The Holmes on Eden

The Holmes on Eden is run by UC Health for out-​of-​town patients and their families. It’s not the most up-​to-​date accommodations you’ll find, but it couldn’t be more convenient — it’s actually on the UC Health medical campus — and the price is much more reasonable than other hotels in the area. You should call to reserve a room, and might have to leave a message since there’s not always somebody available to answer the phone. The place is staffed 24/​7, though.
It’s an unusual setup: Holmes is a floor of an old hospital that’s been converted to a «hotel,» although the feel is more like a hostel or something. The staff is very nice and helpful and you get free breakfast, parking, Wi-​Fi, laundry and shuttles around the medical campus. (It’s an easy five-​minute walk to University Hospital with just a few stairs.) Rooms have refrigerators and there’s a microwave in the dining area.
The rooms are adequate and vary somewhat in size, configuration and overall level of upkeep (I’ve been in three during a relative’s extended hospital stay). Housekeeping was hit-​and-​miss while I was there, so if you’re going to get freaked out about a stray hair or something, you might want to pony up the extra $ 100 a night to stay at the nearby Hampton Inn or Kingsgate Mariott. However, if you just need a place to crash and shower during a relative’s hospital stay, and you’re on a budget and/​or not too persnickety about your accommodations, you really can’t beat this hidden gem. I found it to be a lifesaver and a quiet refuge from the intensity of the hospital.