The Ritz-Carlton, ClevelandvsGlidden House
Both The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland and Glidden House are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Glidden House scores marginally better than The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland. Glidden House has a TripExpert Score of 85 with approval from 10 publications including Gayot, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.
The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland
1515 West Third Street, Cleveland, OH 44113
From $318/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Antiques and original 18th-century art fill Cleveland's Ritz. Guest rooms have work desks and marble baths." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Modern downtown tower overlooking Lake Erie, within walking distance of the Historic Warehouse District; hands down the city's most luxurious hotel." Full review
Star Service
"This property is, almost by default, the frontrunner in a city of run-of-the-mill chain hotels." Full review
Gayot
"Most critics agree: this is the height of luxury lodging in Cleveland. Some even say it's the city's only luxury hotel."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Situated in the heart of downtown, The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland delivers luxury accommodations and services that capitalize on the nearby Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum." Full review
Lonely Planet
"What the heck? Stay where the rock stars stay and enjoy the perks, like marble baths, free shoe shines and a 24-hour fitness and massage center."
Zagat
"Inside Downtown's Ritz-Carlton Hotel, this clubby bistro offers inventive, globally inspired bites alongside reimagined classic cocktails. Equal parts tony and cozy." Full review
Glidden House Show All Reviews
1901 Ford Dr., Cleveland, OH 44106
From $142/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"Vintage-style rooms complemented with plasma TVs fill this hotel, an early 1900s mansion on the Case Western Reserve University campus." Full review
Rough Guide
"Sixty rooms and suites are housed in a Gothic mansion situated in University Circle. Large continental breakfast is included."
Michelin Guide
"Located in University Circle, the 1910 French Gothic-style mansion retains its residential feel."
Gayot
"At Glidden House, visitors to the Cleveland area can experience top-tier service alongside modern luxury and well-kept accommodations."
DK Eyewitness
"Located on the Case Reserve Western University campus are these homey and classy accommodations set in a 1910 mansion."
Fodor's
"For those who are skeptical of the rustic facilities and folksy banter common at many B&Bs—but who still want distinctive lodging and a personal feel—Glidden house offers a compromise." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This stately early 20th-century mansion set in the crux of Cleveland’s University Circle neighborhood is framed by lush, manicured lawns and a wrap-around drive." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Housed inside a mansion built in 1910, this 60-room boutique hotel was purchased and reopened as the Glidden House in the later part of the century." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Glidden House Inn offers a memorable stay for travelers who appreciate historic hotels." Full review
The Wall Street Journal
"Glidden House, a boutique hotel on Case Western’s campus, feels like a cozy faculty club."