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  • The New Orleans Room
    The Tuxedo Room
    The Garden Room
    The Romantic Room
    Guests are received in the grand entrance hall with sweeping staircase, where fresh-baked treats are always plentiful!
    Guests who select the Garden Room enjoy a bright, airy room with private roof-top terrace, with cascading flowers, the perfect spot for morning coffee.
    A Jacuzzi awaits you in the charming Romantic Room with beautiful four-poster bed, perfect for anniversaries or wedding nights!
    The Clifton Cottage is a charming and cozy getaway with fireplace and Jacuzzi on the first floor and large upstairs bedroom with king size bed. Perfect for bridal weekends and wedding nights! A stocked refrigerator is perfect for champagne! Enjoy a private breakfast right in the cottage.

    • Address 500 Terrace Avenue
      Cincinnati, OH 45220
      USA
    • Phone+1-513-221-7600
    • Fax+1-513-221-4999
    • Toll free+1-888-347-7486
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    Welcome to The Clifton House Bed and Breakfast located in historic gaslight Clifton, a charming residential neighborhood within easy walking distance to the University of Cincinnati, the Hebrew Union College,the Midwest Culinary Institute, hospitals and minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Walk to the Ludlow business district, one of Cincinnati's most unique shopping and dining areas with many eclectic boutiques, fine restaurants, bookstore, coffeehouse and one of Cincinnati's oldest movie houses. The beautifully appointed Classical Revival home built in 1900 offers four unique guest rooms each with private bath. Common rooms include library, parlor, dining room, billiard and workout room. On a sunny day enjoy breakfast or afternoon wine and cheese on the large wrap around porch. For private romantic getaways The Clifton Cottage is perfect!

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 4 Reviews

    4.8 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    4.0 out of 5
     

    Clifton - Great location, great innkeeper, great stay

    July 06, 2011

    At the end of June, 2011 & based on my cousin's recommendation who lives a block from her, we stayed with Nancy, a very friendly innkeeper with great stories about the house. We were looking at the University of Cincinnati (walking distance from Clifton House) and so needed enough room for my son and my husband and myself. The third floor (which had been Nancy's own apartment for many years) was our personal space. It was four rooms and a bath--a real deal for the price. The breakfasts were lovely and the little amenities she'd thought of (such as a fresh brewed coffee set up on the 2nd floor for early morning risers and a great selection of magazines) made it a place we'll return to when visiting family or especially if my son goes to UC.

    5 out of 5
     

    What a great place!

    July 03, 2008

    We stay at Clifton House whenever we are in Cincinnati. The owners pamper each and every guest. The house itself is beautiful and impeccably clean. The breakfasts are delicious. From homemade brownies, cookies, or other treats upon arrival, to a refrigerator stocked full of free snacks and sodas upstairs, the innkeepers make sure you are well fed and well taken care of. We thoroughly enjoy our visits.

    5 out of 5
     

    Home away from Texas

    February 23, 2008

    The Clifton House is a beautiful home, with fine architectural details in a central Cincinnati location. We have stayed at The Clifton House twice now, once in the Clifton Cottage (which my mother describes as “Hansel & Gretel’s Cottage”) and once in the main house in the New Orleans and Tuxedo rooms. Our stay in the cottage was the first time we were not able to stay with family in Cincinnati, but Nancy and Gus are wonderful hosts and made us feel most welcome. The young woman who comes in to cook in the morning is a talented chef, and the breakfasts are extraordinary! I’m sure we will stay at The Clifton House again, and I highly recommend it.

    5 out of 5
     

    The best bed and breakfast by far

    May 22, 2007

    My husband, brother, and sister stayed in three of the rooms at this fine bed and breakfast. My sister had the garden room, which had a rooftop garden in which we socialized. We were delighted and impressed. Everything was top notch (except the coffee)but that was remedied easily by a quick walk to town (5 minutes). A beautiful place and lovely hosts.


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Nancy Niehaus

    Innkeepers Description:

    Nancy's hobbies include antiquing, decorating and gardening.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $145 - $235

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 11:00    Check Out: 4:00

    • Deposit Amount Required: One night rental required to reserve rooms

    • Cancellations: There is a two-week cancellation for weekends.

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Description: wine served at 5:00 p.m.

    • Drinks Available: Yes

    • Suitable For Children: Limited

    • Childcare Provided: No

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 4 Reviews

    4.8 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    4.0 out of 5
     

    Clifton - Great location, great innkeeper, great stay

    July 06, 2011

    At the end of June, 2011 & based on my cousin's recommendation who lives a block from her, we stayed with Nancy, a very friendly innkeeper with great stories about the house. We were looking at the University of Cincinnati (walking distance from Clifton House) and so needed enough room for my son and my husband and myself. The third floor (which had been Nancy's own apartment for many years) was our personal space. It was four rooms and a bath--a real deal for the price. The breakfasts were lovely and the little amenities she'd thought of (such as a fresh brewed coffee set up on the 2nd floor for early morning risers and a great selection of magazines) made it a place we'll return to when visiting family or especially if my son goes to UC.

    5 out of 5
     

    What a great place!

    July 03, 2008

    We stay at Clifton House whenever we are in Cincinnati. The owners pamper each and every guest. The house itself is beautiful and impeccably clean. The breakfasts are delicious. From homemade brownies, cookies, or other treats upon arrival, to a refrigerator stocked full of free snacks and sodas upstairs, the innkeepers make sure you are well fed and well taken care of. We thoroughly enjoy our visits.

    5 out of 5
     

    Home away from Texas

    February 23, 2008

    The Clifton House is a beautiful home, with fine architectural details in a central Cincinnati location. We have stayed at The Clifton House twice now, once in the Clifton Cottage (which my mother describes as “Hansel & Gretel’s Cottage”) and once in the main house in the New Orleans and Tuxedo rooms. Our stay in the cottage was the first time we were not able to stay with family in Cincinnati, but Nancy and Gus are wonderful hosts and made us feel most welcome. The young woman who comes in to cook in the morning is a talented chef, and the breakfasts are extraordinary! I’m sure we will stay at The Clifton House again, and I highly recommend it.

    5 out of 5
     

    The best bed and breakfast by far

    May 22, 2007

    My husband, brother, and sister stayed in three of the rooms at this fine bed and breakfast. My sister had the garden room, which had a rooftop garden in which we socialized. We were delighted and impressed. Everything was top notch (except the coffee)but that was remedied easily by a quick walk to town (5 minutes). A beautiful place and lovely hosts.


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  • Location Type

    • Greater Cincinnati Airport

    • Lunken Airport

    • Airport

    • City

    • Downtown

    City -

    • Directions to property:

    Airport

    • Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati N. Ky.)


    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • University Of Cincinnati

    • Great American Ballpark Cincinnati Reds

    • Cincinnati Bengals

    • Midwest Culinary Institute

    • Hebrew Union College

    • Cincinnati State Midwest Culinary Institute

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Billiards

    • Yoga classes

    • Sight-seeing

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  • Amenities

    Type:

    Property highlights

    • Built by banker Henry Morgenthaler 1900

    • Used as rectory for 30 years for local high school

    • Group events

    • Romantic escape

    On-site

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • DVD Player

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Wedding Facilities

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Desk

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Microwave

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Wi-Fi

    Other

    • menus to local restaurants in each room

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 7:00-8:30 weekdays 9:00 weeken

    • Serving Location: In cottage if preferred,Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

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