The Best Hotels Closest to Alma Mater in Urbana for 2026

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A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large white pendant lights, and a central seating area.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV screen.

A bar with wooden chairs and a long counter.

An outdoor seating area with orange umbrellas, wicker furniture, and a variety of flowers.

1. I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

2 km from Alma Mater

Terri

SAR 316

SAR 357 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A Victorian-style house with a front porch, a covered walkway, and a sign reading "Champagne Garden Inn."

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with floral wallpaper.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and potted plants.

A spacious living room with wooden floors, a staircase, a chandelier, and a door leading to another room.

2. Champaign Garden Inn

2.1 km from Alma Mater

Lisa

SAR 373

SAR 421 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a blue sofa, a chandelier, and a wall-mounted map.

A fitness room with stationary bikes, a treadmill, and exercise mats.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, including a pool ladder, seating area with chairs, and a large arched window.

A hotel room with a round table, two brown chairs, a small plant, and two lamps.

3. Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

1.7 km from Alma Mater

Nancy

SAR 367

SAR 429 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a corner entrance.

A modern interior with a marble wall, a large window, and a seating area with a table.

A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a small table, and a TV on a wooden stand.

A reception area with a wooden panel wall, a dark door, and a reception desk with a red light feature.

4. Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana

1.6 km from Alma Mater

Peggy

SAR 379

SAR 428 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a fireplace, and a retail section.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

A hotel lobby with a coffee bar, snack display, and a seating area.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, seating, and a large window.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana

1.9 km from Alma Mater

Jerrold

SAR 416

SAR 471 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A reception desk with a wooden panel displaying "American Inn" and "BY WYNDHAM" in the center.

A compact workspace with a desk, chair, and a microwave.

A modern cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a brick wall with a 'Good Morning' sign.

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area

2.4 km from Alma Mater

Elsa

SAR 281

SAR 317 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A Holiday Inn Express building with a covered entrance, brick facade, and a flag.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall map.

A breakfast bar with a variety of food options including cereal, fruit, yogurt, eggs, and milk.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, lounge chairs, and a blue wall.

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Urbana-Champaign by IHG

2.6 km from Alma Mater

Matthew

SAR 375

SAR 424 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a small table, a large bathtub, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a blue sofa, and a lamp.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

8. Comfort Suites Urbana Champaign, University Area

2.5 km from Alma Mater

Thomas A

SAR 364

SAR 411 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a prominent American flag, a well-lit entrance, and a sign indicating it is a Woodrow Wilson Hotel.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, fireplace, and a dining area.

A hotel room with a wooden dining table, a TV, a sofa, a chair, and a lamp.

A spacious hotel lobby with a seating area featuring sofas and round tables, a kitchen area in the background, and ceiling fans.

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana

1.9 km from Alma Mater

Candice

SAR 434

SAR 490 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A hotel reception area with a bench, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a 'Hello Champaign' sign.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a large island with bar stools, a built-in oven, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile pattern.

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Champaign Urbana/Campustown

0.2 km from Alma Mater

Gerado

SAR 604

SAR 683 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A conference room with tables and chairs, a projector screen, and a large window.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a wardrobe, and a window with a curtain.

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, a grill, and a table with chairs.

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Champaign/Urbana

2.4 km from Alma Mater

HAYATO

SAR 391

SAR 442 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A spacious lobby with a patterned floor, brick walls, and a central chandelier.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

12. Yugo Guest Suites

1 km from Alma Mater

Trae

SAR 365

SAR 412 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A Hampton Inn sign with a parking lot and a building in the background.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and signs indicating no lifeguard on duty and no diving.

A Hampton Inn with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped front area.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a microwave, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

13. Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana

0.8 km from Alma Mater

Venkataramana

SAR 364

SAR 411 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

The Holiday Inn entrance at night with illuminated signage, a glass facade, and a landscaped area with plants.

A hotel room with a red sofa, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a bed with a patterned rug.

A modern living room with two grey armchairs, a small coffee table with a vase of flowers, and a kitchen area with dark cabinets and a large TV.

A modern lobby with black cabinets, two grey armchairs, a small round table with vases, and a patterned carpet.

14. Holiday Inn Champaign by IHG

2.1 km from Alma Mater

Susan

SAR 402

SAR 454 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, a microwave, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, coffee machine, and a kitchen area.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a fireplace, a reception desk, and a seating area.

A wooden gazebo with picnic tables and potted plants.

15. Rodeway Inn Urbana Champaign University Area

2.9 km from Alma Mater

Bridget

SAR 228

SAR 257 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A reception area with a desk, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a small refrigerator, a lamp, a heater, and a sofa.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with a tiled floor, a metal handrail, and large windows offering a view of trees.

16. Best Western University Inn

2.6 km from Alma Mater

Jose

SAR 310

SAR 350 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, and a high ceiling with hanging lights.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a seating area with a sofa and armchair.

A self-service beverage and snack station with refrigerated drinks, microwaves, and a variety of snacks.

17. Drury Inn & Suites Champaign

3.9 km from Alma Mater

Tammy

SAR 432

SAR 488 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

18. Hampton Inn Champaign Southwest

8.2 km from Alma Mater

Katie

SAR 443

SAR 501 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A Country Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance and a patio area.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, booths, and a trash bin.

A living room with a fireplace, a staircase, and a sofa.

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Champaign North, IL

3.8 km from Alma Mater

Henry

SAR 327

SAR 370 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small trash bin, and a mirror on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a stone backsplash, a coffee machine, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the counter.

A modern, compact room with a built-in desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

Two vending machines, one with a beverage selection and the other with snacks.

20. Studio 6 Suites Urbana, IL

3.6 km from Alma Mater

Lisa

SAR 239

SAR 265 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Alma Mater

Property	Property class	Guest rating
I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center	9.8 Exceptional 2,278 reviews	View
Champaign Garden Inn	9.8 Exceptional 603 reviews	View
Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 303 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top Alma Mater Hotel Reviews

I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"Having the complementary breakfast in a full restaurant setting was low key awesome. Extremely warm and professional, we’ll stay here again!"

Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel will definitely stay again if we come back"

Holiday Inn Champaign by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay! The beds were super comfortable. The staff was really amazing. The bar was fun - the bartender was really nice. Our room was clean."

Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and well maintained."

Drury Inn & Suites Champaign

10/10 Excellent

"A very nice hotel and good guest service. I will be staying there again."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Champaign/Urbana

8/10 Good

"Front desk is not consistently staffed. Breakfast is not very impressive, out of silverware, not good choices of eggs and croissants. Coffee is good. Breakfast area has garbage sitting on tables left by guests. Rooms are clean and well-appointed. Issue seems to be management of property."

AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean. Friendly staff. Good breakfast."

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A cylindrical building with a dome and a blue glass facade.

University of Illinois Observatory

8.8/10 (52 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at University of Illinois Observatory, an entertaining place to visit in Urbana. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A modern interior with a curved staircase, a central core gallery, and a statue display.

Spurlock Museum

8.4/10 (21 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Spurlock Museum during your trip to Urbana. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Krannert Art Museum

9.0/10 (69 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Krannert Art Museum during your travels in Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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A stadium filled with spectators wearing orange.

Memorial Stadium

8.8/10 (374 reviews)

Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Altgeld Hall Tower

9.0/10 (16 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Urbana with a stop at Altgeld Hall Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

9.2/10 (119 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, an entertaining place to visit in Urbana. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Champaign County Historical Museum

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Champaign County Historical Museum in Champaign. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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State Farm Center

8.8/10 (355 reviews)

Catch an event at State Farm Center during your trip to Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Alma Mater?

Alma Mater is located in an area of Urbana known for its array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 46 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Alma Mater?

Adjacent to Alma Mater, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Champaign Urbana/Campustown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana and Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana.

How many hotels will I find close to Alma Mater?

Expedia has 46 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Alma Mater.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Alma Mater, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Alma Mater.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Alma Mater?

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What can I see and do near Alma Mater?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Krannert Art Museum and Champaign County Historical Museum. The Virginia Theatre, Altgeld Hall Tower, and Orpheum Children's Science Museum are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at University of Illinois Assembly Hall, Cinema Gallery, and The Station Theater.

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Our top choices for Alma Mater hotels

1. I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

2. Champaign Garden Inn

3. Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4. Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana

5. Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Urbana-Champaign by IHG

8. Comfort Suites Urbana Champaign, University Area

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Champaign Urbana/Campustown

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Champaign/Urbana

12. Yugo Guest Suites

13. Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana

14. Holiday Inn Champaign by IHG

15. Rodeway Inn Urbana Champaign University Area

16. Best Western University Inn

17. Drury Inn & Suites Champaign

18. Hampton Inn Champaign Southwest

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Champaign North, IL

20. Studio 6 Suites Urbana, IL

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Top Alma Mater Hotel Reviews

I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana

Holiday Inn Champaign by IHG

Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Drury Inn & Suites Champaign

Home2 Suites by Hilton Champaign/Urbana

AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area

Other attractions near Alma Mater

University of Illinois Observatory

Spurlock Museum

Krannert Art Museum

Memorial Stadium

Altgeld Hall Tower

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Champaign County Historical Museum

State Farm Center

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