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 Riverfront Stadium (historical), Dixie Heights High School, Goebels Park, Interchange 9 and Foundling Asylum (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
Embassy Suites
Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront
Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter
Courtyard
The Wallace House Bed & Breakfast
Radisson Hotel
Covington Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches
Aquaramp Marina & Campground
Approx 5 miles away in Fort Thomas:
Holmes Bend Campground
Approx 2 miles away in Columbia:
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Covington
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 
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.
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
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
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
Pompilios ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 600 Washington Avenue, Newport, 2 miles from the center of Covington. Founded in 1933, and located at the corner of 6th street and Washington ave., we have been serving the tri-state area home cooked italian meals for over 70 consecutive years!
We pride ourselves in hand-making our sauces and traditional items, such as: Lasagna, Raviolis, Meatballs, Italian sausage and much more.
Our menu however is not limited to just great italian food. We also offer many traditional American Fare's and a complete childrens menu.
Continue further in to the web-site and get a look into our history, complete with Pompilio family bios. Check out our Bocce section and read all about our full bocce courts. Complete with league schedules, game times and stats.
Stop by our catering section and get prices for your next party!
We offer the same great food that we serve in our restaurant.
www.pompilios.com
Closed or unlisted properties
- Amos Shinkle Townhouse B&B closed or delisted.
- Colonial Inn 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