Romantic getaways in Ohio

Full Guide 2022

Whether you’re looking for a grand cosmopolitan experience or a secluded small town romantic weekend getaway, head to Ohio.

Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton offer many great cultural attractions, vibrant art, and hearty cuisine.

Head to the countryside and discover the unique Amish Country as you enjoy the state’s idyllic scenery. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, biking, paddling or camping amid lush forests or on the shores of Lake Erie.

Best romantic getaways in Ohio

The Barn Inn Bed & Breakfast

Set in the bucolic little town of Millersburg the Bard Inn Bed & Breakfast is perfect for an inexpensive romantic getaway or for a simple laid back honeymoon.

This B&B’s terrace overlooks the garden, ideal for guests to enjoy the scenery while sipping on a drink.

Rooms at the Barn Inn are simply yet elegantly decorated, with select rooms boasting a fireplace.

21c Museum Hotel

The artiscally tasteful 21C Museum Hotel blends contemporary art and luxury hospitality in the heart of Cincinnati, what more can one ask on a romantic weekend?

The 21C boasts an inhouse restaurant, serving gourmet cuisine using locally sourced ingredients, as well as an inhouse bar. Guests can also find a full service spa inhouse.

Rooms echo the concept of the hotel, blending artistic sensibility with the pragmatism necessary for comfort, the ample rooms are filled with natural light, seating areas and beautiful bathrooms are standard.

Hotel LeVeque

The pet friendly Hotel LeVeque in Columbus is just a stone’s throw away from Capitol Square and other local attractions.

LeVeque boasts an inhouse fine dining restaurant and bar, serving gourmet cuisine as well as signature cocktails.

Rooms at the LeVeque are pristinely decorated, giving the rooms a sophiscated yet inviting feel, large walk in showers or baths are standard, while suites additionally boast seating areas.

The Lytle Park Hotel

Located in the heart of Cincinnati, conveniently close to every major attraction the city has to offer, the Lytle Park Hotel is an impressive romantic hotel in Ohio.

The hotel serves a variety of breakfast options freshly made every morning, the inhouse restaurant and bar serves northern Italian cuisine and hand crafted cocktails to guests. There is additionally a rooftop lounge area with a firepit for guests to sit and mingle.

Rooms are ample and elegantly decorated in tones of blue, sporting stone floored bathrooms with large showering areas. Suites boast fireplaces and seating areas.

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Kinley Cincinnati Downtown

Located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, the Kinley is perfectly located for guests to enjoy the wonders the Queen City has to offer.

Whilst the Kinley is a short walk away from the best food the city can offer, one does not need to walk much to find the incredible inhouse restaurant.

Rooms are sophiscated and elegant, boasting cheerful modern decór. Large open bathrooms are standard, suites offer seating areas.

Renaissance Columbus Westerville

Based in Columbus the Renaissance boasts a gorgeous lake view as well as an inhouse restaurant and bar, serving guests with a view of the surroudings, as well as an indoor swimming pool.

Rooms at the Renaissance boast modern decór, comfortable beds and hardwood floors, luxurious stone finished bathrooms are standard.

The Ritz-Carlton

The Ritz-Carlton in Cleveland is an excelent choice for a romantic hotel in Ohio, boasting an inhouse restaurant serving gourmet American cuisine, as well as a bar serving signature cocktails.

Rooms at the Ritz Carlton are sophisticated and elegant, boasting modern decór in neutral tones, sweeping views of the city skyline and stunning marble finished bathrooms.

Metropolitan at the 9

The gorgeous Metropolitan at the 9 is perfect for a romantic weekend or a simple couples getaway, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The Metropolitan features a rooftop lounge area.

Rooms boast an open concept layout, joining the sleeping area and the showers, creating a free flowing atmosphere, suites boast seating areas and fireplaces.

Le Méridien Columbus

The incredible Le Méridien is located in the heart of Columbus making it an incredible choice for a romantic getaway in Ohio.

Le Méridien offers guests a daily freshly made American breakfast, and it boasts two inhouse fine dining restaurants, serving American fare.

Rooms at the Le Méridien boast wood furnishings, soft beds and fine linens, ample modern bathrooms are standard, while suites offer seating areas and fireplaces.

Symphony Hotel & Restaurant

This historic Cincinnati based hotel boasts an inhouse restaurant as well as a bar with a shared lounge for guests to sit back and enjoy a signature cocktail.

The Symphony Hotel & Restaurant boasts vintage decór, creating an intimate atmosphere that is sure to set the mood for romance.

Rooms at the Symphony are fitted with a seating area and ample bathrooms, and hardwood floors.

Homewood Suites

Boasting a swimming pool and a shared lounge as well as multiple inhouse fine dining options, Homewood Suites is an incredible destination for a romantic getaway in Ohio.

Rooms at Homewood boast brilliant modern decór, giving rooms an air of sophistication and elegance, ample private bathrooms are standard, as are flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning. Suites additionally feature seating areas.

The Hancock Hotel

The lavishly charming Hancock Hotel boasts something that can’t be amiss in a honeymoon or romantic weekend, the perfect ambiance, everything about the Hancock screams romance.

The Hancock boasts an inhouse steakhouse serving fine American steakhouse classics as well as a bar serving signature cocktails, not to mention splendidly decorated common areas.

Rooms at the Hancock are as impressive as the common areas, featuring rich yet subtle decór that is sure to set the mood right for your couples getaway.

Doubletree Hotel

The Doubletree Hotel is home to an excelent fine dining restaurant that uses locally sourced produce. Guests are welcome to enjoy a daily freshly made American breakfast.

Rooms at the Doubletree boast ample windows and tall ceiling, giving the rooms a bright disposition. Ample bathrooms with walk in showers are standard, suites boast seating areas.

Hyatt Regency Cleveland

The Hyatt Regency boasts a full service spa, a beautiful shared lounge, an inhouse restaurant serving American cuisine as well as a bar serving exclusive signature cocktails.

Rooms at the Hyatt Regency feature wood panneling and vaulted ceilings, creating an ample atmosphere in the room, bathrooms are spacious and modernly furnished with walk in showers. Suites boast seating areas and priviliged views.

Kimpton Schofield Hotel

The luxurious Kimpton Schofield boasts a priviliged location, just a short walk from the stunning Lake Erie, incredible common area with indoor firepits and fine couchs, a full service spa, as well as an inhouse bar, complete with a lounge area, serving cocktails.

Rooms at the Kimpton Schofield are decorated in warm tones and feature wood furnishings as well as stunning stone finished bathrooms, with suites boasting a deep soaking tub, a seating area as well as a fireplace embedded in a dividing wall.

Romantic things to do in the Ohio

Once you have chosen the perfect hotel for your romantic getaway, let’s find a complementary thing to do in Ohio so you can get the most out of your couple’s vacation

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

If you’re a rock and roll fan, be sure to visit Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a music museum showcasing rock memorabilia, celebrating the history and cultural significance of the genre, as well as honouring those who have played an important role in creating and popularizing rock and roll.

Hocking Hills State Park

For those who wish for an inexpensive romantic getaway option, there’s Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio’s premier outdoor adventure destination.

Spend your romantic weekend in one of the small, peaceful cabins or cottages available throughout the region, close to the park, or choose to spend the night at the on-site campgrounds.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

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Be it Valentine’s Day, a honeymoon or simply a romantic getaway, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron is your perfect romantic destination.

Enjoy peace and quiet of the state’s spacious formal gardens and artistically landscaped grounds.

Tour the historic 65-room Tudor Revival manor house, Gothic Revival Conservatory, and Gate Lodge.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

If you choose to leave your room during your romantic hotel break, head to this idyllic botanical landmark located just two miles east of downtown Columbus.

Spend time exploring exotic plant collections, viewing art exhibitions fusing with nature, or participating in events for all ages at this horticultural and educational institution.

Cleveland Museum of Art

Culture buffs are sure to enjoy visiting Cleveland Museum of Art, one of the top comprehensive art museums in the nation that’s completely free of charge.

The museum showcases more than 61,000 works of art, spanning 6000 years of achievement in the arts, varying from Monet’s tranquil water lilies to Andy Warhol’s iconic and vibrant Marilyn Monroe portraits.

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

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Admire the awe-inspiring wildlife at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, the second oldest zoo in the US, also home of the world-famous hippo Fiona.

Explore 23 animal habitats and the garden’s many exhibits.

Elevate your Cincinnati Zoo experience by riding the Safari Train, the Conservation Carousel or undertake the aerial adventure course.

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More romantic getaways close to Ohio

If you want to find more romantic hotels, we recommend these locations below, so you can find the perfect accommodation for your next romantic getaway or vacation.

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