| all rooms include free wi-fi and custom-designed beds, plus both full and lap desks (for working on the bed), coffeemakers and flat-screen tvs. some rooms include pull-out sofas. next to the west plaza shopping center, this traditional hotel is located off interstate 77, and is a 17-minute drive from downtown akron and 30 minutes from the pro football hall of fame. free perks include parking, hot breakfast (daily) and weekday breakfast bags to go. there's also an indoor pool, a whirlpool and a gym. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport 35 min
Hale Farm & Village (14 min)
This 32-structure museum offers a glimpse of life in the 1860s via crafts, gardens & farm animals. Blue Hen Falls (17 min)
Spectacular beauty spot named for the spring upstream that feeds this creek year-round. Sand Run Metro Park (12 min)
Park with wetland favored by naturalists for salamander-migration watching, plus skating & sledding. Cuyahoga Valley National Park (14 min)
33,000-acre park with hiking trails, bike paths, a scenic railroad & vast array of flora & fauna. Brandywine Falls (23 min)
Scenic waterfall cascading 65 ft. into a lush gorge, with viewpoints from upper & lower boardwalks. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm (11 min) Cuyahoga Valley (21 min) Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (17 min)
Historic house, museum, landscaped grounds & conservatory hosting an array of seasonal events. Akron Zoo (16 min)
50-acre zoo featuring 700+ species, a grizzly exhibit, a train & seasonal events. Akron Art Museum (16 min)
Modern art, including photos, shown in a historic building with a dramatic glass & steel addition. Summit Metro Parks (15 min) Ledges Overlook (24 min)
Cuyahoga Valley National Park viewpoint accessible via loop trail, with unique rock formations. Boston Mills and Brandywine Ski Areas (17 min)
Trails for skiers & snowboarders of all skill levels, plus a terrain park & a snow tubing area. Hinckley Lake (18 min) Cleveland Metroparks Hinckley Reservation (18 min) | 
