Must-see hotels in Ohio

  • Kimpton Schofield Hotel

    Cleveland

    Set in a rehabbed 1902 building downtown, the Schofield is for the cool cats in the crowd. Rooms are spacious and have funky artwork (such as prints of…

  • 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati

    Cincinnati

    An outpost of Louisville's popular art hotel, the 21c sits next door to the Contemporary Arts Center. The modern rooms have a Nespresso machine, free wi…

  • Cleveland Hostel

    Cleveland

    This hostel in Ohio City, steps from an RTA stop and the West Side Market, is fantastic. There are 15 rooms, a mix of dorms and private chambers. All have…

  • Inn at Honey Run

    Ohio

    Any stress you carry eases within minutes of arriving at the inn’s forested grounds. Twenty-five rooms occupy the lodge-like main building complex, while…

  • Metropolitan at the 9

    Cleveland

    Check in at the Metropolitan, an upscale Marriott-branded property, and perks include a seasonal rooftop lounge, indoor dog park, on-site theater for live…

  • Inn at Brandywine Falls

    Ohio

    This 1848 Greek Revival country home is situated in a gentle sweep of pastoral prettiness that's easy to fall in love with. The six rooms are individually…

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    BrewDog DogHouse

    Ohio

    BrewDog – the Scottish beer maker known for its audacious, come-what-may attitude – has a huge brewing facility in Canal Winchester, about 15 miles…

  • Symphony Hotel

    Cincinnati

    Around the corner from Music Hall, the Symphony Hotel offers nine rooms in a traditional Italianate building. Each is named after a classical composer,…

  • Inn at Cedar Falls

    Ohio

    Though it tries hard to be posh, the inn remains midrange in quality. Nine hotel-like rooms occupy the main building, while 12 spacious cottages, five…

  • Best Western Mariemont Inn

    Cincinnati

    It you’re looking for something distinct and whimsical where moose heads and castle-style tapestries hang from lobby walls, this wood-beamed, Tudor…

  • Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

    Ohio

    The Joseph's super-cool, Cubist-inspired building is an eye-popper in the Short North. The lobby is a gallery featuring works from the Pizzuti Collection,…

  • Bodhi Tree Guesthouse

    Ohio

    The four rooms at this serene, hippy-esque farmhouse have tasteful modern (if minimal) decor. There are no TVs, but there is wi-fi, as well as a wholesome…

  • Hotel Kilbourne

    Ohio

    The nine-room Kilbourne is a unicorn for the area: a boutique hotel, complete with rooftop bar and fancy pub onsite. The loft-like rooms sport exposed…

  • Holiday Inn Express

    Cleveland

    This goes way beyond the usual chain offering and is more like a true boutique hotel with large, nattily decorated (if a bit worn) rooms and lofty views…

  • Glidden House

    Cleveland

    The French-gothic-eclectic former mansion of the Glidden family (who got rich making paint) has been carved into a graceful, 60-room hotel. The common…

  • Guggisberg Swiss Inn

    Ohio

    The 24 tidy, bright and compact rooms have quilts and light-wood furnishings. Breakfast is included. A cheese-making facility, winery and horseback riding…

  • Morgan House

    Ohio

    The six comfy rooms have super-soft linens and private baths. Breakfasts are organic. It's walking distance to the main business district.

  • Inn Port D'Vino

    Ohio

    Set in a historic home, the inn's rooms are spacious and full of character, though a bit fusty in their fireplace, armchair and thick-carpet decor. The…

  • Inn on Kelleys Island

    Ohio

    Long-time islanders own this 1876 Victorian home. It's a vintage, four-room B&B: metal-frame beds with quilts, rocking chairs, sturdy antique decor,…

  • Ashley's Island House

    Ohio

    Ashley's Island House is a 12-room B&B where naval officers stayed in the late 1800s. Hardwood floors, sturdy antiques and bright-colored quilts give the…

  • Hotel Millersburg

    Ohio

    Built in 1847 as a stagecoach inn, the property still provides lodging in its 26 antique-laden rooms, which sit above a modern dining room and tavern (one…

  • Marriott Residence Inn

    Ohio

    A great location downtown, close to everything. All rooms are suites with a full kitchen. The cute free breakfast buffet is served in the old bank vault…

  • Hilton Garden Inn

    Cleveland

    While it's nothing fancy, the Hilton's rooms are decent value with comfy beds, wi-fi–rigged workstations and mini refrigerators. It's right by the…

  • 50 Lincoln-Short North B&B

    Ohio

    The seven well-maintained rooms are steps away from the Short North's scene. Breakfast is a full cooked affair under chandeliers.

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