Symphony Hotel & Restaurant

Feb 11th, 2024

The Symphony Hotel and Restaurant was a great experience. The hotel is uniquely different from the usual hotels I tend to stay at and the pork chop at the restaurant was amazing! Nearby activities: Endless number of things to do in the over the rhine neighborhood.
Jan 22nd, 2024

Great location. Cool style. The breakfast is underwhelming. Toaster didnt work, no regular milk for cereal, the sausage was mediocre, and the coffee was mediocre. Still nice to have a breakfast option. Fun vibe in the room and a cool record player Rooms: Room is what you expect from a boutique hotel. Not luxury but fun and comfortable. Not a room to hang out in but when you are there it is fun. Walkability: Easy walk to the orchestra and to OTR.
Dec 27th, 2023

We had a reservation for the restaurant on a Friday night at 7:30 pm. We came for the jazz music and the trio playing were great and really did a good job. The ambiance of the restaurant is cozy and nice. My wife and I both ordered a cocktail at 12.95 a piece. My Manhattan was fine, but my wife's dark knight was not so great. The glass arrived about only a third full and it tasted like they forgot to add the gin. The entrees were good, I got a special, duck with carrots and beets. My wife got the crab cakes with creamed spinach and roasted potatoes. We ordered a creme brulee for dessert. We were told the kitchen was backed up (after about 20 minutes or so) and the dessert would be free. I wish it just hadn't arrived. Creme brulee is creamy and rich, but what arrived was more like a paste with a burnt crust on top (not the good kind, but blackened). I can't understand why the kitchen would have even sent that out. The service itself was OK, we had to request water more than once and didn't have check ins on the drinks or other times. It seemed as if our waiter was the only one on the floor. Overall for $114 (w/tax) we had expected better service and more consistent food/beverages. Maybe a return for a drink (straight pour) and jazz? However we are not in any rush to return.
Apr 4th, 2024

What a great hidden gem! We stayed at this hotel for a getaway in Cincinnati. Each room is unique. The location is awesome if you're exploring OTR. The innkeeper was responsive via text message. Check in and out were flawless. There's a cute little rooftop patio for hanging out on. Guests should be aware that the stairs are narrow and a bit steep; no elevator. Its an older property and that comes with the territory. It might be convenient for them to have a baggage room, but I suspect if you asked the inn keeper they could work something out, and the mozart garage isn't far. The innkeeper worked with us to let us get the car parked a few hours early so we could spend more time exploring OTR. When we stayed the place was nearly empty. The restaurant and lounge look really nice for a weekend but on weeknights it was dead. It was fine, we were looking for a quiet relaxing place to go, but just be advised that there's nothing on site unless you coord it with the innkeeper most weeknights. That was fine -- all of OTR is an easy walk or streetcar ride away and we wanted to explore. Overall, what a cute little hotel! We're glad we stayed here instead of opting for a better known brand name option in the downtown district. Rooms: We had the Copland room. Well appointed, comfortable bed, cute antique furniture. The shower was clean and modern. Each room is unique -- we'd be interested to try a few others. Safety: I wasn't sure about the area as parts of OTR are a bit sketchy. The hotel itself was fine. There is a police substation right down the street, between the hotel and its associated Mozart garage. Most times when we were walking to or from the hotel there was a patrol car idling less than 200 yards away. Washington park is well lit and also patrolled and right next door. Access to the hotel is controlled via a pin code door lock. Walkability: The garage is a short walk away. All of OTR is an easy stroll. The free streetcar stop is about a hundred yards from the hotel at Washington Park, and you can hop on and go up to Findley Market or down to the bank. In the evening we were able to easily wander to a few bars and restaurants around the park, walk to our theater for a show, then head back to the hotel and nothing was more than an easy 10 minute stroll. Perfect location for exploring OTR.
Mar 12th, 2024