Lost Grand Hotels of Cleveland

During Cleveland-s heyday, the world-s
most influential businessmen, politicians and entertainers flocked to America-s sixth-largest city,
enjoying the full hospitality of splendid hotels befitting a first-rate
metropolis. Marked by architectural splendor, sumptuous design, technical
innovation and world-class service, these grand palaces rose and fell with
Cleveland-s fortunes. From Teddy Roosevelt
dining under the ornate chandeliers of the Hotel Hollenden-s famed
Crystal Ballroom to Bob Hope and Jack Benny cracking wise at the Alcazar-s bar, Michael DeAloia adds
atmosphere to seven of the most
elegant and inviting Cleveland hotels to emerge in the early twentieth century.
Only one of these legendary
establishments hosts guests today. This revealing chronicle recaptures
the golden age of Cleveland-s power and prestige.

Michael DeAloia is currently the tech columnist for the Cleveland Plain Dealer. He earned his MBA from Case Western Reserve University and his bachelor's degree from Xavier University. He is the author of "Lost Cleveland," a short history of some of the leading architectural wonders of Cleveland, which was published by The History Press in 2010.