Cherry Valley Hotel  

In the suburbs of Newark, Ohio — minutes from Bryn Du Mansion and the Octagon State Memorial and within easy reach of Ohio State University at Newark, Denison University and Midland Theater. A family-friendly, pet-friendly suburban hotel with free self-parking and a major airport roughly 29 miles away.

About 200 individually styled rooms blend comfort and function with king beds, refrigerators, LED TVs, premium bedding and private patios or balconies in many rooms. Expect private bathrooms with shower/tub combos, coffee/tea makers and the option of cribs or twin sofa beds for groups. Grounds include lush botanical gardens with ponds and waterfalls for quiet strolls.

Dive into a heated indoor pool, work out in the fitness center, or unwind at the full-service spa offering massages and body treatments. Extras include an arcade/game room, hair salon, lobby fireplace, picnic area and a seasonal water-park option (surcharge). Complimentary wired and wireless internet keeps you connected while you wake up to fresh-air mornings on your patio.

Huge, flexible meeting and event facilities — tens of thousands of square feet including a large Ohio Event Center — plus multiple meeting rooms and a 24-hour business center. Free self-parking, luggage storage and high-speed internet make events and conferences easy to run.

Enjoy American cuisine at the Craftsman Kitchen Terrace with garden-view seating and alfresco options, grab a coffee at the on-site cafe, or sip cocktails in the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfast is available for a fee and room service operates during limited hours.