Playhouse Square Travel Guide

Cleveland

Downtown Cleveland. Giant chandelier
Downtown Cleveland. Giant chandelier
Cleveland's Playhouse Square is the second-largest performing arts complex in the US after Lincoln Center in New York. The entertainment district is anchored by the Playhouse Square chandelier, which is the largest outdoor chandelier in the world, made with 4,200 crystals.
The largest outdoor chandelier measures 6.10 m (20 ft) from top to bottom and has a diameter of 5.18 m (17 ft) achieved by PlayhouseSquare (USA) and permanently displayed at the intersection of East 14th Street and Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, as of 30 April 2014. The total weight of the chandelier is 2,721.55 kg (6,000 lb) and is held up by a stainless steel support structure that contains three arms and is painted with a 3-stage automotive paint finish. The 4,200 crystals used to make the chandelier were constructed of impact modified acrylic (PMMA) and the 68 LED lighting fixtures used to illuminate the chandelier. 

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The World's Largest Outdoor Chandelier exists in the historic Playhouse Square Theater district is 20 ft. tall with 4,200 crystals, hanging 44 ft. above the street.

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Top hotels in Playhouse Square

Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
651 Huron Rd E Cleveland OH
The price is 2.505.792 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
2.505.792 ₫
2.944.305 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,579 reviews)
Staff and valet were terrible, not helpful and valet took an hr to get my car. No help when asking for management, staff found funny and wouldn't provide me with management contact

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown by IHG
Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection

Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
24 Public Sq Cleveland OH
The price is 2.819.016 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
2.819.016 ₫
3.312.343 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (254 reviews)
Every single person I dealt with that worked for the hotel was a delight! They seem to really enjoy their job and they made me feel very comfortable. Strongly recommend this hotel definitely will stay again.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection
Hyatt Regency Cleveland At The Arcade

Hyatt Regency Cleveland At The Arcade

4 out of 5
420 Superior Ave E Cleveland OH
The price is 3.654.280 ₫ per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
3.654.280 ₫
4.293.779 ₫ total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,123 reviews)
Great customer service, clean rooms and the pizza restaurant in the hotel as excellent!

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency Cleveland At The Arcade
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland - Airport North

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland - Airport North

3 out of 5
4222 W 150th St Cleveland OH
The price is 1.879.344 ₫ per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
1.879.344 ₫
2.208.228 ₫ total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,944 reviews)
Shuttle service was not available

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland - Airport North
Kimpton Schofield Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Schofield Hotel by IHG

4.5 out of 5
2000 East Ninth Street Cleveland OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.547.898 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
2.547.898 ₫
2.993.780 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Staff was amazing and always love staying at this hotel. We got an ADA room; something should be improved to control the shower water: perhaps a floor squeegee to keep it dry and prevent slipping.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Kimpton Schofield Hotel by IHG
Holiday Inn Cleveland Clinic by IHG

Holiday Inn Cleveland Clinic by IHG

3 out of 5
8650 Euclid Ave Cleveland OH
The price is 3.320.174 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
3.320.174 ₫
3.901.204 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,282 reviews)
Enjoy staying at this Holiday Inn because of close proximity to the Cleveland Clinic and is always a good experience!

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Cleveland Clinic by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Playhouse Square

Soldiers and Sailors Monument

Gateway District

The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Gateway District. A stop by Rocket Arena or Progressive Field might round out your trip.

Gateway District
Terminal Tower which includes railway items and heritage architecture

Downtown Cleveland

4/5(6 area reviews)

Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few things travellers love about Downtown Cleveland. Sights like Cleveland Play House and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are top spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cleveland area at Tower City-Public Square Station.

Downtown Cleveland
The Fountain of Eternal Life can be found in War Memorial Plaza in Cleveland. The striking bronze and granite fountain was designed by Cleveland Institute of Art graduate Marshall Fredericks.

From this vantage point you can also see Terminal Tower and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland in the background.

Civic Center

If you're spending some time in Civic Center, Key Tower and Public Square are top sights worth seeing.

Civic Center
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Historic Warehouse District

Restaurants, shopping and casinos are some highlights of Historic Warehouse District. You might stop by Cuyahoga River or Public Square while you're in the area.

Historic Warehouse District
Cleveland waterfront with downtown and the Detroit-Superior bridge

The Flats

Well liked for its restaurants and riverfront, The Flats is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica and Cuyahoga River, and jump on the metro at Tower City-Public Square Station to get around the city.

The Flats
The view of downtown Cleveland from the roof of the Tremont Athletic Club in the former Fairmount Creamery Company building. Inner Bliss Yoga Studio offers rooftop yoga classes at this spot.

Tremont

If you're spending some time in Tremont, Christmas Story House and Liminis Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Tremont


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