We stayed at The Westin Cleveland because there was a really great deal on Living Social. We had an event at the Convention Center, located next door so it worked out perfectly. I looked at reviews prior to staying and I don't think people truly understand what a one and two star hotel is. This is not one of them.
I travel to at least a dozen different cities throughout the year for work and stay in different hotels all the time. Cleveland is now a popular travel destination. With a hotel like this and the location within the city, the price is expected. The $30/day valet fee is not unheard of, nor is the price of wifi in rooms. I see this all the time at hotels like this.
The hotel is clearly new as you can smell the new furniture and carpet in the rooms. Very spacey room with comfortable beds. The bathrooms are nice and everything was clean upon arrival. I found the hotel staff to be courteous and helpful.
As far as location goes, this is a prime spot. You are centrally located from Cleveland Browns Stadium and the Rock Hall/Science center. You are less than a half a mile from E. 4th street and all the restaurants and bars it has to offer (less than a 10 minute walk). It would be another five minutes to The Q and Progressive Field or Casino. I;m sure it would be a cheap cab ride if you didn't want to walk.
The days of downtown Cleveland hotels being cheap are long gone. There are a lot of things to do and the Westin is a great place to stay!