Title: Urban Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Urban Retreat Apartment with balcony, near University of Cincinnati ## Photo gallery for Urban Retreat ![Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, Garden View | Living area - Urban Retreat (Cincinnati)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106020000/106013300/106013222/ca0ce1e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, Garden View - Urban Retreat (Cincinnati)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106020000/106013300/106013222/4b82908f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, Garden View | Dining - Urban Retreat (Cincinnati)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106020000/106013300/106013222/b61c1bd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, Garden View | Living area - Urban Retreat (Cincinnati)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106020000/106013300/106013222/833989a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Urban Retreat (Cincinnati)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106020000/106013300/106013222/7bcbc726.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near University of Cincinnati, Urban Retreat provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. ## Reviews 7.0 Good ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Urban Retreat Apartment with balcony, near University of Cincinnati This smoke-free apartment building features free WiFi in public areas. The apartment features a washer/dryer, a balcony, and a coffee/tea maker. Air-conditioned accommodations at this apartment offer washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and designer toiletries. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Limited onsite parking ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Designer toiletries - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio ### Laundry - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![Villa, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Garden View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106020000/106013200/106013181/cced68b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Northside Suites 2 Northside - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.0 Very good 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=106013181&PinnedHotelID=106013181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Luxury Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, City View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106020000/106013300/106013262/fccd7e63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Mt. 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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal and Riverbend Music Center are cultural highlights and Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Great American Ball Park or Heritage Bank Center. [Visit our Cincinnati travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cincinnati.dx178249) [View more Apartments in Cincinnati](https://www.expedia.ca/Cincinnati-Apartments.d178249-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.13174%2C-84.48985&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=31wF8NveZhEkjETWdBnKt-YDnu8=) 2848 Melrose Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45206 ### What's nearby - ![This is the iconic Tangeman University Center located in the University of Cincinnati Main Campus. Clear Skies and a sunny day made this photo memorable. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/943/f287fb8f-206b-4465-95f7-98bd203f67c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Cincinnati 2 min drive \- 1.4 km - ![Bellarmine University Chapel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/943/01fd4b9b-f558-4444-837e-6db3813168f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Xavier University 3 min drive \- 3.2 km - ![Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden featuring zoo animals, a park and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066319/d92a65d9-49b8-4d3c-be84-32a1616d45d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 3 min drive \- 2.8 km - Harriet Beecher Stowe House 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus 17 min walk \- 1.5 km ### Getting around - Hanke Exchange Tram Stop 5 min drive - Cincinnati Union Terminal 13 min drive - Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) 29 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 15 min walk - Dunkin' 14 min walk - Just Q'in 11 min walk - McDonald's 14 min walk - Rally's 9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Urban Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Urban Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Urban Retreat? ### Where is Urban Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Urban Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily Dec 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Smooth stay, great communication, very clean ##### Emily Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Aug 16, 2024 Disliked: Room comfort Not a comfortable space. Smelled like cigarettes and no extra blankets. 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