The Best Luxury Hotels to Book in Cleveland, Ohio

You’ll have plenty of time to settle into your palatial, silver-grey-and-blue digs at the Ritz-Carlton after the concierge whisks away your luggage – so why not stop first for a black old fashioned in Turn Bar + Kitchen, where leather barrel chairs swaddle you as you sip your smoky cocktail in front of the gas fire pit? You’re only a few blocks from the waterfront if you’re keen on a jaunt to Wendy Park – but if you book the Junior Presidential Suite, you’ll enjoy quiet views of the lake and the city from your cushy roost. End the day with a dip in the soaking tub of your Italian marble bathroom. Bliss.

Metropolitan at the 9 sets the vibe for a swanky stay with rooms containing cherry-red wingback chairs, zebra-print pillows, dark wood cabinetry and gold-topped tables. A spicy bourbon sidecar paired with poutine or Korean barbecue pork belly sliders is a must at Vault – a cocktail lounge housed in the century-old bank vault beneath the Cleveland Trust Rotunda. Polish off an espresso martini before ambling down the street to the Milan-inspired Cleveland Arcade: one of the first indoor shopping centers in America.

There are a variety of five-star hotels in Cleveland, but nothing quite like Glidden House, a boutique 1910 property listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The converted mansion was crafted in French gothic style – evident in its brick finishing and gabled roofing. Take the self-guided art tour to learn about Glidden’s storied past, then grab a signature drink in the lounge and embed yourself in the royal blue velvet sofa. We recommend the iconic Last Word drink – which has its roots in prohibition – before a stroll to Cleveland Botanical Garden, just across the street.