This place is a hidden gem! We came here for my birthday and we had a blast! The Mahler room was amazing, the restaurant was very romantic, the live jazz band was everything and the food was amazing! We will definitely be coming back! Thank you for such an amazing experience!

Was a great experience staying here. Staff was very nice and accommodating, great atmosphere and stunning art everywhere.

Wonderful experience and will be back.

The Symphony hotel was beautiful!! The decoration fits each room so well. It was very comfortable! The art was beautiful including the garage with chandeliers! The rooftop was beautiful, the jazz band was nice, and the staff was so kind. They even upgraded our room and sent us champagne for my husband s birthday! We will definitely come again. We stayed in the Brahms room!

Every part of our stay was great. Luka was such a great host, providing a tour and great stories about the building. The breakfast was amazing, the room very comfortable. You wont get this experience anywhere else in town.

Ive been lucky enough to hear amazing jazz here three times, once had cocktails, and twice had a meal. In no way has any aspect of these experiences been less than phenomenal. Extremely good customer service, a lively bartender, beautiful setting, comfortable, and affordable. This venue is shamefully under appreciated, but gorgeous.

I love eating here. the staff was friendly and sociable. this place has a cool feel to it. food is like a restaurant in jacksonville i liked.

Worth the price! This place is nice! I like different & this place definitely delivered! Unique rooms, none of them the same. Total 100% secure. The caretakers are 100% unbelievable! I recommend staying here when visiting the Downtown Cincinnati atmosphere! You wont be disappointed!

The staff, service and ambiance of the hotel made for a delightful weekend.

My wife and I went here to listen to jazz and have a few martinis. We were not disappointed in either respect. Intimate environment with tasteful decor. Service was polite and timely. We are looking forward to returning next year.

The food was acceptable. No appetizers to accompany drinks. Service was friendly but erratic. Jazz combo was excellent. I think if we go back wed split a Mediterranean platter and have a couple of drinks and bypass the dinner options.

The room was nice and the bed was so comfortable. I also liked the shower. The breakfast (weekend) was good. You could order pancakes and eggs and then had the option to make your own toast and get your own drinks. It was kind of half restaurant and half continental breakfast. The food was good but it took a little longer than I expected. The atmosphere was great and I enjoyed my stay.

I genuinely loved staying here, and want to make sure that its clear that my average rating for service is more a reflection of availability. The hotel is not staffed like one might expect -- the innkeepers are off-site (but close by), so in many respects youre on your own once you check in. Theyre standing by to help if you need something and are extremely nice. The rooms are gorgeous, quiet and luxurious. The proximity to Music Hall and downtown is terrific. Once I got used to how the hotel operated, I loved my stay.

Wonderful place to stay and eat. Very clean, friendly staff. You can park in front of the hotel while you check-in, then parking is available and theyll give you good instructions for that. Its a great area of town so feel comfortable walking around to local attractions.

Historic building set next to music hall. Rooms are small but comfortable and all the rooms are updated with modern amenities. A place to stay if you want something different than a cookie cutter hotel. Restaurant and bar below the rooms is fantastic. You fell welcomed and cared for.

The hotel is beautiful and with the most wonderful staff. The Symphony Hotel is definitely a hidden GEM in Cincinnati! I would recommend everybody to stay here while visiting

The service was very kind and attentive. it has a nice atmosphere.

I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday and it was amazing! The atmosphere was romantic and calm. The food was absolutely delicious and healthy. I would recommend going here for a special occasion. The band plays happy birthday if you let the restaurant know ahead of time.

Beautiful old fashioned boutique hotel. Makes you feel like you are stepping backwards in time, resting your feet after a long train trip from Columbus.

For the most part we had a nice stay. Staff was friendly. We had a nice brunch with waffles and fruit our first morning. The second morning was quite strange. No staff to be seen , no waffles, just a few selections of cereal and bread on a stand. No coffee . No fruit which was available our first morning. . The room was crowded but comfortable with only one chair forcing one of us to sit on the bed. The bathroom door was of the pocket variety and hard to open or close. The shower had a floor made out of cemented stones which was very uncomfortable to stand on. Furniture was antique looking. Decor was old fashioned but attractive. Not an unpleasant two nights but I’d call it a quirky hotel.

I dont know where to start, just stay here if you can its that special. We stay when attending the Cinncinati Ballet, its right across the street. The 5 course meal was very good.

Staff was absolutely amazing! I did not call ahead for a reservation, which you should totally do, and staff was more than accommodating. They were hosting a private event, and the inn keeper still met with me and checked me in. Gave us an extremely informed overview of the hotel and our room. He took his time to explain how everything worked in our room. While we were out for the evening the inn keeper placed champagne and chocolate covered strawberries in our room for my girlfriends birthday. I asked him for something special and they absolutely went above and beyond. Room was extremely clean and smelled clean. Everything about our stay exceeded my expectations. We will certainly be returning.

Everything was great. Sunday brunch is pretty good. Except there is no local tv channels, which made watching some football down near impossible. Theyre a bit too strict about check out time. If you dont check out by 11 am, every hour passed, youll be charged $50!

I had no idea this place even existed. What a gem. I was there for a retirement party, and was encouraged to tour the place. The food and drinks served were delicious. I hope to return for a stay!

Utterly charming B&B with accommodating staff that clearly care about service and are knowledgeable about Cincinnati. Lovely jazz trio plays Thursday-Sunday. Chef made special dish for vegan + gluten free. Rooms sweet. Thank you Luka for going above and beyond. You really made our entire stay wonderful!

Loved the jazz bar and lounge. Free live Jazz Thursday-Friday-Saturday. Located in OTR near Music Hall, It is a restored 1871 townhome transformed into a Boutique Hotel. The atmosphere in the lounge is quaint and romantic. Great Service. I plan on going back for brunch!

I did not stay here, my review is on the restaurant portion. June 13, 2020 was my dads 80th birthday. I live in Georgia and he lives in Cincinnati Ohio. Due to covid-19 he was not leaving the house. I offered to ubereat him something to eat. He wanted cod. All the places that I found seemed to far to me for delivery and was scared ubereats would cancel the order. I found a place that was close but, they did not have cod. My dad decided to just get some chicken from them but I knew he didnt want that.I tried to order but the order did not go through. I refreshed and Symphony Hotel & Restaurant came up with a picture of guess what (COD) as the profile pic. They were about 5 minutes from my dad. I ordered the cod and the roasted potatoes. I wrote a note asking to please not season the food to heavy as this was for an 80 year old and his birthday was today. Not only was the uber driver (DAVID) excellent, but, SYMPHONY HOTEL & RESTAURANT went above and beyond. Not only did my dad love the food (seasoned perfect) they also sent him a complimentary slice of cheesecake stating, Happy 80th. I was so moved and grateful.MY DAD LOVES CHEESECAKE!! As much turmoil and lack of compassion for others that is going on in this world, I shedded a few tears of their compassion and customer service. They may not know their food and service would brighten someones day, just doing what they love.When I come back to visit, this will be one of the places we will eat from.THANK YOU!!! You made an 80 year olds birthday great..

This place was good. Great place. Great bar section. Everything was well organised. Room was beautiful. Great location. Staff were nice. Food was delicious.

We had a great stay - we had so much fun in our unique room - Claire and the other members of the staff were accommodating- deserves all the accolades it has received

Loved the jazz trio.Great variety of burgersEven a Vegan burger.The service was excellent. And the flaming dessert was not only taste good, it was an experience all by it self. With the light of the flames brought the desert alive.Very romantic and definitely above average eatery.

Wonderfully unique place in appealing and active neighborhood. Book a room here before booking downtown. Great people, one of a kind

Was in town overnight for a show and this room was comparable to other hotels. The hotel was just much more personal and cozy. Easy walking to vibrant life in Cincinnati. I would definitely stay again when in town.

The Symphony Hotel was beyond expectations. Luka was so sweet and informative. The room was adorable. The complimentary breakfast was delicious. Having the bathroom down the hall was just a minor inconvenience. Loved our stay and will definitely go back for a longer stay.

My daughter and I stayed at the Symphony Hotel for one night. The innkeeper checked us in and we got there early enough to spend some time in the dining room listening to the jazz combo. We are big music people so this was a perfect place for us. There is elegant musical decor all around the hotel. There are no elevators but that was not a big deal for us. We stayed in the Bach room. The bed was comfortable, the room was clean, and the decor was beautiful. Breakfast started at 9 am and was delicious. We were able to order from Luka who was the morning innkeeper. He was also performing Saturday night in the Hunchback of Notre Dame! Music is embedded in this hotel and community. If that is something you value you will love this place!

I was in Cincinnati for a conference downtown. Fortunately, I made the decision to stay at this hotel instead of some of the others which were closer to the convention center. The room itself was quite nice and the two managers that I interacted with were uncommonly friendly. The hotel was a very relaxing place to stay with nice common areas and music. I was also pleasantly surprised to find the rooftop area with the gas fire pit to sit by in the evening. The detached room bathrooms were a bit odd, but as they were quite close and robes were provided, this was only a minor inconvenience.

Everything about this hotel & restaurant was absolutely fantastic. Welcoming atmosphere and amenities were perfect. Friendly staff made the visit and great weekend getaway which I hope to repeat often.

Nice atmosphere and Jazz music but the crab cakes were not good and the symphony burger was inedible. No BBQ sauce as on the menu but tasted like a ton of taco seasoning poured in to dry out the beef which was overcooked and falling apart. The waiter offered to bring us something else and said its a 50/50 shot on likes and dislikes of it.

Very nice. Its a unique place set in an old world building. The set menu is excellent and priced very well considering the fine quality. The service and atmosphere are very pleasant. And there was live jazz later in the evening. Definitely worth a stop.

The building itself is very much a no-frills basic little restaurant, but it was clean and welcoming. This was our first experience with Somali food; we expected it to be similar to Ethiopian, but the dishes we tried were not at all like the Ethiopian foods weve had. The service was friendly and helpful, and the server brought an appetizer of soup before we ordered

Food was amazing. Atmosphere perfect. Service was a 10. Buzz our server did an awesome job. Thank you for an enjoyable evening!

The accommodations were great! Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. My only issue was the food at the restaurant. A free breakfast was provided with your stay and this meal was very subpar. Burnt pancakes, tasteless eggs, burnt goetta and sausage were the menu and it was disappointing to say the least. Overall, this is a very good boutique hotel, if they could just get the food together it would be excellent.

This hotel was amazing! For a music lover to stay in the Mozart room was heaven. It was full of Mozart figurines, a music box playing Mozart, a shower curtain with Mozart on it, books about Mozart, and to end the evening we played a Mozart LP on the record player in the room. The food in the restaurant was some of the most heavenly Ive ever had. The staff was SO helpful and friendly, especially Luka.

Unique place to stay in a fabulous location. Amazing staff. Has a nice rooftop lounge area that doesnt get mentioned, but we really enjoyed it.

I love the Symphony! It is the only place I stay when in Cincinnati. It’s safe, quiet, quaint, great parking, the sheets are awesome wonderfully soft, Egyptian Cotton, mattress is comfortable, even my very picky daughter loved our stay. But if that doesn’t bring you in, the breakfast should. The crustless bacon cheese quiche is still making my mouth water just thinking about it. Fresh fruit, yogurt and great coffee. I can’t wait to be back at my Symphony. You will not want to stay anywhere else.

This will become my constant spot in Cincinnati. Totally unique. A great place for classical music lovers. Comfortable room too, nice breakfast, and super friendly staff. Not your cookie cutter hotel/b&b. No cable news in breakfast room -- just beautiful classical music

This place was amazing, everything was as described on website even better in person. My wife and myself loved it,this was are first anniversary and we couldnt be happier.thank you Luka for making our visit amazing.

We stayed here this weekend and it was beautiful. The setting is right by a short walk to restaurants and bars and sights to see. The history is very cool and the setup is fantastic! The staff was spot on, with very helpful information about anything we may have needed to know. We slept like Babies in the bach room and plan 100% to come again!

This was the most amazing part of our trip to Cincinnati! The service was amazing and the room was the best! We went to celebrate our anniversary and fell in love with this part of town and all the history around. Definitely recommend to anyone!

It was very nice and unique place they jus seem under staffed there seem like one person was doing most things

I loved how different the hotel was. So many interesting things in the house to look at. I loved the outside roof dining area. staff was amazing and so nice!

This is a fabulous find in a gentrifying neighborhood. Very comfortable accommodations, beautifully adorned, friendly staff, pleasant bar/restaurant. We would go out of our way to stay here again.

The place was pretty and unique, but our room was very dirty with stains on the bedding and a dirty sock under the bed. The breakfast was disappointing, the bar was not open, and there was no Jazz on Sunday evening as advertised. I hate to say we were pretty disappointed with our stay.

We went before seeing the symphony, our waiter was very friendly and informative. We had the 5 course meal, the food was fantastic! The drinks were also quite good. This is a good place to go for a special occasion. The atmosphere felt very welcoming and cozy.

Staff was kind and generous with their time and advice, hotel was lovely and quiet. Very much felt like home.

Top notch food, service, and music. Buzz is the best. Definitely will return.

Bonefish Grill you may ask. I was given a Bonefish Grill gift card for my birthday a few months ago, checked the menu in advance and found a few options to try.We sat in the bar area and the restaurant was quite busy on an early evening. I heard they have specials prior to 6:30pm, but we arrived just a little after that time for the specials.

It was amazing very accommodating very chill and relaxed atmosphere also cozy would recommend to all to try

The hotel is very cool, great people and great place! Definitely would recommend to friends and family. Luka was full of great information!Thank you!

I went here on a tour of the creepy side of Cincinnati and this hotel is absolutely stunning. There is a gorgeous patio on the second floor. There is a haunted room but its not demonic or anything. Very cool place in a very cool area. I loved it!

We made reservations here for My Brothers Birthday @ 8pm. The Jazz Band was great and even tho we were right next to the them it was not overwhelmingly loud. Everything I ate or drank paired so deliciously. Service was prompt and as if we met a new friend. Valet parking is very affordable courteous and personable. I cant wait to try their Brunch!!

Very nice place! The band was amazing

Very charming. Warm helpful staff. Clean rooms and facilities. Parking is gated but a block away.

The hotel is really pretty. And the staff is also amazing. Nice breakfast and comfy room. On the upper floor there are two rooms and two bathrooms, so they are kinda shared, but that was not a problem, as there was always at least one available bathroom. The hotel is located close to Washington square, a cozy place to hang out and relax. Also quite close to the music hall and close to several bars, pubs and restaurants.Thursdays to Saturdays there is live jazz in the hotel. If you are looking for a nice and not so expensive stay, symphony is a great place.

This was a beautiful experience. Like rooming in a house during the Victorian era! Each room adorned with antiques and very comfortable.Just a friendly reminder, there are 3 floors of rooms with 2 shared bathrooms on each floor. In addition there is no elevator since the house was constructed prior to its invention, so all rooms are accessible only by stairs.For me these two item were of no significance and the service and attention to detail was exquisite.

Found this place interesting. All the decorations were great. Food was very tasty and meal served was also great. We loved it. Enjoyed our time here.

Beautiful hotel right next to Music Hall. Wonderful old world charm, good food and jazz on the weekends. You could come to this hotel for the night and not leave until check out. Out the door is Washington Park and many other choices for dining and entertaining. The staff was amazing!

Rooms were well decorated, service was great and many things were within waking distance. Free breakfast in the morning was good too.

Only reviewing the restaurant - we stopped in here before a show at music hall for a quick drink and bite and I wish wed had more time! The decorations and atmosphere were great and the drink menu had lots of interesting options. Im sure well be back.

The whole experience at this hotel was wonderful. Renovations are beautiful. Luca and Keith are so kind and communicative. Luca especially went out of his way to help.

The bed and breakfast certainly is different. It has a music theme. Each room is named after a famous musician. Decor is really wonderful, dated but in good condition, well maintained. Fireplace is cool. The garage, the Symphony garage, is worthwhile seeing just for itself.

We had dinner with friends and found the atmosphere and food to be very good. There is live jazz in one of the rooms, we sat in the back room so we could here the music but it wasnt too loud. The food was very good but not as good as I had hoped. We had the hanger steak with green beans and corn, the steak was better than average but nothing special. Both the green beans and the corn we excellent. We had the Crème Brulee for dessert and it was excellent. Overall the meal and the evening were very enjoyable and we will definitely return.

Absolutely loved eating here! If you go, ask for Shayne! Best food service Ive had in a long time.

Great food and service!

We loved everything about the Symphony Hotel. The room was wonderful - large and cozy. Dinner was fantastic. The jazz bar was fun. The location was great - near the trolley that will take you downtown or Findley Market and just blocks from all the shops on Vine Street. Also loved the complementary garage parking and delicious breakfast. We would definitely come back here next time we are in Cincinnati. Very grateful to have found this place. A favorite for sure.

Very personable service. Engaging. Experience has brought us back to this hotel and restaurant/bar two additional times.

I was so full. the service here is above par. the bill was appropriate. i can see why they have so many great reviews.

Great place for food or just a drink and great jazz music!

This was a great place to stay! The room was clean and comfortable with the softest sheets I’ve ever felt in a hotel. The shared bathroom in the Beethoven room wasn’t an issue at all - we never saw the other guests. We had dinner at the restaurant and enjoyed the live jazz music - it was fantastic in all regards. If I’m ever back in Cincinnati I’ll be staying here for sure!

My wife and I stayed here for our anniversary. From top to bottom I loved it. The hotel was in a decent enough area, next to the Cincinnati Music Hall. Parking was in a secured location, even though there is a short walk to the hotel from the garage.The room was perfect with the right touch of vintage decor that made this boutique hotel feel charming and relaxed. We scheduled dinner at the restaurant and were impressed with the menu and had an absolutely great meal.There is a terrace for the guests with a fire pit that was enjoyable as well. I loved it and would stay here again and again.

The hotel was lovely. It is a historic building located on a quiet sidestreet, with its own secure parking garage one street over. The rooms were small but gorgeous and lushly decorated. The staff was warm and friendly. Breakfast was included with the room (the Findley omelette was quite tasty and their coffee was delicious). The area around the hotel was full of shopping boutiques and small local restaurants, and it felt very safe to walk around the area at night.

Had an excellent time at the Symphony Hotel. Perfect location to eat and stay before seeing a show. Thank you to Keith and the rest of the staff for a great stay

Symphony Hotel & Restaurant - Bringing Bach high standards to what an Inn really should be. Symphony is conveniently placed near the Cincinnati Music Hall and not too far from the University of Cincinnati which makes it quite the hot spot for performing arts majors and lovers. The rooms available are all themed after a different composer; offering books, records, and other antique pieces related to them. Beyond the aesthetic youre probably wondering about the actual basics of the hotel. Well let me make it short and sweet - Soft, clean beds, strong and hot showers, outstanding food, and above all else, great hospitality.

We often go to the Symphony Hotel for dinner prior to a CSO concert. The staff is very accommodating, they always ask if we are attending a show or concert, so that they may ensure that we have plenty of time to enjoy our food without rushing. The food is fresh, innovative and very good, we are never disappointed when dining at the Symphony Hotel. They also have great live music in the bar area, which is also a plus!

Very swanky. Buzz the bartender is great.

Lovely place. It is right where you want to be to launch to anything in Cincinnati. Keith was prompt and helpful. The room was comfortable and chic. The breakfast was made to order and tasty. The only down side is the goat path to the parking lot. Id definitely stay here again

Cool music-themed boutique hotel. Private off street parking. Nice lounge restaurant with live jazz.

We had a lovely experience at the Symphony Restaurant. The food was delicious, the prices were exceptionally fair, and the jazz which started promptly at 8pm was enchanting. The staff was both friendly and exceedingly efficient. I am confident they will always get me to my show on time, even if I order a 5 course meal.

This is my favorite hotel to stay at nationwide, hands down. Ive stayed at the Symphony twice now, both times being exceptional experiences.This hotel has more character and charm than anywhere Ive ever stayed, and has top-tier service you would expect from any 5 star big chain hotel.

My stay was a delightful melody blending classical old world charm with modern entertainment and cuisine. The decor of the individual rooms matched perfectly with the hotels charming theme. At night I was entertained by the sounds of live jazz enjoyed with hand crafted cocktails. Topping of my evening was the excellent performance of the house chef who’s steak was music to my lips.Moving past the amenities and food, my trip’s crescendo was the pleasure of meeting the owner and his son. Both treated me as more than a guest and gave me a private tour of the building’s history. I was able to share a cocktail with the owner and soak in the building’s rich history and got some first hand recommendations of the revitalized downtown Cincinnati area.Musical puns aside, I fully recommend this hotel for a modern twist on classical charm or for its excellent American and European kitchen.

Fantastic service, great atmosphere, and some of the best food Ive ever been served. My husband and I went for our anniversary and were so impressed. Rarely have I had a meal like that. Worth the price. Oh and the jazz musicians were superb. In warmer months the front jazz room opens up to the street. Felt like I was in New Orleans when walking by one night. So glad we went! RSVPs required and a cozy restaurant. Its also a small hotel next to Music Hall. Awesome location.

Hotel was amazing and the brunch in the morning was off the chains good!!

My wife and I enjoyed the food very much. We both had the 5 course dinner and all the courses were delicious. The dining area is very small and was a little loud when the dining room was full. Seating is tight...very tight. The service was good, but didnt feel as polished as other high end restaurants. Again, not bad, but pretty average. Overall, we had a nice time and the food was great!

Nice menu, great flavors, attentive servers, lovely historic building, and a cool bar space.

Every part of my visit was immaculate! The manager, Keith was very warm and inviting with many great recommendations on local attractions. The food, drinks, and servers in the restaurant were all delightful. Chef Kestan even makes a phenomenal vegan goetta for breakfast! The Copland room was beautiful and comfortable. I hope Ill have an opportunity to come back to Cincinnati, so I can stay again.

Location next to Music Hall; comfortable rooms named for composers.

My first experience, seems like a nice place with a polite staff but waited 40 min for drinks and ran out of time for the 3 course.

Nice appointments in the rooms - tiles, stone in bathroom. But our room (Beach) was quite noisy even after 11:00 when the bar is supposed to close on Saturday night. Staff entering/exiting from door at bottom of our staircase at all hours, slamming it shut. Windows not at all soundproof or double paned. Both nights had trouble sleeping.

EXCELLENT!

The original venue for our event fell through on the day of due to a power outage at the business, and we were lucky enough to reserve a room off of the bar last minute. The bartender, Buz, was fantastic and fun. The drinks were plentiful and delicious. The food was great. The event was one to remember. Thanks, Symphony Hotel, for accommodating us!

Six of us visited last Friday evening for the first time. It was crowed and pretty loud but we expected that. We did have to change our seats(next to the band) so we could hear each other talk but they were very accommodating. The live music was great. It really is the best time with friends. Our server was great,...