The Tudor Arms is one of Cleveland's most distinctive buildings, a Tudor Gothic landmark on Carnegie Avenue that now operates as a DoubleTree by Hilton. It stands at the edge of University Circle, closer to the Cleveland Clinic than to Public Square, and it suits visitors who want character without the price of the city's top hotels. The exterior is a stone pile of towers and gables that looks as though it belongs in an English university town, and the public rooms inside have the dark wood and high ceilings that go with it. The location puts you between downtown and the museums: the HealthLine bus on Euclid Avenue is a short walk away, and a car or a short ride takes you to the Cleveland Museum of Art, the History Center and the Botanical Garden in a few minutes. It is a good choice for couples and history lovers who prefer atmosphere to a conventional glass tower.
Location and getting around
Carnegie Avenue runs between downtown and University Circle, and the Tudor Arms is on the University Circle side of that corridor. Public transport is straightforward, with the HealthLine on Euclid Avenue and the Red Line at stations in the area, and a short ride gets you to the Rock Hall or the West Side Market. The neighborhood is more institutional than lively, so for restaurants and nightlife you will travel to Little Italy or downtown in the evening.
Who it suits
Couples, history and architecture fans and visitors to the Cleveland Clinic or the university will find it welcoming, and it makes a good base for a museum-focused trip built around the Art Museum, which is free and closed on Mondays, and the Botanical Garden, which is closed on Mondays too. Because the building is a historic one, room sizes and layouts vary, so read the room descriptions on the booking page and be prepared for charm rather than uniformity. It is quieter than the downtown hotels, which many visitors count as a plus.
What to check when you book
This guide has not read the hotel's own pages, so confirm room types, parking arrangements and fees, and any restaurant or bar on the property. If you want a stay among the museums on foot, the Glidden House is closer to the Cleveland Museum of Art, while the Tudor Arms is better for people who want a mid-priced hotel with a distinctive building and a shorter hop to downtown. Check the date against university graduations and medical conferences, which fill University Circle hotels, and book ahead for those weekends.
Why stay here
- ✓Tudor Gothic landmark building
- ✓Carnegie Avenue location
- ✓Edge of University Circle
- ✓Near the Cleveland Clinic
- ✓HealthLine bus on Euclid Avenue
- ✓Short ride to the Cleveland Museum of Art
- ✓Short ride to Little Italy
- ✓Quieter than downtown
Good questions
Where is the Tudor Arms Hotel?+
It is on Carnegie Avenue at the edge of University Circle, between downtown Cleveland and the museum district.
Is it close to the Cleveland Museum of Art?+
It is a short ride away rather than a walk. The Glidden House is closer on foot.
Is the Tudor Arms a historic building?+
Yes, it is a Tudor Gothic landmark. Because it is an older building, room layouts vary, so check the descriptions when booking.
