The RNC national convention is coming to Cleveland, should be an interesting event.
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http://www.cleveland.com/independence/index.ssf/2014/12/independence_to_get_new_hotel.html
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Independence City Council unanimously approved rezoning a parking lot to build a new hotel on Rockside Road, which the developers said will be finished for the 2016 Republican National Convention.
The $15 million hotel, a 120-room Springhill Suites at the Marriott, will be built on the Holiday Inn parking lot.
Developer Ed Cury, of the Florida-based Cury Group, said the sole reason for building another hotel is the Republican National Convention and the thousands of people it will draw to the Cleveland area.
“Oh the hotel will be complete by then,” Cury said. “That’s the whole reason for it. It would be a waste to not be open by the convention.”
Prior to the start of the regular council meeting, council held a public hearing on the rezoning issue where residents could ask Cury questions.
One resident asked if the hotel would have a lounge, and the developers said that would be included in the amenities, as well as a pool and fitness center. It will also be in walking distance of various restaurants, such as Bonefish Grill and Outback Steakhouse.
Another resident asked about security, to which he was assured the new hotel would have security cameras, key-card access and additional lighting for the parking lot.