
Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
Live event venue in Cleveland, Ohio
- Cleveland, OH
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About Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland is a downtown Cleveland convention venue used for meetings, trade shows, expos, and other large events. The center reports more than 500,000 square feet of event space, including a 225,000-square-foot exhibit hall, two ballrooms, and 50+ breakout rooms. It is also connected to nearby hotel and auditorium space through the broader campus. For visitors, the most useful distinction is between the main mailing address and the driving address: both are official, but they are listed differently depending on whether you are navigating on foot or by car.

1 St. Clair Avenue NE, Cleveland, OH 44114
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Plan Your Visit to Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
Where is the convention center, and which address should drivers use?
The official main mailing address is 1 St. Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH 44114. For arriving by car, the venue’s parking and directions page gives a separate driving address: 300 Lakeside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114. The venue says this is the address to use when traveling by car, so it is the most practical choice for navigation rather than the mailing address.
The center describes itself as being in downtown Cleveland and notes that it is connected to a larger campus. The venue page also says it is within walking distance of restaurants, art galleries, theaters, entertainment districts, professional sports venues, and nearly 5,000 hotel rooms, though those nearby destinations are not part of the venue itself.
What kind of space does the venue have?
This is a convention center rather than a single-room venue, so the interior is built around large and flexible event use. The venue lists an exhibit hall, two ballrooms, and more than 50 breakout rooms, which means events can range from small meetings to major trade shows. The center also says it offers pre-function areas and modern technology support for events.
Because the venue hosts different event types, the room setup can vary a lot from one booking to another.
What parking is actually available?
The center does not operate its own onsite parking lot. Instead, it points visitors to surrounding parking options, including the Huntington Park Garage and the Willard Park Garage.
The Huntington Park Garage is a 1,200-space connected garage, but it is not owned or operated by the convention center. The venue notes a direct enclosed walkway connection from the garage to the building, with the garage entrance on Lakeside Avenue. It also says the garage has handicapped parking spaces and a tunnel connection, and that guests who need accessible drop-off may use the Lakeside entrance.
What accessibility features are available?
The venue states that it is ADA compliant. Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Wheelchairs cannot be reserved in advance. Guests who need one should request it at a guest services desk at either the Lakeside Avenue entrance or the St. Clair entrance. The venue also says service animals are welcome, while pets are not permitted.
How should visitors enter, and what should they expect at arrival?
The venue identifies guest services desks at the Lakeside Avenue and St. Clair entrances, which is useful if you need a wheelchair on arrival.
If you are being dropped off, the venue specifically recommends the Lakeside entrance as a practical accessible option.
What amenities are confirmed inside the center?
The venue says its convenience extends beyond the event rooms themselves. Confirmed amenities include ATMs, free Wi‑Fi in pre-function areas, Starbucks, mother’s lounges, and a UPS Store. Those services are part of the convention center campus and can be helpful for full-day events or conferences.
The center presents itself as a large meeting and exhibition site with support for business and trade-event use. That makes it more practical for attendees to think of the venue as a campus with event services rather than a single-purpose auditorium or arena.
Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland FAQs
Is the convention center the same as the connected hotel or auditorium?
No. The venue page describes Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland as part of a connected campus that also includes a 600-room hotel and a 10,000-seat stadium-style auditorium. Those are connected facilities, but they are not the convention center itself.
Should I use 1 St. Clair Ave NE or 300 Lakeside Ave in my map app?
Use 300 Lakeside Ave if you are driving, because the venue’s directions page gives that as the car-travel address. The 1 St. Clair Ave NE address is listed as the main mailing address.
Is there guaranteed onsite parking?
No. The center says it does not have onsite parking. It directs visitors to nearby garages and surface lots, including the Huntington Park Garage and Willard Park Garage.
Can I reserve a wheelchair before I arrive?
No. Wheelchairs are first come, first served and cannot be reserved in advance. You should request one at a guest services desk when you arrive.
Are service animals allowed?
Yes. The venue says service animals are welcome. It also states that pets are not allowed.
Venue information checked 2026-11-12. Event layouts, policies and operating hours can change; consult the venue’s event instructions before traveling.
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- Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland entrance — Marketing AI Institute, Rights retained by credited source; no open license asserted.