Get a Peek Inside the New Boutique Hotel North by Hotel Covington and Its Knowledge Bar & Social Room

A new hotel and bar have now opened in a historic Covington building.

Boutique hotel North by Hotel Covington from vR Hospitality is housed in the space at Pike Street and Madison Avenue that was once home to the YMCA and Gateway Bookstore, which had been vacant since 2015. This $26.5 million project connects to Hotel Covington and features 53 new luxury suites and lofts, as well as a new meeting space, the Knowledge Bar & Social Room and the Lightwell Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 500 guests.

The rooftop of the hotel has been transformed into modern penthouse suites that offer home-like features like private gathering spaces, kitchenettes, and open floor plans. Some suites even have private terraces with views of Covington. Suites range in size from 330 to 2,000 square feet.

The hotel bar, Knowledge Bar & Social Room, is named after a racehorse John Coppin, founder of the former department store that is now home to the original Hotel Covington, placed a winning bet on. The bar is a lavish but inviting hideaway that pays homage to Kentucky’s horse racing history.

“Northern Kentucky continues to bring new, exciting developments, particularly in our riverfront cities. With North by Hotel Covington, travelers will now be able to enjoy a luxury stay matching the energy of our region as it continues to become a destination for so many,” Guy van Rooyen, president of the Salyers Group, said in a press release. “This development is a catalyst for Covington’s potential and an opportunity to showcase why our community is such a wonderful place to not only visit, but stay a while, too.”

Keep scrolling for a look at all North by Hotel Covington has to offer.

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