Hotels in Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland Hotels

Cleveland is a cultural hub for Ohio, long famous for producing rock and roll acts, and offering a lively theater scene that's the envy of any big city. The art scene is also buzzing, with industrial spaces turned into ultra cool galleries and studios to show off the talent of Cleveland. At night, Cleveland has a large number of bars and nightclubs, with the sound of live music behind every door, and a varied restaurant scene that reflects the multicultural nature of the city.

Things to see

The Cleveland Museum of Art has over 40,000 artworks in its permanent collection, with vast modern galleries full of exhibits from Islamic to African art, classic oil paintings to photographs, and everything in-between. The older part of the museum is in a Georgian style, with huge white marble columns, and the building overlooks a serene park with statues and a lagoon. In the mid 2000s, a contemporary, glass fronted expansion was built, which is perfect for modern art shows, with many exciting, challenging works displayed here. Downtown, you'll find the Quicken Loans Arena, a stadium with basketball and ice hockey games, as well as regular rock and pop concerts, with a fun, lively atmosphere that makes a great backdrop for seeing your favorite bands. Music lovers will also enjoy the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; a museum dedicated to memorializing and archiving important and influential items related to music. Set in a distinctive glass pyramid, exhibits range from Elvis's jumpsuit and bible to guitars owned by The Ramones, so there's something to cover all sorts of musical tastes.

Hotels in Cleveland

Cleveland has an excellent selection of hotels, from big name chains to smaller boutique accommodation. Close to downtown you'll find high rise hotels with 3 to 4 stars, with plenty of extras from free WiFi, complimentary breakfasts, and valet parking. Many hotels also have restaurants and bars, with room service so that you can relax. You'll also find facilities including fitness centers, spa services, and even indoor pools so you can stay in shape while you travel. Further towards the suburbs there are cheap hotels in Cleveland such as motel style accommodation, with extras such as free continental breakfasts and free tea and coffee in the lobby.

Where to stay

Downtown Cleveland is a lively business district, with a stylish waterfront area full of skyscrapers full of offices owned by international firms. There's the hip Warehouse District with industrial buildings turned into boutiques, cafés, and bars, and the charming Gateway District which is full of historic buildings, and features some of the city's favorite entertainment streets, with East 4th Street featuring cozy bistros and live music venues. Cleveland Theater District has 10 impressive performance spaces, from Art Deco to contemporary, offering a packed calendar of shows from musicals to plays and live music, with many touring companies performing in this cultured city.

How to get to Cleveland

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is less than 10 miles southwest of the downtown area, just a 20 minute drive or just half an hour on the RTA Rapid Transit, a light rail service that covers the city. The airport has a large number of domestic flights, to major cities across the USA, and occasional services for South America. Cleveland Lakefront Station is conveniently placed downtown, and is on the Amtrak Capitol Limited and Lake Shore Limited lines, with services as far as Chicago, Washington DC, New York City, and Boston, as well as connections to local rail.