Kids friendly Hotels in Cleveland Ohio

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Cleveland is Ohio's second largest city and packed with family-friendly attractions, from the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and RainForest to the Great Lakes Science Center and The Children's Museum. Nearby amusement parks, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are more of the entertaining ways to fill your family's days and why the city has been called 'The Best Location in the Nation." Although most family-friendly motels are located closer to Sandusky and Cedar Point Amusement Park, there are good choices lying within Cleveland's city limits.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

If your family is flying into Cleveland and you don't have a lot of layover time, the Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel (starwoodhotels.com) is located on the grounds of the airport. If you do happen to have some extra time, the staff will coordinate trips to local attractions and provide a 24-hour shuttle service. If the kids just want to relax, the Sheraton has a heated indoor pool and whirlpool and free high-speed Internet access. The property is a smoke-free facility and they'll even pamper the furry members of your family with their pet-friendly policy and Sheraton Sweet Sleeper dog beds.

Central Downtown

The Hampton Inn Downtown (hamptoninn.hilton.com) is in the Historic Gateway District and within walking distance of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Family Getaway Packages include accommodations for four, attraction tickets and complimentary breakfast. Suite accommodations have a refrigerator and microwave oven, with cribs and high chairs also available, plus there's a 24-hour Pavilion Pantry Market. The Hilton Garden Inn (hiltongardeninn.hilton.com) is owned by the same company as the Hampton and has many of the same amenities, except it houses a good-sized heated indoor pool and jacuzzi, plus a Snow Days skating and tubing family package. The Holiday Inn Express Downtown Cleveland has Jacuzzi suites and rooms with kitchenettes plus an on-site game room, while the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel (marriott.com) boasts a children's indoor pool, children's activities and a Navigator passport full of deals and a souvenir.

Playhouse Square

The Playhouse Square Center is the second-largest theater complex in the United States and also hosts special events such as the the annual International Children’s Festival. The Wyndham Hotel (wyndham.com) is right next door, making it easy to hop over and catch a performance. The hotel has suites that are larger than standard hotel rooms with sofa and a sitting area or living room, plus there's an on-site indoor pool and kids' play area. Suites have kitchenettes, but you might prefer to choose the Family Breakfast Package.

The Arcade

The Victorian-era Arcade is one of Cleveland’s best-known landmarks, the first large-scale indoor shopping mall in the United States. The Hyatt (cleveland.hyatt.com) took over the Arcade in 2001 and now occupies part of the facility, although the atrium area still has shops and a food court. The Hyatt is also a good option if you have a family member with severe allergies, thanks to hypo-allergenic rooms that follow a strict protocol for cleanliness. Plus, you can participate in the Babies Travel Lite program, by ordering in advance from more than 1, 500 name-brand baby products such as formula, diapers and food including a large selection of organics, and have your purchases waiting in your room.