18 hotels across 12 Southeast campuses in 5 states, every one within a mile and a half of the campus it serves. 14 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.
Florida: Hotels Near UF, FSU & University of Miami
Florida's three flagship campuses are spread across the state: UF in Gainesville, FSU in Tallahassee, and the University of Miami in Coral Gables, a residential city directly south of downtown Miami. Each is in a distinct setting, from Gainesville's mid-Florida college-town atmosphere to the dense South Florida metro around Coral Gables.
University of Florida
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida, 1.0 miles from campus. On Southwest 14th Street directly adjacent to the University of Florida campus, Hotel Eleo is the closest full-service option for move-in weekend or graduation.
AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown, 0.9 miles from campus. A modern hotel in downtown Gainesville on NW 14th Street, the AC Hotel suits parents who prefer to be near the city center while staying within easy reach of campus.
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Florida State University
Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown, 0.8 miles from campus. A straightforward full-service hotel on West Tennessee Street, Four Points suits families who want a reliable room close to the FSU campus without fuss.
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University of Miami
THesis Hotel Miami Coral Gables, Curio Collection by Hilton, 0.3 miles from campus. On South Dixie Highway in Coral Gables, THesis is steps from the University of Miami main entrance and close to the shops and restaurants of Miracle Mile.
Georgia: Hotels Near UGA & Georgia Tech
University of Georgia is in Athens, a mid-size city with a well-established restaurant and music scene along its main corridors, while Georgia Tech is in midtown Atlanta, where the campus meets a dense urban neighborhood. The two schools are about 70 miles apart, so most families will base themselves in one city per trip.
University of Georgia
Hotel Abacus, 1.5 miles from campus. A modern hotel on East Dougherty Street, one block from the University of Georgia's north campus gate and within easy walking distance of downtown Athens restaurants.
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center, 0.5 miles from campus. On Spring Street at the edge of the Georgia Tech campus, this conference-focused hotel is the most convenient base for parents attending any on-campus event.
Epicurean Atlanta, Autograph Collection, 0.8 miles from campus. On West Peachtree Street in Midtown, the Epicurean Atlanta is a food-forward hotel that suits parents who want to explore the city's dining scene after a campus visit.
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North Carolina: Hotels Near Duke, UNC & NC State
Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, and NC State sit in three separate cities, though Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh form a loose triangle close enough that one hotel can serve visits to more than one campus. The Research Triangle fills up heavily during graduation weekends and home football games, particularly in the autumn.
Duke University
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, 0.8 miles from campus. A full-service hotel and golf club on Cameron Boulevard, bordering the Duke campus, with a restaurant, spa, and ample parking for game-day visits.
JB Duke Hotel, 0.5 miles from campus. A conference-style hotel on Science Drive, inside the Duke campus perimeter, convenient for parents who want to be steps from academic buildings and the medical center.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The Carolina Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel, 0.5 miles from campus. A historic hotel on Pittsboro Street, directly on the UNC campus, with a restaurant and event spaces that fill up fast on graduation weekend.
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North Carolina State University
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection, 1.5 miles from campus. A Marriott Autograph Collection hotel on Alumni Drive, directly adjacent to the NC State campus, with a restaurant and easy access to Carter-Finley Stadium.
Kasa Village District Raleigh, 1.1 miles from campus. An apartment-style hotel on Clark Avenue in the Village District, offering kitchen-equipped suites a short drive from NC State, useful for longer family stays.
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South Carolina: Hotels Near Clemson & South Carolina
Two flagship campuses anchor this group, one in the small college town of Clemson and one in the state capital, Columbia. Both cities fill up fast on home-game weekends, so booking early around football season is the most useful thing a visiting family can do.
Clemson University
The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson, 0.7 miles from campus. A boutique downtown hotel on Sloan Street in the heart of Clemson, steps from Memorial Stadium and the main retail and dining strip.
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University of South Carolina
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC, 0.5 miles from campus. A full-service hotel on Pendleton Street at the edge of the USC horseshoe, convenient for parents who want to walk to games, ceremonies, and the historic campus core.
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Virginia: Hotels Near UVA & Virginia Tech
Charlottesville and Blacksburg are both small cities shaped largely by their universities, so the feel of each visit is quite different. UVA's Grounds are walkable from downtown Charlottesville, while Virginia Tech's campus in Blacksburg is more self-contained, with the town built closely around it.
University of Virginia
Oakhurst Inn at the University, on the edge of campus. A small inn close to the University of Virginia grounds in Charlottesville, suited to families who prefer a quieter, residential-scale stay over a full-service hotel.
Dinsmore Boutique Inn, 0.6 miles from campus. A small boutique inn on West Main Street, close to the UVA Lawn and Corner dining district, suited to families who prefer fewer rooms and a quieter stay.
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Virginia Tech
The Inn at Virginia Tech - On Campus, 0.6 miles from campus. A hotel on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, well placed for families attending graduation, move-in, or a Hokies home game.
Blacksburg Bed & Breakfast, 0.5 miles from campus. A small bed and breakfast on Clay Street SW, a few blocks from the Virginia Tech campus, suited to parents who prefer a quieter, residential setting.
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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.
