The Glidden House

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area
Ballroom
Terrace/patio
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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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(78 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in University Circle, a neighborhood in Cleveland, The Glidden House is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Cuyahoga Valley National Park, while Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Huntington Bank Field or Rocket Arena. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing.
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1901 Ford Dr, Cleveland, OH, 44106

What's nearby

  • Case Western Reserve University - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University Hospitals of Cleveland - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cleveland Museum of Art - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cleveland Museum of Natural History - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cleveland Clinic - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

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
  • ‪BIBIBOP Asian Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Presti's Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬6 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), 1 meeting room, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, wedding services, and concierge services
  • A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • 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

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)
  • 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

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 does it cost to stay at The Glidden House?

As of Sep 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Glidden House on Sep 21, 2025 start from $167.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Glidden House?

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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