Host Corporate Events & Meetings in Cleveland

Cleveland is an excellent choice for corporate events, meetings, and conferences. The city combines modern facilities with a strong local culture, including a nationally recognized arts scene, lakefront attractions, and historic neighborhoods that add character to any program. From contemporary hotels and boutique spaces to large convention complexes and flexible outdoor locations, there’s an option to fit gatherings of all sizes and formats. Cleveland is easy to access, with a well-connected airport and straightforward ground transportation that keeps attendee movement efficient across downtown and nearby districts.

The city is also known for its welcoming hospitality, dynamic year-round events and arts programming, and experienced service providers, helping every event run smoothly. Let’s take a quick look at some key facts and numbers that show why Cleveland is a smart choice for event planners.​

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Cleveland at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 134
Average meal cost
USD 69
Largest hotel
600 rooms
Total hotels
40
Total rooms
39,423
Number of convention centers
1
Convention center space
410,000 sq. ft.
Largest convention room
225,000 sq. ft.

Highlights of Cleveland

Ideal for Events

1. Ideal for Events

Wrapping around the banks of the Cuyahoga River and the southern shore of Lake Erie on the north, Cleveland is the second largest city in Ohio, with a population of 389,521. The Greater Cleveland metroplex, with more than two million residents, is the largest metropolitan area in the state.
Architecture

2. Architecture

The Cleveland skyline is dominated by three architecturally distinct buildings. Built in 1991, the 57-floor Key Tower is the tallest building in Ohio and formerly the tallest building between New York and Chicago.
Cultural Scene

3. Cultural Scene

Cleveland's cultural scene rivals that of much larger cities, with distinguished collections at the Great Lakes Science Center and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. The Cleveland Museum of Art, with 45,000 works of art is known for its definitive preColumbian, medieval Asian, and European art

Popular Convention Centers

Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland

Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland

The Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland includes 225,000 gross square feet of Class A exhibit space divisible into three exhibition halls, 35 meeting rooms, an expansive truck loading dock, and a 32,000-square-foot, column-free ballroom with spectacular views of Cleveland's lakefront.

This Cuyahoga County-owned facility is managed by ASM, the nation's largest and most experienced convention center and facility management firm. ...
Convention center space
558000 sq. ft.
Largest room space
225000 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
225000 sq. ft.