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A spacious room with a grand piano, large windows with curtains, a white door, and a wooden floor.

A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a covered driveway.

A living room with a piano, a sofa, a television, and a fireplace.

A dining area with a round table, chairs, a vase with flowers, a piano, and a lamp.

1. 1 Mi to Akron Zoo! Charming Home w/ Yard

18.2 km from Kent State University

RM690

RM1,294 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

An outdoor patio area with a fire table, seating, and a view of the building in the background.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with a blue accent wall, a desk with a chair, and a small bathroom.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG

4.1 km from Kent State University

Candice

RM449

RM507 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious conference room with a long table, multiple chairs, a large window, and a television on the wall.

A hotel lobby with two red leather armchairs, a small table, a fireplace, and a decorative mirror above it.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled flooring and a 'No Diving' sign.

A Hampton Inn & Suites building with a beige facade, brick accents, and a well-maintained lawn with shrubs.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Cleveland Southeast/Streetsboro

11.4 km from Kent State University

Phillip

RM482

RM545 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel reception area with a counter, seating area, and a wall with a mural.

A corner market with a Pepsi refrigerator, snack shelves, and a sign for the Corner Market.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wall-mounted TV, and a separate bathroom with a bathtub.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, blue chairs, a small table, and a colorful striped rug.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cleveland Streetsboro

11.6 km from Kent State University

Adam

RM499

RM564 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a blue sofa, wooden coffee table, and a staircase with wooden railings.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a built-in entertainment unit.

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a green roof, multiple floors, and a covered entrance.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a pool ladder, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron

12.1 km from Kent State University

Mason

RM356

RM410 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A glass enclosure with a fire display, a red umbrella, and a brick wall with windows.

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "HOME 2 Suites by Hilton" and the address "4097".

A modern bar area with a view of the parking lot and buildings outside.

An outdoor seating area with a stone fire feature, string lights, and a view of the pool.

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Stow

12 km from Kent State University

Sherye

RM447

RM516 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A reception area with a wooden counter, a fire alarm, and a Pepsi vending machine.

A counter with a waffle maker, two waffle dispensers, and a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

7. The Royal Inn & Suites

11.7 km from Kent State University

Joseph

RM327

RM377 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern lounge area with a curved blue sofa, a brown leather chair, and a stone fireplace.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a view of greenery outside, and a modern interior design with a high ceiling and seating areas.

A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, a fruit-themed mural, and a self-service kiosk.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Fairfield" sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

8. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Akron Stow

12.3 km from Kent State University

Lisette

RM419

RM483 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel lobby with a round table surrounded by yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a view of the street outside.

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise balls.

A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling light fixture.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and artwork on the wall.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Akron

14.8 km from Kent State University

ELEANOR

RM437

RM504 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A garden with a fountain, neatly trimmed hedges, and a gazebo.

A room with a red sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a large potted plant.

A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a vanity with a mirror, a television, and a decorative wreath on the wall.

A dining area with a round table, chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf.

10. Rocking Horse Inn

8.2 km from Kent State University

Jason Smith

RM639

RM639 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a brick facade, multiple floors, and a covered parking area.

A hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, and a patterned wall.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a brick floor, and a wooden fence.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Akron Stow

12 km from Kent State University

Deborah

RM499

RM575 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A bar area with a sign reading "Six Horses Tavern," shelves stocked with bottles, a bar counter, and multiple bar stools.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, clear lanes, and a '3 FT NO DIVING' sign.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a staircase leading to another room, and a large window with natural light.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles.

12. The Aurora - a Boutique Hotel

18.8 km from Kent State University

Christine

RM437

RM494 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a long wooden reception desk, several seating areas including a sofa and chairs, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a central seating area, a bar, and a dining area.

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by windows and a clock on the wall.

13. Staybridge Suites Akron-Stow-Cuyahoga Falls by IHG

12.2 km from Kent State University

Kim

RM473

RM546 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel dining area with a bar, multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a television on the wall.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a desk, and a large window offering a city view.

A compact kitchen area with a black refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a trash bin.

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

14. Hampton Inn Stow

11.7 km from Kent State University

jean

RM378

RM436 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with a headboard, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a stone accent wall.

A restaurant with stone walls, a fireplace, and multiple tables and chairs.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a stone facade, and a well-maintained hedge.

15. Comfort Suites Hartville - North Canton

19.7 km from Kent State University

Earl

RM447

RM517 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern dining area with orange chairs, a patterned booth, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a living area, a dining area, a kitchenette, and a bedroom.

A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden accent and a blue geometric wall behind it.

A hotel room with a brown sofa, two single beds, a desk, a TV, and framed artwork on the wall.

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cleveland-Streetsboro by IHG

10.6 km from Kent State University

Jessica

RM482

RM544 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A lobby with a stone reception desk, multiple seating areas, and large windows.

A kitchen with teal cabinets, a coffee machine, and a countertop with various appliances.

A spacious kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a stone accent wall.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a glass coffee table, and seating area.

17. Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent

11.7 km from Kent State University

Michael

RM208

RM235 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A restaurant with a view of a river and forest through large windows.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, surrounded by lounge chairs and a brick wall.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central seating area, multiple floors, and a decorative fountain.

A riverside walkway with outdoor seating and a view of a waterfall.

18. Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls

11.9 km from Kent State University

Mohammad

RM833

RM960 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A cozy lounge area with wicker furniture, a large window with blinds, and a hanging light fixture.

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

A hotel lobby with a seating area featuring teal chairs, a round table, and a large window offering a view of the street.

A hotel lobby with a central reception desk, potted plants, and a chandelier.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland/Twinsburg

20.7 km from Kent State University

Ray

RM517

RM596 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a built-in sink, and a patterned sofa.

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

A reception area with a dark reception desk, orange walls, and a Pepsi sign. There are orange stools and a blue mat on the floor.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a landscaped area with plants.

20. Motel 6 Streetsboro, OH

10.4 km from Kent State University

neil

RM204

RM231 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Hotels recommended for families near Kent State University

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign for Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center.

A spacious indoor area with large windows, tables with floral tablecloths, and potted plants.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, large windows, and a view of the city.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, string lights, and potted plants.

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

Kent

RM487

RM551 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG

Kent

RM449

RM507 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with a round mirror, a bedside lamp, a coffee maker, and a small table with a tray.

A modern lobby with red chairs, a wooden table, and a vase with red flowers.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a lifeguard station.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a long communal table, and pendant lighting.

Hampton Inn Kent/Akron Area

Kent

RM447

RM506 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception area with a stone accent wall, a clock, and a sign for Days Inn.

A fitness center with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a variety of exercise balls.

A hotel bathroom with a granite sink, a large mirror, a toilet, and a bathtub.

A Days Inn with a stone facade, a blue roof, and a clear sky.

Days Inn by Wyndham Kent - Akron

Kent

RM243

RM274 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a towel rack.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a small table. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a carpeted floor.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a view of the kitchen area in the background.

Comfort Inn & Suites Streetsboro - Kent

Streetsboro

RM447

RM506 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

The Royal Inn & Suites

Ellet

RM327

RM377 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent

Streetsboro

RM208

RM235 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

Top Kent State University Hotel Reviews

Baymont by Wyndham Copley Akron

8/10 Good

"I had to leave early"

Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron

8/10 Good

"There were visible signs of water damage. The beds are comfortable and the water pressure in the bath was fabulous."

Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent

8/10 Good

"Our room was clean and updated. Staff was pleasant. Please note that, depending on the season, there are no blankets on the beds (sadly, I was told, due to theft!) but they are available upon request, so ask for one at check-in so you’re not in your jammies, or even less, by the time you realize there’s no blanket on the bed, just a bottom sheet, top sheet, and light bed cover. I appreciated the outlet with standard plugs, and four USB plugs including one USB-C that’s next to the desk in the room. The bed was very comfy. The common areas could use a touchup. I appreciated the many live plants—real live growing plants!—in the lobby."

The Aurora - a Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I highly recommend staying here."

Comfort Inn & Suites Akron South

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was extremely nice."

Best Western Plus North Canton Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We had one issue and the staff fixed it immediately for us by moving us to another room. The staff was great from check in, our interaction with the manager, the staff responsible for the good food at breakfast, and the staff member who checked us out. They were all great. The hotel itself was very nice. We would definitely stay here again if we were in the area."

Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport

8/10 Good

"I about panicked when, while I was checking in, the man behind the desk said, "I don't find a reservation for you." Then he said, "Oh, I am on the wrong page." (Whew!) When I got to my room on the 6th floor, my key didn't work, so I had to carry my luggage back down to the desk to had new key cards made. When i got into the room, I discovered that one of the two lights on the bedroom wall was not working; I reported it the next morning and it was repaired while I was out that day. To be candid, I expect better from the Hilton brand. The breakfasts in the morning, however, were quite tasty and more than filling!"

Other attractions near Kent State University

Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center

9.2/10 (22 reviews)

Catch an event at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center during your trip to Kent. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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May 4th Visitor Center

8.8/10 (35 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at May 4th Visitor Center, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Kent. Discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

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Kenneth W. Berger Hearing Aid Museum and Archives

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Kenneth W. Berger Hearing Aid Museum and Archives in Kent. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Center for the Performing Arts

Enjoy an outing to Center for the Performing Arts during your stay in Kent. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Kent State University Museum

9.0/10 (23 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Kent State University Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kent. Discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

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The Kent Stage

9.2/10 (44 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at The Kent Stage, a theatre with a story to tell in Kent. Discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

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Haymaker Farmers’ Market

You can do some window-shopping at Haymaker Farmers’ Market during your trip to Kent. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Dix Stadium

8.8/10 (37 reviews)

Catch an event at Dix Stadium during your trip to Kent. Take in the festivals and waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kent State University?

Kent State University is located in a family-friendly area of Kent known for its beautiful waterfalls. You'll find 25 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Kent State University?

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Kent State University. Other good options in the area include Motel 6 Streetsboro, OH and Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron.

How many hotels will I find close to Kent State University?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Kent State University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kent State University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Kent State University.

What can I see and do near Kent State University?

You can enjoy live performances at The Kent Stage and Porthouse Theatre. Create some family memories at Center for the Performing Arts and Birdie Shack Putt-R-Golf. At Twin Lakes - East Lake, Lake Pippen and Lake George, take some time to really appreciate nature.

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Our top choices for Kent State University hotels

1. 1 Mi to Akron Zoo! Charming Home w/ Yard

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Cleveland Southeast/Streetsboro

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cleveland Streetsboro

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Stow

7. The Royal Inn & Suites

8. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Akron Stow

9. Hilton Garden Inn Akron

10. Rocking Horse Inn

11. Courtyard by Marriott Akron Stow

12. The Aurora - a Boutique Hotel

13. Staybridge Suites Akron-Stow-Cuyahoga Falls by IHG

14. Hampton Inn Stow

15. Comfort Suites Hartville - North Canton

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cleveland-Streetsboro by IHG

17. Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent

18. Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls

19. Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland/Twinsburg

20. Motel 6 Streetsboro, OH

Hotels recommended for families near Kent State University

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG

Hampton Inn Kent/Akron Area

Days Inn by Wyndham Kent - Akron

Comfort Inn & Suites Streetsboro - Kent

The Royal Inn & Suites

Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent

Top Kent State University Hotel Reviews

Baymont by Wyndham Copley Akron

Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron

Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent

The Aurora - a Boutique Hotel

Comfort Inn & Suites Akron South

Best Western Plus North Canton Inn & Suites

Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport

Other attractions near Kent State University

Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center

May 4th Visitor Center

Kenneth W. Berger Hearing Aid Museum and Archives

Center for the Performing Arts

Kent State University Museum

The Kent Stage

Haymaker Farmers’ Market

Dix Stadium

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