Hotel Accommodations
The OLC is pleased to partner with the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel as the headquarters for the 2009 OLC Convention and Expo. Did you know staying at the convention hotel saves you money? Find out how!
Renaissance Cleveland Hotel (Photo Gallery)
24 Public Square
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
(216) 696-5600
OLC Group Rate: Single or Double: $149.00
Make your reservation online now!
To receive the OLC Group Rate, make your hotel reservations by September 30.
If you are making your reservations by phone indicate that you are with the Ohio Library Council's Convention and Expo to receive the group rate. A credit card is required for first nights reservation. All rates are subject to state and local taxes.
Staying at the Convention Hotel Saves You Money!
Did you know that by staying at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel you are helping to keep other costs associated with the convention low? The hotel industry continues to face increasing economic pressures resulting in a host of discount Web sites and other entities offering discount hotel rates – some of these discounts could be lower than the group rate negotiated by the OLC. On the surface it may seem like a good deal to get the cheaper room rate, however there are some considerations you should keep in mind.
The OLC estimates the number of hotel rooms that will be needed by its members for the convention. Contracts are then signed with the convention hotel to hold those rooms for use by attendees. If the contracted hotel room block is not met, the OLC faces penalty fees and these fees could greatly impact the services delivered to members and, in turn, impact registration rates. There are many advantages to using the convention headquarter hotel for rooms including:
- Attendees are assured of a room if reservations are made while the OLC holds the block.
- Hotel rooms are in the most convenient location to the convention.
- Attendee safety is addressed.
- Exceptional group rates are negotiated for members.
- Attendees are assured of a full-service hotel that has been inspected by the OLC.
The benefit to the OLC can also be considered as a benefit to the individual attendee. The OLC is given a reduced meeting room rental fee if the block of hotel rooms is met. This allows for an even greater variety of educational programs at the convention. The OLC encourages you to stay at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel to ensure that your convention experience is the best that it can be!
