We stayed at this Hilton and although it does need to update to wireless internet in the rooms (you do have it available in the lobby), the atmosphere was great. We enjoyed the restaurant/bar and service from check-in to check-out was fantastic. If you are looking for a modern hotel this isn't the hotel for you, but if you are all about service this is your hotel. The picture is what they had waiting for me when we returned from sight-seeing. Just one little comment at check-in about it being a birthday getaway and the staff at the front desk sent this to our room.

One can almost sense the glorious past of this hotel as you drift through the sumptuous lobby and have a martini in the classic lounge. However, like an aging screen star who needs some "work", the Cincinnati Netherland Plaza should search for a good architectural surgeon. We stayed in a "Junior Suite" that was rather threadbare and antiquated. Wear and tear had done its damage and the room was screaming for a renovation.The bathroom towels were sumptuous, but that is where the luxury ended. Space for both body and toiletries was at a premium, and the fixtures and design were not 21st century. The location was rather perfect for this city and the valet parking, although difficult to find at first, was at the ready when called upon.

One caveat, a "street person," while perfectly harmless but some what disconcerting, happened to ride up in the elevator with us and made me question the security for the hotel.

I do think this city needs a few hotels that meet the needs of the 21st century traveler. That is coming soon with the completion of the "21 C Hotel" whose big brother resides in Louisville, Kentucky.

The lobby of this hotel is just gorgeous. Our large room was comfortable and had two bathrooms. Great location in the center of the city.

I stayed here on two occasions so far. Once I was upgraded to a suite and it was definitely nice. Two bedrooms (the bathroom is small, however) but the bed is very comfortable. The second time I stayed in a corner room. I got here very late and needed to e-mail something and the wired in-room internet was not working. A technician came to my room at 2 am to fix the Internet but he was unable to fix it so I ended up going to the lobby and doing my work there. To say the least, I would much rather be in my room at 2 am in the morning but I ended up going to the lobby. I was offered a different room but the thought of relocating at such an hour was not appealing.