The Best Hotels Closest to Alma Mater in Urbana for 2026

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1. I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

2 km from Alma Mater

Heather

SAR 348

SAR 393 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

2. Champaign Garden Inn

2.1 km from Alma Mater

Rose

SAR 389

SAR 439 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

3. Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

1.7 km from Alma Mater

nivine

SAR 351

SAR 411 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

4. Comfort Suites Urbana Champaign, University Area

2.5 km from Alma Mater

Elizabeth

SAR 388

SAR 438 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sep - 2 Sep

5. Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana

1.9 km from Alma Mater

Patrick

SAR 402

SAR 454 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

6. Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana

1.6 km from Alma Mater

Liuska

SAR 379

SAR 428 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds (surcharge)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds (surcharge)

7. AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area

2.4 km from Alma Mater

Zack

SAR 275

SAR 310 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sep - 10 Sep

Studio, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Champaign/Urbana

2.4 km from Alma Mater

Tina

SAR 351

SAR 397 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sep - 7 Sep

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

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

2.6 km from Alma Mater

Alyssa

SAR 394

SAR 445 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana

1.9 km from Alma Mater

Kathy

SAR 428

SAR 484 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Suite | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop

Suite | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Suite | Living area | 32-inch plasma TV with cable channels

11. Yugo Guest Suites

1 km from Alma Mater

Richard

SAR 354

SAR 400 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

12. Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana

0.8 km from Alma Mater

Dwana

SAR 397

SAR 449 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sep - 7 Sep

13. Holiday Inn Champaign by IHG

2.1 km from Alma Mater

Misti

SAR 394

SAR 445 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

14. Rodeway Inn Urbana Champaign University Area

2.9 km from Alma Mater

dorcas

SAR 239

SAR 270 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sep - 3 Sep

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

15. Best Western University Inn

2.6 km from Alma Mater

Timothy

SAR 330

SAR 373 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

16. Courtesy Motel

2 km from Alma Mater

Tamika

SAR 338

SAR 382 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

17. Drury Inn & Suites Champaign

3.9 km from Alma Mater

James

SAR 432

SAR 488 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

18. Hampton Inn Champaign Southwest

8.2 km from Alma Mater

Anne

SAR 397

SAR 449 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sep - 7 Sep

19. Best Western Plus Champaign/Urbana Inn

3.7 km from Alma Mater

Tyler

SAR 366

SAR 421 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

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

3.8 km from Alma Mater

Gretchen

SAR 369

SAR 417 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sep - 8 Sep

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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 2,217 reviews	View
Champaign Garden Inn	9.8 Exceptional 588 reviews	View
Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 251 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Urbana Champaign, University Area	9.0 Wonderful 1,015 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana	9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View

Top Alma Mater Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Champaign

10/10 Excellent

"This location in Champaign is always clean. Breakfast is good. Staff is friendly."

I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely clean and well-managed. Rooms were comfortable and hotel-provided toiletries were excellent. Staff was wonderful. Didn’t see a fitness area (surprising for a hotel/conference center but maybe I just missed it.) Would certainly return."

AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Room was as advertised and clean! A quiet spot to sleep."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Champaign North, IL

10/10 Excellent

"Great room location, very helpful check-in, quiet, comfortable stay. Top of our list of great places to spend the night!"

Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Hôtel, service and staff were wonderful"

Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana

10/10 Excellent

"Nice room, clean facilities"

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Champaign Urbana/Campustown

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was excellent. Offered hot and cold options and staff were on point refilling. This was a summer trip so I am not sure what it is like on a football weekend. Pool is cool and no hot tub, but kids would be fine with it."

Holiday Inn Champaign by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Nice large clean room with refrigerator. Parking is a bit limited but overall it was a good one night stay."

Other attractions near Alma Mater

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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An indoor museum exhibit with artifacts and informational displays.

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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An art gallery with wooden floors, framed paintings, and a sculpture.

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 40 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 40 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?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Alma Mater, click here.

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. Comfort Suites Urbana Champaign, University Area

5. Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana

6. Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana

7. AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Champaign/Urbana

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

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana

11. Yugo Guest Suites

12. Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana

13. Holiday Inn Champaign by IHG

14. Rodeway Inn Urbana Champaign University Area

15. Best Western University Inn

16. Courtesy Motel

17. Drury Inn & Suites Champaign

18. Hampton Inn Champaign Southwest

19. Best Western Plus Champaign/Urbana Inn

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

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Top Alma Mater Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Champaign

I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Champaign North, IL

Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Champaign Urbana/Campustown

Holiday Inn Champaign by IHG

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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