Clarion Inn Hudson – Akron North

For everyone with feather allergies, stay away. They have only feather pillows. I reserved online and requested non-​feather pillows. The hotel never called me. When I checked in, they only said that they would get housekeeping to find something for me. Only after I was in my room for half an hour (and only after I called since they did not) did I find out that they had feather only. They used to have non-​feather, as I was told, but it was too difficult keeping track those pillows.

The hotel itself was ok. The service was the problem. We tried to check in early (at 2:00) and were told that our room wasn’t ready. That was ok and no problem. The lady informed me that the «guaranteed check in time» was 4:00. I thanked her and we were on our way. We came back at 3:45 and the room still wasn’t ready. Again, that is fine. That lady at the front desk was very friendly and kind. We waited until 4 and asked again. This is where the rude service started. I was told by someone with quite an attitude that check in is usually 4 but sometimes could be later. I asked about the «guaranteed check in time» and she said that because I had an on line reservation it could be later and gave me no indication of how long it could take. I then asked her if there was a different room that we could get. Her response was to roll her eyes and tell me she would check. There was a different room and we were given that. I can tell you that had we not run into this rude employee my review would likely have more stars. I am sorry to her if she had a bad day. Hopefully, she will be able to control her attitude in the future.

When we arrived, the bathroom was filthy and clearly not cleaned … There were spots in and on the toilet and black hairs everywhere, including the tub, sink and floors. I called down and they said they could move us but it was very late after a long travel day and we asked them instead to please re-​clean the bathroom the next day. When we returned from being out all day, it clearly had not been cleaned because the same hairs were all over the bathroom in the same spots. That’s why I’m giving just one star. When a guest feels that their room is unclean, why not send in your best person and make the situation better??? At that time, we called down to the front desk again and they sent a guy up at nearly midnight with a rag and a spray bottle. Nice guy, not what is he going to accomplish? The whole experience just grosses me out.
I wasn’t expecting much here… it’s obviously a budget hotel. However, I felt it reasonable to expect cleanliness, and I didn’t find it here. After they ignored my request for them to clean the first time, I would have checked out early and gone elsewhere, but we asked the cancellation policy would not allow it. Why keep guests at your hotel who feel it’s unsanitary? I would have gladly left and, instead, I had to stay there.
I think the pool area is nice, but the rest of the hotel needs major help. When you walk in, it smells like smoke. The rooms are totally worn down. Wallpaper is peeling off the walls. But that’s what we were expecting on some level. I could have understood that it was an old, run-​down, budget motel… But at the very least, these people should have some pride and keep their hotel clean. Then, they could avoid disgusted and unhappy guests. The response (or lack of response, actually) to our complaint of an unclean bathroom was unacceptable, and they should have at least tried to clean the room and had a supervisor look it over. If they would’ve done that, we perhaps would have understood that the rooms and entire property are very dated and in major need of updating. Instead, we showered standing on a towel and only took our shoes off when in the bed.
The whole experience was ridiculous.

If you’re looking for a Choice Hotel in the area at which to stay using Choice Rewards points, I would recommend this one. It’s a great deal using fewer points than all of the other Choice hotels in the area. If you’re paying for your room here, it’s still below average in cost, though just not quite as great a deal.
The location and layout are a bit unusual. The entrance to the hotel is technically the back of the hotel, and you have to drive to the «back» to the entrance, which faces OH 8. It’s also a uniquely shaped hotel, square with an indoor central area that includes a well-​maintained indoor pool.
They have a restaurant, Cruisers, which I reviewed separately. It’s a reasonable place to dine, because you have to drive at least 3 miles in any direction to find someplace else to eat (according to Unilocal). They do give you a coupon at check-​in for $ 2.50 off a non-​happy-​hour beer or a cocktail.
The other space in the in the hotel which used to be a restaurant serves double duty as a banquet room and their breakfast buffet area. The breakfast buffet is a good deal.
If you need WiFi, you may want to request a room closer to the front desk. My room was on the other side of the hotel, and the WiFi connection was spotty during peak hours, though I connected okay in Cruisers. In the early hours of the morning, it’s better due to less load.

Clean, but the bed pillows were the size of couch throw pillows, soft but not for sleeping on. We were in room 325. It was really hard to sleep because there was a stair welln entrance on the other side of our room wall. We could hear everytime someone walked in or out, which was constant from 3 until 5 AM. Someone decided to vacuum the carpet outside of our room at 1130 pm.

YEP. Stayed here again before and after American Thanksgiving 2015 because we had such a good experience the first time. Same situation as last time with a baby and dog in tow. The difference is, we actually went to the free breakfasts this time (we stayed here for a total of two nights) and the meal was really nice! Not amazing, but it was food, hot and ready. I even tried my hand at making a waffle, to which I was REALLY hungry for, but couldn’t finish because it was SO filling. As I recall, they needed to refill the Syrup, but it kept me in check (as so not to go crazy).
We even made a call around 11:00 pm, as our baby was sleeping, to ask someone to go out to the parking lot and ask the black escalade to turn down the rap-​music. «You don’t understand, dude, SHE’S FINALLY ASLEEP.»
Great stay, really enjoyed stopping by. Staff was SUPER helpful and friendly. Yes, the decorations are not of this generation, but who cares. You’re sleeping. Go have a nice evening at Clarion!

Bed was comfy, pillows were soft, room was clean. Free breakfast. Overall great stay. And at a great price after tax I think it came up to 86/87.00 for a room with one king bed in it.

Not bad, stayed 10÷10÷15 3.5÷5
Needs some remodeling; wallpaper for days, room was nice, bed was alright, pillows were super soft. Bathrooms clean, good shower pressure, soap, lotion; provided.
Staff was friendly. Did receive free breakfast vouchers, buffet was good, not sure it is worth $ 10,
Not 4 or ⁵⁄₅ because again, for $ 100+ seems steep for a place that needs some remodel
id probably stay here again

Yes the place could use some remodeling, since carpets, furniture and equipment are not from this decade. But the Clarion Inn is actually a very nice place to stay.
I’ve been staying there 5 days a year since 2012, and I must admit, I always had a good time.
The rooms were clean, and both fridge and microwave were working well.
The place is big, so you might have to walk through very long hallways, to get to the bar restaurant, or to breakfast, but it’s a good exercise.
The many conference rooms are very nice and clean, and you can fit a lot of people.
The staff is very welcoming and polite, they do their job and will assist you, if they can.
This year I used the pool and hot tub for the first time, and I had a great time. The pool is huge and it’s rare to be able to really swim in an hotel pool.
The breakfast buffet is simple, but you do get real eggs and bacon. The staff has been there forever and it’s always a pleasure to see familiar faces.
This year I even had an issue upon arrival, but it was taken care for by the general manager, who was very helpful and solved my problem within an hour.
Looking forward to next year.

I am only basing my review on attending a conference during the day. Staff was nice and bathrooms were well attended to. The room temperature was able to be controlled by the presenter. I. have no complaints about the table set-​up and beverages. However, the lunch buffet this hotel offers is disgusting and embarassing. For $ 10.60, you get wilted salad and assorted processed, probably prepackaged foods, all mayonnaise based (chicken salad, egg salad, macaroni salad, potato salad). The broccoli soup was clumpy and tasted bad. There were no other food choices. The cookie was good though.

Don’t stay here! Just don’t do it.
My room was dirty-​I just hoped and prayed the sheets weren’t used-​the sink was broken and wouldn’t even drain, the walls were extremely thin and the «party» going on in the hallway that Monday night was never addressed by the staff.
I ate dinner at the restaurant on site; another mistake. I must have been a hinderance to the waitress because her attitude towards me was terribly rude. They had limited options to order from-​all ridiculously priced– and when I got my food it looked like it had just been taken out of a box and nuked in the microwave – I’ve had airplane food that was much better.
I travel a lot for business and the next time I’m in this area I will definitely just keep on driving by this establishment when looking for a hotel.

I stay in hotels 320 nights a year all over the world and this is one of my favorites! Clean, excellent sports bar, great dinner including price, indoor pool and jacuzzi, and real eggs for breakfast! Most hotels are pushing off those powder eggs. The staff: wonderful! From Sarah’s beautiful smile and attitude at check in, to Doris and Rachael’s bubblely attitude at Breakfast, this is a great place to stay.
Negative: 25 TV channels… No CMT!

I was going to rate this a 2, since this place isn’t the worst, but it is definitely a «Methinks not» location.
Smelly rooms with bad A/​C, disgusting food, bad service, water is not even available from vending machines.
Sauna and all exercise equipment is broken, and so is our room’s front door (hard to open). Everything is shabby. Toilet barely flushes.
At least we only paid $ 99/​night, but it really is more of a $ 40/​night place.

I would put 4.5 if i could. Been in many hotels and this one is pretty good. Clean, not stinky. The best in its price range.

Nice for the price. Though the hotel is dated, the room was very clean and the beds were comfortable. The location is conveniently right off of the Ohio Turnpike and we were just looking for a place to sleep. The ladies in the lounge assisting with breakfast are so nice and friendly. Our dinner at the bar was terrible, but it was our only option since there was a snow storm. Mostly truckers at the bar. I’d recommend eating elsewhere.

Conveniently located off of rt 80… clean large rooms with a restaurant and a bar… very large pool with a hot tub and a sauna… friendly staff… under $ 100 a night… it’s a good deal… for dinner try the flip side ore one red door nearby… they are excellent

We stayed here for a month while my husband was in Akron for work. The location is distant from Akron, but close to a beautiful national park. There were fruit flies and ants in the bed and breakfast was bland. However, the people that work there– particularly housekeeping– are very kind and do an excellent job :)

You can tell that this is an older hotel. However, they are in the process of fixing it up. The staff was polite and helpful and the room was very clean. The king bed was extremely comfortable. We took a look at the gym and pool and they both seemed nice. The bar was perfect for a more laid back hotel. We were here as part of a wedding and they were very good about us pretty much taking the place over. It could be nicer, but it gets the job done.

Older hotel that seems to be on the mend. My room was very clean and the staff were very nice. The hallway did have a definite cigarette smell to it coming from the smoking rooms in the hallway. Other than that very minor issue… I wouldn’t hesitate staying here again. The restaurant (Cruisers) was a very pleasant surprise. I also had a very nice breakfast.

I should have known when the Waze app tried to make me do a U-​turn away from the hotel on arrival, it was not going to be a stellar property. I’m not sure if they are undergoing renovations or what, but all of the hallways either dead-​end, or you have to go outside to get to the next hallway… and there are weird handmade signs hanging everywhere for directions. When you check in, the front desk offers you a map of the hotel. TAKE IT! You’ll never find your room, otherwise. And when I finally arrived at my room, there was a padlocked doorway separating my half of the hallway from the other half. I was afraid to think about who (or what) was staying in those rooms! And the fitness center left something to be desired… the equipment was ancient. On the plus side… the king size bed was huge, and the room was pretty clean (though the coffee maker in the bathroom is kind of gross). And supposedly they offer free Wi-​Fi, though the signal was so weak in my room, I couldn’t access it. The bartender Kate was probably the highlight of my whole stay! She was awesome!

Dirty glasses. Beds made with tags at tTop scratching your face. Toilet seat broken. Spot on a chair & janitor ha an attitude when we asked for a replacement chair. Ants in bed. Need I say more?
Sadly I’m forced to stay here for an annual convention — can’t you guys find a better place to stay? How about RIGHT IN HUDSON