Kinley Hotel Opens in Cincinnati

An artful sense of place and soothing colorways convey sophisticated comfort throughout the new property.
Published: November 3, 2020
Vision Hospitality Group has announced the opening of the Kinley, Cincinnati Downtown, a new lifestyle hotel in the city’s bustling Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. The 94-room concept draws its name from the word “kinship,” aiming to embody its definition by promoting social connection in homage to the brand’s mantra: Sincerely Yours. A chic and unpretentious design from Streetsense also instills a small-city sensibility that conveys accessibility and warmth. Sophisticated comfort abounds in accommodations—ranging from the luxe Denton suite to the Bunk room. A modern palette of rich blue tones and warm gold hues infuse sophistication, while striking artwork weaves a narrative of the city through the interior. A collaboration with Cincinnati Art Unground yields a curation of locally sources pieces—including murals in the lobby and adorning the façade—to instill an artful sense of place. The Exchange, a key social hub, serves as a café concept in the lobby that transforms into a bar in the evening, while the signature eatery Khora reinterprets classic fare through a Midwestern lens.