The 600-guest room Hilton Cleveland Downtown has officially opened its doors to the public. To commemorate this milestone, Hilton executives, Hilton Cleveland Downtown management and employees, city and county officials, community representatives and invited guests gathered for a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony and reception.
“The opening of Hilton Cleveland Downtown signifies not only a historic occasion for the city of Cleveland, but for Hilton Hotels & Resorts,” said Shawn McAteer, vice president, global brand management, full service brands, Hilton Worldwide. “This is the first hotel for Hilton Worldwide’s flagship brand in Cleveland, opening as this city continues to transform into a must-visit destination. The hotel’s sleek, contemporary design embodies a new era of Hilton hotels and represents our future.”
Located on Lakeside Avenue in downtown Cleveland, the hotel overlooks Lake Erie and FirstEnergy Stadium. The convention-style property, intended to serve as the new front door to Cleveland, connects to the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland and is adjacent to the Global Center for Health Innovation.
“Today marks the opening of this exciting addition to Cleveland, a reflection of the hard work and determination of this community and the hotel’s more than 350 team members,” said Teri Agosta, general manager, Hilton Cleveland Downtown. “With all of the energy and buzz surrounding this city, we could not think of a better place to be right now.” Agosta continued, “We have assembled a top-notch best-in-class staff and look forward to welcoming locals and travelers alike to this impressive hotel.”
The project is a collaboration between Cuyahoga County Council, Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council and the City of Cleveland. Hilton Hotels & Resorts will operate the hotel and provide day-to-day operations support, including sales, marketing and customer service.
“Our downtown is experiencing a renaissance and I can’t wait for the world to see it,” said Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish. “Thanks to our community investments in the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, the Global Center for Health Innovation and now Hilton Cleveland Downtown, we are attracting major events to downtown Cleveland and visitors from across the globe, increasing the economic impact for our residents and region.”
At 32 floors high, overlooking Lake Erie, the new downtown Cleveland location represents the future of Hilton. Architectural firm Cooper Carry designed the modern industrial structure with reflective glass to ensure unobstructed views and natural light-filled rooms and common spaces. The silver LEED Certified building incorporates sustainably-minded features such as smart thermometers and occupancy censors.
Guests and locals have a variety of food and beverage options on-property, including:
- The Burnham: the hotel’s three-level signature restaurant, named after the American architect who designed the city of Cleveland.
- Bar 32: located on floor 32, a luxe sky high bar with panoramic city and lakefront views, serving craft cocktails and small plates.
- Eliot’s Bar: a communal workspace and lounge with food and beverage items, including its namesake Great Lakes Brewing Co. beer on tap.
- The Noshery: a grab-and-go option for snacks, beverages and sundries.
For all wedding, banquet, meeting and conference needs, Hilton Cleveland Downtown offers more than 50,000 square feet of flexible function space. The hotel boasts Grand (20,778 square feet) and Junior Ballrooms (15,729 square feet) while the third and fifth floors also offer banquet space. Nine meeting rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and lake views accommodate smaller-scale meetings and events.
