Interstate 90, also known as the Ohio Turnpike, runs through northern Ohio and provides access to two of the state's largest urban areas, Cleveland and Toledo. Although the distance between the two cities is only a two-hour drive, interstate exits between Cleveland and Toledo offer hotels for those who need to rest. Interstate 90 is also an approximate 30- to 45- minute drive from Lake Erie, depending on what part of the freeway you are on.
Best Western Norwalk is an hour from both Toledo and Cleveland and offers its guests access to the Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, which is approximately 30 minutes away. Car racing enthusiasts who stay at the Best Western should attend an event at the Summit Motorsports Parkway, less than 10 minutes from the hotel. The hotel's amenities include an indoor heated swimming pool, parking spaces for RVs and large trucks, a business center with fax services and a complimentary continental breakfast. The hotel is also adjacent to Subway and Arby's, which are open for lunch and dinner. Each of the guest rooms includes cable television and a work desk, while some rooms have a whirlpool tub and king-sized bed. Pets can stay for an extra fee.
Best Western Norwalk
351 Milan Avenue
Norwalk, OH 44857
888-737-4425
bestwestern.com
Located in Elyria, the Econo Lodge is a 35-minute drive west of Cleveland and offers guest services such as a complimentary continental breakfast, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, game room and an outdoor picnic area. Guest rooms offer satellite television, work desks and free local calls. Refrigerators are available upon request. Guests have the option of smoking or non-smoking rooms. Some rooms have a whirlpool tub. The hotel is a five-minute walk from the retail stores and restaurants at Elyria's Midway Mall. Econo Lodge is also only 10 minutes from the French Creek District in Avon, Ohio. This historic area features annual events, such as the Fall Festival in September, and chances for antique shopping.
Econo Lodge
523 Griswold Road
Elyria, OH 44035
440-324-3911
econolodge.com
Clarion Inn & Conference Center is in Fremont, less than 45 minutes east of Toledo. This hotel is only a 15-minute drive from Muddy Creek Bay, an inlet that facilitates fishing and boating excursions. Recreational activities, such as hiking and bird watching, can be had at the Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area, less than 20 minutes from the hotel. Clarion Inn's amenities include a guest laundromat, outdoor swimming pool, exercise center and an on-site restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. All of the guest rooms feature satellite television, coffee makers and access to Wi-Fi Internet. Pets can stay for an extra fee. Some rooms include a microwave, refrigerator and whirlpool tub.
Clarion Inn & Conference Center
3422 Port Clinton Road
Fremont, OH 43420
419-334-2682
clarionhotel.com
