The adaptive-reuse building is the first new hotel in the city in nearly a decade – and the first independent lifestyle hotel.
New Waterloo, a community-centric independent hotel management company, is proud to announce Fidelity Hotel opened last week, January 27, 2025, welcoming guests to the first independent lifestyle hotel in downtown Cleveland. This will be New Waterloo’s second hotel opening in January following the Albert Hotel, which opened in the Texas Hill Country earlier this month.
Fidelity Hotel offers much more than a good night’s rest; the property is a beacon of aspiration for the re-emergence of Cleveland’s historic Short Vincent District. The hotel is an adaptive reuse of the 103-year-old Baker Building, located just steps away from shopping, dining, concerts, sporting events and more. As a premier downtown hotel, Fidelity Hotel is a boutique, residential-style stay and is poised to be a gathering place that provides plentiful opportunities for business and leisure. Fidelity features 97 guest rooms and suites, a full-service restaurant offering all-day dining, a bar, meeting space and more.
Guestrooms vary from cozy queen rooms to the 695-square-foot Fidelity Suite, perfect for bridal parties, families, or corporate retreats. Each room is outfitted with custom-designed furniture, Waterworks fixtures, and luxurious Bellino Italian linens. Guests can enjoy thoughtful touches like locally sourced pour-over coffee, curated minibars, twice-a-day housekeeping, Allegrini bathroom products, and plush Parachute co-branded robes.
Signature eaterie, Club Room, situated just beyond the charming lobby, presents seasonal menus including classic dishes, regional ingredients and provisions from the local community, and a few fresh takes on Cleveland essentials. Led by Executive Chef Eddie Zalar, Club Room will serve three meals a day, and will also be home to a bustling bar, perfect for a post-work toast.
Fidelity Hotel also offers 2,300 square feet of versatile meeting and event space to host an array of gatherings. The Hollenden (1,700 square feet) is ideal for intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners, inspired gatherings, milestone moments, and corporate breakaways, while the board room (380 square feet) is a custom-designed, state-of-the-art boardroom ideal for team retreats, strategy sessions, and executive meetings. Finally, the property also houses a stunning private dining room (200 square feet), paired with curated menus, impeccable service at Club Room, and a dedicated event team to ensure seamless execution of every detail.
The masterful interiors were designed by Curioso and Looney & Associates. Exuding a captivating blend of natural elegance and feminine charm, while incorporating nods to the innate design of the city, the hotel features unique details that balance old and new, including rich colors and patterns, unlacquered brass, hardwood and marble floors, and antiqued mirrors. Drawing inspiration from the surrounding environment, the design seamlessly integrates organic elements like woven textures, natural wood accents, and a vibrant color palette of plum, soft pink, gold, and cyan, adding a playful yet sophisticated touch, and evoking a sense of warmth and vitality. The overall aesthetic is one of effortless grace, where modern comforts are seamlessly interwoven with a touch of romance.
New Waterloo has prioritized community engagement throughout the project, actively seeking input from local residents and businesses and incorporating their feedback into the hotel’s design, amenities, and surrounding area. Fidelity Hotel is devoted to enhancing Cleveland, believing that a hotel serves as more than just accommodation—it’s a focal point for connection, collaboration, and community advancement. Through various social initiatives and partnerships (including current partnerships with Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Boys Hope Girls Hope, Edwin’s Leadership Academy, Global Cleveland, and Ilthy), the property plans to implement community-specific social impact programs, where a percentage of bookings will benefit local nonprofits focused on food security, workforce development, and community revitalization. This proactive approach has already fostered a strong sense of ownership and support within the community and has been met with overwhelmingly positive reception, building goodwill and strengthening ties to the city.
Guests can expect to enjoy the comfort of a humble abode in downtown Cleveland with thoughtful amenities, attentive staff, and a keen focus on delivering an upscale guest experience. Club Room is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. offering three daily meals, with reservations available on OpenTable. For more information on Fidelity Hotel and to book reservations please visit the website: https://fidelityhotelcle.com/. Stay connected with Fidelity Hotel on social media (@fidelityhotel) for the latest news and updates.
ABOUT FIDELITY HOTEL
Located in Cleveland’s historic Short Vincent District, Fidelity Hotel is an adaptive reuse of the historic 103-year-old Baker Building. Located just steps away from shopping, dining, concerts, sporting events and more, the property opens in January 2025 and will feature 97 guest rooms and suites, a full-service restaurant, bar, meeting space and more, with all spaces featuring custom-designed furniture and thoughtfully curated art that pays homage to the richness of the city and its future. Fidelity Hotel is passionate about making a positive impact on the Cleveland community through various social initiatives and partnerships and will implement community-specific social impact programs, where a percentage of bookings will benefit local nonprofits focused on food security, workforce development, and community revitalization. As a premier downtown Cleveland lifestyle hotel, Fidelity Hotel will offer a luxurious, residential-style experience with rich patterns, unlacquered brass, hardwood floors, and thoughtful touches, including locally sourced pour-over coffee, curated minibars, twice-a-day housekeeping, Waterworks fixtures, Allegrini bathroom products and plush Parachute co-branded robes. To stay, visit fidelityhotelcle.com.
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Fidelity Hotel1940 E 6th StCleveland, OH 44114United States
