9 hotels across 6 Plains and Midwest campuses in 5 states, every one within a mile and a half of the campus it serves. 6 are under a mile, close enough to walk back between a ceremony and dinner, or to drop a carload of boxes and come back for the rest.
Distances are straight-line, measured from the hotel to the campus, which means they are consistent from one entry to the next and you can check them. The full method, and why there are no walking times, is in the main college stays guide.
Iowa: Hotels Near Iowa
Iowa City is a compact college town built around the University of Iowa campus, which makes orientation straightforward for first-time visitors. The single hotel here puts you in the middle of that walkable downtown core.
University of Iowa
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City, 1.2 miles from campus. A hotel on South Dubuque Street in the heart of downtown Iowa City, within a few blocks of the University of Iowa's main campus and the Ped Mall dining area.
Kansas: Hotels Near Kansas
Lawrence is a small university town west of Kansas City, and the University of Kansas campus rises on a hill above its compact downtown. Both hotels keep you close to that hill, with Mass Street's shops and restaurants a short walk away.
University of Kansas
The Eldridge Hotel, 1.3 miles from campus. A historic downtown hotel on Massachusetts Street, Lawrence's main commercial strip, putting families within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants, and the KU campus edge.
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 0.6 miles from campus. On Oread Avenue at the western edge of campus, this hotel gives families rooftop views over Lawrence and a short walk to Memorial Stadium and the main quad.
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Minnesota: Hotels Near Minnesota
Both hotels are in Minneapolis, close to the University of Minnesota's main Twin Cities campus. The campus is in a dense urban grid, so most errands, restaurants, and transit connections are walkable from wherever you stay.
University of Minnesota
Sonder at East End, 1.5 miles from campus. An apartment-style hotel on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis's East End neighborhood, a practical pick for families who want more space and kitchen access during a longer visit to the University of Minnesota.
Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis, on the edge of campus. A full-service hotel on Washington Avenue SE, steps from Dinkytown and the East Bank campus, well suited to families who want walkable dining and a recognizable brand.
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Missouri: Hotels Near Missouri & WashU
These two hotels cover two separate campuses in two different cities: the University of Missouri in Columbia and Washington University in St. Louis. Plan your trip around one city at a time, as Columbia and St. Louis are roughly two hours apart by road.
University of Missouri
The Broadway Columbia - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 0.8 miles from campus. A DoubleTree hotel on East Broadway in Columbia, close to the University of Missouri's campus edge and the restaurants and bars of the downtown strip.
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Washington University in St. Louis
Moonrise Hotel, 0.8 miles from campus. A rock-and-roll-themed boutique hotel on the Delmar Loop, Moonrise puts parents steps from independent restaurants, bars, and shops near Wash U.
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Nebraska: Hotels Near Nebraska
Lincoln is a mid-sized state capital, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus is close to the center of it. Both hotels are near enough that you can reach the main quad, the stadium, and downtown on foot without a car.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Embassy Suites Lincoln, 0.5 miles from campus. An all-suite hotel on P Street in downtown Lincoln, a good fit for families who want extra living space and a location a few blocks from the Husker campus.
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, 0.7 miles from campus. A large, full-service hotel in downtown Lincoln on 13th Street, convenient for families arriving by car who want dining, a ballroom, and easy access to Memorial Stadium.
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Book around the campus calendar
Move-in in late August and commencement in May are the two dates everyone wants at once, and in a small college town there is nowhere else to put people. Family weekend and homecoming in October usually land on a home game, which doubles demand. Check the athletics calendar before the academic one.
If your dates are fixed and a pick above is full, use the "see all hotels" link under each campus. It searches from the campus rather than the city centre, so results come back in the right order.
