Budget Host offers modest rooms with microwaves, minifridges, free Wi-Fi, and an outdoor pool. Located 2.1 miles from Cincinnati Zoo on Central Pkwy.
Guests appreciate the motel’s affordable rates, convenient location near downtown Cincinnati, and attentive staff, while noting that rooms are modest and currently undergoing renovations with some maintenance issues still apparent.
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Budget Host is a modest motel offering simple accommodations featuring microwaves and mini-fridges in each room. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and complimentary parking, but the property does not have a pool, restaurant, fitness center, or airport shuttle services. Set on a tree-lined street, the two-story building is located at 3356 Central Parkway in Cincinnati, providing easy access to local attractions.
The property lies approximately 2.1 miles from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden and about 4 miles from the Great American Ball Park, making it a practical choice for visitors aiming to explore these popular sites. Nearby points of interest include the Cincinnati Art Museum and the American Sign Museum, both accessible within a short drive. Guests benefit from proximity to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, just 24 minutes by car.
Guest feedback reflects a mixture of experiences. Clean rooms and helpful staff receive positive mentions, while some note ongoing renovations and older facilities. Noise levels can vary, and certain amenities like service pets may incur extra charges. The motel has recently changed ownership and is reportedly undergoing improvements, which some guests have observed during their stays.
With check-in from 1 PM and check-out by 11 AM, Budget Host caters primarily to budget-conscious travelers looking for basic, no-frills lodging near Cincinnati’s main attractions. It may appeal to guests prioritizing location and affordability over luxury or extensive on-site services.
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Great value. Still close enough to walk to UC area. They gave us the wrong room at check in and all we had to do was switch room keys.
Much better since new owners took over. Making improvements. Not yet perfect but still a nice place to stay.
They are putting in a lot of new walls, and working on making the rooms more up to date. I have a friend that stays down there, and he is part of the workers helping to improve the Budget Host on Central Parkway. This motel has been in this area all my life. Great Location close to downtown Cincinnati.
Rooms are clean. Never ever seen any bugs. The owner can be strict but the longer your there the more you see why. He really tries to keep the place together and safe after you get to know him he is a okay guy! Only thing I never stayed any place that charges for a service dog. Place can be wild at night I recommend stay to yourself
Staff is great rooms are older but the staff and service makes up for that
Room is pretty nice, has everything we need. The only problem we've had is some loud people outside our room at night, but that can't be helped.
Everything great. But door to fridge is broken so gotta ude chair to hold it closed. Which aint a big deal. And remote stopped working the TV and it's stuck on shitty music all different genres on mtv music channel. Even country rock rap and r&b. But other than that it's good.
Good prices and open late for rooms. They have a week stay fro/ 225$
Had a great experience at this hotel. We got a great last minute deal for two nights and loved it‼
They charge $90 as of July 2025 just a heads up before visiting them Guys :)
On a tree-lined street, this 2-story motel is 2.1 miles from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, and 4 miles from the Great American Ball Park.
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