Cleveland’s Underappreciated Hospitality Boom
Though the excitement of the Republican National Convention has come and gone for Cleveland, excitement for the city’s hospitality industry is just getting started.
The convention was actually one of several factors that have helped recently revitalize Cleveland’s hospitality industry. The RNC in particular was an important motivator for development because in order to even be considered in the pool of potential host cities, Cleveland needed to reach a minimum number of hotel rooms.
Another big reason was recent success by the town’s NBA franchise the Cleveland Cavaliers, who just won the NBA championship. Excitement for the team has helped boost the downtown economy including hotels.
With so much national attention recently focused on northeast Ohio’s biggest city here are three new properties worth checking out if you go for a visit!
The Kimpton Schofield Hotel
At the corner of East 9th and Euclid, the Schofield building opened its doors over a century ago as an office building. More recently, The Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group headed a 5-year, $50 million renovation project to transform the building into a hotel. The Kimpton Schofield welcomed their first guests in March 2016. Want to see this historic location for yourself? Book here.
The Drury Plaza Hotel
Housed in the former Cleveland Board of Education building, The Drury Plaza Hotel is the second historic building renovation to open as a hotel this year in Cleveland. The 3-year, $52 million project boasts massive arched windows, elegant bronze chandeliers, and marble columns that wow visitors at every turn. Historic preservation was the focus of this renovation, and Drury did not disappoint. Find more info The Drury Plaza Hotel here.
Hilton Cleveland Downtown Hotel
This 32-story, 600-room tower is the newest addition to Cleveland’s skyline. It is the city’s largest hotel and was instrumental in landing the RNC. Costing a whopping $272 million to construct, this glass-faced skyscraper is the perfect place to stay on your next trip to The Land. Grab a drink at Bar 32, located atop the 32nd floor, and watch the sunset over Lake Erie. To book your stay, click here.
These 3 new properties give the Cleveland hospitality industry a much needed and well deserved credibility boost. More rooms in Cleveland can do a lot of good for a city on the rise, and already has done so with the RNC coming to town.
What’s your favorite new Cleveland Hotel? Let us know in our comments section below!
