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roar-room
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Hotel in Cleveland

Posted: 3/7/2011 1:08:13 PM

Hey guys,

I'm doing research on Google myself, but I figure maybe someone here has already checked it out.

What is the closest/cheapest option for a hotel up in Cleveland for the tourney?

If no one responds I'll post the options I come up with!

UpSan Bobcat
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RE: Hotel in Cleveland

Posted: 3/7/2011 1:36:42 PM

Ohio's website says the Hyatt Regency, Hilton Garden Inn and the Marriott Downtown all offer discounts for anyone who mentions the MAC tournament. I'm not sure how much those discounts are or how much it costs to stay at any of these hotels, though. My wife and I stayed about 15 minutes or so outside of downtown last year so we could get much cheaper hotel rates. For some, that's not practical and it's much more worthwile to stay downtown within walking distance of everything.

HeHateMiami
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RE: Hotel in Cleveland

Posted: 3/7/2011 1:50:16 PM

Priceline's name your price feature never steers me wrong. Usually possible to get a room for less than $60 per night.

anorris
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RE: Hotel in Cleveland

Posted: 3/7/2011 2:13:32 PM

I did one of Hotwire's deals where they don't tell you where you're staying until you book. My downtown 3.5 star for $54 a night was the Crowne Plaza. $131 total including bed taxes for Thursday and Friday nights.

Edit: Be aware that most downtown hotels like the Crowne Plaza will result in a valet parking fee -- but if you are close enough, you can skip the parking at the Q.

Last Edited: 3/7/2011 2:16:26 PM by anorris

Jeff McKinney
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RE: Hotel in Cleveland

Posted: 3/7/2011 5:59:33 PM

Priceline, definitely, for your hotel.

As for parking: if you are anywhere downtown, I recommend the Euclid Prospect Garage, 740 Euclid Ave. Good location. Very reasonable rates. I've never had a problem with leaving my car in there for the week and then picking it up when I leave. MUCH cheaper than parking at your hotel. It's just across the street from the back of the Winking Lizard. Another advantage is that you can pop in there throughout the week and make sure your car is OK.

Only disadvantage is having to carry your luggage to the hotel. IMO, however, it's worth it when you consider the money savings.

roar-room
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RE: Hotel in Cleveland

Posted: 3/7/2011 6:05:54 PM

Thanks for all the tips - esp the parking one.

Alan Swank
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RE: Hotel in Cleveland

Posted: 3/7/2011 6:13:13 PM

Jeff McKinney wrote:

Of course if you've seen Jeff's car you'll know why he's never had a problem leaving his car in that garage.

Jeff McKinney
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RE: Hotel in Cleveland

Posted: 3/7/2011 6:26:00 PM

That's a very good point, Alan! I honestly can't disagree with you. But I see all different makes and models of cars in there.

mcbin
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RE: Hotel in Cleveland

Posted: 3/7/2011 6:40:38 PM

I've never had an issue with Priceline, and use it almost every time I travel.

But, if you're looking for a close hotel and more of a sure thing, earlier in the week Hotwire had a ~$60 hotel which ammenities match with either Holiday Inn Express & Residence Inn. Both near the arena, but nearer to the Winking Lizard.

I think they have a 3.5* hotel offer for $52 today which looks like it may be the Crowne Plaza also. You can use Hotwire's star+ammenities list with the star+ammenities list on betterbidding.com, and get a pretty good guess on what is being offered to you.

I've never been upset with a Priceline hotel downtown. I think the furthest away way has been the DoubleTree, which is probably 1/2-3/4 mile from the arena & Lizard.

Bob Haldeman
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RE: Hotel in Cleveland

Posted: 3/7/2011 7:19:39 PM

mcbin wrote:

Agreed on all of the above; frankly, I think the Renaissance has the worst rooms and really isn't that convenient to the arena or nightspots. If you can get an exact match on the Residence Inn, that is a great deal. Very safe underground parking if you choose to pay for same. Also, rooms are huge like at the HIE, should you desire to have like 10 of your friends bring sleeping bags and stay there as well.

TheGreenFever
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RE: Hotel in Cleveland

Posted: 3/8/2011 10:52:22 AM

Hey Jeff, how much do you usually pay for that parking on Euclid? I know I usually have to pay $20 a day for the valet at Radisson (which is a great hotel) and would love to pay a little less this time. I am taking a rental up so I don't care if it gets banged up. HAHA!!!

Concerning hotels, I've stayed at three of them during MAC. One was the Days Inn over by the campus of Cleveland State I do believe. It was a fifteen minute walk to the Q, got a little cold about 3/4 there. I also stayed at Wyndham. Didn't really care for that one. The best has been The Radisson which is almost directly across the street. I pay close to $110 a night which I consider not bad for a 30 second walk to the Q. They are real friendly there and the valets are great guys except the $20 a day. If you can get in there, go for it. I've also heard from a friend that the Holiday Inn Express is good too.

Jeff McKinney
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RE: Hotel in Cleveland

Posted: 3/8/2011 11:06:56 AM

Euclid Prospect Garage has always been about $6 or $7 per day. However, I haven't been in there since last year so I don't know if their prices have increased.

It is very close to the Holiday Inn Express for those of you staying there.

roar-room
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RE: Hotel in Cleveland

Posted: 3/8/2011 11:50:53 AM

Uhhh...First stickied thread ever!

Woo hoo.

edit: I got a room at the DoubleTree for $50 + $16 taxes & fees on priceline.

Last Edited: 3/8/2011 3:41:40 PM by roar-room

carrieisland
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RE: Hotel in Cleveland

Posted: 3/9/2011 12:56:35 AM

Stay in north olmsted, no greater city to make your home for a weekend

ts1227
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RE: Hotel in Cleveland

Posted: 3/9/2011 1:00:06 PM

FWIW, I stayed at the Hilton Garden on Feb. 26 and at that time they had waived their parking charge ($16) on weekends. Who knows if that is still the case 2 weeks later.

EDIT: It's right on their site that complimentary parking on Fri. and Sat. goes through 3/26/11... so whoo hoo!.

I jumped on that $54 Crowne Plaza one this time... may have to sniff out that parking deck Jeff mentioned instead of paying their $18 charge for parking)

Last Edited: 3/9/2011 6:58:21 PM by ts1227

MedinaCat
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RE: Hotel in Cleveland

Posted: 3/9/2011 2:22:33 PM

I work in the building adjacent to the Crown Plaza. They have updated the rooms in the last couple years, so they should be decent. If you are staying there, you can save six bucks($12 vs. $18) a night by parking at the Penton Media Parking garage around the corner on East 6th. Only downfall is the Penton Media garage is self serve and you must pay cash.

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