Name: The Glidden House
Address: 1901 Ford Dr, University Circle, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, US
Price range: $174–$396 per night
Rating: 9.2

What guests think

The Glidden House is a historic, boutique-style hotel praised for its charming atmosphere, exceptionally friendly staff, and an often excellent hot breakfast, plus a walkable location near museums, Case Western Reserve University, Little Italy, and the Cleveland Clinic.

Rooms blend historic character with modern touches and are generally comfortable, though some guests report dated finishes, small bathrooms or beds, thin walls, and occasional HVAC noise or maintenance issues. Cleanliness is usually solid, but there are recurring reports of housekeeping inconsistencies, early knocks, missed details, or pests in isolated cases. Public spaces feel cozy with a small bar and pleasant outdoor areas, yet event or renovation activity, elevator outages, and paid on-site parking—plus a few security concerns—can detract. Expect a characterful, walkable base over a full-service, modern high-rise experience.

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Facilities

Historic common areas, a small bar, patio/courtyard, and on-site parking (often paid) draw praise. Some guests noted event or renovation noise and occasional elevator outages; one review mentions there’s no gym.

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Stephen

Sep 8, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Elevator not working. Long walk to room. Had to check out without staying. Staff not sympathetic.

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Michael

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great alternative to staying in downtown Cleveland. Safe and secure location. Wonderful atmosphere for seniors. Walking distance to museums and botanical garden. Great hot breakfast included with stay. Excellent concierge service. Nice small bar on the premises.

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Maja

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed two nights. It was spectacular. The surrounding area is beautiful and very walkable. The breakfast buffet is splendid. Sadly someone rifled through our car the second night while it was parked in the hotel lot. There was no vandalism but they did pilfer our money we kept for tolls.

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Marlene

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Historic beautiful property. The pictures make the place seem bigger than it is. We had a suite and it was small. The picture when booking does not come close to resembling the room. They are working on the property so light fixtures on the second floor were hanging. They had a wedding that weekend which made parking a nightmare. I wish someone would have informed us of the wedding rehearsal and wedding that occupied the entire place. I felt like I was intruding on their special day because it took place on the first floor right next to the elevator. I would have found somewhere else to stay had I known.

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Deborah

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful historic hotel in a lovely neighborhood of Cleveland, University Circle. Had a cute bar are with comfy couches and chairs. Great patio space. And the staff were friendly and engaged. Great personal atttention to guests!

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Becky

Sep 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Elevator not working. Would be nice to be given free parking due to the inconvenience climbing the third floor room. Would have been nice to have gotten an alert the elevator is not working, but it’s too late to cancel after you arrive and are told that. Pretty location.

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Ari

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking fee was sneaky. Never mentioned until bill came.

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Thomas

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Construction in hallway disruptive. Noisy air conditioner unit. Beautiful property and location.

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Joan

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful 1910 house with elegant mansion decor on University Circle—an oasis in the middle of the city. A concierge greeted us. Our room was well-appointed, clean, and quiet; the bed was comfortable; and we liked the banquette where we could place most of our luggage for easy access. The VIP gift was a card for a free drink in the charming small bar on the main floor, and we enjoyed the experience. At breakfast we appreciated the real silverware and plates and the enclosed porch seating. We would return here in a trice.

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Rachel

Feb 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed at this property in December and chose to return for a longer stay in January. Parking was easy, breakfast was easy, and staff was nice. Some rooms were a little older feeling but clean with nice towels. No gym but a bar and nice area to sit in the breakfast area.

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Cleanliness

Many describe rooms and public areas as clean. However, several reviews report lapses such as dirty dishes, hair or grime in bathrooms, wet carpet, ants, or clogged tubs, plus inconsistent or early housekeeping.

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Karen

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

room we were in in bathroom under sink was dirty on wall and door frame

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Amy

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a cute and quiet property . Bar was closed and there were some renovations going on but overall it was a nice stay. I did expect the rooms to have been a little cleaner as there was hair in the shower but overall it was nice

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Andrea

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We found a couple of dead moths. The coffee Maker and cups were not clean to our standards. We could see lip prints on the cups. Also charged $17 to park in the lot…

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Maria

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The toilet in my room hadn't been cleaned but housekeeping did come right away and clean it. (The baseboards and corners of the floor haven't been cleaned in a long time.) The carpet was wet near the window so I had to wear shoes in the room. The first morning I enjoyed the yogurt, granola, and berries at breakfast but these were not offered the second morning. You can't beat the location of this hotel for taking advantage of museums and botanical garden and so many other things.

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Jie

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location, walkable to museums, botanic garden, and CWRU. The room is not very big but clean and comfortable. The inside is tastefully decorated and the outside is a beautiful garden. The hot breakfast beats most hotels in the area.

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Michael

Mar 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

getting a little tired. the food and service at breakfast buffet was great. on day of checkout the same cleaner came to my door twice before 9 am. the first time (8.30; too early) i told her i would be there at least another few hours. tub was dirty and clogged

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Alfonso

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay. Highly recommend, staff was helpful, friendly, and hotel was very clean.

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Jenyffer

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly and the hotel is beautiful and has great potential. However, the cleanliness is not good at all. The breakfast can be better if the hot food was actually hot and the mugs & glasses were cleaned properly.

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Pamela

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless room and professional staff

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Rachel

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property and very comfortable beds. Wonderful breakfast buffet and very friendly staff.

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Rooms

Comfortable rooms with historic charm and some modern updates. Some guests note dated decor, small bathrooms or beds, thin walls, weak Wi‑Fi, and HVAC or maintenance noise.

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Fernando

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are dated. Doors need to be more soundproof. Phone has bright screen lit all night. AC/Heater control lights too bright. Clean. Good shower.

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Dustin

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay and would definitely stay again if we are in Cleveland. Everyone on staff was joyful and so kind. The property grounds are so relaxing and beautifully maintained. The small bar area was expensive but nice for a nightcap. Location: EXCELLENT! We walked to Little Italy for dinner and lunch and also walked just a few minutes to the museums. We took to Healthline bus to a Cleveland Guardians game (the RedLine track was being repaired, otherwise we would have taken that). We felt safe in the area - even when returning around 11:30pm after the baseball game. Room: A bit dated and a slight smell. The bathroom needs some updating. Bed was a queen with four pillows. Wifi signal was not as strong in the room. Coffee maker and bathroom amenities provided. Breakfast: Reminded us of a typical hotel breakfast. Potatoes, meat, eggs. Pastries (muffins, scones, waffles or french toast). Bread, bagels, oatmeal, yogurt and a some cut up fruit. Coffee, tea, juice. The breakfast area was beautiful - dining room, sun room or outside. Parking: We had an Expedia VIP perk with free parking. Parking lot was full each night. Overall a really nice stay in a hotel with charm, kind staff and an excellent location.

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Frederic

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pillows—yikes—foamy and lumpy, too thick, need to upgrade. HVAC units a bit noisy. No lemons at the bar. But still my favorite place to stay.

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Dennis

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bedding needs a refresh. Room a little dingy and dated. Staff was welcoming and delightful

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Alura

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very nice, especially during the breakfast rush. Unfortunately there was an issue with the shower head in our bathroom as it would not turn off. We called maintenance and while the gentleman was extremely respectful and courteous, he could not fix the issue. We had to listen to water continuously drop from the shower head that was 9 foot in the air and hit the floor of the walk in shower all night and day. It was extremely exasperating. The maintenance man said he would note the issue and have the front desk staff compensate us for the inconvenience. However, when discussing with the front desk staff the next morning, they did not seem to have any notes on the maintenance issue and took a laughable amout of money off our bill. Also the walls are paper thin and could hear entire conversations in the room next to us. The room on the floor above us were banging around until around 2am and started back up at 6am. The rest of the hotel was nice but could use a serious coat of paint.

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Megdad

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were soooooo small and uncomfortable. Not enough towels. Bathroom old and not nice looking. That would've been ok but it's also super small.

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Tameika

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Updated room despite the historic charm of the property. Staff was wonderful.

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John

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall, very nice historic building with excellent breakfast and very convenient to Case Western University. We were upgraded to suite but preferred the original 2 bed arrangement that was no longer available during our check-in time. Also, had some construction noise in the morning but the staff was friendly otherwise and very helpful

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Tim

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Heating unit under window was VERY loud. Fan started every 10 minutes even when temperature set for heat at 60 degrees. Much like trying to sleep next to jet engine. Will not stay here again.

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Frances

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is very nice, easy to get places from there, well placed location. However i booked a queen bed and the bed was more if a double size, so not comfortable for us. Otherwise I would recommend this place for a stay.

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Service

Service is a standout: guests frequently praise friendly, helpful staff and concierge support. A few report inattentive breakfast or lounge staff, billing disputes, or difficulty reaching the front desk by phone.

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Patricia

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Charged us for smoking in room, we didn't. Talked to manager, she took it off the bill, nice lady, said housekeeping found empty pack in trash. That's not smoking in room. I have receipt with charge removed. Charged my card anyway after we left. Now they won't return my calls what a scam.

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Mary Beth

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable beds, clean bathroom, quaint decor, nice small well-stocked bar for pre-dinner beverages. Enjoyed strolls around campus too. Great dinner recommendation walking distance away for L’Albatros Brasserie and bar. Excellent French restaurant

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Tamra

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Impeccable service even with a very late night arrival.

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Heidi

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was wonderful! Especially conseigere James!

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Norann

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The only negative comment that we have is that the woman who is servicing breakfast both days that we were there spoke on her phone almost the entire time. She walked around the area talking loudly and clearly there was no emergent need to. It was annoying and it made her less approachable. The concierge James was very very helpful. The bartender was good as was the woman who checked us in. All the other stuff that we saw in the Halls were very communicative and approachable. The dining area is quiet and peaceful but the staff person speaking on her phone interrupted that. Everyone else was fabulous and courteous. The grounds were lovely, the room was comfortable. We would definitely like to go back.

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Allen

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, historic building, terrific service.

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Hrant

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

great location, walking distance to many interesting venues. I forgot my Ipad in room upon check out and didnt realize it unless i had left the city and the front desk responded to my call and were extremely helpful and are mailing it back to me

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Roger

Mar 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We couldn’t get the Wifi to work. We called front desk several times and nobody answered. I had to walk down to desk to get help. It kept asking for a login window and the wrong login kept coming up. The person at the front desk said that happens a lot. It seems like this should be fixed. Also it was not fun to be woken up by housekeeping at 8am. It was my own fault for not putting the do not disturb sign on but I didn’t think they would come that early. Otherwise it was a great hotel, clean, friendly staff and a wonderful breakfast.

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Gary

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything from arrival to departure was great. Beds comfy and clean and all staff were friendly. The concierge James, I believe his name is, gave us great recommendations for restaurants.

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Todd

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff at the registration desk were outstanding!! Friendly and helpful. As was Roger, the bellman. The other staff we encountered [lounge attendant, and event staff we saw in the halls] were not friendly. THey gave the impression that I was invisible, even when they needed to move out of the hallway for me to pass. We took advantage of the complimentary drink and had to have someone hunt down a person to help us. She was borderline rude and not engaged in any customer service. Fortunately, the check-in staff and Roger made up for the attitudes of others. Such a shame as this is a nice place, lots of character and history, and close to so many great things in University Circle.

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Location

Excellent, walkable University Circle location near museums, Case Western Reserve University, Little Italy, and the Cleveland Clinic. Most reviewers enjoy easy access to dining and cultural sights.

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Lee

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was excellent. Easy walking distance for our visits to Cleveland Museum of Art, Severance Hall, Little Italy, etc.

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Casey

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful, historic property in an excellent location, close to many walkable sights and restaurants.

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Scott

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing stay at the Glidden House! Wonderful beautiful property, amenities, breakfast. We enjoyed walking to dine both nights in Little Italy - 15 minutes. Walk to Botanical Gardens, Severace Hall, Museums. Glidden House is a real gem - would definitely stay there again and recommend. Parking is great.

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chris

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous location to museums and the Cleveland Clinic.

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Kathy

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

For me, the location close to the Art museum was key. I absolutely love the original wood work and the periodesque furnishings in the common areas. It's charming.

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Neil

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a wonderful way to end a road trip of cookie cutter chain hotels. The building is beautiful, the staff is helpful, and the room comfortable. The strong water pressure in the shower was nice. It's within walking distance of several museums and the restaurants of Little Italy.

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Rahul

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome location if you are visiting CWRU

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Michele

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Walkable neighborhood.

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Thomas

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A beautiful, historic hotel set in the university area of Cleveland. Within walking distance of The Cleveland Museum of Art, Botanical Gardens and Severance Hall. Old buildings, beautiful manicured gardens and sculptures throughout the area.

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gary

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location in University Circle. Quick walk to Severance Hall, Cleveland Museum of Art and Botanical garden.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised as plentiful and tasty with hot items and pastries; the cozy bar earns positive notes. Some guests mention food temperature, occasional stale items, or limited selection at times.

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Janet

Dec 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was beautifully decorated for the Holidays. The front desk person, Louise was efficient, welcoming, friendly, helpful, and just an asset to this hotel. The room was clean and comfortable. The room had water for the guests which is a nice touch. The bathroom was clean and had all the amenities one could need. The only negative comment I have is the pillows on the bed were not comfortable, which would not affect my choice to return here. The breakfast was absolutely delicious. (I travel each week for my profession) and the food was freshly made, and there was a wide variety of choices: fresh fruit, yogurt, waffles, eggs, sausage, potatoes, and different pastries. It was such a pleasant stay. We will definitely be back.

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Susan

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful hotel with extremely attentive, friendly staff(especially Rose) The breakfast buffet was excellent with so many options. Museums are close by- a few minutes walk. Loved knowing the hotel's history. Will absolutely stay here again!

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Benjamin

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here to celebrate our 25th anniversary and are very glad we did. Beautiful property and rooms, great service. Impressed with the free breakfast which included high quality eggs, sausage, potatoes, belgian waffles and assortment of pastries. Best included breakfast we've had. Highly recommend and we plan on staying here again.

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michelle j

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved it! It was in a very safe area in the college. We walked to a great restaurant. The amenities were very nice. Our bartender was very good and made us great margaritas! We were very impressed. The breakfast was very nice too. Food was a little cold though.

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Danielle

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous, friendly staff, terrific breakfast. A

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Patricia

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bed was very comfortable. I didn't like that there was no switch on the wall for the lights in the main sleeping area. The bread items for breakfast was stale.

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Jenyffer

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly and the hotel is beautiful and has great potential. However, the cleanliness is not good at all. The breakfast can be better if the hot food was actually hot and the mugs & glasses were cleaned properly.

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Sariah

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was fantastic and fueled us throughout the day

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Juan

Jan 18, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The hotel needs to provide a better quality breakfast and, ideally, all-day restaurant service.

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Jason

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A must stay! The bar served amzing cocktails and the breakfast had everything! Outdoor patio was relaxing

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Month	Average price
January	$142
February	$165
March	$189
April	$166
May	$184
June	$179
July	$159
August	$216
September	$185
October	$197
November	$168
December	$151

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $396	2	3
4	5 $180	6 $288	7 $190	8 $292	9	10
11 $222	12 $194	13 $200	14 $188	15 $200	16	17
18 $180	19 $178	20 $250	21 $248	22 $258	23	24
25 $180	26 $178	27 $176	28 $200	29 $198	30	31

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27 $178	28 $176	29 $175	30 $181