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, Backstage Cafe, Midway On Madison Avenue, and Agave & Rye - Covington.

If you are travelling in the area, Covington is located close to Northern Hills Branch Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Cross Country Inn Florence, Hendy Memorial Playground, Trinity Church and Sylvan Dell School (historical).

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

William Howard Taft National Historic Site ( Art & Culture / Museums ). Located at 2038 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, 3 miles from the center of Covington. High atop one of Cincinnati's most prominent hilltops stands the two-story Greek Revival house where William Howard Taft was born and grew up. Hard work, a good education, and an interest in civic duty are attributes that made the Taft family outstanding leaders over the years. The environment that shaped Taft's character and philosophy is highlighted on a visit to the site. www.nps.gov

Dixie Chili ( Dining / Other ). Located at 733 Monmouth Street, Newport, 1 mile from the center of Covington. 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. www.dixiechili.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

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

Cincinnati Museum Center ( Art & Culture / Museums ). Located at 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, 3 miles from the center of Covington. Cincinnati Museum Center has a legacy of discovery 200 years in the making, from the founding of the Western Museum Society in 1818 to today’s award-winning multi-museum complex. Housed in Union Terminal, an art deco train station and National Historic Landmark, Cincinnati Museum Center continues to bring the world to Cincinnati through its more than 3 million artifacts, archival materials and artworks. www.cincymuseum.org

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

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 Best Western Plus Cincinnati Riverfront Downtown Area or Hampton Inn