Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland Downtown

Cleveland, OH

Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland Downtown is an extended-stay hotel in the Gateway District of downtown Cleveland, located inside the historic 5th Street Arcade on Prospect Avenue East. The property is a practical lodging option for poker players who want a walkable downtown base near JACK Cleveland Casino without staying directly on the casino property.

The hotel’s suite-style rooms are the main draw. Accommodations include extra living space, Marriott bedding, work areas, and full kitchens with an oven, refrigerator, microwave, and other extended-stay basics. That setup can be especially useful for multi-day poker trips, tournament weeks, or players who prefer a room that feels more functional than a standard overnight hotel room.

On-property features include complimentary breakfast, Bar 527, a fitness center, business services, guest laundry, meeting space, and Wi-Fi for Marriott Bonvoy members who book direct. The location also puts guests near downtown restaurants, sports venues, entertainment, and Public Square.

For poker travel, the hotel’s value is its combination of suite-style space and a short downtown walk to JACK Cleveland Casino. It is close enough for early tournament starts, late-night cash sessions, and breaks between poker sessions, while still offering a quieter hotel environment away from the casino floor.

Phone Number

(216) 443-9043

Address

527 Prospect Avenue East
Cleveland, OH 44115

Poker Room Access

5–10 Minute Walk

Resort Fee

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Why Players Like This Hotel

Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland Downtown is best suited for players visiting JACK Cleveland Casino, which is the only confirmed existing Angry Aces poker-room relationship that this hotel reasonably serves. The hotel is not connected to the casino, but the walk from Prospect Avenue East to JACK Cleveland is short enough to be practical for most players in normal downtown conditions.

The main poker advantage is convenience. A roughly 5–8 minute walk makes the hotel useful for early tournament starts, quick returns to the room between sessions, and late-night cash-game finishes when players do not want a longer drive or rideshare. The suite-style room layout also works well for multi-day tournament stays because guests get more space, a kitchen, and a work area rather than a basic room-only setup.

Food access is solid for poker trips. The hotel includes complimentary breakfast, which is helpful before morning tournament flights, and Bar 527 provides an easy on-site option. The downtown location also gives players access to nearby restaurants and casino dining without needing to move the car.

Parking is the biggest practical drawback. Marriott lists valet parking at a daily fee, with limited availability and taxes or additional fees possible. Players driving into Cleveland should compare the hotel valet cost with casino parking or nearby downtown garages, especially during sports events or busy downtown weekends. For players flying in or planning to stay mostly downtown, the hotel’s walkable location can reduce the need for a car.

This is not the right hotel for players looking for an on-property casino stay, a resort environment, or direct poker-room elevator access. It is better viewed as a downtown extended-stay option for JACK Cleveland players who want a short walk, more room space, breakfast included, and convenient access to both the casino and central Cleveland.