The Lytle Park Hotel… A beautiful night stay in Cincinnati4 min read

Lytle Park Hotel

Have you been Looking for a great hotel in the heart of Cincinnati that is rich in history, has a great restaurant, and an amazing rooftop with incredible panoramic views? Well… it’s open and it’s the new Lytle Park Hotel!

The hotel is an Autograph Collection that was built on the site of the historic Anna Louise Inn which is in Lytle Park, another city gem.  The building is unique and so cool as they preserved the charm of the Inn and built the hotel around it and another existing building.   Entering the lobby, you can glance up and see the original windows but don’t forget to take time to look at the street side view from the outside… I love how they kept so much of the original structure. The lobby’s chandeliers are stunning and the color scheme is so inviting throughout.  This is what makes an Autograph collection so unique in each city. They really let the hotels embrace the history and story of the city it’s in. 

Let me say that no stone was left unturned when designing this beauty and bringing homage to Cincinnati with the amazing decor. You will be in awe the minute you enter the lobby. The feel of the park is present inside and out with the theme subtly apparent throughout. An eye-catching skylight above the lobby bar lights the upside-down queen tiara, boasting 96 jewels, a nod to the Queen City.  Behind the indoor dining for Subito (means “fast” in French) there is a private dining room called the Oak Room. I want to mention this room because they kept this room, but had to lower the floor 4ft. which is why the windows are very high providing such a cool perspective of the different views… This just shows how much care and thought went into the preservation of this hotel.

And who doesn’t want to look over Lytle Park and the Taft Museum as they dined outdoors? This whole area is open-air and has heated floors, so is a perfect place to dine outdoors during the Fall months. We had the pleasure of a beautiful night of dining on the patio. The menu has something for everyone. Housemade pasta, stone-oven pizzas to Osso Buco and Steaks but don’t skip over the salad and apps. I loved the Prosciutto & Bleu Salad, Fritto Misto yumm lightly fried shrimp, calamari, broccolini, oysters, and then we shared the Salmon and one of the amazing steaks. They have scratch-made sauces that will take your steak to another level ;)  fantastic. 

There are 106 rooms including 2 Presidential Suites and a few executive suits. I had the chance to stay the night and the rooms are beautiful with special touches throughout. The luxury Parisian bathrooms, Italian linens, Nespresso coffee maker, and after CODID19, they will resume special touches like turndown service and more. 

The topper (pun intended) is the Vista Rooftop Bar. This is now the largest and only 4- season rooftop in Cincinnati with beautiful panoramic views of the city. A gorgeous Rookwood bar serving up drinks in pretty crystal glasses… making the drinks taste even better ;) There is also a food menu to enjoy. All of the accordion doors and windows can close allowing a view all year long. 

So, go soak it in, whether you want to just look around and have a drink, eat dinner or book a night the Lytle Hotel is truly a new gem in our city. Here are some highlights you should keep in mind. 

Things to look for while visiting:

• #1 is the amazing piano player in the lobby on the weekends! 
• The Rookwood fountain by the elevators that was built in 1910 in the original building
• The cool mirror wall by the Vista bathrooms
• Check out the shop in the lobby for some Cincy favorites. 
• They have office space for meetings in the lower level which also houses a kitchen area, tables for games, and a lounge area for work or reading. There is also a state of the art gym with a Peloton bike and tons of equipment.
• Pet friendly up to 50 lbs.
• A beautiful room with an outside balcony that can be rented for parties, weddings, meetings, etc.
• Try the Mable Manhattan only in the lobby bar! It is named after a lady who was an immigrant and lived in Lytle her whole life. She visited the hotel during construction but passed away at 106 before the opening. 

When visiting you should check out a few places:

• Take a short walk along sidewalks then over the Purple People Bridge. A wonderful outdoor fun area with food and drinks at Newport on the Levy and the Aquarium
• The Taft Museum – 200 year old historic house filled with amazing charm and works of art.
• Many of our amazing restaurants. Check out my Instagram or website for ideas
• Walk along the river to Smale Park. 
• Enjoy Reds, Bengals and FC soccer games and the Reds Museum 

Here is the clip of my WCPO 9 on your side with Kristyn Hartman for more views
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gtveScNVTw