Fountain Square Parking Garage

After the Journey concert it took us an hour ten minutes to get to the booth…read more It was a maze No help from employees. Will not park there again.

I parked here to run in the Flying Pig Marathon. There were a few entrances, but I entered through…read morethe one on Race St. It was very convenient, easy to find, and only cost a flat fee of $5. The parking spaces were a decent width so there shouldn't be an issue with your car getting dinged by the car next to yours. There were stairwells leading to the ground floor. They were well labeled to help you remember where you had parked.

Central Riverfront Garage

3.7

(6 reviews)

Immediately off Second St., just past the Underground Railroad Freedom Museum is an entrance to…read morethis "below-ground" parking garage. The maximum fee is $13.00, which is reasonable for downtown Cincinnati. I knew I would be parked all day so I only looked at the maximum rate when I drove inside. There were ample empty spaces, reasonably lit areas (though there could have been more light ) and decent signage. Plus, convenient exit stairs place you at Freedom Way and Walnut, which is within walking distance of all things in the waterfront section of downtown. Because the exit pay station was broken (-1 star), there was line of cars waiting to pay and exit the garage. Surprisingly, even that process was quicker than I expected it to be. Overall, I was really pleased with the location and cost of parking here. I paid $13.00 to park for 7 hours.

Parking for reds game is spot on, easy access. Employees at gates are terrible, not a welcoming…read moreenvironment.

Gateway Quarter Parking

3.6

(7 reviews)

Cheap(ish) and insanely secure parking garage. To enter you need to insert your ticket just to get…read morethe door open to enter the garage you can't just go inside. So be warned - DO NOT LOOSE YOUR TICKET. The only negative you can't easily walk out of the garage entrance (where you car comes in) because it is so secure there are gates. You have to walk down to the side of the building to exit through the small door. But I guess that's the price you pay for security! This is the garage I tell people to park in who have never been to OTR. It's easy to find and it's by everything so you can say it's by xxx and it can be easily found.

This garage is easily my most favorite in Cincinnati. It's easy to navigate, safe, has a good…read morelocation and best of all: it's affordable! I find myself in OTR a lot, so this being near to most of the places I go and easy to get to off Vine and 12th makes this my parking lot of choice - the $5 cap on daytime parking and $2 nighttime cap certainly help too. GQP has a lot of safety features too, that I think are nice but possibly a bit excessive. It's impossible to get into unless you are parking your car or have your parking ticket with you to open the door (DO NOT FORGET TO TAKE YOUR PARKING TICKET!) The entrances have gates over them that open only for cars, and the doors require you to swipe your ticket in order to unlock them and get in. GQP, as it is now, is probably as good as it gets for a parking lot. I hate giving them a 5-star as I don't really get excited about a parking lot, but at the same time I think they deserve it for simply having made a proper parking garage.

Kenton County Public Library

4.0

(13 reviews)

I am a local teacher, graduate student at NKU and have lived closely and visited this location for…read moreover a year now. Overall, I highly recommend this library. Here are my pros and cons: PROS -- fairly nice on the inside -- plenty of windows -- great study rooms -- lots of seating and tables around the building -- upstairs quiet area in the local history/genealogy for studying -- plenty of parking -- kind staff -- has security/local police on-site -- offers lots of resources and events for kids and families -- the staff has been doing a better job with ensuring that sketchy people stay out of the teen and kid areas CONS -- not the greatest location -- usually busy with quite a few sketchy people (my female friends don't like being alone here and I would not ever leave a child unsupervised here) -- cleaning needs to be increased a bit. This is probably because of how busy it is, but many times when I have been there have been quite a few dirty and/or sticky. -- I have had difficulty signing up for study rooms on Sunday at this particular location (but have been able to sign up fine for the Erlanger location) I hope this review helps someone (:

LOVE THE LIBRARY it's one of My families Favorite places to go they have so much to offer and a lot…read moreof resources To take advantage of I definitely recommend the library to anyone of any all ages because they have something for everyone

SP+ Parking

The verdict is still out. I will let you know when we finish using this space!…read more Ok. The verdict is in!! I am loving that spot!! It is in a great location off Vine Street close to everything! We were able to do activities come back and put more time in and do more!! My car was safe and I feel like I could park there all day! Paying on the machine was easy. The size of the parking spots were above average and I am pleased!!

Olympic Garage

2.9

(27 reviews)

Do not ever purchase parking passes through Stubhub for this parking garage. We are driving from an…read morehour away, but yet we can't arrive at the garage until 6:30pm. Our concert doors open at 6pm and starts at 7:30pm. Unfortunately, this garage closes at 8pm meaning we and our vehicle would be stuck overnight in downtown Cincinnati. This was not disclosed to us in ANY way before purchasing our parking pass. Getting a refund has been impossible. Olympic Valet isn't fully to blame, but they shouldn't allow stubhub to misinform potential buyers. I'm leaving this review because I don't want anyone else to make the same mistake and get screwed.

I used their services for the first time tonight when I went to see a show at the Aronoff. I have…read morenever met such polite, young men and women and such an efficient service. The waiting area was spacious and very well lit. We did not go into the lounge because our came too fast! I usually use the open lot just there, but saw that their price was the same as Olympic so I was very glad I made that choice

SP+ Parking

This parking lot is located right underneath the Washington Park! There's an entrance on Race…read morestreet and another on Elm street. The parking garage is pretty clean and goes down about two stories. I did have a heard time getting cell phone service down there, but that's probably because of all the concrete. The rates here were also pretty decent for downtown and the first hour is only $3!

Paycor Stadium

3.6

(155 reviews)

Home of the Cincinnati Bengals [Cincinnati OH]…read more We are visitors to Ohio and were hoping to visit the Great American Ball Park in the Cincinnati Downtown riverfront but there was a game that day at 12:10p and the Reds were playing against the St Louis Cardinals so we didn't get a chance to take a peek inside. We went next door to Paycor Stadium instead, home of the Bengals. It was empty since football season was still 4 days away at the time. The venue is an open-air stadium. We walked around the perimeter, getting our steps in. LoL The stadium is huge... I was hoping that the team store would be open but they were closed on Sundays or remained closed until the season started. What happens after the 2026 season... will the Bengals leave Cincy? Fans, are you ready for the Jungle? Good luck in the season! Review #3886

We had a great time this December when we visited the Bengal stadium and we saw the Bengals play…read morethe Cardinals. We had great seats that my dad was able to get us. We had wonderful snacks. We had a great view. The stadium was clean. Fans were nice. We had a great time and I will definitely visit again.

American Auto Glass

(36 reviews)

A very easy process, friendly and timely service, and competitive rates. Highly recommend!read more

Steve called me with an expected arrival time and then showed up, did the work and was a complete…read moreprofessional. I recommend American Auto Glass without reservation. Excellent work

Hook It up car customs

4.6

(22 reviews)

Very professional. Did a fine job identifying problem with my system install and provided a great…read moreoption they didn't necessarily have to to resolve it. Ken went the extra mile for me and I appreciate it. Highly recommend

Great people and very accommodating. Came in early for me. No problem. Professional and courteous.read more

Carriage House Car Wash

4.1

(32 reviews)

I'm picky about my car washes, and slightly paranoid about the ones with the roller things. This…read moreone solves that issue by having you drive onto a moving "mat", much better! I took advantage of the first wash free (which was the highest level wash they offer- super generous) . My car turned out perfect, and the free vacuums plus towels and cleaners afterward were a really nice touch. I'll definitely be back.

This place has gone from 24/7 to "Good luck figuring it out."…read more I've been a paying member for years, and now every visit feels like a scavenger hunt. Is it open? Closed? Closing early? Delayed? Spin the wheel. I've wasted more trips than I care to count, driving over only to find out... nope, not today. It used to be the best car wash around. Now it's becoming a case study in how to make loyal members question their life choices. Somewhere a competitor is looking at this and saying, "Let's just tell people when we're open." Revolutionary. The kicker? An employee told me members can still get to the vacuums by driving through the EXIT lane. Apparently, the official traffic plan is to hope you don't meet someone coming the other way. Nothing says "customer experience" quite like a complimentary game of head-on chicken after realizing you can't wash your car. I really miss the days when this place was simply open... and awesome.

First Class Collision

(2 reviews)

I had an amazing experience with this company. I was dealing with a very stressful situation with…read moremy car insurance adjuster and felt deeply concerned. I reached out to the shop directly and spoke with Ben, who was professional, kind, and patient. When I brought my vehicle in for an estimate, I also met Caitlin. She was very kind and helpful, and she assisted me with getting set up with a rental car. I chose to work directly with them, and I am very pleased with my experience. Everyone I interacted with was professional, knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. Based on my experience, I would highly recommend them.

The service from Benjamin was excellent. I got a complete quote and their prices were good. The car…read morecame back perfect. Definitely would recommend them.

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Alan I.

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4

2

12 years ago

http://myfountainsquare.com/parking/ Another reason not to go downtown for any reason: after the show last night, Fountain Square Garage only had 1 gate working. Bad idea to automate equipment if you aren't prepared to maintain it. It took over an hour to get out of the garage with 5 of us sitting in the car. They should have opened the broken gates and let everyone leave in a timely manner even if they lost the parking revenue. Just think about how many others were inconvenienced by this operation. Won't go back there again for a long, long time... myfountainsquare.com "The renovated Fountain Square North Garage has 635 vehicle spaces on four underground levels, all-new lighting, ventilation, signage, public restrooms, a new security system, and security personnel." (Doesn't mention the new, improved payment and gate system for some reason...) Another Parking Customer Wrote: "This happened to me a couple weeks ago, Alan. I finally went down the up ramp and then sat at a "credit card only" gate that was operational and blew my horn. When the guy asked if I had a $5, I said "no, open the gate. I've been sitting here an hour. I have no intention of paying." He looked at me a second and then at the long line of cars piling up behind me and opened the gate. RIDICULOUS!" AHI: Whoever runs this business has no respect for other people and their time... read more

Clayton A.

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1

0

9 years ago

Don't pay with cash at the automated station unless you have EXACT change. I put a $20 bill into the station and then was informed by the automated voice that they had no change. No mention of this when I began. The auto voice said I could get change from the operator. WRONG! I pressed the help button at check out and was told they couldn't help me get my change, but there was a website I could go to and get it. The website was supposed to be listed on the ticket. WRONG! No website listed on the ticket, so I called the number on the receipt and was told I'd be contacted by a manager. WRONG. I've contacted them three times now and can't get a return call. Terrible system. I'm calling everyday until someone will talk with me. They'd be more up front if they'd just charge $20 rather than cheating honest people out of a few bucks. read more

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Central Riverfront Garage

3.7

(6 reviews)

Immediately off Second St., just past the Underground Railroad Freedom Museum is an entrance to…read morethis "below-ground" parking garage. The maximum fee is $13.00, which is reasonable for downtown Cincinnati. I knew I would be parked all day so I only looked at the maximum rate when I drove inside. There were ample empty spaces, reasonably lit areas (though there could have been more light ) and decent signage. Plus, convenient exit stairs place you at Freedom Way and Walnut, which is within walking distance of all things in the waterfront section of downtown. Because the exit pay station was broken (-1 star), there was line of cars waiting to pay and exit the garage. Surprisingly, even that process was quicker than I expected it to be. Overall, I was really pleased with the location and cost of parking here. I paid $13.00 to park for 7 hours.

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Central RiverFront Garage

After the Journey concert it took us an hour ten minutes to get to the booth…read more It was a maze No help from employees. Will not park there again.

I parked here to run in the Flying Pig Marathon. There were a few entrances, but I entered through…read morethe one on Race St. It was very convenient, easy to find, and only cost a flat fee of $5. The parking spaces were a decent width so there shouldn't be an issue with your car getting dinged by the car next to yours. There were stairwells leading to the ground floor. They were well labeled to help you remember where you had parked.

Mabley Place Garage

3.7

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Easy in and out. Used the pre-registration and scanning…read more Great access to Netherlands Hilton and Paycor stadium.

Gramercy Garage

I currently use Gramercy Garage as I live on the same block. The morning of 1/26 I walked out to my…read morecar to see it was broken into. Management was fast to let me know what steps I needed to take to have this issue resolved. The management and employees were very nice and apologetic about the situation. Even offering to check cameras for the police report. Later that day I received a call saying the camera system does not work and there was no way of seeing when or who broke into the vehicle. When asked why I pay over $120 / month for parking I was informed it was a park at your own risk establishment by the corporate office. Do not pay $120 / month if you are worried about your personal vehicle being broken into as this garage does not have an adequate working surveillance system. As for the monthly parking, you are still required to pay with no discount after such event. Thank you again to the management and employees but the corporate office could be to no help what so ever. I do not recommend anyone parking here especially if you are concerned about theft, or knowing there's no security in place inside the garage.

I never thought I'd give four stars to a parking facility, but hey, there's a first time for…read moreeverything. Gramercy Garage is tucked away from the sight of tourists, sports fans, and convention-goers to provide adequate parking for those who live and work Downtown. The garage is completely enclosed to protect cars from the elements, plus it has secure access for card holders only in the evening hours. There is an attendant stationed on-site 24/7, plus call buttons located throughout the garage if you need an escort from your car. Pricing is very reasonable, with monthly passes costing $71.00. Guests of pass holders can park for $2.00 an hour during the day with a max daily rate of $7.00.

CVG Economy Parking Lot

3.5

(8 reviews)

I didn't really have a problem with it. Their shuttles aren't too fast at pickup but they were out…read morein full force at 6:am to terminal which is more important than return trip to me. Having been to other airports in early AM (eg Dayton), they're consistently available early whereas others may actually leave you waiting more than 30 minutes ... one time I think the guy was asleep (eg Dayton) as I had to call the main office twice.

I've used the Economy Parking Lot several times both early morning and l late at night and I've…read morenever had a problem. Shuttles come around often and I haven't had to wait more then 10 minutes. The drivers are usually friendly and I've only had one time when the driver had an attitude. It wasn't with me but it was uncomfortable to watch. $10/ day so great value. Remember to use the same credit card to swipe in and out because you don't get a ticket. When you swipe in and out is how the system knows how much to charge you. Happy parking!

Northside Parking Lot - Cincinnati

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