The InterContinental Cleveland stands on Carnegie Avenue on the Cleveland Clinic campus, and it is built around that relationship: many guests are patients, families and medical professionals, and the hotel has the calm, service-minded feel that suits long stays. It is also a good option for leisure travelers who want a quieter base than the downtown entertainment district. University Circle, with the Cleveland Museum of Art, the History Center and the Botanical Garden, is a short ride east, and downtown is a short ride west along the HealthLine corridor. The InterContinental name signals a higher grade of hotel than most in this part of town, so expect a polished lobby and a more formal tone than the neighboring brand-name hotels. It is a practical choice if you have an appointment at the Clinic, and an interesting one if you want to treat a museum weekend as a calm, grown-up break.
Location and transit
Carnegie Avenue is the main road between downtown and the Clinic, and the HealthLine bus on Euclid Avenue is close by, so you can reach the Rock Hall, Public Square and University Circle without a car. The area around the Clinic is mostly institutional, so restaurants and nightlife are limited, and you will travel to Little Italy, Ohio City or downtown for dinner. If you drive, ask about parking charges when you book, since campus hotels often charge for it.
Who it suits
Patients and visitors of the Cleveland Clinic come first, but couples and culture-focused travelers are well served too, especially if they plan to spend most of their time at the Art Museum, which is free and closed on Mondays, and the other University Circle institutions. Business travelers who want a calm base will also like it. Families with children can use it, though the location is less convenient for the zoo and the lakefront than a downtown hotel. For a lively evening scene you would be better placed on East Ninth Street.
What to check when you book
This guide has not read the hotel's own pages, so confirm room types, amenities, parking and fees on the booking page, and check whether any medical rate or shuttle is offered if you are visiting the Clinic. Rates in this part of the city can be more stable through the year than downtown rates, which swing with games and conventions. If you want a historic building rather than a modern hotel, compare the Tudor Arms and the Glidden House, and if you want to be on Public Square, look at Hotel Cleveland or the Marriott at Key Tower.
Why stay here
- ✓Cleveland Clinic campus location
- ✓Carnegie Avenue address
- ✓Quieter than downtown
- ✓HealthLine bus on Euclid Avenue
- ✓Short ride to University Circle museums
- ✓Short ride to downtown and the Rock Hall
- ✓Suited to extended and medical stays
- ✓Full-service hotel
Good questions
Is the InterContinental Cleveland on the Cleveland Clinic campus?+
Yes, it stands on Carnegie Avenue on the Clinic campus, which suits patients, families and medical visitors.
Is it close to the Cleveland Museum of Art?+
The museum is a short ride east in University Circle, and the HealthLine bus on Euclid Avenue makes the trip simple.
Is it a good choice for sightseeing?+
It works for a museum-focused stay, but the area is quiet in the evening, so you will travel to Little Italy, Ohio City or downtown for dinner.
