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The Symphony Hotel Over-the-Rhine · Est. 1871
A four-poster bed dressed in burgundy silk beneath antique portraits
An old fashioned served beside a brass trumpet in the hotel bar

The Overture

Older than the hall across the street

This house was standing seven years before Music Hall raised its rose window over Elm Street, and it has kept the symphony company ever since. These days it welcomes travelers, concert-goers, and neighbors who wander in for a good drink.

Each of our nine rooms is named for a composer and furnished with antiques and musical artifacts to match. Step out the front door and the best of Over-the-Rhine is a short walk in any direction.

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1871
Year built
9
Composer rooms
1 min
Walk to Music Hall
5
Nights of cocktails weekly
A candlelit corner of the Symphony Hotel bar

The Bar

Where the evening finds its tempo

Signature cocktails built on premium spirits, seasonal ingredients, and infusions made in-house, poured in a parlor that's open to guests and neighbors alike. Come early for a quiet drink, or stay late and watch the room fill when the symphony lets out across the street.

  • Wed – Thu4 pm – 11 pm
  • Friday4 pm – Midnight
  • Saturday3 pm – Midnight
  • Sunday3 pm – 11 pm
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Guest Words

Recent guests, in their own words

★★★★★
"This is an incredibly beautiful hotel that knows how to incorporate and balance theme with convenience… If I ever stay in Cincinnati again, this is my go to."
Jamievia Expedia
★★★★★
"Our room (Mahler) was beautiful and so full of character… An absolute gem to stay at, highly recommend! We're already planning our return!"
Bonnie K.via Google
★★★★★
"Two minutes from the Cincinnati Music Hall! Secure parking issued by the hotel… Co-owners are very professional and attentive."
Edgar I.via Google
★★★★★
"The hotel itself is extremely unique, with a lot of art and architectural detail. The furnishings were thoughtful and beautiful… you couldn't ask for a better location."
Kevin M.via Google
★★★★★
"The staff was so helpful and accommodating! Plus they had a live jazz band and great coffee in the morning."
Selimavia Expedia
★★★★★
"The staff was very friendly and professional. The location was great, near several attractions and fantastic eateries. The room was gorgeous and clean."
Seanvia Expedia
This nine-room boutique hotel gives music and theater lovers a front-row seat to the city's cultural offerings.
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The Neighborhood

Over-the-Rhine, at your doorstep

One of the country's largest historic districts, with concert halls, beer gardens, a 19th-century public market, and some of Cincinnati's best food and shopping, all within a walk.

Cincinnati Music Hall's Victorian Gothic facade

Across the street

Cincinnati Music Hall

Home of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Opera, Ballet, and Pops. Close enough to hear the applause.

Shoppers at historic Findlay Market

A short stroll north

Findlay Market

Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market, with produce, butchers, bakers, and biergarten weekends since 1852.

Smale Riverfront Park along the Ohio River

On the riverfront

Smale Riverfront Park

Gardens, fountains, and skyline views along the Ohio, with the Banks, stadiums, and the Roebling Bridge beside it.

The Finale

See you on 14th Street.

Nine rooms, one historic house, and the symphony across the street.