishings and unreliable air conditioning; Tripadvisor guests also report shower and hot-water problems. Cleanliness is generally praised but not uniformly dependable, and problem handling gets mixed reports. Parking and breakfast cost extra. We'd skip it if freshly updated rooms and consistently reliable room facilities matter more than historic atmosphere.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · gfhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$140 a night with Axel against $192 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $52 a night less (27%).
Room (2 full double beds) · refundable
$52/night less than Booking.com (27%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$125 a night with Axel against $201 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $76 a night less (38%).
Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
$76/night less than Expedia (38%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$116 a night with Axel against $172 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $56 a night less (32%).
Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
$56/night less than Expedia (32%)Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$112 a night with Axel against $153 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $41 a night less (27%).
Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
$41/night less than Expedia (27%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
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Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 15 to Oct 18, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 22 to Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 8
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ROOM, DOUBLE BED · refundable · includes $49/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 25, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 24 to Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 25 to Oct 30, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 25 to Oct 31, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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STANDARD, QUEEN BED · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 31 to Nov 2, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
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Deluxe room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 10 to Nov 16, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 7
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Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
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Room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
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Room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 12 to Jan 19, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Axel $125 a night vs $201 on Expedia at Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $76 a night less (38%). Seen Oct 10.
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Come for the Art Deco grandeur, but expect uneven room conditions. A historic 4-star Art Deco hotel in downtown Cincinnati, scored for what it is.
This historic 4-star downtown hotel is a good pick for travelers who prize character over modern polish. Its 1930s Art Deco public spaces and location beside Fountain Square are the main draws, with the ballpark within walking distance. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, and many describe clean, comfortable stays. We'd consider it for a downtown weekend, especially if architecture is part of the attraction.
The bedrooms don't consistently match the grandeur downstairs. Reviews across both sites repeatedly mention tired furnishings and unreliable air conditioning; Tripadvisor guests also report shower and hot-water problems. Cleanliness is generally praised but not uniformly dependable, and problem handling gets mixed reports. Parking and breakfast cost extra. We'd skip it if freshly updated rooms and consistently reliable room facilities matter more than historic atmosphere.
Best for: Art Deco and architecture enthusiasts; Downtown sightseeing weekends; Baseball fans traveling without a car
Watch out for: Dated rooms and bathrooms; Recurring air-conditioning complaints; Parking and breakfast charges
Location: Beside Fountain Square, with downtown dining and Great American Ball Park within walking distance.
Rooms: Comfortable for many guests, but repeated reports describe worn furnishings and HVAC or plumbing problems.
Cleanliness: Recent Expedia reviews mostly praise clean rooms, though housekeeping misses appear on both major review sites.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff earn frequent praise; resolving room problems is less consistent.
Amenities: Hilton lists a fitness center, free WiFi, restaurant and bar, room service, and weekend live music.
Fees and surprises: Self-parking, valet parking and breakfast cost extra; pets require a nonrefundable fee.
Axel's opinion of Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · gfhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $140 a night · refundable · Room (2 full double beds) | $192 a night on Booking.com | $52 a night less (27%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $125 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $201 a night on Expedia | $76 a night less (38%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $116 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $172 a night on Expedia | $56 a night less (32%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $112 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $153 a night on Expedia | $41 a night less (27%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 15 to Oct 18, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $175 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $276 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 22 to Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $269 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 25, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $431 a night · includes $49 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · ROOM, DOUBLE BED | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $270 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 24 to Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $261 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 25 to Oct 30, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult | $162 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 25 to Oct 31, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $170 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $198 a night · non-refundable · STANDARD, QUEEN BED | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 31 to Nov 2, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $143 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 10 to Nov 16, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults | $216 a night · refundable · Deluxe room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $1,075 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $158 a night · refundable · Room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 12 to Jan 19, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $123 a night · non-refundable · Room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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