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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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the street.

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

1. Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

1.3 km from Kent State University

Beth

₩169,859

₩191,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

A breakfast area with various food options and signage indicating services like express breakfast and hot food.

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

4.1 km from Kent State University

Andrew

₩153,062

₩172,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

A modern bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a microwave, and a chair.

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

₩158,898

₩179,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a yellow side table, and a large mirror.

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

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron

12.1 km from Kent State University

Mason

₩121,913

₩140,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cleveland Streetsboro

11.6 km from Kent State University

Marko

₩164,233

₩185,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 spacious room with a checkered floor, two leather chairs, a small table, and a decorative mirror on the wall.

6. The Royal Inn & Suites

11.7 km from Kent State University

Joseph

₩107,546

₩123,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

An outdoor patio with a stone fire feature, seating, and string lights.

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Stow

12 km from Kent State University

John

₩147,222

₩169,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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.

8. The Aurora - a Boutique Hotel

18.8 km from Kent State University

Christine

₩148,753

₩168,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Akron Stow

12 km from Kent State University

Brandon

₩164,233

₩189,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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.

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

10. Rocking Horse Inn

8.2 km from Kent State University

Jason Smith

₩210,246

₩210,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, large windows, and a brick facade.

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

A Hilton Garden Inn with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

A modern living area with a sofa, ottoman, chairs, and a bar area.

11. Hilton Garden Inn Akron

14.8 km from Kent State University

ELEANOR

₩181,459

₩209,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A fitness center with exercise equipment, a water dispenser, and a mirror.

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

10.6 km from Kent State University

Jessica

₩147,813

₩167,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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.

13. Hampton Inn Stow

11.7 km from Kent State University

jean

₩135,809

₩156,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a pool lift.

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

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

14. Comfort Suites Hartville - North Canton

19.7 km from Kent State University

Earl

₩147,222

₩170,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a digital screen, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

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.

15. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Akron Stow

12.3 km from Kent State University

Lisa

₩137,756

₩158,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 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.

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

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

12.2 km from Kent State University

Susannah

₩155,747

₩179,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside lamp, and a headboard.

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

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

17. Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent

11.7 km from Kent State University

Michael

₩68,475

₩77,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

A historic building with a large garden of yellow flowers in front.

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

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

18. Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls

11.9 km from Kent State University

Mohammad

₩273,901

₩315,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a red armchair, a TV, and a lamp.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a breakfast bar, and seating for guests.

A reception area with a 'hello' sign, a counter, two chairs, and a vase with flowers.

A rectangular swimming pool with a white deck, surrounded by a white fence, and blue lounge chairs.

19. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Streetsboro

11.6 km from Kent State University

Eugenia

₩151,719

₩171,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a red armchair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a patterned carpet.

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

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

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Streetsboro - Kent

10.4 km from Kent State University

ELAINE

₩147,222

₩166,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Compare popular hotels close to Kent State University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 940 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Cleveland Southeast/Streetsboro	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron	9.0 Wonderful 1,023 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cleveland Streetsboro	8.8 Excellent 820 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Kent State University

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

Kent

₩169,859

₩191,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG

Kent

₩153,062

₩172,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

A gym with treadmills, weight racks, and exercise equipment.

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

Hampton Inn Kent/Akron Area

Kent

₩147,222

₩166,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

Days Inn by Wyndham Kent - Akron

Kent

₩79,901

₩90,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Comfort Inn & Suites Streetsboro - Kent

Streetsboro

₩147,222

₩166,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron

Cuyahoga Falls

₩121,913

₩140,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls

Cuyahoga Falls

₩273,901

₩315,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Top Kent State University Hotel Reviews

Spark by Hilton Akron Fairlawn

10/10 Excellent

"Every person at desk was very nice and helpful"

Hilton Garden Inn Akron Canton Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient to the airport and was able to drop off rental car a day early because shuttle was so convenient."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Macedonia, OH

8/10 Good

"We stay at this location whenever we travel to Macedonia. Always friendly staff"

Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport

10/10 Excellent

"I’m just required to put 25 characters"

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 savor 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 travels to 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 savor 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 savor 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 theater 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 enjoy retail therapy at Haymaker Farmers’ Market during your visit to Kent. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor 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 place 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 traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 can I expect to find close to Kent State University?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Kent State University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kent State University?

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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. Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

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

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Cleveland Southeast/Streetsboro

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cleveland Streetsboro

6. The Royal Inn & Suites

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Stow

8. The Aurora - a Boutique Hotel

9. Courtyard by Marriott Akron Stow

10. Rocking Horse Inn

11. Hilton Garden Inn Akron

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

13. Hampton Inn Stow

14. Comfort Suites Hartville - North Canton

15. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Akron Stow

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

17. Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent

18. Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls

19. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Streetsboro

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Streetsboro - Kent

Compare popular hotels close to Kent State University

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

Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron

Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls

Top Kent State University Hotel Reviews

Spark by Hilton Akron Fairlawn

Hilton Garden Inn Akron Canton Airport

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Macedonia, OH

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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