For those flying in, I definitely recommend flying into the Cincinnati Airport rather than Columbus. This airport is actually in Kentucky, and is about 20-30 minutes away from the venue depending on traffic.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati SE Newport, an IHG Hotel
110 Landmark Drive, Bellevue, KY 41073
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Hampton Inn & Suites Newport/Cincinnati
275 Columbia Street, Newport, KY 41071
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati RiverCenter
10 East Rivercenter Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011