Advice on 5-4 stars Hotel (Cleveland, Euclid: best hotel, neighborhood, university)

[ninety2]

hello,
i am visiting Cleveland to visit Case university, and looking for a 4-5 stars hotel (100-200$ per night max) for 2 nights
i want a hotel in an active area so we can walk, find restaurants nearby, and shop if possible! all within walking distance

thanks

[Cleveland_Collector]

The best hotel in town is the Ritz-Carlton. It's definitely 5 stars. It's in the heart of downtown and much of what downtown has to offer is within a 1/2 mile of it.

The Hyatt at the Arcade is 4-5 stars. Same deal. Very cool architecture.

The Renaissance is also 4-5 stars. Same deal. Very close to the Ritz.

The Marriott is 4 stars. Same deal but a little farther east.

Any of them should suit you fine.

There are also a slew of 3-4 star places that will be clean and comfortable though they may not have an on-site restaurant. This would likely not be that necessary for you as there are plenty of good places to eat nearby.

If you're looking to stay closer to Case, I would suggest the Intercontinental at the Cleveland Clinic.

[costello_musicman]

BIG TIP HERE:

Book on HOTWIRE and the Hyatt Arcade (built 1890 -- it's a GEM) is the 3.5 star hotel listed as Downtown. This is no average Hyatt, and it only listed as 3.5 because it doesn't have a pool. Your room will be less that $80 a night via hotwire. www.hotwire.com

Not to mention, the area is perfect for what you're looking for: E. 4th street is next door with some top Cleveland restuarants including Chinato, La Strada, Greenhouse Tavern, and Iron Chief Michael Symon's place "Lola." Tower City mall is also 2 blocks away, but the best shopping in Cleveland is in the suburbs.

Hyatt: http://cleveland.hyatt.com/hyatt/hot...d=2105&start=1

E. 4th St: East Fourth Neighborhood - Cleveland, OH

[airics]

just curious as to where you are getting your "stars" from.... without a doubt, the ritz is the best in cleveland, but according to Mobil and AAA, its 4 star.

[costello_musicman]

^^ I agree. the top hotels in Cleveland are the Ritz-Carlton and the Renaissance

And the Intercontinental at the Cleveland Clinic is 4.5 stars, but the area is not what I would consider "walkable"


EDIT: and I'm guessing you won't have a car. Any of these hotels listed above are all along what's known as the "Healthline" or Euclid Corridor, which will take you right to Case campus.

[Cleveland_Collector]

Originally Posted by airics

just curious as to where you are getting your "stars" from.... without a doubt, the ritz is the best in cleveland, but according to Mobil and AAA, its 4 star.

Star ratings are based on comfort and, mostly, amenities. Not what AAA says.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_(classification)

The Ritz-Carlton has all of these amenities. I don't really care what AAA or Mobil says. I've stayed in supposed 4 and 5 stars locations (per their rating) that were 3 stars at best. Go stay at the Ritz and see for yourself.

This is no average Hyatt, and it only listed as 3.5 because it doesn't have a pool.This is no average Hyatt, and it only listed as 3.5 because it doesn't have a pool.

Exactly. And, for someone like myself (and many others) who couldn't care less about a pool, the hotel is every bit a 4+ star hotel.

[ninety2]

thank you for your valuable input, i have reviewed hotel reviews in hotels.com and i picked Hyatt Regency Cleveland At The Arcade, since it has a reasonable price 161$ and least negative comments!

[costello_musicman]

^PERFECT CHOICE.

We're you able to book through Hotwire to save money? Or did you end up going through the hotel website?

[ninety2]

Originally Posted by costello_musicman

^PERFECT CHOICE.

We're you able to book through Hotwire to save money? Or did you end up going through the hotel website?

i did not know how to find it on hotwire, but i saw how it provides you with good prices
i will try to search it again since it does not give hotel name directly

[Peregrine]

Originally Posted by ninety2

i will try to search it again since it does not give hotel name directly

Wondering that myself. Doesn't it just list "HOTEL NEAR DOWNTOWN"?