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Reviews of The Blu Hotel Blue Ash Cincinnati, Ascend Hotel Collection 2 stars

11349 Reed Hartman Highway, Blue Ash, OH 45241, United States

#7 of 19 hotels in Blue Ash

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 168 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 24 January 2022

    5.0
    Not impressed and will not be staying at this hotel again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Carpet was dirty, Keurig was dirty and breakfast was not good at all and not a hot breakfast except for waffles. Overall room not very clean but rest of hotel appearance were ok

    Location and staff were wonderful

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2022

    10
    We thought the rooms large and comfortable. We will be returning.
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothibg

    The beautiful understated lobby

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2021

    4.0
    Really disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was dirty!! Visible stains on the carpet and couch. There was dried urine around the toilet & cracked tile on the bathroom wall. There were two other rooms shown to me & they were in the same if not worse condition. I am highly dissatisfied!! To make things worse, If I cancelled, I was due to pay for the first night of a multiple day stay. Please refund me. Thank you!

    The bed and the location. The staff was kind as well.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2021

    10
    A Plus!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There no vending machines, I didn’t realize items were sold behind the check in desk

    The cleanliness and the calm quiet setting

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2021

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was terrible. Coffee machine was very slow and seemed to not be working properly. Created huge backup of guests. Cooked food was not kept supplied and seemed under cooked.

    Front desk reps were excellent.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2021

    10
    A must stay location!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet had dry urine on the sides of it and stains on the curtain. The urine on the toilet was very noticeable to myself and those staying in the room.

    I loved everything else

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2021

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    First and foremost the staff was awesome they did everything to try to take care of your needs.. but the hotel was dirty, carpet stains all over inside room and hall way .. in my room the desk was broke and the whole end piece was set to the side and left in room.. mold in shower and painted over it to hide it, trash can outside in parking lot was full at all times had to set your trash to the side of their can. Dirty ice machine and where it was put in the cubby was marked up and looked awful and dirty. The key cards were not working properly.. had to go to room and desk 3 times before the front desk did a master key to let you in, this happened to several customers, no offers or discount on tickets or things around you and staff had no idea what was in their area to do. Only one desk worker, long lines to get something you needed, but staff handled angry customers well. Only seen housekeeping one time in 4 days, the TV in our room had a volume issue had to turn volume to 100 all the way up and you had to really listen to hear what you were watching. There is a Cafe there but it was not open, cold breakfast that consisted of breakfast muffins and cereal bars or prewrapped cereal bowls.I have pictures of the hotel things that I have mentioned but can not get them on this report ..it only let's me open so far in my camera and I can't get to where they are.

    The staff was awesome, they did as much as they could in their power to help you with your needs and apologized when they could not ..

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2021

    1.0
    Horrible
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    So I had a reservation for June 19th, keep in mind I’m coming from out of town, 20 mins before check in I get a phone call saying that they don’t have a room for me, really so I had to scramble and get a different hotel. I found a true Hilton which was fabulous. Never will I book with this hotel again

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2021

    1.0
    Never again and if I’m not happy with the way this gets handled all these details will be posted for
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For 2 days I lived with ants on the desk in my bed, getting bite. Ants on the air conditioning unit. Bathroom was dirty and gross. Black curly hair all over the floor, urine on the side of the toilet. Nothing was swept. They basically made the beds and put towels out. Dust everywhere once you start looking under and around places that should be cleaned especially in the bathroom. I would honestly like most of my money back.

    The one lady who worked day shift I got her name but can’t remember it, something with a c. Very kind and sweet. The lady who handled breakfast was nice. That’s about it

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was quite disappointing. Cold cheese omelets or sausage patties. Yogurt and a very small selection of tiny muffins/pastries. The bathroom also had some stray dark hairs remaining in the tub before we even used it. That made us wonder how thorough the cleaning really is.

    Aside from the dislikes, the price was still reasonable, and there is an effort being made to modernize a clearly old property. The staff were very friendly and hospitable.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2021

    6.0
    Good for an overnight only
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were several small items that added up to a less than good experience. Shower: smallest low shower head with low water pressure that I’ve encountered in awhile. I’m only 5’3 but it was a challenge to shower… Room key: EVERY night, the room key did not work on my door when I returned. I have traveled for work for a very long time. It didn’t matter how or where the card key was stored, it did not work. Last, was told due to covid there would be no room cleanings. That is fine with me. Knowing this, I did not go out of my way to secure certain personal property. Last night, return to room only to find door ajar and room cleaned. EXTREMELY unsettling to see your room door ajar when you return to it. Having to check of lost items and feeling insecure. Staff seemed only mildly concerned, at best.

    The property was clean and overall well kept.

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2021

    5.0
    Ok for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was not very good pool needs work

    People were ok

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lobby staff was super friendly and helpful!!

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2021

    5.0
    Passable
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As soon as we walked in it smelled like dirty mops and our room smelled like pee

    Really nice and comfortable

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2021

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were clean and huge! Near all kinds of food options! Pool was open.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room musty smelling

    Great location. Nice staff

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2021

    10
    Great Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hot breakfast. They served two items turkey sausage patties and mushy, not all the way cooked eggs. They did have fruit, cereal.

    It was clean, pretty, roomy

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2021

    5.0
    Passable
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Upon arrival there was an extra $30 fee. The style was unique but our room had a strange smell to it. We had to request clean towels our second night, and trash wash not emptied so it began to overflow onto floor.Not many eating options nearby, and the breakfast had limited options. Outdoor pool was not available for use

    Hotel style was very unique. Bath and Body Works toiletries in room.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2021

    3.0
    We will not stay at this hotel again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Appearance of exterior of hotel was not well kept. Flower pots at entrance to building were full of weeds & no flowers. The view from our room was the outdoor pool. We kept the blinds closed because the pool was disgusting. The water was brown & full of dirt & debris. We were not told at check in hours for breakfast & assumed it was the weekend breakfast would be served until 10am. Nothing was open when we went down at 9:50am for breakfast

    Location was good

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2021

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smell!!!

    The lobby

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2022

    9.0
    clean the bed was comfortable and great area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    clean

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was nice, but the carpet looks like it could have used a good cleaning and there was a hair on my pillow. Just do a little better with the fine details of cleaning.

    The location and cost was great!

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2021

    7.0
    It was alright
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is currently construction going on right out front so at night it is a bit difficult to get to. Also, the breakfast doesn’t have a great variety. Our bathroom had paint bubbles from moisture.

    I liked that it was 15 minutes away from kings island and had plenty of locations around to eat at. The staff was nice and the rooms were comfortable and larger than expected.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2023

    10
    reception person was very friendly and welcoming. very professional!
    • Solo traveller
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was well kept!!!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I personally have no complaints.

    One of the most comfortable hotels I have ever stayed in. Everything was clean and super cozy. My children loved it.

    Stayed in June 2022

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