The renovations include a new fitness center, new board room and upgrades throughout the hotel. The hotel now features more than 10,000 square feet of flexible, upscale meeting space.

The Crowne Plaza Cleveland South Independence has 179 guestrooms, each equipped with LCD flat screen televisions and upgraded bathroom facilities. Guests have access to a variety of amenities including complimentary HSIA, Wi-Fi throughout the property, a renovated indoor pool area, new fitness center, business center and in-room dining services. The hotel also features a three-meal restaurant, the Aura Bistro, as well as the Aura Lounge. A complimentary valet parking, concierge and bellman service, and a club level with upgraded amenities including a continental breakfast is also available at the hotel.

Like other Crowne Plaza brand facilities, this hotel also features the Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage. Sleep Advantage encompasses the entire sleep experience, from training staff on how to create and maintain a restful environment to providing innovative products and services. Program components include signature bedding, guaranteed wake-up calls, designated quiet zones, nightlights, drape clips and amenities such as eye masks, ear plugs and lavender spray.

The property is owned by Rockside Hospitality and managed by American Resort Management, under a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group. A Grand Opening Gala at the hotel and conference center is scheduled for May 25, 2010.