After nearly a decade of careful planning and a $90 million restoration, Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection has completed an extensive renovation of its historic downtown property at 24 Public Square. The century-old landmark now showcases refreshed interiors while honoring its long-standing role in Cleveland’s hospitality history.
Designed in an “E” shape opening onto Superior Avenue, the hotel was originally built in 1918 by the Van Sweringen brothers at the corner of Superior and Public Square. It predates the nearby Cleveland Union Terminal—dedicated in 1929 and also restored—and occupies a site with a hospitality legacy stretching back to 1812. The original tavern and hotel that stood on this site were rebuilt after an 1840 fire, and the location continued to evolve into the prominent hotel that became a city fixture.
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The renovated property features 451 guestrooms, including 50 suites, and a newly designed lobby that showcases carefully restored historic details. The hotel offers 59,000 square feet of flexible meeting space with 30 modern work areas and three ballrooms—one of which is the largest Marriott ballroom in Ohio—positioning the property as a premier venue for events and conferences.
Dining has been refreshed with two new restaurants. Maker has quickly become a downtown favorite for lunch, happy hour and dinner. With views over Public Square, leather seating, an elegant backbar and a striking green crystal chandelier, Maker serves small plates, inventive entrées and an array of shareable sides.
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Mowrey’s, named after the hotel’s 19th-century tavern, offers à la carte American breakfast favorites and weekend brunch, and can be reserved for intimate private dining. Both outlets balance contemporary culinary trends with references to the hotel’s past, creating distinctive dining experiences for visitors and locals alike.
“Everyone has a story or memory connected to the Hotel Cleveland and the other hospitality pioneers that stood at this address, and we’ve been collecting their stories and memories,” said Frank McGee, general manager of Hotel Cleveland. “One of the many ways we embody the extraordinary city of Cleveland is by sharing those stories with guests as they move through the space, creating truly special moments for them.”
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The hotel integrates modern technology with its historic narrative. Guests can use NFC-enabled medallions to interact with historic imagery and access stories tied to landmark moments in Cleveland’s past. Anecdotes—from celebrity stays to local milestones—are woven into the guest experience, reinforcing the property’s deep connection to the city and offering visitors engaging context as they explore the restored landmark.