February 26, 20241 yr 21 hours ago, BoomerangCleRes said: Sort of an off the wall question, when someone as big as drake comes into town, where do these top talents stay? Typically the Ritz since technically it's Cleveland's only 5 star hotel. For a while it was pretty run-through and I know some artists would stay at the 9 or Intercontinental. The the updated Ritz is really the best game in town.
February 26, 20241 yr Correct, although our Ritz is 4 star. I do not believe we have a true 5 star hotel downtown.
February 26, 20241 yr 22 hours ago, BoomerangCleRes said: Sort of an off the wall question, when someone as big as drake comes into town, where do these top talents stay? The really big artists have not been staying in hotels at all in many cases, such as the Beyonces and Taylor Swifts of the world. The industry trend has been using luxury rental homes (Airbnb Style) instead of public hotels the rental home offers more space, more privacy and better accommodations (remember these artists have chefs and big teams that cater to them). Also I’ve seen many music stars will fly in the morning of and fly out after the show and not stay overnight in the concert city at all. There was a time when only billionaires really had access to private jets now even mid level music stars have access to them so it’s really had an impact on concert logistics. Edited February 26, 20241 yr by 646empire
February 26, 20241 yr 46 minutes ago, mrclifton88 said: Correct, although our Ritz is 4 star. I do not believe we have a true 5 star hotel downtown. Did they lose a star? At one point they used to be....I guess it depends on who you ask. But yes, they are as close as it comes--I believe still have 24 hour room service, maids etc.
February 26, 20241 yr 5 minutes ago, 646empire said: The really big artists have not been staying in hotels at all in many cases, such as the Beyonces and Taylor Swifts of the world. The industry trend has been using luxury rental homes (Airbnb Style) instead of public hotels the rental home offers more space, more privacy and better accommodations (remember these artists have chefs and big teams that cater to them). Also I’ve seen many music stars will fly in the morning of and fly out after the show and not stay overnight in the concert city at all. I've actually seen much less use of the rental services unless an artist is long-term in LA etc where very exclusive rentals are available. AirBnB and similar have too many privacy concerns as owners have cameras installed, etc. And true, often times an artist will hub out of a city and stay in the same hotel for weeks on end. Chicago is a perfect spot to tour the entire middle of the country and go home every night to the Peninsula or Four Seasons...
February 26, 20241 yr 19 minutes ago, Cleburger said: I've actually seen much less use of the rental services unless an artist is long-term in LA etc where very exclusive rentals are available. AirBnB and similar have too many privacy concerns as owners have cameras installed, etc. And true, often times an artist will hub out of a city and stay in the same hotel for weeks on end. Chicago is a perfect spot to tour the entire middle of the country and go home every night to the Peninsula or Four Seasons... When using these homes they tend to have security teams do sweeps for cameras and other devices similar to what we see for politicians, hotel rooms get this same treatment as well, again this is most prevalent for the very biggest global stars. As mentioned they really like private home setups when they have a traveling private chef, wardrobe fittings etc. there are some Luxury hotel locations that can handle such requests but Four Seasons, Ritz and other chain brands are very much not the same city to city. Last summer I know of a very big artist who stayed in a friend of a friend’s luxury home rather than a hotel. It’s also cheaper and more secure than hotels in my opinion , most big artist have to rent out an entire floor of a hotel to make it work. Edited February 26, 20241 yr by 646empire
February 26, 20241 yr On 2/22/2024 at 10:10 PM, 646empire said: Wow, those are big numbers I would have never thought. I recall going into Corner Alley just to hang out and grab a brew, bartender warned me of 'ASG' prices. Not quite NYC or LA but appreciated the warning... Imagine getting a $42 growler of Miller Lite lol It was certainly an experience (hearing someone explain you got to choose a flight at a brewery to the LA crowd's amazement, hearing folks talk about how 'cheap' it was, and so on was interesting), but that's for another discussion lol Long story short, had more places gouged, it probably would've been even higher. Edited February 26, 20241 yr by GISguy
February 27, 20241 yr 11 hours ago, Cleburger said: Did they lose a star? At one point they used to be....I guess it depends on who you ask. But yes, they are as close as it comes--I believe still have 24 hour room service, maids etc. I’m not sure who makes that decision but I was always under the impression it was a 4 star. I’ve done a good amount of staycations in Cleveland recently and I’d agree Ritz is the closest thing we have. I have to admit it doesn’t compare well to other Ritzs. Or any other 5 star hotel I’ve stayed at :(
February 27, 20241 yr 10 hours ago, CLEmuppet said: I’m not sure who makes that decision but I was always under the impression it was a 4 star. I’ve done a good amount of staycations in Cleveland recently and I’d agree Ritz is the closest thing we have. I have to admit it doesn’t compare well to other Ritzs. Or any other 5 star hotel I’ve stayed at :( Star ratings are somewhat arbitrary and assigned by whoever is publishing the rating. I would agree with you that if it is a 5 star, it's a very low 5 star and probably a high 4 and many other websites.
February 27, 20241 yr 4 hours ago, Cleburger said: Star ratings are somewhat arbitrary and assigned by whoever is publishing the rating. I would agree with you that if it is a 5 star, it's a very low 5 star and probably a high 4 and many other websites. Yupp and some sites the “Star” rating system is actually more so based on price point/brand not actual quality of the hotel service, facilities etc.
February 27, 20241 yr I think that the "star" ratings are a generic term based on whoever chooses to rate them. However, when people talk about Cleveland's only 5 star, I think they may be thinking about AAA's 5 Diamond rating. I believe this is sort of the gold standard in hotel rankings and people often confuse it with the star ratings. I believe AAA exclusively uses the diamond ranking system. https://www.clevescene.com/news/three-cleveland-hotels-receive-aaas-4-diamond-rating-41505482 This link is a year old, but it mentions only The 9, Ritz, and Inter-Continental are 4 diamond. No Ohio hotel made 5 diamond. Although I recall a few years back the Walden Inn did reach 5 diamond. I would have to agree that the 9 (Metropolitan) and the Ritz are the two nicest hotels in downtown.
February 28, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, Milkshake1 said: I think that the "star" ratings are a generic term based on whoever chooses to rate them. However, when people talk about Cleveland's only 5 star, I think they may be thinking about AAA's 5 Diamond rating. I believe this is sort of the gold standard in hotel rankings and people often confuse it with the star ratings. I believe AAA exclusively uses the diamond ranking system. https://www.clevescene.com/news/three-cleveland-hotels-receive-aaas-4-diamond-rating-41505482 This link is a year old, but it mentions only The 9, Ritz, and Inter-Continental are 4 diamond. No Ohio hotel made 5 diamond. Although I recall a few years back the Walden Inn did reach 5 diamond. I would have to agree that the 9 (Metropolitan) and the Ritz are the two nicest hotels in downtown. "Inn Walden"- my cousin had his wedding there, and since I was in the party, I got put up for the evening in a suite of my own with a fireplace and a jacuzzi. It was far larger than any apartment I've ever lived in and easily the nicest place I've ever spent a night of my life.
February 28, 20241 yr Fidelity Hotel to open this fall. https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/fidelity-hotel-downtown-clevelands-east-sixth-street-sets-fall-debut
February 28, 20241 yr https://www.hotelmanagement.net/operate/new-waterloo-expands-cleveland-adaptive-reuse-hotel New Waterloo expands with Cleveland adaptive reuse hotel By Esther HertzfeldFeb 27, 2024 9:23am New Waterloo, an independent hotel management company, is expanding into new markets with the Fidelity Hotel, an adaptive reuse project located in the historic 103-year-old Baker Building in downtown Cleveland. The project is in collaboration with NuovoRE, a socially and environmentally conscious real estate firm based in Denver. Fidelity Hotel will have 97 guestrooms and suites, each with tailored amenities and custom-designed furniture. The property will have a full-service restaurant, bar, event and meeting spaces, and a private dining room.
March 28, 20241 yr I read somewhere that the "Hotel Cleveland" rooftop sign might not happen anymore. https://www.clevescene.com/news/hotel-cleveland-after-year-of-80-million-renovations-will-open-anew-in-april-43758806 "As for replicating the Hotel Cleveland's original signage—an electrical, stick-built one overlooking Public Square—McGee and Romance seemed slightly hesitant to confirm. Designs are still be finalized, they said. We're still working out the costs, they said."
March 31, 20241 yr aww naah they gotta get that sign up come on bean counter maaaan do the right thing! 💥
April 5, 20241 yr On 2/15/2024 at 11:20 AM, zbaris87 said: Both, 5 star hotel with a residence as well. Would also be a game changer for the Cleveland skyline. Will give more info when i'm allowed to speak about it The suspense of this information is killing me !
April 5, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, zbaris87 said: Be patient... Telling UO board denizens to be patient reminds me of that old chestnut: "You can wish in one hand and s*@# in the other and see which get filled first." Edited April 5, 20241 yr by Ineffable_Matt
April 5, 20241 yr 3 minutes ago, Ineffable_Matt said: Telling UO board denizens to be patient reminds me that old chestnut: "You can wish in one hand and s*@# in the other and see which get filled first." Here's a better chestnut: You can choose how best to wait. But wait you will. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 5, 20241 yr Are we allowed to know a height range for hotel/residential development. Skyline changing to me sounds >600ft.
April 5, 20241 yr 4 hours ago, bwheats said: Are we allowed to know a height range for hotel/residential development. Skyline changing to me sounds >600ft. you know, leaving sw phase 2 out of it, if they would just open up to mixed use, they could do hotel + long term stay + condos and that would bump the height up. it would make the building hella more attractive. just sayin. anyhoo, thats the dream.
April 6, 20241 yr The former nuCLEus site would be a great location for a skyline changing hotel/residential development.
April 6, 20241 yr 21 hours ago, bwheats said: Are we allowed to know a height range for hotel/residential development. Skyline changing to me sounds >600ft. There would be a decent chance it could be up to 600 feet as a sizable chunk of downtown falls within that height limit
April 6, 20241 yr Just because they can doesn't mean they will. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 6, 20241 yr 9 hours ago, Oldmanladyluck said: There would be a decent chance it could be up to 600 feet as a sizable chunk of downtown falls within that height limit Seems like they could expand the 900' zone a bit.
April 12, 20241 yr On 2/15/2024 at 11:20 AM, zbaris87 said: Both, 5 star hotel with a residence as well. Would also be a game changer for the Cleveland skyline. Will give more info when i'm allowed to speak about it Okay, its been two months! Please share!
April 12, 20241 yr 50 minutes ago, Gabriel said: Okay, its been two months! Please share! LOL, OR, to whom it may concern, please don't tell us about what you can't tell us about. Just wait until you can. Thanks.
April 13, 20241 yr 19 hours ago, urb-a-saurus said: LOL, OR, to whom it may concern, please don't tell us about what you can't tell us about. Just wait until you can. Thanks. Nah some of us like the anticipation even if it amounts to nothing!
April 16, 20241 yr While we are waiting to hear about that skyline changing hotel/residential development, here is some info on Hotel Cleveland. https://fox8.com/news/hotel-cleveland-planning-for-grand-opening-in-june/
April 16, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, LibertyBlvd said: While we are waiting to hear about that skyline changing hotel/residential development, here is some info on Hotel Cleveland. https://fox8.com/news/hotel-cleveland-planning-for-grand-opening-in-june/ I figured out what the skyline changing hotel/residential development is. It's the Ferrari tower, hotel and residences Part Deux!! :)
May 18, 20241 yr Was considering booking a hotel room downtown on June 15th for The Rolling Stones concert. Surprised to see everything in the Marriott app is sold out that night. Does that happen often with major events? I didn’t check other brands due to loyalty status, but I guess it speaks to always having room for one more hotel in the development pipeline.
May 18, 20241 yr Hotel Cleveland will be re-opening next month which will add nearly 500 rooms downtown. And the Fidelity Hotel in the Baker Building should be ready in the fall, although it will only be about 100 rooms. Not sure what happened with Dream Hotel. Apparently it was just a pipe dream. Edited May 18, 20241 yr by LibertyBlvd
May 18, 20241 yr 21 minutes ago, JohnSummit said: Was considering booking a hotel room downtown on June 15th for The Rolling Stones concert. Surprised to see everything in the Marriott app is sold out that night. Does that happen often with major events? I didn’t check other brands due to loyalty status, but I guess it speaks to always having room for one more hotel in the development pipeline. If your loyalty status is high enough, contact the hotel directly. They do hold back rooms for availability in situations like this
May 18, 20241 yr 56 minutes ago, LibertyBlvd said: Hotel Cleveland will be re-opening next month which will add nearly 500 rooms downtown. And the Fidelity Hotel in the Baker Building should be ready in the fall, although it will only be about 100 rooms. Not sure what happened with Dream Hotel. Apparently it was just a pipe dream. I dont think they ever shut down hotel cleveland.
May 18, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, Whipjacka said: I dont think they ever shut down hotel cleveland. True. it stayed open and its still open now. Also, its now part of the "Autograph" line, moving from Renaissance. https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cledk-hotel-cleveland-autograph-collection/overview/
June 8, 20241 yr A few weeks ago I noticed they were renovating the restaurant l, maybe this is related to that?
June 8, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, ragarcia said: A few weeks ago I noticed they were renovating the restaurant l, maybe this is related to that? This is a public art piece put to planning commission maybe the previous or twice-previous meeting? I don't believe they are related. I'm kinda surprised they are this far along! Edited June 8, 20241 yr by Geowizical
June 10, 20241 yr a look around inside the hotel cleveland — https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7xd33IMyI2/?igsh=eWNxbDdlYzV2OHhp
June 10, 20241 yr Great renovation. I hope they really elevate the property and maintain it. Though I have this feeling that we aren’t going to get the sign on the roof… Hope I’m wrong 🙄
June 10, 20241 yr 16 minutes ago, mrclifton88 said: Great renovation. I hope they really elevate the property and maintain it. Though I have this feeling that we aren’t going to get the sign on the roof… Hope I’m wrong 🙄 I was hoping for some other news😎
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