The Inside Scoop by our Local Expert
Known to most people in Cleveland, Ohio, as The “Q,” the Quicken Loans Arena is home to the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team, the Lake Erie Monsters hockey team, and the Cleveland Gladiators Arena football team. The arena opened as Gund Arena in 1994 and was originally named for the former owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers. In addition to sporting events, the arena hosts a full schedule of concerts and special events throughout the year.The Quicken Loans Arena is 750,000 square feet and can seat 20,562 fans or event attendees. Over 60 percent of the seats at The Q are in the lower bowl of the arena. The Quicken Loans Arena has over 85 suites and boasts a 28-foot state of the art scoreboard that provides scores and entertainment. The Q is a non-smoking facility and offers ample parking, shuttles to and from the arena and amenities including restaurants, a sports bar, wireless access, a souvenir shop, ATM machines, and concession facilities. There are 10 hotels near The Quicken Loans Arena, which offer a variety of amenities and different locations including stunning views of downtown and Lake Erie. Most hotels offer complimentary Internet access and a majority of the hotels are smoke free. Browse through this list of hotels and find one that compliments your visit to Cleveland!