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The Glidden House

3.5 star property
Morning coffee tastes better on the garden-facing terrace, just steps away from Case Western Reserve University's cultural attractions

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The Glidden House provides a welcoming base in University Circle with its breakfast buffet and peaceful garden views. Travelers appreciate the 24-hour front desk, in-room WiFi, and consistently helpful staff. Its location earns high marks from those who've stayed here.
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(80 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1901 Ford Dr, Cleveland, OH, 44106

What's nearby

  • Cleveland Institute of Music - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University Hospitals of Cleveland - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Case Western Reserve University - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cleveland Museum of Art - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Severance Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Cleveland Station - 11 min drive
  • Euclid-East 120th Station - 11 min walk
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Jolly Scholar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Melt University - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cool Beanz - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Glidden House

Historic hotel near Case Western Reserve University
At The Glidden House, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, a porter/bellhop, and smoke-free premises
  • Wedding services, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 60 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free weekday newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 50-inch plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1910
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Glidden House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 15.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Glidden House?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Glidden House?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Glidden House located?

Located in University Circle, this historic hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cleveland Institute of Music and Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland Clinic is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away. Euclid-East 120th Station is 11 minutes by foot and University Circle Station is 19 minutes.

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Reviews

The Glidden House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 843 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1016 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice, rooms were clean. Nice breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. The room was big and we loved the heated floor in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a beautiful hotel and everyone was really nice. It was nice having a bar to hang out at and a quiet place if you preferred that. Breakfast was excellent. The location was in a very nice area and close to a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful property in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in the Land!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet room with personable employees. Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful! The staff is very friendly and so thoughtful. The breakfast is varied and substantial and the Holiday decorations are very beautiful as is the location and the Glidden House itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, courteous staff, great food, great service. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, historic hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glidden is a beautiful hotel but stunning at Christmas. The staff is always so welcoming. Love the location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Rooms were very clean, lots to do around there. Had an event there loved all the detail work they did was beautiful ly decorated and lot of attention from staff. Really enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie Dawn

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful pleasant and friendly thank you to all!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Within walking distance to the Cleveland Museum of Art and other items in University Circle
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable for the most part.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent a night in this beautiful hotel. It was very tastefully decorated for Christmas. The staff was extremely friendly and the room was clean. Overall, it was a great evening.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay. Comfortable rooms and great breakfast.,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my favorite hotel to go to when I’m in Cleveland.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect location, lovely breakfast included, great rooms. The art museum is 5 min walk, and botanical garden is across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chao-Mei

Liked: Amenities
Very friendly vibe and breakfast personnel was outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff has been fantastic!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
my go to hotel for Cleveland. So close to many cultural institutions and Case Western
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great rooms e.g. size, cleanliness, all staff were pleasant, cheerful and helpful. Close proximity to Case Western where we were visiting our grandson. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025