Places to stay in Newport, Kentucky

Newport is a city in Campbell County, Kentucky, at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking Rivers. Historically, it was one of four county seats of Campbell County. Newport is part of the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio Metro Area which comprises over 2 million inhabitants. Today, Newport is becoming the entertainment community of the fast-growing Northern Kentucky area while its neighboring cities--Bellevue and Covington--become the business centers. Places to eat in the region include Newport Syndicate, Amol India, Bayou Fish House, and Mad Mike’s Burgers & Fries.

If you are travelling in the area, Newport is located close to First Church of the Nazarene, Cameron Deaf Church, Vineyards Golf Course, Silverton Elementary School and Saint John's Evangelical Protestant Cemetery.

The center of Newport ( which is at is longitude -84°29'44.16 and latitude 39°5'29.76 ) is located 1 mile away from Covington, 2 miles away from Bellevue, 3 miles away from Wilder and 4 miles away from Fort Wright.

Available Newport lodging

We currently have 13 accommodations in and around Newport.

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

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Other useful links:

• Newport, Kentucky on Wikipedia

Things to see and do, places to eat in Newport

Lloyd Library & Museum ( Art & Culture / Museums ). Located at 917 Plum Street, Cincinnati, 2 miles from the center of Newport. 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

The Betts House ( Art & Culture / Museums ). Located at 416 Clark Street, Cincinnati, 2 miles from the center of Newport. 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

William Howard Taft National Historic Site ( Art & Culture / Museums ). Located at 2038 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, 3 miles from the center of Newport. 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

Casual Chinese Restaurant ( Dining / Chinese ). Located at 88 Carothers Road. 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

Longhorn Steakhouse ( Dining / Steak ). Located at 200 Cross Roads Boulevard. 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

Dixie Chili ( Dining / Other ). Located at 733 Monmouth Street. 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

Renamed properties

• Fairfield Inn & Suites at 420 Riverboat Row may have been previously known as Comfort Suites