College Hotels

1. Washington Duke Inn (Duke)

Washington Duke Inn is an English-style getaway located on the campus of Duke University in Durham, within convenient driving distance of attractions such as the Brightleaf Square historic shopping district.

Its refined guest rooms and suites are furnished with country house amenities and offer marble bathrooms, flat screen premium cable televisions, Keurig coffee makers, and complimentary wireless internet.

Two restaurants are offered on site, including the upscale Fairview Dining Room, which serves high tea, and the casual Bull Durham Bar.

Guests may make use of the hotel’s Robert Trent Jones-designed golf course, indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, and three-mile jogging trail. Child care services are available at an additional charge for visitors traveling with young children in tow.

3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC 27705, Phone: 919-490-0999

2. Hanover Inn (Dartmouth College)

Hanover Inn is a historic hotel located within the campus of Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH showcasing colonial-style rooms furnished with classic hardwood furniture and modern amenities such as mini fridges, flat screen televisions, and free wireless internet.

The hotel was originally the home of Dartmouth steward General Ebenezer Brewster and served as a tarven until its conversion in 1903 into a hotel building. Its PINE restaurant offers farm-to-table fare crafted from locally-sourced New England ingredients, while its lobby offers a wine bar and complimentary fresh-baked cookies. Other guest amenities include a fitness center and 11,000 square feet of business and meeting space.

The hotel is connected to the Hopkins Center for the Arts and the Hood Museum and offers convenient access to nearby attractions such as the Montshire Museum of Science and the Appalachian Trail.

2 E Wheelock St, Hanover, NH 03755, Phone: 603-643-4300

3. Hotel Belleclaire (Columbia University)

Hotel Belleclaire is a historic Beaux Arts-style hotel within Manhattan’s Upper West Side that has been used as a filming location for a number of feature films and television series, including How To Be Single and Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.

The 1903 hotel is located less than a block from Riverside Park, providing convenient access to Columbia University’s campus and major New York City attractions such as Lincoln Center and the American Museum of Natural History. 244 simple, elegant rooms offer flat screen televisions, iPod docks, and C.O. Bigelow brand bathroom amenities, while family-sized suites sleep up to six guests.

Some themed suites within the hotel honor American luminaries such as Babe Ruth and Mark Twain. Gourmet coffee shop beverages and pastries are available at the hotel’s Mille-Feuille coffee bar location.

250 W 77th St, New York, NY 10024, Phone: 212-362-7700

4. The Carolina Inn (University of North Carolina)

The Carolina Inn is located adjacent to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus, housed within a historic 1924 building.

Elegant rooms and suites are decorated with vintage university photography and offer amenities such as flat screen televisions, mini fridges, and iPod docks, with in-room spa services available for an additional fee.

ADA accessible rooms are also available upon request. Onsite dining options include the award-winning new American restaurant and bar Crossroads and the Pittsboro Street Provisions grab-and-go marketplace.

Onsite amenities include an exercise room, a laundromat, and a business center. Free shuttle service is offered to attractions such as the North Carolina Botanical Gardens and Battle Park.

211 Pittsboro St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, Phone: 919-933-2001

5. The Hotel at Auburn University (Auburn University)

The Hotel at Auburn University is a sophisticated upscale hotel located on the university’s campus, located less than half a mile from the Jordan-Hare Stadium.

The hotel offers modern guest rooms and suites with walk-in rainfall showers, 32-inch flat screen televisions, and premium linens, with upgrades available to executive rooms and suites with private sitting areas, wet bars, and campus views.

Several onsite dining options are offered, including the Mediterranean-style Ariccia Trattoria and the Piccolo cocktail lounge, which presents live jazz performances weekly. An outdoor pool is offered, along with a 22,000-square-foot conference center and state-of-the-art fitness center.

241 S College St, Auburn, AL 36830, Phone: 800-228-2876

6. Scholar Hotel (West Virginia University)

Scholar Hotel is located less than a block from the campus of West Virginia University in downtown Morgantown, WV offering the closest option to on-campus living for visiting families and prospective students.

<41 spacious guest rooms are offered at the non-smoking hotel, which feature amenities such as 55-inch LCD televisions, mini fridges, Keurig coffee makers, and free wireless internet. Corner and living room suites are available, featuring king beds.

345 Chestnut St, Morgantown, WV 26505, Phone: 304-777-4100

7. Green Mountain Suites (University of Vermont)

Green Mountain Suites is less than a five-minute drive from the University of Vermont and is easily accessible from Burlington International Airport. The charming all-suite hotel is located within a three-story clapboard building and offers suites with full kitchenettes, living rooms, and dining areas, featuring amenities such as flat screen televisions, whirlpool tubs, and private fireplaces. Complimentary hot breakfast and evening wine receptions are offered for visitors, and local craft beer is served at the hotel’s bar. Guest facilities include an indoor pool and hot tub, a fitness center, and a courtyard barbecue area with fire pit.

401 Dorset St, South Burlington, VT 05403, Phone: 802-860-1212

8. Hotel Deca (University of Washington)

Hotel Deca now "Graduate Seattle" is a 1931 Art Deco-style hotel that is located within the heart of Seattle’s University district, less than a 10-minute walk away from the University of Washington campus.

The hotel’s contemporary-style rooms and studios offer 32-inch flat screen televisions, iPod docks, and free wireless internet, while its chic suites add amenities such as private terraces and slate bathtubs.

The hotel offers guest facilities such as a 24-hour fitness center and rooftop bar serving light American fare. Complimentary bikes are available for guest use for exploration of nearby attractions such as the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, the Seattle Space Needle, and the Woodland Park Zoo.

4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105, Phone: 206-634-2000

9. Hotel Ella (University of Texas at Austin)

Hotel Ella is housed within the Goodall Wooten House, a 1900 Greek Revival-style mansion that has recently been renovated, respecting its rich downtown Austin history while providing guests with top modern amenities and facilities.

The boutique hotel is located within walking distance of the University of Texas at Austin campus and attractions such as the Sixth Street cultural district.

It offers 47 guest rooms featuring amenities such as custom-curated minibars, 47-inch LED televisions, and complimentary microfiber bathrobes, and bath and beauty products stocked by The Vintage Round Top.

Suites add access to private verandas and walled garden terraces. Sophisticated American cuisine is served at Goodall’s Kitchen, while handcrafted cocktails and craft beers are served at the Parlor Bar.

Works by Texan artists are showcased throughout the hotel, including a collection of modernist sculptures by Charles Umlauf.

1900 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705, Phone: 512-495-1800