Several Greater Cincinnati Hotels Ranked Among Ohio, Kentucky's Best

Lytle Park Hotel, The Summit Hotel, and Hotel Covington earn top spots in annual U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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According to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, several hotels in the Greater Cincinnati area have been named among the best in Ohio and Kentucky. Lytle Park Hotel and The Summit Hotel in Cincinnati were ranked 4th and 6th best in Ohio, respectively, while Hotel Covington in Covington, Kentucky was ranked 7th best in the state.

Why it matters

The U.S. News & World Report hotel rankings are a widely recognized industry standard, so these accolades highlight the high-quality hospitality offerings in the Greater Cincinnati region and could help drive tourism and economic activity to the area.

The details

The rankings analyzed over 31,000 hotels across more than 400 destinations, evaluating factors like industry awards, hotel class, and guest review ratings. In addition to Lytle Park Hotel and The Summit Hotel, several other Cincinnati hotels were recognized, including 21c Museum Hotel, Renaissance Cincinnati, and The Cincinnatian Hotel. On the Kentucky side, Hilton Cincinnati Airport Hotel and Doubletree by Hilton near the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport also made the top 20 list.

  • The 2026 U.S. News & World Report hotel rankings were released on February 11, 2026.

The players

Lytle Park Hotel

A four-star hotel located at 311 Pike St. in downtown Cincinnati, ranked 4th best hotel in Ohio.

The Summit Hotel

A four-star hotel located at 5345 Medpace Way in Cincinnati, ranked 6th best hotel in Ohio.

Hotel Covington

A hotel located at 638 Madison Ave. in Covington, Kentucky, ranked 7th best hotel in the state.

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The takeaway

The strong performance of Greater Cincinnati hotels in the prestigious U.S. News & World Report rankings underscores the region's appeal as a travel destination and its ability to provide high-quality hospitality experiences that can compete with the best in Ohio and Kentucky.