The Glidden House

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds
Ballroom
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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1901 Ford Dr, Cleveland, OH, 44106
  • Place, Cleveland Institute of Music
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Case Western Reserve University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cleveland Museum of Art
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cleveland, OH (CLE-Hopkins Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(80 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Glidden House

Victorian hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has a snack bar/deli and self parking. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and concierge services are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Glidden House offers 60 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch plasma televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cleveland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The free breakfast at The Glidden House gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Case Western Reserve University. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and a business center.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, a porter, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the breakfast
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Case Western Reserve University and a 2-minute drive from Cleveland Clinic
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 3003 square feet (279 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly The Glidden House also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Cleveland hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,003 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1910
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between February 17 and February 20.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 15.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Glidden House
Glidden House Cleveland
Glidden House Hotel
Glidden House Hotel Cleveland
Glidden Hotel Cleveland
Glidden House Inn Cleveland, Ohio
The Glidden House Hotel
The Glidden House Cleveland
The Glidden House Hotel Cleveland

The Glidden House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 834 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1006 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel right on museum campus
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Udo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tameika

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated room despite the historic charm of the property. Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haotian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! Beautiful hotel, wonderful breakfast. We love staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was fantastic and fueled us throughout the day
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot! Friendly and helpful staff. Outstanding breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perf
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional anniversary getaway.

Great alternative to staying in downtown Cleveland. Safe and secure location. Wonderful atmosphere for seniors. Walking distance to museums and botanical garden. Great hot breakfast included with stay. Excellent concierge service. Nice small bar on the premises.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy staying at Glidden House.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Carroll

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful, historic hotel set in the university area of Cleveland. Within walking distance of The Cleveland Museum of Art, Botanical Gardens and Severance Hall. Old buildings, beautiful manicured gardens and sculptures throughout the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location if you are visiting CWRU
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Loved our stay, bed was comfy,room was clean, breakfast was very good!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice, Maumee

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Comfortable and clean room. Just outside of the congested Cleveland city area. Close enough to take a 10 minute ride into town but far enough away to have some peace and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025