By Jamie Simon
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport celebrated 80 years of business in 2005. The airport, which started as Cleveland Municipal Airport, now serves nearly 12 million passengers a year, according to its website. It was the first municipally owned airport in the
United States when it was established in 1925, and it is now the largest airport in the northeast Ohio region. For travelers flying through it who want some pampering, several luxury hotels are nearby.
Renaissance Cleveland Hotel
This nonsmoking hotel offers 441 rooms and 50 suites. Rooms feature high-speed Internet access and large work desks, as well as the chain's new premium bedding package. For those who are hungry and don't want to leave the hotel, Brasserie offers American fare for breakfast and lunch, and dinner is served at Sans Souci, a casual Mediterranean-style restaurant. There is an on-site fitness center and indoor pool, and four golf courses can be found within a 20-mile radius.
Renaissance Cleveland Hotel
24 Public Square
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
(216) 696-5600
InterContinental Cleveland
The InterContinental Cleveland is about a 20-minute drive from the airport. All rooms include a free newspaper, turn-down service, coffee maker, minibar and cable television with pay-per-view movies. Data services, including high-speed Internet access, wireless data connection and Internet browser TV, are available for a fee. The 24-hour fitness center includes cardiovascular and strength-training machines, as well as a sauna and locker/shower rooms. Other than service animals, this hotel does not allow pets.
InterContinental Cleveland
9801 Carnegie Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
(216) 707-4101
The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland
The 206 rooms and suites at this hotel offer guests views of Cuyahoga River, Lake Erie and downtown Cleveland. It is attached to the Tower City Center shopping complex, giving guests covered walking access to many shops, restaurants and local attractions. Rooms feature iPod docking stations with alarm clock and radio, European toiletries and twice-daily housekeeping services. Business travelers will find more than 19,000 square feet of meeting space and 24-hour business services. The Lobby Lounge offers weekend afternoon tea, daily happy hours and the Martini Hall of Fame. Also on site, Muse Restaurant, open for all three meals, uses local, regional and national influences in its menu.
The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland
1515 W. Third St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
(216) 623-1300
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About the Author:
Jamie Simon began her copy editing career with her college newspaper, "The Independent Florida Alligator." From there, she joined the copy desks of "The Palm Beach Post" and "The Tampa Tribune." She is now the managing editor of a monthly trade publication. Simon has a journalism degree from the University of Florida.
