Glidden House
Cleveland, Ohio
Glidden House
1901 Ford Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 Original Property Opened in 1910 Historic Hotels of America member since 2024
Glidden House, a uniquely designed 1910 Gothic mansion on the campus of Case Western Reserve University, offers guests a quaint, elegant experience in the heart of Cleveland. As one of the most charming places to stay in Cleveland, guests can relax in comfortable rooms, take in the house art collection in the original parlor, library, and solar, and socialize over signature cocktails in the lounge. The hotel's meeting rooms feature premium amenities and touches like grand chandeliers and windows looking into curated gardens. A stay at Glidden House is a perfect getaway, not only to visit the university but to visit Cleveland's museums and other highlights like the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Discover
- Enjoy the hotel's extensive art collection. Located throughout its historic rooms, this carefully curated collection features work by both famous and local artists.
- Take in the hotel's eccentric French Gothic features, all meticulously restored. Medieval-styled elements in the façade and public rooms include elaborate gables and other pointed arches.
- Learn about the hotel's historic connection to neighboring Case Western Reserve University, including galas hosted by the mansion's original owners and its subsequent history as an academic building.
Explore
- Discover more about your favorite rock stars at the world-famous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, featuring memorabilia, famous instruments, and special event programming throughout the year. Guests with more classical tastes can enjoy the Cleveland Orchestra at the Severance Music Center.
- Visit Cleveland's range of exciting museums for all interests including the Cleveland Museum of Art and Museum of Contemporary Art, featuring American and European artists, or the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Children's Museum, emphasizing interactive exhibits.
- Enjoy shopping in the city's ornate historic covered markets and malls, dating back to the 1890s and 1910s, including the West Side Market and the Arcade.
Experience
- Tour historic Case Western Reserve University and the local cultural hub of University Circle. Guests can enjoy many examples of historical architecture as well as great opportunities for shopping and dining.
- Enjoy sports all year round with tickets to Cleveland's teams, the Browns, Guardians or the Cavaliers. In addition, these teams' stadiums and arenas regularly host great concerts and other events.
- Visit the nearby 33,000-acre Cuyahoga Valley National Park, which features waterfalls, a scenic railroad and hiking and biking trails.
Taste
- Start your day with the hotel's complimentary breakfast buffet which can be enjoyed in the meticulously preserved parlor library and loggia. After a visit to the city or a successful meeting sip signature cocktails at the hotel's Palette Lounge.
- The vibrant University Circle neighborhood offers many opportunities to grab lunch or dinner. Diners can enjoy a variety of cuisines with great steakhouses, bistros, and Italian restaurants within walking distance of the Glidden House.
- Savor delicacies from Cleveland's Eastern European immigrant history. Local favorites include delicious kielbasa, pierogies and chicken paprikash.
FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS
Featured Offers
Book the Best Available Rate at this property on HistoricHotels.org and receive a complimentary one-year family membership (a $30 value) to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Enjoy romantic ambiance with a bottle of wine, chocolates and two complimentary drink tickets for the Palette Lounge.
Enjoy visits to some of University Circle's cultural highlights during your stay.
Rock out on your stay with this package, which includes accommodations for two, complimentary breakfast and two tickets to the Hall of Fame.
