The Metropolitan at The 9 sits at the corner of East Ninth Street and Euclid Avenue, in the landmark complex known as The 9, which grew out of the former Cleveland Trust Company bank building. It is part of the Autograph Collection, a group of independent-minded hotels, and it is the city's most fashionable downtown address, with restaurants and bars in the same building and a lively evening scene on the doorstep. The location is excellent for a night out: the arena and the ballpark are a few blocks south, Playhouse Square is a short walk west along Euclid, and the lakefront attractions are a ten-minute walk north. The setting is also a reminder of Cleveland's gilded age, when banks built themselves cathedral-scale lobbies, and the building's great rotunda is now used as a food hall rather than a banking hall.
Location and nightlife
East Ninth Street is one of the busiest evening streets in Cleveland, particularly on game and show nights, when crowds stream between the arena, the ballpark and the theatres. If you enjoy that atmosphere you will love the location, but light sleepers should ask for a room on a higher floor or away from Euclid Avenue. The HealthLine bus runs along Euclid right outside, giving direct access to University Circle, and the Tower City rapid transit station is a walk across Public Square.
Who it suits
Couples on a city break, friends on a weekend and anyone who values a stylish, central base will like it, and it works well for visitors who plan to see a show at Playhouse Square or a game. It is less obviously suited to families with young children, who may prefer a larger hotel with a simpler layout, or to anyone who wants a quiet night, since the neighborhood is busy.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is an easy walk on a dry day, and the Cleveland ghost tour on Prospect Avenue is close by. For a quieter dinner, step a block or two off the main strip, where the crowd thins out once the game or show begins.
What to check when you book
This guide has not read the hotel's own pages, so confirm room types, view options, parking arrangements and any fees on the booking page. Boutique downtown hotels often charge for parking and have a smaller room size than the big convention hotels, so compare the total cost against the Hyatt Regency at the Arcade or the Kimpton Schofield, which is also on East Ninth Street and is the other design-led choice. Book early for playoff weekends, concerts and conventions, because the best-located hotels sell out first.
Why stay here
- ✓Corner of East Ninth and Euclid
- ✓Inside the landmark complex known as The 9
- ✓Restaurants and bars in the building
- ✓Walk to the arena and ballpark
- ✓Walk to Playhouse Square
- ✓HealthLine bus outside on Euclid
- ✓Ten-minute walk to the lakefront
- ✓Historic bank building setting
Good questions
Where is the Metropolitan at The 9?+
It is at the corner of East Ninth Street and Euclid Avenue in downtown Cleveland, in the complex known as The 9.
Is it close to Playhouse Square?+
Yes, Playhouse Square is a short walk west along Euclid Avenue, and the arena and ballpark are a few blocks south.
Is it quiet at night?+
East Ninth Street is lively on game and show nights, so ask for a higher floor or a room away from the street if you are a light sleeper.
