Are you looking for somewhere special to take the love of your life in Ohio?
The Buckeye State has its fair share of gorgeous places to stay with something for city slickers, as well as country lovers. That’s why we’ve gathered 12 cute and romantic places to stay in Ohio.
These beautiful locations aren’t just great for a romantic getaway, you can also treat the one you love to:
- A city-break adventure
- Marriage strengthening retreats
- A Valentine’s Day celebration
- A cozy cabin for two
- A super-sized date night
- Your honeymoon
Why Ohio?
If you’re asking this question, you’re late to the party. Ohio is one of the most popular states for tourism, welcoming over 220 million visitors in 2021 alone.
Its post-pandemic bounce-back shows no signs of slowing down, with visitors keen to take in the State’s exceptional natural beauty and diverse cultural spots.
Here are some great reasons to take a romantic trip to the Buckeye State.
Ohio’s great for a local break
Despite having nine commercial airports, the vast majority of Ohio’s visitors are within a day’s drive of their vacation destination.
And that makes sense.
The varied terrain and outstanding natural beauty in the state mean many locals can be in a completely different environment after putting in just a few hours behind the wheel.
Ohio has something for everyone
The variety of activities, attractions, and accommodations make this State ideal for romance as you’ll both be able to find something you enjoy.
We have a great selection of cute stays including:
- city hotels with live jazz
- rustic cabins
- castles
- and yachts
Ohio’s excellent hospitality sector can provide the perfect romantic vacation for you to wow the love of your life.
Ohio boasts some of the best arts and culture in the Midwest
Ohio has a rich musical heritage and has produced some of the music industry’s biggest names, including John Legend, Anita Baker, and The Isley Brothers.
It’s no surprise that the State’s most popular tourist attraction is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
12 cute and romantic places to stay in Ohio
Take a look at these exciting destinations that are perfect for making memories as you experience the best of Ohio with the one you love.
1. Cherry Ridge Retreat, Hocking Hills
The natural beauty in southeastern Ohio’s Hocking Hills is perfect for a romantic break.
The nearby Buckeye trails will take you through gorgeous cliffs, gorges, and stunning waterfalls.
| Location | Hocking Hills, New Plymouth, Ohio |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Number of rooms | 8 cabins |
| Amenities and services | In-cabin massage Elopements and vow renewals Celebratory cakes Gift bundles Firewood Tiki torches Flowers Charcuterie boards Photography Saunas Hot-tubs Massage chairs |
| Dining | Self-catering |
| Average cost per night | $485 (single King bed/twin) |
| Website | cherryridgeretreat.com |
| Telephone | +17403807777 |
| info@cherryridgeretreat.com |
A luxury stay at the cabins at Cherry Ridge Retreat is perfect for the couple who want to treat themselves after exploring the hidden gems of this beautiful part of Ohio.
Cherry Ridge Retreat’s eight cabins provide a discrete and beautiful 140-acre woodland setting for your romantic vacation.
These well-appointed cabins combine rustic details with all the amenities you’d expect from any luxury hotel.
Fall in love again and let the Cherry Ridge team spoil you with champagne on ice, hot tubs, massages, and charcuterie all weekend long.
2. The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland
Nothing could be more glamorous than sipping ice-cold champagne while taking in the night-time views across the Cuyahoga River, Lake Erie, and downtown Cleveland.
The Ritz-Carlton is Cleveland’s premier hotel and if you are planning to wow your long-suffering spouse for an anniversary to remember, this is where you take them!
| Location | 1515 West Third Street, Cleveland, Ohio |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Number of rooms | 206 rooms and suites |
| Amenities | Fitness center Lounge Technology center Meeting room |
| Dining | 1 restaurant and bar |
| Average cost per night | $700 (single King bed/twin) |
| Website | www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/cleveland |
| Telephone | +1 (216) 623-1300 |
The Ritz-Carlton pulls out the stops for a romantic getaway with all the ingredients for a memorable stay.
The 206 sleek and stylish hotel rooms and suites have been recently redesigned and feature marble bathrooms, in-room dining, and complimentary Nespresso machines.
With a stay at Cleveland Ohio’s Ritz-Carlton, you don’t even need to leave the hotel to have a night to remember.
Put on your sports coat, slacks, and loafers, and let your lady wear that cocktail dress and Louboutins, and head down to the TURN Bar + Kitchen where you can enjoy local and international cuisine.
3. The Lytle Park Hotel, Autograph Collection, Cincinnati
The Lytle Park Hotel in downtown Cincinnati is perfect for a romantic city escape.
You’ll be staying at a smart and stylish hotel in an early 20th-century building (the former Anna Louise Inn) that has lots of vintage charm and refinement.
| Location | 311 Pike St, Cincinnati |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Number of rooms | 106 rooms and suites |
| Amenities | Valet parking Fitness Center Wi-Fi 24-hour room service |
| Dining | 3 restaurants + private dining |
| Average cost per night | $350 (single King bed/twin) |
| Website | www.oneilhouse.com |
| Telephone | +1 513-621-4500 |
| lytleparkhotel@jpublicrelations.com. |
The historic Lytle Park district contains many characterful and historic buildings, some dating back to the 18th century so this is a great neighborhood to explore hand-in-hand on your city break.
You can dine in style at the Lytle Park Hotel’s signature restaurant, Subito, which features northern Italian cuisine.
Alternatively, start your evening with cocktails at the hotel bar and then hit the town.
The Lytle Park Hotel boasts finely appointed rooms with comfortable beds.
The marble bathrooms and rain shower are luxurious details, as is the complementary Nespresso machine in every room.
4. The O’Neil House Bed and Breakfast, Akon, Ohio
Akon is a city that is rich in American history and heritage, making it a perfect destination for a couple that is interested in arts and culture.
After taking in the sights like Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, you and your love can stay in the similarly grandiose setting of the O’Neil House Bed and Breakfast.
This charming 19-roomed Tudor-style mansion was built by William O’Neil, founder of the General Tire Company in the early 20th century.
| Location | 290 W. Exchange St, Akron, Ohio |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Number of rooms | 4 suites and rooms |
| Amenities | Coffee maker Breakfast room Tea room Private gardens |
| Dining | 1 restaurant (dining room) |
| Average cost per night | $200 (single King bed/twin) |
| Website | www.oneilhouse.com |
| Telephone | 330.867.2650 |
| GJOHNSON49@NEO.RR.COM |
It is now a luxury bed and breakfast accommodation lovingly run by the innkeeper, Gayle Johnson.
The well-appointed bedrooms have lots of unique character and luxurious details like the carved marble washrooms.
Couples can enjoy the communal areas of the building, including a well-stocked library, garden rooms, and manicured gardens and parklands.
This recent wedding held at the mansion, shows off its uniqueness and charm beautify:
Who knows? It may be the place you choose to say ‘I do’ too!
5. Bourbon Ridge Retreat, Logan, Ohio
Plan a romantic escape to Bourbon Ridge Retreat and experience the natural beauty of Logan in the heart of Ohio’s Hocking Hills.
These luxury cabins and lodges set in over 200 acres of pristine grounds provide the seclusion, peace, and intimacy a couple needs to invest in their relationship
| Location | Logan, Ohio |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Number of rooms | 2 cabins and 4 lodges |
| Amenities | Swimming pools (indoor and outdoor) Oversized hot tub Fire pit Home theatre Snooker Ping pong Gas Grill Coffee maker Oils, spices, and seasoning |
| Dining | Self-catering |
| Average cost per night | $500 (single King bed/twin) |
| Website | bourbonridgeretreat.com |
| Telephone | 1(800)-836-9279 |
| BourbonRidgeRetreat@gmail.com |
A luxury vacation at the Bourbon Ridge Retreat includes luxury amenities like generously-sized hot tubs, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and fire pits for cozy fireside evenings all year round.
When you are ready to head out of the resort, you have the best of Ohio’s famous Hocking Hills at your doorsteps with highlights that include Old Man’s Cave, Ash Cave, and the Cantwell Cliffs.
Staff from the retreat will welcome you to your rural accommodation and show you around to ensure you get the most out of your stay.
The high standards of professionalism and service mean that staff will go above and beyond to safeguard your privacy and comfort.
6. The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls / Uncle Buck’s Riding Stable & Dance Barn
If you’re beloved is the original Marlboro Man, what better way to enjoy him than by saddling up and going horseback riding in rural Ohio?
Thanks to The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls and Uncle Buck’s Riding Stable & Dance Barn you can have a home on-the-range experience, without neglecting life’s little luxuries.
If you want to explore rural Ohio on horseback, the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls organizes scenic Horseback Riding tours across the Hocking Hills with luxury accommodation at their impressive selection of cabins, lodges, geodomes, yurts cottages, and ensuite bedrooms.
| Location | Hocking Hills, Ohio |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Number of rooms | Cottages Yurts Geodomes Lodges |
| Amenities | SpaHot tubs |
| Dining | 1 restaurant |
| Average cost per night | $345 (single King bed/twin) |
| Website | innatcedarfalls.com |
| Telephone | (740)-385-7489 |
| info@innatcedarfalls.com |
Enjoy the finest dining in the region at the Kindred Spirits restaurant.
After relaxing and enjoying the surrounds of the beautiful 75-acre site, surrounded by Ohio state parks, you’ll undertake horse-riding tours of the locality with trail rides from Uncle Buck’s Riding Stable.
Mount your trusty steed and head through the beautiful Hocking Hills, taking in sites like King Hollow Tunnel, Zaleski State Forest, and the Moonville Tunnel.
If you have your horse the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls can assist you in finding stabling for your trusty steed nearby.
In addition, Uncle Buck’s has some of the best live music barn dances in the state, so make sure you packed your Stetsons, jeans, and cowboy boots to dance the night away together!
7. BLU-Tique Hotel Akron
Jazz lovers will love a stay at the Jazz-inspired BLU-tique Hotel in the heart of Akon.
It has an impressive downtown location, occupying the historic United 1 Building on Main Street.
The BLU-tique hotel is an enthusiastic patron of the city’s Jazz scene and a destination for live Jazz performances from musicians from across the world.
Keep abreast of the hotel’s events calendar to book your stay during one of their many live music events that go on into the early hours.
| Location | 1 S Main Street, Akron, Ohio |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Number of rooms | 71 rooms and suites |
| Amenities | Fitness Center |
| Dining | 1 restaurant |
| Average cost per night | $250 (single King bed/twin) |
| Website | www.blu-tique.com/ |
| Telephone | 844.943.1335 |
| info@blu-tique.com |
Tony Troppe, the hotel developer is passionate about Jazz and Akon, as you’ll see in this promotional video:
This Tribute Portfolio Hotel is stylish and modern, with a retro streak that can be discerned in its mid-century modern furnishings and vintage hardware detailing.
Every room at the BLU-tique hotel is comfortably furnished with free Wi-Fi and a wet bar for mixing your drinks as you get ready for a night on the town.
You can enjoy a romantic dinner at the Smart 1 Food and Spirits restaurant with an expansive menu of contemporary entrees.
8. Our Sunset Place, Lake Eerie, Ohio
Toledo in Lucas County, Ohio is home to one of the State’s most beautiful landmarks, the Marblehead Lighthouse on the shores of Lake Eerie.
This is one of America’s most famous lighthouses and you have probably seen pictures of it.
A visit to the oldest continuously operated lighthouse on the Great Lakes is a romantic adventure!
You can visit the lighthouse and take in its magnificent views across Lake Erie, Sandusky Bay, and Kelleys Island.
The birding is fantastic too! When you’re done exploring a stay on the shore at Our Sunset Place will relax and refresh you both.
| Location | 2803 E Sand Rd, Port Clinton, Ohio |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Number of rooms | 4 ensuite guest rooms |
| Amenities | Hot tub Swimming pool Complimentary Wi-Fi Complimentary bathrobes |
| Dining | 1 restaurant (breakfast served daily) |
| Average cost per night | $200 (single King bed/twin) |
| Website | www.oursunsetplace.com |
| Telephone | 1 419 732 3875 |
| sandy@oursunsetplace.com |
Your hosts at this popular vacation spot are Bart & Sandy Erwin, along with their Chesapeake Retriever, GusGus.
If you love the coastal scenery and culture of northwestern Ohio, Our Island Place offers quick and easy access to the Marblehead Lighthouse and the rest of the Lake Eerie shoreline.
Guestrooms are comfortably furnished and have outstanding views across the Lake.
Bart and Sandy serve a hearty breakfast that will set you up for a day of romantic walks, and perhaps a proposal, in this stunning setting.
The local area is lively with festivals, wineries, and other attractions that you can enjoy together without venturing too far.
You can also opt for relaxing at the guesthouse throughout your stay. Its on-the-shore location means that you can grab a bottle of wine, head out to the expansive decking and gardens and let the clouds roll by…
9. Downtown Loft Oasis, Columbus, Ohio
If you and your partner love city living, this smart one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in downtown Ohio will tick all your boxes.
City breaks are best when you stay right where the action is and with a stay at the Downtown Loft Oasis, you’re just seconds from
- Capitol Square
- Ballet Met
- Columbus College of Art and Design
- The Columbus Museum of Art
- Ohio Theatre
This vacation rental is perfect for the walkable attractions of Columbus.
| Location | 100 East Gay St. Columbus, Ohio |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Number of rooms | 1 bedroom apartment |
| Amenities | Cable TV and internet Mini bar Private Balcony Roof-terrace access Grill |
| Dining | Self-catering |
| Average cost per night | $180 (single King bed/twin) |
| Website | www.downtownloftoasis.com |
| Telephone | +1 330-590-0646 |
| downtownloftoasis@gmail.com |
Why not buy some locally sourced produce at the popular Columbus Food Market to cook some delicious meals in your fully equipped self-catering kitchen?
If you want to stay in, just remember to dine in style on the apartment’s private roof terrace.
If you’re flying into Columbus International Airport, the Downtown Loft Oasis can arrange your airport transfer for a fee.
10. “Not Guilty”, Luxurious 48’ yacht on Sandusky Bay & Erie Islands
You can’t get more luxurious than a yacht charter, and with Lake Eerie on your doorstep, you can enjoy an Ohio break on the water in your very own captained yacht, ‘Not Guilty’.
You can book this popular Airbnb charter for a stay at its marina in Sandusky, Ohio.
| Location | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Number of rooms | 3 bedrooms |
| Amenities | Kitchen Washing machine Dryer Wi-Fi |
| Dining | Self-catering |
| Average cost per night | $900 (single King bed/twin) |
| Website | https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/52496448 |
Alternatively, you can weigh anchor and cruise to the beautiful Lake Erie island.
The captain and team will do everything to ensure your comfort aboard this beautiful vessel!
11. Landoll’s Mohican Castle, Loudonville, Ohio
Nothing could make your lady feel like more of a princess than a stay in a real castle!
Ohio is just about the last place you’d expect to find a European castle but Jim Landoll and his family have exceeded themselves by building one in the middle of Loudonville.
The Mohican castle is named after its location in the heart of Mohican country and perfectly located for luxury exclusivity, and seclusion.
This romantic hotel boasts 72 beautifully appointed suites with ice buckets, jet spa baths, and Wi-Fi to make your stay superbly comfortable.
| Location | 561 Twp. Rd. 3352 Loudonville, Ohio |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Number of rooms | 31 rooms |
| Amenities | Spa Pool Jet spa bathtubs Fireplaces |
| Dining | 1 restaurant |
| Average cost per night | $389 (single King bed/twin) |
| Website | landollsmohicancastle.com |
| Telephone | 419.994.3427 |
| info@landollsmohicancastle.com |
Each suite is individually designed and furnished. In addition, the hotel team has cottages for an even more private stay.
The spa at Landoll’s Mohican Castle is perfect for couples who prioritize TLC. Choose facials and massages from their extensive treatment list.
Landoll’s Mohican Castle earned more than a little infamy by being featured on Gordon Ramsay’s Hotel Nightmares.
However, this gorgeous hotel has come back fighting and has earned a stellar reputation for its Copper Mug restaurant which serves amazing cuisine throughout the days and evenings.
Gordon Ramsay has given it his seal of approval, and we think you should too!
12. Home2 Suites By Hilton Columbus Polaris
Tough week at work? Needing to relax and unwind?
With extremely competitive nightly rates, any reason will do for heading to the Home2Suites By Hilton Hotel in Columbus.
The Home2 Suites are a cross between a hotel room and a vacation rental, providing key amenities like fridges and microwaves so you can self-cater during your stay.
| Location | 9101 Lyra Dr, Columbus, Ohio |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Number of rooms | 155 rooms and suites |
| Amenities | Fitness Center Business Center Pet-friendly rooms Fridge Microwave |
| Dining | 1 restaurant (serving breakfast only) |
| Average cost per night | $150 (single King bed/twin) |
| Website | www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cmhpcht-home2-suites-Polaris-columbus/ |
| Telephone | +1 614-601-6990 |
If you want to travel together while keeping costs down, these expansive but not expensive suites go easy on your credit cards!
At the Home2 Suites By Hilton Columbus Polaris, you’ll have great access to the very best of Columbus, Ohio.
The city center is under 4 kilometers away, so you’re in a great location if you want to visit the theatre or ballet.
The Home2 Suites are also great for going shopping together.
The hotel has over 100 shops in its vicinity including Ikea, Cabela’s, and Polaris Fashion Place, Columbus’ leading mall.
Another great reason to book? You’ll earn Hilton Honors points on your stay!
In Conclusion
We hope that you’ve found the romantic escape of your dreams among these beautiful places to stay in Ohio.
The variety and quality of hotels, vacation rentals, and resorts in Ohio are impressive.
We’re sure your special someone will be delighted to spend quality time with you whether you decide to go!
