Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland

The convention center does not operate its own public parking, but ample options sit within a short walk:

• <cite index="25-9">The Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland is directly connected to the adjacent 1,200-space Huntington Park Garage, which is operated separately.</cite> It connects to the building via an indoor walkway/tunnel — the most weather-protected option.
• The Willard Park Garage (601 Lakeside Ave) is also a short walk away.
• <cite index="28-4">Normally, parking in a surrounding garage is $10-$12 a day,</cite> though <cite index="28-5">rates are subject to change depending on events happening in Cleveland.</cite>
• <cite index="22-1">In addition, there are more than 5,000 walkable parking spaces surrounding the Center provided by city surface lots and garages.</cite>

Metered street parking is available on nearby downtown streets but is limited and time-restricted. Booking a garage space in advance is recommended during major events.

By air: <cite index="36-1">The Huntington Convention Center is located approximately 12 miles from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).</cite> Rideshare/taxi from the airport typically runs about $25–$40 and takes roughly 18–25 minutes depending on traffic.

By rail/transit: The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Red Line connects the airport directly to downtown. <cite index="39-2,39-3,39-4">Take the RTA Red Line from the airport's lower level to Tower City Station downtown. The ride takes approximately 30 minutes and costs $2.50. From Tower City, the convention center is a 10-minute walk.</cite> <cite index="39-12">Trains run every 15 minutes throughout the day.</cite>

Rideshare/driving: Uber, Lyft, and taxis serve the downtown core; drop-offs can use the Lakeside entrance. Interstate access is via I-90.

Downtown Cleveland offers a dense cluster of hotels within walking distance of the convention center. CECU's official room blocks in recent years have centered on the connected Hilton and the adjacent Marriott:

• Hilton Cleveland Downtown (100 Lakeside Ave E) — directly connected to the convention center; <cite index="41-13">the largest hotel in the city, offering 600 rooms newly refreshed in spring 2025.</cite> About 0.2 miles.
• Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower — <cite index="33-25">across the street from the Huntington Convention Center and steps from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.</cite> About 0.3 miles.
• The Westin Cleveland Downtown — <cite index="35-32">adjacent to the Huntington Convention Center and near the Cleveland Public Auditorium.</cite> About 0.3–0.4 miles.
• Drury Plaza Hotel and Hampton Inn Cleveland-Downtown — both roughly a 4-minute walk from the Lakeside entrance and offering complimentary breakfast.

<cite index="27-5">Nearly 5,000 rooms at all price points are within walking distance of the venue.</cite> Book early, as the closest hotels fill quickly for large conventions.