Limited-Service Focus

<H1> Limited-Service Focus</H1><I>Cincinnati </I>- Recent hotel development has been marked by a shift from large-scale properties in the downtown area to smaller, limited-service hotels in suburban areas.

With the exception of a new 303-room Marriott in the northeastern section of Cincinnati that was completed in June, hotel growth has been concentrated in northern Kentucky, offering 46 limited-service properties such as Hampton Inn, Comfort Inn and Residence Inn-ideal for business travelers on a budget.

The hottest spots for new hotel development are around the airport and along the riverfront near the site of the new convention center, directly across the river in Covington. Two new properties nearing completion are a 98-room Residence Inn located near Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, and a 155-room Hampton Inn in Covington.