21C MUSEUM HOTEL CINCINNATI, Cincinnati

21C Museum Hotel Cincinnati - Contemporary Art Museum Hotel with 8000 Square Feet of Exhibition Space in Historic Metropole Building

Located in Downtown Cincinnati, 21C Museum Hotel Cincinnati occupies the historic 100-year-old Metropole Hotel building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This unique Cincinnati hotel features a 24/7 contemporary art museum with five art-filled galleries and rotating exhibitions throughout the property. Custom body-part tiles by Cincinnati-based Rookwood Pottery Company adorn the guest rooms, which include options from Deluxe Kings to Two-Bedroom Corner Suites. The property showcases notable art installations including Werner Reiterer's brass chandelier at the Walnut Street entrance and Astrid Krogh's fiber optic tapestry in the nine-story solarium. Metropole restaurant serves Ohio River Valley flavors with French-Italian influences, while the bar offers craft beers, house-made cocktails, and Old and New World wines. The hotel stands 0.5 miles from Fountain Square and Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains, with the John A Roebling Suspension Bridge 0.5 miles away.

Pros

Five dedicated art galleries accommodate events for 12 to 75 guests

On-site spa provides relaxation services

Custom-designed architectural elements including Rookwood Pottery tiles

Multiple site-specific art installations transform public spaces

Cons

1 mile distance to Cincinnati Art Museum requires transportation

Limited parking options in downtown location