Location
Cincinnati
Join us as we head to Cincinnati, the Queen City, in February 2024! Our conference will be held at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza once again.
Open since 1931, the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza hotel is one of the world’s finest examples of the French Art Deco style and is a charter member of the Historic Hotels of America. With rare Brazilian rosewood paneling, two-story ceiling murals, and original German silver-nickel sconces, its beauty and charm are greatly admired.
Use the link below to reserve your room by Feb. 2. If you wish to reserve your room by phone, you may call the hotel directly at 1-513-421-9100 or at 1-800-HILTONS. Please, notify them you are with the APPE annual conference to receive the conference rate (Group Code: APPE).
BE SURE TO BOOK YOUR ROOM USING THE APPE CODE AND RATE.
Transportation Information
The Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza is located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati at the corner of Fifth and Race Streets. It is easily accessible from Interstates I-71 and I-75 and is serviced by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).
The hotel’s luggage, valet, and self-parking options are on the left side of Race Street between West Fifth and West Fourth Streets. Please use 418 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 for your GPS destination (please note that this is NOT the hotel’s mailing address).
The hotel does not have a complimentary shuttle to the airport or other destinations. Both Lyft and Uber are authorized to operate at CVG. Click here for more information about transportation options to/from the airport.
Hotel Parking
There is both valet and self-parking accessible to hotel guests but parking is owned and operated separately from the hotel. APPE does not have a contracted discounted rate for conference parking.
Self Parking: $31 / day in the Mabley Garage (in/out)
Valet Parking: $36 / day located under the hotel (in/out)
Things to Do
Explore shopping and dining options at Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati or visit Carew Tower via an enclosed skyway from the hotel.
The expansive Banks entertainment area, just four blocks from the hotel, hosts restaurants such as Moerlein Lager House, Tin Roof, Ruth’s Chris, and more. Nearby retail stores include: Hunt Club, Stafford Jewelers, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co., and The Booksellers on Fountain Square and Palomino.
TAFT MUSEUM OF ART
The Taft Museum of Art in downtown Cincinnati is one of the finest small art museums in America.
THE ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Aronoff Center for the Arts is better known to Cincinnatians as simply The Aronoff – a nod to Senator Stanley Aronoff
BELL CONNECTOR STREETCAR
Just two blocks away, the Cincinnati Bell Connector is a modern streetcar system that links The Banks, Central Business District and Over-the-Rhine.
THE NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FREEDOM CENTER
Perched on the north bank of the Ohio River, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center celebrates freedom’s heroes, from the era of the Underground Railroad.
HERITAGE BANK CENTER
Heritage Bank Center is an indoor Arena located in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio along the banks of the Ohio River.
PAUL BROWN STADIUM
Paul Brown Stadium is the home of the Bengals on Cincinnati’s downtown riverfront.