21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati is located in the urban Backstage District, an ideal location for those looking to enjoy the city’s cultural venues or host an event with a decidedly artistic flair. Located in the city’s Backstage District, the neighborhood surrounding the hotel boasts a rich cultural atmosphere. Nearby attractions for art lovers include the Cincinnati Art Museum and Taft Museum of Art, as well as a host of art galleries like Art Beyond Boundaries, Carl Solway Gallery and MG/GM.

Rooms & Suites at 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati

Rooms & Suites at 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati

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The hotel has 156 rooms and suites that were specifically designed to give guests a cozy, home away from home retreat after their adventure-filled days. The rooms include original artwork, luxurious bedding, HDTV flat screen televisions, and complimentary wi-fi.

The Luxury and Deluxe rooms boast bathtubs with tile custom designed by The Rookwood Pottery Company. The suites include spacious sitting rooms and espresso machines.

Other hotel amenities include 24/7 valet service, a pet-friendly atmosphere (contact the hotel for details), and a fitness facility equipped with weights and cutting edge cardio equipment.

Art at the Hotel

Art at the Hotel

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The museum portion of the hotel includes rotating exhibitions by contemporary artists, and is open 24/7, with free access for the public.

Past and current exhibitions have included Queen City of the West, featuring work by Drew Heitzler, a series of Cincinnati images that explores the ideas of connectivity, history and culture.

Pop Stars! Popular Culture and Contemporary Art, explores the consumption of culture and the creation of a new, virtual mythology. Pop Stars! includes work by Leonce Raphael Agbodjelou, Carlos Aires, and Lisa Alonzo, among others. Visitors can pick up gifts and souvenirs at the museum’s gift shop, which can also be accessed online.

The hotel also features contemporary artwork throughout the facility, including the 8,000 square feet of exhibition, meeting and event space which can accommodate weddings, receptions, dinners, retreats, or eco-conscious events. Teleconferences can be held in the hotel’s state of the art conference room, which is equipped with Smartboards. The diverse spaces available can accommodate 10 to 350 people, and catering is available from the hotel’s restaurant Metropole.

Dining at 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati

Dining at 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati

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Metropole highlights fare from the Ohio Valley region’s sustainable farmers and producers. Dishes are prepared in a unique, wood-burning fireplace – blending old world cooking techniques with contemporary cuisine. Samples from the ever changing menu include burnt carrot salad with avocado, pickled onion, feta, cilantro and toasted pumpkin seeds; the Metropole cheeseburger, served with red onion marmalade, smoked bleu, iceberg and dill aioli; dark chocolate crème brulee with shortbead, candied Fresno chilies and kumquats.

If you don’t want to leave the comfort of your room, Metropole also provides the hotel’s room service.

Open seasonally, the Cocktail Terrace, located on the hotel’s rooftop, affords a spectacular view of the city. The bar offers a rotating selection of craft beers, as well as unique cocktails such as the Oxy-Gin, a blend of gin, basil and simple syrup, the Johnny Rose, a combination of bourbon and strawberry coriander syrup, and the All the Way Mae, a mix of raspberry hibiscus tea and Prosecco.

The Spa

The Spa

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Those in need of pampering can visit The Spa at 21C, located within the hotel, which offers traditional treatments like Swedish, deep tissue, Thai and pregnancy massages, as well as alternative healing treatments like the hot and cold river stone massage, which opens energy channels and soothes muscles. Those suffering from jet lag can enjoy the Jet Lag Ritual treatment which includes a detoxifying body scrub, followed by a massage, then finished off with a moisturizing facial.

The spa offers a range of express services, designed for those on the go. Express services include facials, massages, manicures and pedicures – all delivered within thirty minutes. The menu also includes a list of services which can be done right in your hotel room.

Plan this vacation

Plan this vacation

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Before your weekend trip, check the hotel web site for upcoming exhibits, art tours and classes.

609 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, Phone: 513-578-6600




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