Hotel Guide: Akron, Ohio

So you have found yourself in Akron, Ohio? Well, this city was founded in 1825, and became the manufacturing center for Ohio. This town is known for its research, financial, and high tech industries currently. Thus, it is a very popular place for business travelers trying to make the world we live in a better place. Thus, the hotels are reflecting the industry – however, they are not all only for business travelers. I have researched and reviewed the top three of these hotels for your consideration. So before you book your hotel, read these reviews to find your perfect hotel!

The first hotel in which I reviewed is the Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls. This three-and-a-half-star hotel is situated overlooking the falls of the Cuyahoga River Gorge, and is located on Route 8 at the Broad Boulevard exit. Some of the various amenities this hotel offers its guests includes a laundry facilities, fitness equipment, an indoor swimming pool and spa tub, as well as a business center. There is also complimentary wireless Internet access available throughout the entire hotel. This hotel has 209 guestrooms in its six-stories. All of the accommodations at this hotel consist of French doors, which separate the bedroom from the living area, as well as a minibar, TV with VCR, and complimentary wireless Internet access and daily newspapers.

The second hotel in which I reviewed is the Canton Marriott/McKinley Grand Hotel. This three-and-a-half-star hotel rests across the street from the National First Ladies’ Library, and is only eighteen miles from the Glamorgan Castle. Some of the various amenities this hotel offers its guests includes complimentary wireless Internet access, which is available throughout the entire hotel, an indoor swimming pool and spa tub, as well as the entire hotel is outfitted with historic memorabilia from the eras of sports. This hotel has 166 guestrooms, all of which come with complimentary wireless Internet access, as well as complimentary local calls, newspapers, and cable television with premium channels.

And the last hotel in which I reviewed is the Crowne Plaza Hotel. This three-and-a-half-star hotel is located in the center of downtown Akron, and it is literally within walking distance to the University of Akron. This hotel is one of the world’s most unique hotels, due to the fact that it lies within the old Quaker Oats Factory. This hotel has over 80,000-square-feet of meeting and banquet space, as well as being full of memorabilia from this hotels past. As a guest of this hotel you have the option of staying in one of the deluxe “round” rooms. This room is literally built into the grain silos that the Quaker Oats Company used to store its grains. Definitely a unique experience that no one should miss out on.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Crowne Plaza Hotel
135 South Broadway Street
Akron, OH 44308

Canton Marriott/McKinley Grand Hotel
320 Market Avenue South
Canton, OH 44702

Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls
1989 Front Street
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221