In 2006, the Midwestern state of Ohio passed an indoor smoking ban in public buildings, according to the Ohio Department of Health. However, if you are smoker traveling through Ohio, you should have no problem finding a hotel that allows smoking. All of Ohio's major urban areas, such as Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus, have accommodations that feature smoking-designated rooms and outdoor areas.
The luxurious Hyatt Regency in downtown Cincinnati features five smoking rooms. Smokers also may light up by the side entrance of the hotel. Some of the hotel amenities include complimentary access to Wi-Fi Internet, business center with fax services, meeting rooms and an on-site restaurant, Champ's, a sports bar-style establishment that features flat-screen televisions for sporting events. The guest rooms at Hyatt Regency Cincinnati feature satellite television, ironing boards, work desks and king-sized beds. The hotel is adjacent to Saks Fifth Avenue and its upscale shopping opportunities.
Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
151 W. Fifth St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-579-1234
hyatt.com
Situated in Greater Cleveland, the Embassy Suites Cleveland Rockside is close to Cleveland's Outerbelt Freeway. It is less than 10 minutes away from jogging and cycling paths at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The hotel features smoking and non-smoking suites. The guest suites include living rooms, king-sized beds, access to high-speed Internet and kitchenettes. Other amenities include an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, meeting rooms and an on-site restaurant, Embassy Grille, that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Embassy Suites Cleveland Rockside
5800 Rockside Woods Blvd.
Independence, OH 44131
216-986-9900
embassysuitesclevelandrocksidehotel.com
Quality Inn & Suites Rainwater Park is in the North Ohio town of Sandusky; it is within 10 minutes of Cedar Point amusement park. Smoking rooms are available at the Quality Inn. The hotel features an indoor water park, Rain, that has a 50-foot straight-drop water slide and two twisting water slides. Hotel guests are admitted to the park as hotel guests. Other amenities include a bowling alley, laundromat, parking spaces for RVs and two on-site restaurants, Thirsty Pony and Cedar Downs, that serve lunch and dinner. All guest rooms have cable televisions and work desks, and some include whirlpool tubs.
Quality Inn & Suites Rainwater Park
1935 Cleveland Road
Sandusky, OH 44870
419-626-6761
qualityinn.com
The Doubletree, as its name suggests, is in the heart of downtown Dayton. It is within walking distance of retail stores at the Arcade Square mall, as well as theatrical performances at the Schuster Performing Arts Center. Smoking is permitted in designated rooms. Hotel amenities include a swimming pool, exercise room, laundromat and business center with fax services. Polo Grille, the hotel's restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The guest rooms have king-sized beds and work desks, while the hotel's suites have living room areas.
Doubletree Dayton Downtown
11 S. Ludlow St.
Dayton, OH 45402
937-461-4700
hilton.com
