Find Historic Hotels in Downtown Cleveland, OH

During a trip in Downtown Cleveland, history enthusiasts can spend an afternoon exploring the monuments. And while you’re here, you can check out the fascinating museums and scenic lakeside. You can also discover the area’s great live music.

Based on our travel expertise, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel is a top 4-star historic hotel bookable on Expedia and it offers a casino. Other choices to soak up the local history include Holiday Inn Express Cleveland Downtown, an IHG Hotel and Hilton Cleveland Downtown.

In Downtown Cleveland, there are 142 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Downtown Cleveland is notable for its monuments and landmarks like City Hall, Old Stone Church, and Allen Theatre. Known for its live music and museums, cultural venues include Cleveland Play House, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Cleveland Public Auditorium. Progressive Field is another popular sight to explore.

Guests who book a historic hotel can sleep someplace that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub, or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Downtown Cleveland, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Downtown Cleveland, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.