At 1am, I woke up to a huge cockroach crawling across my bed. I was on the 9th floor. I did not expect this as the room appeared to be clean when I arrived. The staff switched me to a different room and I was given a room on the 7th floor. The staff was very friendly and nice, but that does not excuse the fact that I saw a cockroach in my bed.

I stayed at this property for two nights. My room was on the top floor (9th), and there were 4 or 5 rooms between me and the elevator, but there was constant noise. I am a pretty heavy sleeper normally, but I didn't sleep at all my first night. AT ALL. The next day when I returned from working in Cincinnati all day, I mentioned this to the front desk clerk who told me "we get a lot of complaints on the 9th floor from the elevator motor being up there". I told him I got no sleep, and he moved me to the 7th floor, which was much quieter. I kind of thought he'd do a little something- maybe offer me some points, or a voucher for the convenience store- anything... No offer was attempted. This was surprising to me, as most Marriotts seem to pride themselves on providing excellent service. Regardless- the 7th floor was much quieter, and I did get a good sleep in.

The neighborhood is somewhat seedy- it's all fast food joints and liquor stores around the hotel. Easy to get to Cincy, though.

We were going to the Cincinnati Oktoberfest on relatively short notice, and found this nice option directly across the Ohio river. The rate was considerably less, and the distance was definitely walkable, and a shuttle (for $1 a ride) was available right outside the entrance on a 15 minute cycle. We stayed 3 nights and weren't bothered by the railroad noise. The whirlpool bath is really wonderful! It has two speeds, and at high speed it feels great! A breakfast is available, but boosts the cost of the room by $20. Based on the level of accommodations and compared to other similar facilities I've visited, I believe this breakfast should be included with no extra cost.

I just spent the weekend at this Courtyard by Marriott. It was a great value. The hotel is very quiet, the beds were very comfortable. It is very close to Cinncinati and all the attractions there. The on and off ramps for the highway are about 3 blocks away. The staff was very helpful and i would stay here again