The Glidden House

Hotel

I would say I recommend staying here, IF there are no special events booked during your stay. I was so looking forward to my stay, and the convenient location while visiting my son. The employees are super friendly and the breakfast is good. I was suprised there are no fridges in the rooms, and no comforters on the beds, only a thin blanket. Unfortunately, my stay wasn't the best as there were events booked both Friday and Saturday night making the parking situation a mess. I don't understand why the people attending the event are allowed to use the small parking lot that is for hotel guests, instead of having them Valet their cars (since there is a Valet in front during events). Cars are parked all along the curb as well, making it difficult to get in or out of a space if you happen to find one. I also had a difficult time getting down the hallway and accessing the elevator after returning from dinner out, as wedding guests who had obviously been drinking had moved out into the hallway, and were blocking the elevator while taking photos in front of it. Pretty disappointing.

This will be the only Hotel we use from now on when coming to Cleveland. The staff here are amazingly kind and helpful. The building and grounds around it are clean and beautiful. Location is in walking distance to so many great things to see. My only complaint is that we are not staying longer!

Excellent staff! Everyone from front desk to valet and bartender were helpful!

Nice place to relax and having fun.

Beautiful hotel and so comfortable!
Our checkin person was beyond outstanding!
She is welcoming, kind and just sweet!
The Glidden location is just amazing, nearby museums, botanical attractions.
Breakfast is continental with a delicious assortment to choose from.
We found a gem and will stay here when we come to Cleveland!
Thank you!

Hotel was nice. Rooms were small. But no activity due to COVID. Might be better later.

Historic beauty at its best! Excellent accommodations a a great place to hold a venue, wedding, etc.

Absolutely love the history of Glidden House! It's truly a magical place to stay right in the midst of everything! Check-in was easy — thanks to Lex, and Jordan provided us w/some additional information as well. Appreciated the great concierge experience, especially after a day of traveling. Will definitely come back to stay again!

Amazing gem right near Little Italy.

Fabulous! Great service, great food. A lovely evening!

Very friendly and helpful staff in a beautiful setting!

Beautiful venue, great service, helpful staff — loved it!

Absolutely amazing loved the staff.

Excellent attentive staff and cozy and beautiful accommodations.

Pros: location, great breakfast, and wonderful shower pressure which is hard to find in a hotel
cons: price, walls are super thin, no fan in the bathroom, rooms are very small (I've paid half the price for room 2 times the size of the room we had), pay for parking, no fridge in the room, and the maid service opened our door at 8:30 am (we stayed because of a concert so we were out late and checkout wasnt until 11 so we werent in a hurry for the price we paid). Also paper thin blankets.

Quaint hotel with exceptional service. Room is redone and clean.

Such a cozy place to stay. Had such a great time talking with Jordan and Billy … they were great entertainment!
Thanks for the laughs and the history of the Glidden House, we truly enjoyed it.

More like 3.5 stars… Older, but elegant. Could use some fine tuning. Staff is amazing and food was superb. Bed is comfortable, but sits kinda high off the ground. There is no plug near the bed so I was stuck with having to charge my phone (which is also my alarm clock) across the room. Kind of inconvenient. Wish the windows were double paned because I was on the 3rd floor but could still hear folks talking outside.

Exceptional! Easy and friendly check in. Geneva was outstanding! She went above and beyond. I asked for hot water & she brought a large pitcher along with few bags of tea & herbals. Spotless room & a shinning bathroom. A phenomenal breakfast. Can’t be better!

Classy mansion (National Register of Historic Places) on the Case Western Reserve University campus. Elegant, quiet room and an excellent complementary full breakfast to boot! Staff were all very helpful and hospitable.

Our son goes to CWRU so we had to give it a try and what a wonderful experience it was. It's a beautiful hotel that is steeped in the rich history of the DuPont family and other great stories ("HINT — ASK ABOUT THE PICTURE OF THE TITANIC — INCREDIBLE! "). It's also within a short walking distance of the botanical garden and a museum and right next door is a small but cozy restaurant (hint make reservations). Highly recommended to stay there at least once, whether your child goes to Case Western or not. You won't regret it.

We went for a wedding. There was no parking available. We had to park down the street. The wedding was outside and there wasn't much room. The catering and bar were ok as well. It was quite fancy and while the staff were friendly I just was not overly impressed.

The location was pretty great amongst the university architecture. Very pretty area. The building itself was neat and old. Cleanliness wasn't the best I've seen, this was more of an attention to detail issue with spots on the hard surfaces in the room. Breakfast was awesome. Probably best ever for hotel standards. $10 to park though in an area that really wasn't downtown seemed a little much. Overall… not bad for a nostalgic themed hotel.

A very comfortable and nice place to stay in Cleveland. It is located in a very nice neighborhood close to meusems and botanical garden. They have a very good complimentary breakfast. And the lady in charge, she is really nice and her smile brighten up your day. The rooms are pretty clean and and the bed was so comfortable. I really enjoyed my stay.

Good hotel, great breakfast, friendly staff.

Used to be impressed here, but last visit, with stained sheets, and not the most impressive service — compared with previous visits, left me wondering if the higher rates here are worth it. Main draw I suppose is that it is in a great location, very close to museums. Not all that terrible, and a quaint little place, but I suppose I just wouldn't fight hard to stay here anymore.

Attended for a wedding. The venue was beautiful and the service was top of the line. I really like the open feel to the courtyard with the overhead lighting.

Glidden House is all that it claims and more. It is a fantastic place with very helpful staff and beautiful rooms. You can't beat the location, and the complementary breakfast is incredible.

Lovely old manchin hotel. They always take care of my wife and I when we stay there. Safe neighborhood. Awesome complimentary breakfast. Also they have a nice bar area on the first floor for guests to enjoy. And Jimmy John's can deliver there if you want to dine in your room opposed to going out for dinner. We have stayed many times and each stay gets better.

My wife and I stayed here for my birthday. It's a beautiful place and the breakfast buffet the next morning was very nice. The location is great because you're within walking distance of several museums and lots of restaurant options. I highly recommend the package that includes the four museum tickets with your stay at the hotel.

Historical, conveniently located near museums, botanical gardens, bowling and more. Clean, quiet, beautiful building and great staff. Complimentary drink tickets were slid under the door on the first night. Billy, the bartender is awesome. The complimentary breakfast is better than the average hotel breakfast. I would highly recommend this place. You will not regret staying here.

Everyone at the Glidden house is amazing. They took great care of my wife and I as well as all of our family and friends at our wedding reception. Could not asked for a better wedding reception venue. Carrie, Louise and Billy are beyond nice and really made the planning process fun and the reception amazing.

I stayed at the Glidden House with my wife for a night. The room was very clean and comfortable with a nice modern look. All of the Christmas decorations throughout the building were very nice and gave the hotel a cozy charm. The bartender was very knowledgeable and made delicious mixed drinks. The foods available for the breakfast buffet were very delicious. A very nice variety which includes oatmeal with many toppings, pastries, fried eggs, and small sweet potato pancakes in a personal sized cast iron skillet. The Glidden House is in a great location with many fun places nearby such as the Cleveland Botanical Garden and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. My wife and I had a wonderful stay and will definitely be recommending the Glidden House to our friends and family.

Everything about this place was amazing. From the moment we stepped foot into the former Glidden family mansion to the comfort of the rooms and the amazing breakfast the next day, we were wowed. It's centrally located to practically everything University Circle had to offer and all within walking distance. Their suites are spacious and comfortable (loved the heater bathroom floors). The staff goes out of their way to help guests. The most romantic times we've had together since our wedding. We will be back, that's for sure.

If anyone is looking for a great deal on hotels you can check it out on HotelRaven. Com Booked a room on there and they had the best rates around… A great place for a wedding. Banquet hall, and other rooms made for a wonderful reception. Staff was courteous and inviting. Overnight room Rates were not unreasonable. We attended for a friend's wedding, who reserved a block of rooms. I had to call to book the room (as the online system showed them as all booked). The rooms themselves were very nice. Bed was comfortable. Only issue, was that the walls were not well insulated, so sound carries reasonably well (overheard the next room discussing breakfast plans in the morning). As a guest, it was a perfect place to host an event.

We stayed here many years ago when my sons were young. Staff was very hospitable. They allowed my young son to play the piano. The architecture in the house was beautifully maintained after all of these years. Easy walk to other museums. Highly recommend.

Great complimentary breakfast. Overall clean. For the money I have been in slightly nicer hotels (would choose 4.5 stars if possible).

Great accommodations. Room quality very comfortable and clean. Breakfast presentation was superior and very memorable. Hostesses were the best. Will stay here whenever in the area.

A great place for a wedding. Banquet hall, and other rooms made for a wonderful reception. Staff was courteous and inviting. Overnight room Rates were not unreasonable. We attended for a friend's wedding, who reserved a block of rooms. I had to call to book the room (as the online system showed them as all booked). The rooms themselves were very nice. Bed was comfortable. Only issue, was that the walls were not well insulated, so sound carries reasonably well (overheard the next room discussing breakfast plans in the morning). As a guest, it was a perfect place to host an event.

This charming small hotel feels like you are in Europe. Ample breakfast with a lovely sunroom for dining as well as an outdoor patio. They even have an espresso machine for guests to make their own espresso at breakfast. The hotel staff is always very pleasant. One block to the Case Western Reserve University dorms. It has been perfect for visiting our daughter at CWRU.

Enjoyed my short night stay,. Clean, staff very polite and helpful. Just had coffee in the AM but the breakfast that was avaliable was beautiful with lovely courteous staff, wish I would have eaten. Would like to stay there at least 3 nights, would love to explore the area.

I was at the Glidden for a wedding and the staff and service was beyond excellent. The wait staff were quick and efficient and the bartenders were delightful and amazing! If I could give it a 10/5 I would.

Historic and very cool hotel. Close by to little Italy with some amazing food. Starbucks is a 5 minute walk. Safe and beautiful spot.

Great place to stay. Beautiful hotel on beautiful grounds. Take a step back in time.

Great event, the only thing was how close the wedding outside was to the street. The noise from the cars was loud.

If anyone is looking for a great deal on hotels you can check it out on HotelRaven. Com Booked a room on there and they had the best rates around… A beautiful historic hotel that is priced very reasonably for the level of service and class. Located right next to Case Western, so a short walk to lots of delicious dining and good shopping. Also only a mile from Cleveland Clinic.

From pulling into the driveway to checkout this morning… everything was spot-on! Upon arrival, a parking lot attendant was there to greet and direct us… very nice! Then check-in… simply and easy and gave history… very nice. Room… very very nice and very comfortable! … charm and luxury without being pretentious… and very comfortable beds! Bar… quaint, but well stocked for any taste… and our bartender, delightful, cheerful, knowledgeable, and an all-round sweet ge…ntleman who took care of my father's drink request, even when they were out of Porto, he made a drink that hit the spot for my father! … so for that, bar and staff… incredible! Now for breakfast… I felt like I was in Europe! Two delightful hostesses and a wonderful selection of meats, cheeses, croissants, eggs, potatoes, bacon, oatmeal, and more! Plus, espresso! … granted, they don't have a barista, but those little espresso pods were very nice. When in Cleveland, we used to stay at the renaissance in downtown, but unfortunately it has gone downhill. The Glidden House will be the place we lay our heads while visiting Cleveland from now on! Well done to the staff and management!

A beautiful historic hotel that is priced very reasonably for the level of service and class. Located right next to Case Western, so a short walk to lots of delicious dining and good shopping. Also only a mile from Cleveland Clinic.

Beautiful… worth a trip into Cleveland. Great for special events… the staff treat you like royalty and the food is superb.

I was an overnight guest at a wedding and reception, both held at the Glidden House. Having never been there I was not sure what to expect, but I was very impressed. The rooms were beautifully appointed, the wedding was very well orchestrated, and the reception was fun yet elegant. The staff made sure that every need was met, yet stayed behind the scenes. The wine and appetizer reception held between the 2 events (to allow set-up) was a very nice, intimate touch. Seating for the reception was not crowded, allowing for a comfortable flow between tables, there was plenty of room for dancing, and the food far exceeded most typical reception style food. We were also treated to a light breakfast brunch the next morning, the perfect ending for a perfect event. I would highly recommend the Glidden House for just about any special occasion.

I called about our reservations and the lady I spoke with was completely unprofessional. I figured with Cleveland Cavs winning the championship the people of Cleveland would be a bit more friendly. She gave me attitude then when she hung up the phone SUE accidentally left it on speaker. She started making fun of our questions about traffic and access to the highway from her hotel. She used terrible language and when I yelled in the phone that she is on speaker she hung up immediately. I called back and got her on the phone, she admitted to using fowl language and she messed up. I asked to talk to a manager and she wouldn't let me. This place is the most unprofessional business in the city in cleveland. Go else where the service of all employees is terrible. This is why many people believe cleveland is a terrible place to live. Trash trash trash.

Beautiful room, great ambiance and excellent bar service. Located in the beautiful University Circle area of Cleveland and very easy to get to. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a good night's sleep or a good cocktail in Cleveland.

Thought I would take a break from the chain hotels and stay at the Glidden House as it looked nice on-line. I called them when I landed in Cleveland at noon and requested an early check-in. When I arrived at 12:30 pm, they said the guests had just checked out of the suite I booked, so it wasn't ready. I said fine, I would go have lunch, take a walk and come back. I presumed that like other nice hotels, they would ask housekeeping to make cleaning my room a priority as I was waiting to check-in, but they didn't. When I came back at 3pm still wasn't ready. I said I understood that they were sold out the night before but was told when I called earlier they weren't busy tonight. "Jim" the manager, offered no apology as to my room not being ready, but instead copped an attitude and told me to come back at 4pm, their check in time and "maybe" my room would be ready. I said "Maybe it would be ready? " and he said "Yes, maybe. " Apparently managers there aren't required to have good customer skills. I asked for my luggage back that they were storing, told them to cancel my reservation and walked a block to the Courtyard Marriott where I was graciously greeted by the front desk clerk and quickly checked into a room even though I did not have a reservation.

The Glidden House has a lot of character. Essentially they extended an old house with the hotel. The buffet breakfast has a nice presentation with sterling platters and whatnot. Usually they have an egg option, a meat, yogurt, oatmeal, and a variety of breads/pastries. There is coffee and tea as well in the front dining room and juice options in the back dining space. The room was clean with the basic ammenities (tv, clock, desk, reading chair), the bed is cushy (seems like a pillow top). I have stayed here in both the winter and summer. I get cold pretty easy and I wish the comforter was a little heavier in the winter, but there is individualized temperature control for the room. My biggest complaint is that there is not a great place to plug in the phone near the bed. I usually end up unplugging a lamp. It is within walking distance to the botanical gardens, the orchestra, Wade Oval park, and all of CWRU campus. There is also a strip of dining options within walking distance off of Euclid Ave. I choose to stay here anytime I am working in the area.

The Glidden House is right on Case Western Reserve's campus, and within walking distance to the Art Museum, Museum of Natural History, Botanical Garden, Severance Hall, and more. The hotel is a beautifully restored mansion with all the modern conveniences. The rooms are clean and comfortable. There is Wi-Fi available in the rooms. Parking is free for guests, and breakfast is also included. There is a small hotel bar, and a nice Italian restaurant next door that also provides room service. This is my favorite place to stay when visiting the area.