Stays in Cleveland
Cleveland sits on Lake Erie in northern Ohio, where Interstate 90 meets Interstate 71 and 77 a few minutes from Public Square. Stays range from lakefront towers to historic inns in University Circle, with Cleveland Hopkins International Airport about twenty minutes from downtown.
Stays in Cleveland range from downtown lakefront towers to historic inns near Case Western Reserve University, all built around a compact grid where Interstate 90, 71, 77 and 480 converge a few minutes from Public Square. Downtown covers the Warehouse District, Playhouse Square's theater block and the East 9th corridor around Progressive Field and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, while University Circle to the east holds the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Cleveland Clinic campus. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport sits about twenty minutes southwest of downtown by car. Visitors range from Browns and Guardians fans booking a game weekend to families touring the lakefront museums and business travelers based near the Clinic.
Cleveland in numbers
The Westin Cleveland Downtown - NEWLY RENOVATED
Cleveland
12 reviews
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Fidelity Hotel
Cleveland
140 reviews
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The Glidden House
Cleveland
585 reviews
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Stone Gables Inn
Cleveland
150 reviews
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ROOST Cleveland
Cleveland
393 reviews
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Hilton Cleveland Downtown
Cleveland
720 reviews
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Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown
Cleveland
2,206 reviews
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Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland University Circle/Medical Center
Cleveland
484 reviews
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Kimpton Schofield Hotel by IHG
Cleveland
200 reviews
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Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade
Cleveland
667 reviews
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Courtyard Cleveland University Circle
Cleveland
112 reviews
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Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower
Cleveland
163 reviews
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InterContinental Cleveland by IHG
Cleveland
166 reviews
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Holiday Inn Cleveland Clinic by IHG
Cleveland
674 reviews
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Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square by IHG
Cleveland
994 reviews
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Hotel Cleveland Autograph Collection
Cleveland
106 reviews
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Aloft by Marriott Cleveland Downtown
Cleveland
260 reviews
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Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland Downtown
Cleveland
347 reviews
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Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown by IHG
Cleveland
799 reviews
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Metropolitan at The 9, Autograph Collection
Cleveland
128 reviews
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Hampton Inn Cleveland-Downtown
Cleveland
1,238 reviews
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Tru By Hilton Cleveland Midtown
Cleveland
921 reviews
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InterContinental Suites Hotel Cleveland by IHG
Cleveland
122 reviews
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Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown
Cleveland
466 reviews
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Comfort Inn Cleveland Downtown
Cleveland
995 reviews
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland - Airport North
Cleveland
1,859 reviews
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The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland
Cleveland
20 reviews
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- Downtown: Public Square, the Warehouse District and Playhouse Square's theater block
- University Circle: museums, Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Clinic campus
- Ohio City and Tremont: converted rowhouses, West Side Market and independent restaurants
- Lakefront: North Coast Harbor, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Lake Erie views
- Summer through early fall for lakefront weather; winter brings lake-effect snow downtown
Local tips
- Base yourself downtown near Public Square if you don't plan to rent a car, since the Warehouse District, the ballpark and the lakefront museums are all a walk away.
- Choose University Circle for a Cleveland Clinic visit or a museum-focused stay, about fifteen minutes east of downtown by car.
- Rent a car if Ohio City, Tremont or the Metroparks are on the list, since those neighborhoods sit a short drive rather than a walk from downtown hotels.
- Expect lake-effect snow downtown between November and March, and check a hotel's covered or garage parking before a winter booking.
- Book early around a Browns, Guardians or Cavaliers home date, since downtown rates and parking both tighten near game days.
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
Which neighborhood is best to stay in Cleveland?
Downtown, around Public Square and the Warehouse District, suits visitors without a car since the ballpark, arena and lakefront museums are within walking distance; University Circle suits those with Cleveland Clinic appointments or a museum-focused trip.
What types of accommodation are available in Cleveland?
Cleveland offers downtown business hotels and boutique properties in converted historic buildings, extended-stay suites near University Circle's hospitals and campuses, and smaller inns in neighborhoods like Ohio City, covering both short game-day trips and longer medical or academic stays.
When is the best time to visit Cleveland?
Late spring through early fall brings the mildest weather and the busiest lakefront and stadium calendar, while winter turns colder with lake-effect snow off Lake Erie, though hotel rates downtown often drop outside of major game weekends.
Where should I stay in Cleveland without a car?
Downtown hotels near Public Square or East 9th Street keep the Warehouse District, Progressive Field, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and the lakefront museums within walking distance, making a car unnecessary for a typical two or three-day visit.