CLEVELAND, Ohio
The Westin Cleveland Downtown is set to open in Spring 2014 after the completion of a $64 million renovation.
The contemporary 484-room hotel is located in Cleveland’s downtown financial district adjacent to the new Cleveland Convention Center and Medical Mart and just steps from Brown’s Stadium and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Ohio-based Marous Brothers Construction began remodeling the property in December; plans include the renovation of all public areas, event space and guest rooms. The new exterior façade will feature metal panels and LED lighting that rotates through a range of colors. Once completed, the hotel – which is expected to earn LEED certification – will feature a fitness center, a business center and a Starbucks.
The property’s 484 guest rooms – many of which offer sweeping Lake Erie views - will feature Westin’s signature Heavenly in-room amenities, including the Westin Heavenly Bed and a luxurious bathroom, along with a sectional sofa, an ergonomic work space and high speed wireless Internet.
Sage is working with Cleveland’s LAND Studio to commission more than 1,000 pieces by local artists that reflect the highly industrious and creative nature of Cleveland. The art will hang throughout the hotel, including a major sculpture above the main entrance.
The Westin Cleveland Downtown will offer 20,000 square feet of flexible event space that can be divided into 20 separate rooms, including a 9,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom connected to the floor above by a glass staircase.
Adjacent to the hotel will be a modern farm-to-table steakhouse. Denver-based Sage Restaurant Group and restaurateur Peter Karpinski will introduce Urban Farmer – Cleveland’s Steakhouse to the local community. This will be the second outpost of their award winning Urban Farmer in Portland, OR, which focuses on serving local, organically sourced food from the regions farmers, ranchers and foragers. The restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
