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Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown Parking - Where To Park?

Updated: Aug 4, 2022

Downtown Cleveland is the main central business district of Cleveland, Ohio. Its thriving business and lively nightlife scene as well as all the other attractions in the area can make parking in the area a difficult task. We will take a look at different parking options for the Drury plaza hotel Cleveland downtown.


Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown is the former Board of Education building and after its renovation is now a 189-room hotel in a great location, within walking distance from the famous Rock and Roll Hall and Progressive Field Stadium. Also check the Cleveland Guardians Parking for more parking options and tips.


The hotel has many great features such as its beautiful swimming pool. There is also a hot tub and 24-hour fitness center next to the indoor pool. The deluxe room is the most popular in the hotel as noted in the guest reviews and you can take advantage of the free happy hour drinks in the bar. The hotel also offers free wi-fi and great breakfasts.


Parking Near the Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown

The Drury hotels are a popular hotel chain and often have the best locations in each city they occupy. This is no different in Cleveland as they as situated in a prime location on 6th Street in the downtown area just a short walk away from many of the major attractions in the area like Playhouse Square. This can make parking nearby difficult as the area is so popular, so you must have a plan of where you are going to park before you enter the area.


The Smarking app can help you pre-book a secure parking space in a nearby location to save you the stress of having to find somewhere on the day and avoid getting a potential parking ticket.


Here are a few of the different parking options available for you in the area:


Cathedral Plaza Parking Garage

If you are looking to visit this building, visit the Cathedral Plaza Parking Garage just a 3-minute walk away. It's one of the many downtown parking garages. By using the Smarking app you can book a parking space in the area before you enter to ensure you don't have the hassle of searching a busy built-up area to find one.


Smarking offers some great rates with their flexible day pass for $7, or their 10-day flexible pass for just $6.50 per day. Once you have booked a space in the parking garage of Cathedral Plaza, all you have to do on the day is scan in and out using your smart QR code provided.


On-site Parking

There is on-site covered parking available in the Drury Hotel however it is only offered as valet service and no self-parking option is available. Valet parking is charged at $34 plus tax per night. Check-in time is 3 pm and check-out time is 11 am for anyone staying at the hotel.


Huntington Garage

The Huntington Garage is located at 999 Chester Ave and is around a 10-minute walk to the Drury Hotel. A parking space in this garage costs $3 per hour and has a maximum daily rate of $12.


Monday - Friday early bird discounts are available at $7 and you can get evening parking rates for $5. There is a flat rate of $5 per day Saturdays and Sundays and there are also monthly reserved spaces which cost $222.00 for reserved and $179.00 for unreserved.


The garage is open from:


Mon-Thu,Sun: 6:00am - 9:30pm

Fri-Sat: 6:00am - 12:00am


Lakefront Municipal Parking

This parking lot is a bit of a further 22-minute walk away from the hotel at 1500 S Marginal Rd. There is a flat rate of $4 per day in this garage, however that changes to $25 per day if there is a special event on. Monthly parking is available here for $70 and you can pay on entry with either cash or card.


The parking lot is open from 5 am to 11 pm Monday to Sunday.


Gateway East Garage

Located right next to the Progressive Field Stadium and a 13-minute walk from the hotel, this parking lot is ideal for anyone looking to watch a game as the stadium is home to the Cleveland Guardians which play in the MLB.


Rates will differ depending on which teams are playing:

  • Cleveland Guardians games - $10

  • Cleveland Monsters games - $20

  • Cleveland Cavaliers - $20

Parking rates start from $1 per 15 minutes on non-game days, with a daily max of $7 but you have to be out by 5.30 pm. You can also check out the monthly downtown parking options.


St. Clair Parking Lot

The St Clair Parking Lot on St Clair Ave is a hospital parking lot that offers parking with a pay-on-the-day system. free parking is available if you stay less than one hour. Other rates are charged at:

  • 1 – 2 hours: $4.00

  • 2 – 3 hours: $5.00

  • 3 – 4 hours: $6.00

  • Greater than 4 hours: $7.00

If there is a special event the daily rate can be charged at up to $15 per day and monthly parking is available at a rate of $55. No overnight parking is available here and there is a charge of $7 for all lost tickets.


Nearby Attractions

Being right in the heart of Downtown Cleveland means you will be next to a lot of the local attractions, here are a few examples:


Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

If you are interested in sports you might want to check out this stadium which is home to the NBA basketball team the Cleveland Cavaliers the stadium has over 19,000 seats for basketball games but try to book your tickets in advance in case it sells out.


Cleveland Museum of Art

If you enjoy art and exhibits, you may want to consider dropping by the Cleveland Museum of Art. The museum has over 45,000 collections of Asian and African arts as well as works by famous artists. One day is not enough to explore the museum so make sure to plan where you're parking before going there. Discover where you can park near the Cleveland Museum of Art here.


Rock n Roll Hall

The rock n roll hall is a museum dedicated to the history of rock music, the artists, producers, engineers, and other notable figures who have shaped its development over the years.


One Cleveland Center

This is the fifth tallest skyscraper and is located in the middle of downtown Cleveland on 9th Street. The building has 31 stories and reaches a height of 450 feet. Discover your parking options at One Cleveland Center here.


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