Hi There!  
I am an ATL lady who is visiting Cleveland soon and want to know the best areas to stay.

Any advice would be welcomed as its a kind of last minute thing and don't know much about that area!

Thanks!
SR

Independence or Beachwood

Because all of the providers go there, and too much LE presence for me.

absolutely - independence overused and increasingly risky; downtown easier than one would imagine; beachwood or willoughby good east side options that are not far from downtown

Many downtown hotels have key-card elevators.  Plus, parking can be an issue.  I agree about Independence though.  What about farther down I-77 like in Fairlawn--lots of reasonable hotels at I-77 and Rt. 18.  Better for us Canton/Akron guys

it is near the airport and there is so much traffic and so many travelers going in and out of the hotels that you will not be noticed.

The problem is that too many low end gals use it and have guys going in and out constantly at all times.  

You just have to use discretion.  

Downtown is out.  Parking a problem (big), not enough in/out traffic (you will be noticed),key cards, hotel security, etc.  Would avoid.

Beachwood - too far East to make it a central location.

There are plenty of hotels that aren't key-card; if you'd like to message me, I'd be happy to share them with you.  

if you're not renting a car, Independence can be a bit on the mundane side from time to time; I don't know if uber is in Independence, but it is in Cleveland.  It's fairly easy to get around.  

Parking could be an issue in downtown Cleveland, but there are lots of inexpensive parking lots and street parking, as well as parking attached to hotels.  While on the more expensive side from time to time, it's not the worst.  

It's up to you, honestly.  Lots of busts happen in Independence, and the hotels are definitely helping with them.  Being discreet and screening goes a long way, but ultimately the risk/reward factor differs from person to person.

Whatever you decide, enjoy!

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Was in Independence today for 9:00 appt..  Big seminar going on  at the hotel.  Lots of people coming and going Just blended in.  no issues

Thanks so much!!

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