Ohio, United States
New hotels in Medina
A small county-seat square about 30 miles south of Cleveland, getting its first sizeable hotel investment in decades on Medina Square itself.
Now open in Medina
No verified openings in Medina yet.
Coming soon in Medina
Medina is a small county-seat town about 30 miles south of Cleveland and 20 miles west of Akron, built around one of Ohio's best-preserved 19th-century town squares. New Hotels tracks one confirmed opening here so far: The Legacy Hotel, a five-story Tribute Portfolio property rising directly on Medina Square.
The square
Medina Public Square sits at the center of a historic district largely intact since the 19th century, ringed by independent shops, cafes and restaurants rather than chain retail. It hosts craft shows, festivals and outdoor dining through the year, and draws visitors from greater Cleveland and Akron for a walkable day trip rather than an overnight stay — which is precisely what has kept hotel development modest here until now.
What to do
Beyond browsing the square's shops and restaurants, Castle Noel — a year-round Christmas attraction housed in a former church — sits directly across from The Legacy Hotel's site and is Medina's best-known single attraction. The John Smart House museum and the Medina County Historical Society preserve the town's 19th-century history a short walk from the square, and Buckeye Woods Park and Reagan Park offer nearby outdoor space for a longer visit.
Getting there
Medina has no commercial airport of its own; Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, about 30 miles northeast, is the nearest major gateway, with Akron-Canton Airport a comparable distance to the southeast.
Frequently asked questions
Are there any new hotels tracked in Medina, Ohio?
Yes — The Legacy Hotel, a 77-room Tribute Portfolio property by Marriott, is under construction directly on Medina Square, with a grand opening anticipated for October 2026.
What is Medina Square known for?
A 19th-century town square largely preserved intact, ringed by independent shops and restaurants, roughly 30 miles south of Cleveland — considered one of Ohio's best examples of a historic county-seat square.
What is Castle Noel?
A year-round Christmas-themed attraction housed in a former church on Medina Square, directly across the street from The Legacy Hotel's site — Medina's best-known single visitor attraction.
What is the closest airport to Medina, Ohio?
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, about 30 miles to the northeast, is the nearest major airport, with Akron-Canton Airport a similar distance away to the southeast.