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An Insider's Look At The Summit's Development: Guest Blog

Having grown up in Cincinnati, I can remember what the corner of Red Bank Road and Madison looked like 20 years ago – a heavily industrial corridor consisting of an old drive-in theater and Nutone’s faded factory, all rounded out by the Rainbow Car Wash, Rally’s and a UDF. When Medpace moved in, it changed the dynamic of this corner substantially. The old Nutone warehouse was stripped and repurposed into a parking garage. Many Cincinnatians would use this as a landmark because of its location on the top of the hill and its bright, multicolored columns that were part of its transformation.

What to Do in Cincinnati This Summer

- Jun 18, 2018

Ready to start experiencing the city the New York Times named #8 on its list of 52 places to go in 2018? (Let’s just pause for a moment and note with some pride that Cincinnati outranked spots like Fiji, Prague, and Seattle.)

Picture Yourself Here: The Rooftop Terrace is Now Open

- Jun 06, 2018

Whether you’ve already visited The Summit or you’re still planning your first visit, you probably know by now we take our approach to integrating art and design into the hotel very seriously. With the opening of The Rooftop Terrace, you’ll want to make a beeline to check out our 25,400 square feet of open-air space, rich with design touches and an extension of our artful indoor space.

With These Hidden Art Gems, The Summit Aims to Surprise and Delight

- May 30, 2018

The Summit, A Dolce Hotel, has an origins story more fascinating than many. Originally the Nutone door chime and fan ventilation factory built in 1950, the property became the headquarters of Medpace, a medical research campus in the early 2000s. The old factory structure became an unused parking garage which was well known for its signature rainbow painted columns, visible from many directions.

Evoking Place to Create a Novel Space Chatting with Nicole Smith, Lead Interior Designer for The Summit

- May 16, 2018

We sat down with Nicole Smith, of HBA Atlanta and lead interior designer for The Summit, A Dolce Hotel, to learn how she made key design decisions for The Summit.

6 Things You Didn't Know About The Summit Hotel's Opening Week

- May 03, 2018

The Summit, A Dolce Hotel, was easy to find in the media during our first week of opening. With coverage by WLWT, the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Business Courier and Fox 19 among others, there were plenty of opportunities to see the hotel’s inspiring spaces and art-centric opening ceremony. But here’s a peek at a few things you may have missed.

5 Fantastic Destinations You Can Get to With Our Complimentary Shuttle (All of Them Less Than 10 Minutes Away)

- Apr 24, 2018

Inspiration and artistry are found throughout The Summit Hotel, but we also want our guests to freely and easily explore the many inspiring offerings found in Cincinnati. Our complimentary SUV shuttle, which will travel to and from any destination within a five-mile radius of The Summit, makes that exploration possible.

Love Cincinnati’s Local Craft Beer? Us Too. Here’s What We’ll Have on Tap.

- Apr 13, 2018

Cincinnati’s history as a dedicated beer brewing town goes back more than 150 years, with as many as 36 breweries operating here in 1860. Over the past decade, the Queen City has seen a resurgence of craft brewing that’s nearly unrivaled across the United States. In fact, there are an estimated 49 craft brewers across the Tri-state right now, and that number is growing.

Windowless Rooms and Stale Pastries? Not in Our Meeting Spaces.

- Apr 03, 2018

The intent of meetings is laudable: build teams, find solutions, brainstorm, rejuvenate. Why then are so many held in dark, stale rooms with sugar and fat-laden foods that do nothing but slow you down? The Summit Hotel believes it’s time to change all that.

The Overlook Kitchen + Bar is Coming. Here's an Insider's Preview.

- Mar 26, 2018

When it opens in April, The Overlook Kitchen + Bar will be unlike any other dining experience in Cincinnati. Locals and hotel guests alike will find locally sourced, farm-to-table food served in a beautifully appointed space, and all of it against the backdrop of a stunning view. Read on to learn more.

What You Want to Eat, Wherever You Want (and Whenever You Want)

- Mar 16, 2018

It’s time to study room service, and ask ourselves if it’s everything we want it to be. Couldn’t it be so much more?

Inside a Chef's Mind: 5 Minutes with Executive Chef Kyle Goebel

- Mar 05, 2018

We spent a few minutes with The Summit’s Executive Chef, Kyle Goebel, to get his take on everything from Nourishment Hubs™ to his favorite ingredients. A Certified Chef de Cuisine and Certified Sommelier, Kyle’s experiences are rich and vast (and include experience as part of the team that helped propel Orchids at the Palm Court to become Ohio’s only AAA Five Diamond restaurant). Read on to gather some inspiration.

Part 2: Herb-Growing, Bee-Keeping, Sausage-Making Sommelier: Kyle Goebel is The Summit’s New Executive Chef. And His Food Is Going to Blow You Away.

- Feb 16, 2018

The Summit’s Executive Chef, Kyle Goebel, finds his inspiration everywhere, from what’s locally in season to what he’s watched other chefs do. “It’s a really fun challenge to take something that someone else is doing well, and make it your own. To make it different, new and unique,” he says.

Herb-Growing, Bee-Keeping, Sausage-Making Sommelier: Kyle Goebel is The Summit’s New Executive Chef. And His Food Is Going to Blow You Away. Part One of a Two-Part Series.

- Feb 09, 2018

When we sat down to explore some musings on food with The Summit’s new Executive Chef, it became delightfully apparent that the energy and passion he brings for innovation and creativity couldn’t be contained to just one blog post. So enjoy your initial introduction to Kyle here, and come back next week to read the rest.

The New York Times Named Cincinnati to Its 2018 Travel List. Here Are 5 Things You Must Do in the Queen City.

- Feb 01, 2018

The New York Times recently named Cincinnati to its list of 10 U.S. cities to visit in 2018. Citing the city’s exploding craft brewery scene and affordability for travelers, it’s easy to see why the Queen City made the list. There’s a lot to do in our fair city. Read on for some of the highlights.

The Summit Will Be Cincinnati’s Most Luxurious and Unique Hotel. Here are 6 Things That Make It Special.

- Jan 22, 2018

When it opens in April, The Summit will be unlike any other hotel in Cincinnati. As the first Dolce hotel in the region, The Summit will break every mold, cookie cutter and expectation you’ve come to have for hotels. Read on to learn about what will make it jaw dropping, and book your reservation now to be among the first to experience it.

Want to Make the Most of Your Next Corporate Meeting? Do These Things.

- Jan 05, 2018

As a corporate meeting planner, you know trying to plan a perfectly-executed event that engages, excites and stays on budget is the Holy Grail. Your job is made even more challenging when your attendees have grown weary of having meetings in dark hotel conference rooms with sub-par food and technology that often doesn’t meet their needs, and yet finding meeting space that doesn’t disappoint can be difficult.

9 Reasons Why You Need to Have Your
Wedding at the Brand
New Summit Hotel

- Dec 29, 2017

Selecting the venue for your wedding and reception is a carefully-considered task, a thoughtful but exciting process of finding a place that reflects the bride and groom’s personalities. It means finding that “just right” spot that offers beautiful surroundings and ambiance, extraordinary food and service that makes it a memorable day for everyone involved.

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