Places to stay in Covington, Kentucky

Covington is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky. It is one of two county seats of Kenton County. Covington is located at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking Rivers. Covington is part of the Cincinnati – Northern Kentucky metropolitan area and is separated from Cincinnati by the Ohio River and from Newport by the Licking River. Covington is located within the Upland South region of the United States of America. Places to eat in the region include Coppin’s, Midway On Madison Avenue, Backstage Cafe, and Agave & Rye - Covington.

If you are travelling in the area, Covington is located close to Victory Park, City of Fairview, Campbell County, Dam Number 3 and Saint Catherine Catholic Church.

The center of Covington ( which is at is longitude -84°30'29.52 and latitude 39°5'0.9599 ) is located 1 mile away from Newport, 3 miles away from Wilder, 3 miles away from Bellevue and 3 miles away from Fort Wright.

Available Covington lodging

We currently have 12 accommodations in and around Covington.

Covington Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Covington Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Other useful links:

• Covington Chamber of Commerce
• Covington, Kentucky on Wikipedia

Things to see and do, places to eat in Covington

Dixie Chili Inc ( Dining / Mexican ). Located at 2421 Madison Avenue. Founded in 1929 by Nicholas D. Sarakatsannis, Dixie Chili set the standard for quality food at reasonable prices. "Papa Nick" developed his secret chili recipe using only the highest quality ingredients: 96% Fat Free Beef Chuck, Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese, Bermuda Onions, and 100% Semolina Wheat Spaghetti. He passed the recipe down to his sons - George, Chris, Panny and Spiros - who continue to serve the delicious and nutritious chili Nick served back in 1929, fresh from the kettle, everyday. dixiechili.com

Casual Chinese Restaurant ( Dining / Chinese ). Located at 88 Carothers Road, Newport, 2 miles from the center of Covington. The name speaks for itself; this is a small Chinese restaurant with a genuinely friendly staff. It might seem to an outsider like your typical strip mall Chinese joint but its legions of devoted regulars might have something to say about that. Its great for those who don't feel like cooking, but still want to pay a reasonable price. Among the most raved-about items are the Pad Thai and the original egg rolls. www.casualchinese.com

The Betts House ( Art & Culture / Museums ). Located at 416 Clark Street, Cincinnati, 2 miles from the center of Covington. The Betts House, built in 1804 is owned and operated by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Ohio (NSCDA-OH), is Ohio’s oldest brick house still sited in its original location. At the Betts House, the NSCDA-OH offers programs and exhibits that promote historic preservation and education of the early history of the greater Cincinnati region, as well as programs that honor the legacy of brick-maker and original occupant William Betts and his family. www.thebettshouse.org

Longhorn Steakhouse ( Dining / Steak ). Located at 200 Cross Roads Boulevard, Newport, 2 miles from the center of Covington. LongHorn Steakhouse restaurant serves the highest quality beef, ribs, chops, and more in an inviting western atmosphere. It’s more than just a great steak restaurant. www.longhornsteakhouse.com

Boi Na Braza Brazillian Steak House ( Dining / Steak ). Located at 441 Vine Street, Cincinnati, 2 miles from the center of Covington. The dining experience at Boi Na Braza is like no other. Come see for yourself, and enjoy our succulent selection of fine meats. www.boinabraza.com

Lloyd Library & Museum ( Art & Culture / Museums ). Located at 917 Plum Street, Cincinnati, 2 miles from the center of Covington. Considered one of Cincinnati’s hidden treasures, the Lloyd Library and Museum was established by three brothers, John Uri, Nelson Ashley, and Curtis Gates Lloyd, pharmacists who manufactured botanical drugs in Cincinnati beginning in the late 19th century. The Library holds, acquires, preserves, and provides access to both historic and current books and journals, as well as archival materials, on a wide variety of disciplines. lloydlibrary.org

Closed or unlisted properties

• Colonial Inn closed or delisted.
• Amos Shinkle Townhouse B&B closed or delisted.
• Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast closed or delisted.

Renamed properties

• Holiday Inn Express at 200 Crescent Avenue may have been previously known as Hampton Inn or Best Western Plus Cincinnati Riverfront Downtown Area