Cincinnati developer joins $31M hotel conversion of P&G office building

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A local Cincinnati developer has joined a $31 million project to convert a former Procter & Gamble office building into a hotel in downtown Cincinnati. The Duttenhofer Building, also known as the Sycamore Building, is located at 299 E. Sixth St. and has been undergoing renovations since mid-2025 to be transformed into a new hotel.

Why it matters

The conversion of the Duttenhofer Building into a hotel is part of a broader trend of office-to-hotel conversions in downtown Cincinnati, as the city looks to meet growing demand for hotel rooms and adapt to changing real estate needs in the post-pandemic economy.

The details

The $31 million project is being led by a local Cincinnati developer who has joined the effort to get the conversion project across the finish line. The Duttenhofer Building, a former Procter & Gamble office space, is being transformed into a new hotel through extensive renovations that began in mid-2025.

• The Duttenhofer Building renovations began in mid-2025.