The Hilton Cleveland Downtown stands on Lakeside Avenue on the lakefront side of downtown, beside the Huntington Convention Center, and its position is the whole case for staying here. From the front door you are within walking distance of North Coast Harbor, where the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Great Lakes Science Center and the USS Cod submarine sit within a few minutes of one another, and the football stadium is nearby on the shore. Public Square and the Tower City rapid transit station are a longer walk, or a short ride, so the hotel works best for visitors whose main business is by the lake. It is a big, brand-standard Hilton, which means a predictable room, a full-service lobby and the kind of event traffic you would expect beside a convention center. Choose it if you want reliable comfort and a lakefront location rather than a hotel with a story to tell, and expect it to be busy during conventions and home game weekends.
Location and getting around
The lakefront side of downtown is quieter in the evening than Public Square or East Ninth Street, so you will want a plan for dinner. The Warehouse District and East Fourth Street are a ride or a walk away, and the Red Line rapid transit at Tower City connects to the airport and, with a change, to the West Side Market stop at West 25th Street.
For University Circle and the art museum, the HealthLine bus on Euclid Avenue is the simplest route. If you arrive by car, ask the hotel about parking charges before booking, since downtown garages are rarely cheap.
Who it suits
Conference delegates, sports fans heading to the stadium and families who want to walk to the Science Center and the Rock Hall will find the location very practical. A Rock Hall weekend can be done almost entirely on foot from here: the museum, the submarine and the Science Center cluster together, and the lake is on your doorstep. On event days the area around the stadium is crowded and loud, so light sleepers should request a room on a higher floor or away from the street and check the Browns and convention calendars before choosing dates.
What to check when you book
The hotel's room types, rates and amenities change by date, and this guide has not read the property's own pages, so use the rates and photos on the booking page to confirm the details that matter to you, such as the bed type, the view and any resort-style fees. Ask whether your room faces the lake, because the view is the main thing that separates a higher floor from a lower one. If you are visiting in winter, remember that the walk to the harbor attractions is exposed to wind off the lake, so pack a warm coat and a hat.
Why stay here
- ✓Beside Huntington Convention Center
- ✓Short walk to North Coast Harbor
- ✓Near Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- ✓Near Great Lakes Science Center
- ✓Near USS Cod Submarine Memorial
- ✓Close to the football stadium
- ✓Lakefront downtown location
- ✓Large full-service hotel
Good questions
Is the Hilton Cleveland Downtown close to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?+
Yes, it is on the lakefront side of downtown, within walking distance of North Coast Harbor, where the Rock Hall, the Great Lakes Science Center and the USS Cod are all close together.
Is it a good hotel for Browns games?+
Its lakefront position puts it near the stadium, which is convenient on game days. It also means the area is busy and noisy, so book early and ask for a quieter room.
Is the hotel close to Public Square?+
Public Square and the Tower City rapid transit station are a longer walk or a short ride away, so it suits visitors whose main plans are on the lakefront.
