If you like the heightened sense of the holidays that happens when you're visiting another city at this time of year, when you get to hang out at one of its nicer hotels, you should know that you can get some of that in Cleveland, too.
One of the cool things about visiting the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel on Public Square is that the lobby is big and grand. It really feels like something from a bygone era. It's easy to sit there, sip coffee, and enjoy the high, arched ceilings and the Christmas tree. If you go after 4 pm, you can order drinks and light meals from the bar. As the day darkens, you'll find lovely views of the lit-up square through the lobby's big windows, all while staying toasty inside – with a lot of visitors who will tell you how cool they think Cleveland is. Really.
