Sprucewood Inn

912 Lorain Blvd, Elyria, OH 44035, Elyria, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.4 / 5

Sprucewood Inn is an unassuming, 2-star budget hotel in Elyria, Ohio, located off Interstate 80 at 912 Lorain Blvd. It offers practical essentials for short stays, including free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, and a complimentary continental breakfast. Rooms are described as warmly decorated and laid-back, with flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers; some units add whirlpool tubs, and the property also lists a hot tub. For downtime, guests have an outdoor pool, and there’s a coin-operated/washer laundry setup for longer or road-trip stays. The inn sits about 2 miles from Midway Mall and is close to outdoor attractions such as Cascade Park (about 1.1 km away) and Sandy Ridge Reservation (about 5.9 km away). It’s also a workable base for Oberlin sights like Oberlin College and the Allen Memorial Art Museum (both about 13 km away) and Lake Erie-area destinations such as Lakeview Park and Lakeview Beach (about 10–11 km away).

Best for

Best suited to budget-minded road trippers and travelers who want quick interstate access, free parking, and a simple breakfast included. It also works for guests looking for low-key amenities—an outdoor pool, hot tub, and the option of a whirlpool-tub room—without resort pricing.

Travel tips

With the location off I-80, having a car is the easiest way to reach nearby parks and attractions; free on-site parking supports driving-based itineraries. For a quick nearby outing, Cascade Park is the closest point of interest (about 1.1 km away), while Oberlin destinations (college, museum, heritage sites) are roughly 13–14 km away. If you’re sensitive to noise, note that the property’s highway-adjacent setting and in-room A/C performance have been mentioned by some guests.

What guests say

Guests often highlight friendly, supportive service and describe beds and rooms as comfortable. Breakfast is frequently mentioned positively as part of the value. Criticism in reviews centers on room condition issues, including cigarette/smoke odors and average cleanliness. Some guests also report functional annoyances such as a very loud air-conditioning unit and confusion with shower labeling, and a few note the grounds can feel unsettling at night.

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