Stay Downtown Cleveland & the Flats
Hotel Cleveland
A place to stay in Downtown Cleveland & the Flats, pricey ($$$). Best time to go: Dec 30 – Jan 2.
Why go
Restored 1918 hotel on Public Square, connected indoors to Tower City and the RTA rail station.
It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Downtown Cleveland & the Flats, alongside 2 bars & cafés, 2 sights and 1 activity. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Public Square and Flats East Bank.
- Type
- Stay · Cities
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- $$$
- Best time
- Dec 30 – Jan 2
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Downtown Cleveland & the Flats. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Public Square
The city's central square under Terminal Tower, with trees wrapped in holiday lights through December.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Flats East Bank
Riverfront boardwalk of bars and restaurants on the east bank of the Cuyahoga, across from the Powerhouse.
Drinks · 0.4 mi straight-line - 3Windows on the River
Event hall in the old Powerhouse on the Flats' West Bank, which runs a ticketed New Year's Eve party.
Activity · 0.5 mi straight-line - 4Great Lakes Science Center
Hands-on science museum next door, with the NASA Glenn visitor center.
Sight · Cleveland · 0.6 mi straight-line - 5Hope Memorial Bridge
1932 bridge over the Cuyahoga lined with eight Art Deco stone figures called the Guardians of Traffic.
Sight · Ohio City & the Lakefront · 0.6 mi straight-line - 6Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
I.M. Pei pyramid on the lake with stage costumes, instruments and hall of inductees.
Sight · Cleveland · 0.7 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Hotel Cleveland is a stop on our Cleveland New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Downtown Cleveland & the Flats
Hotel Cleveland is our only stay pick in Downtown Cleveland & the Flats; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Downtown Cleveland & the Flats guide.
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Playhouse Square
Theater district on Euclid Avenue, with a 20-foot outdoor chandelier hanging over the street.
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Velvet Tango Room
Cocktail bar open since 1996 in an old speakeasy building, known for slow, precise classic drinks.
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Sokolowski's University Inn
Cafeteria-style Polish restaurant run by the same family since 1923, serving pierogi and stuffed cabbage.
When to go: weather by month, based on Cleveland
Our climate figures for Downtown Cleveland & the Flats come from nearby Cleveland. Average daily highs in Cleveland run from 32°F in January to 79°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Hotel Cleveland itself, we suggest: Dec 30 – Jan 2.
Modelled monthly averages for Cleveland from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Cleveland weather by month (covers Downtown Cleveland & the Flats).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Hotel Cleveland, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 41.49861, -81.69500
- Destination
- Downtown Cleveland & the Flats, Ohio
Hotel Cleveland: quick answers
When is the best time to visit Hotel Cleveland?
Our pick: Dec 30 – Jan 2. Insider tip: Ride the Red Line straight from the airport to the hotel's door.
Which TripsCircle routes include Hotel Cleveland?
Hotel Cleveland appears on Cleveland New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Hotel Cleveland to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown Cleveland & the Flats.
Plan Downtown Cleveland & the Flats
- Downtown Cleveland & the Flats travel guide 7 places
- Cleveland weather (covers Downtown Cleveland & the Flats) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Downtown Cleveland & the Flats
- Velvet Tango Room Drinks
- Sokolowski's University Inn Food
- Playhouse Square Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.