Top 10 Hotels Near 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 bar with wooden chairs and a long counter.

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

A modern lobby with wooden sculptures, large white pendant lights, and a spacious seating area.

1. I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

2 km from Alma Mater

Paul

RM343

RM387 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 spacious living room with wooden floors, a staircase, a chandelier, and a door leading to another room.

A lush garden with various plants and a brick pathway.

2. Champaign Garden Inn

2.1 km from Alma Mater

Lisa

RM469

RM530 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of a building through the window.

A covered outdoor seating area with lounge chairs and tables, brick walls, and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent central building with a gabled roof and a smaller annex with a similar design.

3. Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

1.7 km from Alma Mater

Chen

RM384

RM449 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food items, a chalkboard menu, and bar stools.

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

4. Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana

1.9 km from Alma Mater

Sravana Kumar

RM401

RM453 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

5. Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana

1.6 km from Alma Mater

Stephanie

RM416

RM469 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

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

RM312

RM352 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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.

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

7. Comfort Suites Urbana Champaign, University Area

2.5 km from Alma Mater

Patricia

RM420

RM475 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern dining area with wooden tables and orange chairs, a coffee station, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a microwave, a sink, and a dishwasher.

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

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

2.6 km from Alma Mater

Sue

RM444

RM502 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a clock on the wall.

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

Brian

RM471

RM532 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker furniture, and a view of the building's interior.

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, a bed with a striped bedspread, and a desk with drawers.

A modern hotel with a prominent "HOME 2" sign, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, dining table, chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Champaign/Urbana

2.4 km from Alma Mater

HAYATO

RM438

RM494 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a cabinet, and a patterned carpet.

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

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

11. Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana

0.8 km from Alma Mater

Venkataramana

RM398

RM449 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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 bar area with a long counter, bar stools, shelves with bottles, and a television.

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

12. Holiday Inn Champaign by IHG

2.1 km from Alma Mater

Susan

RM416

RM469 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 wooden gazebo with picnic tables and potted plants.

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

13. Rodeway Inn Urbana Champaign University Area

2.9 km from Alma Mater

Sean

RM275

RM310 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern restaurant with a flat-screen TV, pendant lights, and a counter with a coffee machine.

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.

14. Best Western University Inn

2.6 km from Alma Mater

Jose

RM345

RM389 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A motel with a parking lot, a single-story building, and a large sign advertising the motel.

A motel with a parking lot, a reserved parking sign, and a building with a brick facade.

A motel with a signboard, a parked car, and a building with a brown roof.

A motel with a sign reading "COURTESY MOTEL WELCOME CABLE AND HBO".

15. Courtesy Motel

2 km from Alma Mater

Tamika

RM367

RM414 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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.

A Drury Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot with several cars.

16. Drury Inn & Suites Champaign

3.9 km from Alma Mater

Heather

RM468

RM529 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign, a covered walkway, and a brick facade.

A reception area with a 'Welcome to the Prairie State' sign, a reception desk, and a view through glass doors.

A modern café with a central island, seating area, and various food and drink stations.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by beige tiles and a light blue wall. There are chairs and tables around the pool area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

17. Hampton Inn Champaign Southwest

8.2 km from Alma Mater

Katie

RM491

RM555 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

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

3.8 km from Alma Mater

Melissa

RM372

RM420 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A reception desk with a black and brown color scheme, featuring two large promotional posters for a motel.

19. Studio 6 Suites Urbana, IL

3.6 km from Alma Mater

Lisa

RM275

RM305 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel reception area with a tiled floor, a reception desk, a television, and a large wall mural.

A reception area with a blue wall, a television, a trash bin, a small table with a plant, and a patterned chair.

A reception desk with a digital screen, a clock, and a plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a window with a view, and a wall-mounted TV.

20. Motel 6 Urbana, IL

3.5 km from Alma Mater

Lizzie

RM263

RM292 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 2,240 reviews	View
Champaign Garden Inn	9.8 Exceptional 598 reviews	View
Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 285 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana	8.8 Excellent 1,012 reviews	View

Top Alma Mater Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Champaign North, IL

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room"

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Champaign

8/10 Good

"Desk clerk was really helpful when checking in and correcting our room."

Best Western Plus Champaign/Urbana Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The room was comfortable, clean, and quiet. Staff was professional and courteous. Would stay there again."

I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"Clean"

Drury Inn & Suites Champaign

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and staff were helpful"

Comfort Suites Urbana Champaign, University Area

8/10 Good

"The breakfast was better than average. The hotel was clean, however there was some obvious unfinished repairs to the drywall going on in my bathroom. I would think they would complete the repairs before renting the room. The front desk staff was not especially friendly. The location was convenient, however, there is a sketchy looking building adjacent to the property. I noticed it when I was walking my dog."

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Champaign

8/10 Good

"My first key didn’t work and had to come back down to replace The sheets could have been cleaner but I was too tired to care In the morning I heard all about the Packers game through the wall"

Holiday Inn Champaign by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable and convenient hotel."

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

Spurlock Museum

8.4/10 (21 reviews)

With a focus on cultural history, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s museum gives visitors a window into civilizations around the world.

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

Krannert Art Museum

9.0/10 (69 reviews)

Piece together the history of art around the world through the varied galleries of this large museum with a focus on pre-Columbian and Asian art.

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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 when you take a trip to 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, take a look at the 46 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller 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 be able to find close to Alma Mater?

Expedia has 46 hotels and other accommodation options 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! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Alma Mater.

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. Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana

5. Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area

7. Comfort Suites Urbana Champaign, University Area

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

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Champaign/Urbana

11. Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana

12. Holiday Inn Champaign by IHG

13. Rodeway Inn Urbana Champaign University Area

14. Best Western University Inn

15. Courtesy Motel

16. Drury Inn & Suites Champaign

17. Hampton Inn Champaign Southwest

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

19. Studio 6 Suites Urbana, IL

20. Motel 6 Urbana, IL

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Top Alma Mater Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Champaign North, IL

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Champaign

Best Western Plus Champaign/Urbana Inn

I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

Drury Inn & Suites Champaign

Comfort Suites Urbana Champaign, University Area

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Champaign

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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