International Exposition Center
- Hosts trade shows and conventions
- On-site parking
- Loading docks / drive-in access
Cleveland has 3 exhibition centers on this directory, and two of them are built for large trade shows. A show organizer here is choosing between a former tank plant on the west side with five halls on one level and a downtown convention center tied to a hotel and an auditorium. A third venue is a family-run banquet and event space.
The International Exposition Center at 6200 Riverside Drive opened in 1985 and is managed by OVG360. It offers 530,000 square feet of exhibit space, and its largest exhibit hall is also 530,000 square feet. There are 5 halls, 26 meeting rooms and a 16,000 square foot ballroom. Street-level entries allow drive-in access, and the venue is directly adjacent to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. It also has on-site parking, outdoor event space and exclusive in-house catering. Its rating is 4.3 from 5,195 reviews.
The Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland stands in downtown Cleveland and is operated by Legends Global. It has 225,000 square feet of exhibit space and 50 meeting rooms. It is connected to the 600-room Hilton Cleveland Downtown, and nearly 5,000 hotel rooms are within walking distance. It is rated 4.6 from 2,406 reviews, and it publishes floor plans and a public event calendar.
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Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
- Hosts trade shows and conventions
- Connected hotel
- Hotels within walking distance
La Villa
- Hosts trade shows and conventions
- On-site parking
La Villa, at 11500 Brookpark Rd, is a different kind of room. It is an event venue and caterer with nearly 60,000 square feet of event space, two ballrooms and a full-service catering kitchen. Its Diamond Ballroom seats up to 1,200, and its maximum capacity is 1200 people. It is rated 4.6 from 393 reviews and suits smaller expos, banquets and receptions better than a multi-hall show.
Between them the three venues give exhibitors a range of choices: an exhibition complex with drive-in access, a downtown center beside a large hotel, and a banquet-style hall with its own kitchen. Organizers who need more options can also look at the city pages for Indianapolis, Chicago, Louisville, Pigeon Forge and New York on this directory.
Common questions about exhibition centers in Cleveland
Which Cleveland venue has drive-in access for exhibit loading?
The International Exposition Center offers drive-in access from street-level entries into its main exhibit level, and the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland has loading docks and drive-in access too. Both are on this page with their floor plans and event calendars.
Where can exhibitors in Cleveland stay close to the show floor?
The Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland is connected to the 600-room Hilton Cleveland Downtown, and nearly 5,000 hotel rooms are within walking distance. The International Exposition Center sits directly adjacent to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Is there a Cleveland venue with its own catering?
The International Exposition Center has exclusive in-house catering. La Villa is an event venue and caterer with a full-service catering kitchen, and it seats up to 1,200 in its Diamond Ballroom.
How many meeting rooms do the Cleveland convention venues have?
The International Exposition Center has 26 meeting rooms plus a 16,000 square foot ballroom. The Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland has 50 meeting rooms and two ballrooms. La Villa offers two ballrooms and guest lobbies.
Which Cleveland venues offer outdoor event space?
The International Exposition Center and the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland both have outdoor event space. The Huntington center has an 11,200 square foot rooftop terrace.