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The Glidden House Hotel in Cleveland Ohio is a stunning and beautiful historical mansion built in 1910; The Glidden House is a full-service boutique hotel conveniently located on the campus of Case Western Reserve University. Glidden House offers guests a rare mix, an opportunity to indulge in both historical luxury and modern convenience with easy access to all that Cleveland, Ohio has to offer. The friendly and experienced staff strives daily to make your stay memorable and comfortable; it's much like staying with friends!
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1901 Ford Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106-3923
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So nice, we stayed an extra night... The atmosphere and the fact that it was break from the 'McStandard' chain hotels. From the moment we laid eyes on the place we fell in love. And for every step we took inside, there was something to love and appreciate. It reminded me of a place I imagined in an Agatha Christie novel. Located in University Circle, it's just minutes away by walking, to some of the most beautiful buildings and museums as well as Little Italy and other areas with a great selection of restaurants. The Historical Glidden House is by far, one of the best places I have had the privilege of staying. It would kill me if this place was ever taken over by a chain hotel.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I have wanted to stay at the Glidden house for many years, used to go to a restaurant called Sergio’s there which was absolutely superb years ago ,but it had closed due to the owner passing away. Finally on my last trip to Cleveland, I booked a room there last night. What a wonderful place. Now I am very used to the newer contemporary Marble and glass type hotels when I travel, which most of them are very nice, but this one took me back to what felt like the 1920s or 30s elegance. It was beautiful for that reason, I felt so comfortable, just like slipping into a wonderful outfit that you’ve had for years. It was supposedly the mansion house of the Glidden paint family.Now the furniture and ambience is not modern .it is definitely more refined period. , but I think the place presents itself beautifully. My room was very nice, had a bit of trouble trying to figure out the new faucets installed but water pressure was wonderful and the renovated bathroom looks great. The building and grounds are absolutely beautiful and it’s really in a nice area in the cultural and university district. The breakfast ( free, and included!) was fabulous, I wonder who their pastry chef is ,they’re very talented, the food was absolutely delicious and full of great variety, and the lady attending to everything ,as well as even picking up my place setting was the sweetest nicest lady, whom ever she was, make sure to tip for such wonderful service. Parking is very inexpensive at $12 and you can just go in and out as you need to. I strongly recommend this place, in fact I can’t wait to come back to Cleveland next time and I’ll forgo the downtown glass hotels and I want to book here again. I didn’t even know hotels like this existed much anymore, It just made me feel that life was wonderful again, what a gem! Thank you Glidden house and all of the very wonderful employees.…
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Room Tip: Just As staff this year we have any issues about locations of things, they’re very helpful!
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Glidden House
Responded 4 weeks ago
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us at Glidden House. We are thrilled to learn there were so many aspects of your stay that helped contribute to your positive experience with us. Your insights help us make decisions to continue improving our customer experience and enable future guests to choose where to stay when researching different hotels. Therefore, thank you for highlighting our professional staff, delicious food, and property, among the many other kind words about our guest experience. We can not wait for you to join us again!
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I enjoyed my stay here. What's not to like? It's a beautiful historic building located in the heart of University Circle, with tasteful classical decor, nice staff and good facilities. It's everything Fawlty Towers should have been and is as well presented as you'd expect. In some ways it's not as impressive as other upscale hotels such as the Four Seasons but in other ways, it outdoes them - such for charm. There was a wedding going on (what a great choice of venue!) but it meant the breakfast buffet was consumed as if by ravenous hordes. I did manage to get a small plate of leftover scrambled eggs with a piece of sausage and bacon, so please don't cry for me Argentina.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Glidden House
Responded Aug 15, 2023
Dear Colin, Thank you for taking the time to share your comments with us! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit and appreciated our beautiful facilities, nice staff members, charming decor, and comfortable accommodations. Happy travels to you, and we hope to see you again soon!
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I scoured ALL Cleveland area hotel websites and reviews for affordability, location, amenities, value, comfort, and ambience…landed on Glidden House over and again. It’s a charming place with the public spaces in the historic home itself and most of the guest rooms in a more modern 3-story connected addition. Self-parking is an unbelievably low of just $12 per night! We’ve stayed in many “resort” hotels, and in my opinion a room is just a room - must have comfy beds, nice TV, & a spotless bathroom. The beds at Glidden House are super comfy with quality sheets, perfect weight blanket & light topper, and plenty of puffy pillows. Water pressure in 3rd floor bath seemed a tad weak, but shower and toilet worked fine. I’d like to see nicer and larger towels, but toiletries were great. When guests stay more than two nights, I’d also like a towel exchange as a standard offering, but extras are available upon request. The BEST part of Glidden is the people, public areas, location, and breakfast! Super friendly folks (we especially enjoyed concierge James), the property is on the edge of Case Western campus with lots of trees, shrubs, and flowers, and the grounds feels like an extension of a historic neighborhood. The cozy counter-type bar is hosted each evening and a great spot for a drink and quiet conversation indoors or on the lovely garden patio right outside. The artwork, woodwork, and fixtures have interest and historic charm. The breakfast is wonderful! Full array and daily variety of juices, coffee/tea, pastries, eggs, meats, hot cereal, and more with lovely china and flatware to enjoy in the study or sunroom. Table signs invite non-guests to enjoy the meal for a very small charge plus tax and gratuity which is less than breakfast at any chain breakfast place. Little Italy is about a half-mile walk down the same street, and we also enjoyed a free Wednesday summer lawn concert at Wade Oval about 1/4 mile the other direction. Considered part of Uptown, the hotel itself is within 20 minutes of every part of Cleveland we visited - airport, Edgewater Park on Lake Erie, downtown, and the Christmas Story House. Highly recommended as BEST OVERALL!…
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Room Tip: For an evening treat, head straight through Little Italy and about 2 miles more to Dairy King...
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Glidden House
Responded Aug 9, 2023
Our team at Glidden House cannot express how much we appreciate your kind words and perfect rating. We aim to ensure our valued guests have a fantastic stay, and we're ecstatic that was the case for you. Thank you for highlighting all the comfort and amenities we provide and our historic area. Welcoming you back would be an honor, so please return soon for another memorable visit. Until next time, we wish you well.
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A former industrialist's home (Glidden paint), this lovely property appears on the National Register of Historic Places. Our selection criteria: on-site parking (at additional cost), free breakfast (the buffet in the sun room was exceptional), and great location. Not only is Glidden a 5 minute walk from the Cleveland Art Museum, its location next to Case Western University means it is near many small moderately priced restaurants established to accommodate the students. We spent two nights and enjoyed our stay.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from General Manager, Owner at Glidden House
Responded Jul 26, 2023
It is wonderful to know that you had an excellent experience with us. From our great amenities and delicious breakfast buffet to the rich history around every corner, we strive to exceed expectations with every visit. We're delighted you took full advantage of our convenient location, and we appreciate you mentioning it to your fellow travelers. Thank you for your kind words, and please allow us another chance to welcome you back to our lovely property!
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Nice property in a very nice location for walking to museums and Little Italy for dinner. The hotel has a really nice breakfast and a bar that is open after 4pm. I would not recommend the suite in the older section. Unfortunately, I do not remember the room number. The suite had very little light and you have to walk up 3 stairs and that can be an issue for some people.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from General Manager, Owner at Glidden House
Responded Jul 7, 2023
Thank you for your review of Glidden House. We're glad to hear you had a nice weekend and enjoyed so many aspects of your stay. We'd be honored to host you again anytime!
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Great location on CWRU campus. We have stayed here at least five times. Too bad they don’t have a frequent stay program. Friendly and efficient front desk and reservation staff. I always book directly with the hotel as it offers the most flexibility. Easy, safe and convenient parking. Newly renovated rooms. Now with mini fridge and a long cushioned bench for “stuff” or sitting. We prefer the ones facing the courtyard or the street but the ones facing south maybe quieter. Beds are too soft for our taste but that’s a personal preference. Breakfast is back to its former glory. The sugared waffles are addictive. Now they also have cinnamon rolls. Coffee is always hot and fresh. We always enjoy taking our time sitting in the sunroom and are never hurried by the staff. House keeping doesn’t come in during our stay unless requested, which is fine with us. Not your cookie cutter hotel.…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Book early, especially for the beginning and end of the school year.
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Response from Tom Farinacci, General Manager at Glidden House
Responded May 25, 2023
Dear AT L, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We appreciate the kind words and are so happy that you've enjoyed your time with us. We are glad that you like our renovated rooms and that we have brought back the complimentary breakfast that you enjoyed in the past. We look forward to your next visit!
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Case Western Parents...thought you had a reserved spot for your kids graduation???? Wrong!!! The waiting list has been scrapped! We had been on this list for almost 3 years and they no longer use it and we were not notified. New policy is now 52 weeks before grad. So we lost our seniority. Sad. New parking charge is $13/ night. Fruit flies at breakfast. No bacon. Powdered eggs, lukewarm coffee, had to ask to have music turned on, breakfast servers sitting at self serve station watching what you take, dry sausage patties, sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes...yuk. On a positive, the bluberry scones are still amazing, but thats about it. f you have never stayed here before, you probably would not notice anything amiss and atmosphere has diminished. I feel maybe management/ ownership has changed, not for the better. I've had better breakfast at a Holiday Inn or Best Western. We are truly disappointed in Glidden house…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Location great. Policies bad. New parking charge bad. If you have stayed here in the past, you...
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Response from Tom Farinacci, General Manager at Glidden House
Responded May 25, 2023
Dear ronc, We are sorry about the miscommunication with the graduation wait list. We have streamlined the process for making reservations over graduation weekend as our wait list each year became overwhelming and difficult to manage. We have had very positive feedback regarding the reservation process this year. We are also sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your complimentary breakfast experience. We try to change the buffet slightly each day with regard to our offerings so that our guests have a bit of variety during a multiple night stay. We will review your comments with our food and beverage team and make any necessary adjustments to our operation.
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The Glidden House was an amazing place to stay. The front desk was very helpful, especially considering there was severe weather in the area. The beds were super comfortable. The breakfast was out of this world delicious. I would definitely stay there again if I was in the area.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Tom Farinacci, General Manager at Glidden House
Responded Mar 30, 2023
Dear jimc, Thank you for your kind words. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We are glad that you found our front desk staff to be helpful. We hope you will stay with us again. We'll order better weather for your next visit!
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Great location for the university and Cleveland Museum of Art. But, the hotel is a little dated. Room was not ready until after 5pm as only one housekeeper on duty. Room was a little old fashioned with a very noisy heating unit that would keep anyone awake if it were on at night. Breakfast was a buffet but a little rough and ready. Friendly staff.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Tom Farinacci, General Manager at Glidden House
Responded Jan 30, 2023
Dear rpfj, Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you found our staff friendly and our location convenient for your needs. We have just begun a complete renovation of all our guestrooms. We will complete this project on April 1. We hope you will come back to experience the final result.
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$158 - $210 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Glidden House
Which popular attractions are close to Glidden House?
Nearby attractions include Cleveland Museum of Art (0.2 miles), University Circle (0.3 miles), and Cleveland Botanical Garden (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Glidden House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Glidden House?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Glidden House?
Yes, paid private parking on-site is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Glidden House?
Conveniently located restaurants include L'Albatros Brasserie + Bar, Mitchell's Ice Cream, and Simply Greek.
Does Glidden House offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Are there any historical sites close to Glidden House?
Many travelers enjoy visiting USS Cod Submarine Memorial (4.4 miles), Heinen's Downtown (4.1 miles), and Wade Memorial Chapel (0.7 miles).
Is Glidden House accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and facilities for disabled guests. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.