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Haunted Hotel / Inn

Sonesta Simply Suites Cleveland North Olmsted Airport (formerly Candlewood Suites)

Modern Extended-Stay Hotel with Construction-Era Lore

24741 Country Club Blvd, North Olmsted, OH 44070

Wheelchair Accessible Research-Backed · 2 sources

Research updated June 2026

Age

All Ages

Cost

$$

Extended-stay rates from approximately $60-$100 per night.

Access

Wheelchair OK

Paved

Equipment

Photos OK

Lights flickeringCold spotsShadow figuresTouching/pushingPhantom sounds

Reports at the hotel cluster around two repeating phenomena: hallway drafts described by guests as cool breezes in interior corridors with no operable windows or open doors, and lights in guest rooms cycling on and off without input. A long-circulated staff account describes the sensation of cold fingers brushing the back of the neck during routine work, with no one present when the employee turned around.

A secondary recurring detail places a shadowy figure at the corner of guest vision, vanishing on direct look. Guest accounts compiled across paranormal aggregators add knocking through the night and brief tongue-clicking sounds from behind furniture.

The folkloric explanation circulating among guests and former employees attributes the activity to a woman whose body was reportedly found during the wooded parcel's clearing prior to construction, with her death described as a self-inflicted gunshot. No published news coverage from any Cleveland-area outlet corroborates this discovery, and the only sources for the claim are paranormal-tourism aggregator sites that cross-cite each other. The story should be treated as unverified user-submitted lore rather than a documented event.

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Duration:
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Sources & Further Reading

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  1. 1.frightfind.com/candlewood-suites
  2. 2.ohiohauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/candlewood-suites.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sonesta Simply Suites Cleveland North Olmsted Airport (formerly Candlewood Suites) family-friendly?
An ordinary extended-stay airport hotel. Haunted reports are user-submitted; the property does not market itself as a paranormal destination. Overall family fit: High.
How much does it cost to visit Sonesta Simply Suites Cleveland North Olmsted Airport (formerly Candlewood Suites)?
Extended-stay rates from approximately $60-$100 per night.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, reservations are required.
Is Sonesta Simply Suites Cleveland North Olmsted Airport (formerly Candlewood Suites) wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Sonesta Simply Suites Cleveland North Olmsted Airport (formerly Candlewood Suites) is wheelchair accessible. Terrain: Paved.