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A TownePlace Suites Marriott hotel with a covered outdoor area featuring seating and a fire pit.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a reception desk, and a TV screen displaying 'TOWNSHIP PLACE'.

An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and potted plants.

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

1. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Richmond

2.3 km from Eastern Kentucky University

bruce

₩183,910

₩202,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Quality by Choice Hotels," a reception desk, a stone wall, and a black mat leading inside.

A large, white building with a "Quality Inn" sign, featuring a prominent entrance with a green-lit canopy.

A hotel entrance with a 'Quality by Choice Hotels' sign, a reception desk, a stone wall, and a black mat at the entrance.

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

2. Quality Inn Richmond

2.4 km from Eastern Kentucky University

Christopher

₩137,601

₩151,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, and a blue sofa.

A snack kiosk with a variety of packaged snacks, a digital menu display, and two beverage dispensers labeled 'CHILL OUT' and 'FUEL UP HERE'.

A hotel reception desk with a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign, a computer, and a plant.

A modern room with a fireplace, two patterned armchairs, a small table, and a view of trees through large windows.

3. Hampton Inn Richmond

2.6 km from Eastern Kentucky University

Tricia

₩122,584

₩135,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, arranged in metal serving trays.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, and a built-in heater.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a lifeguard station.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Richmond by IHG

2.5 km from Eastern Kentucky University

Sarah

₩130,986

₩144,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a bathtub.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by red chairs and a tiled floor.

A kitchenette with a refrigerator, coffee maker, and a yogurt display.

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and weight machines.

5. Comfort Suites Richmond

2.3 km from Eastern Kentucky University

Maggie

₩101,931

₩112,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by chairs and tables, and large windows offering views of greenery outside.

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

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, seating area, reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A gas station with a covered canopy, a building with a glass entrance, and a clear sky at dusk.

6. Baymont by Wyndham Richmond KY

1.9 km from Eastern Kentucky University

Joshua

₩77,599

₩85,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a bathroom visible in the background.

A hallway with two green armchairs, a framed landscape painting, and a red vending machine.

A reception area with a check-in counter, a potted plant, a desk with files, and a framed picture on the wall.

A covered parking area with a building entrance, a red awning, and a black vehicle parked inside.

7. Travelodge by Wyndham Richmond Kentucky

1.7 km from Eastern Kentucky University

JUDY

₩59,539

₩65,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A room with two orange chairs, a white radiator, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.

A parking lot with a sunset in the background.

A motel with a blue exterior, a signboard, a staircase, and a parking area.

8. Hometown INN

19.1 km from Eastern Kentucky University

Troy

₩73,828

₩81,388 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A staircase with wooden balusters and a vase with flowers on a table.

A bathroom with a white robe hanging on a door, a towel rack, and a mirror.

A traditional living room with two sofas, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

A two-story brick building with a central entrance flanked by columns, a front lawn, and trees.

9. The Denny House

16.6 km from Eastern Kentucky University

Patrick

₩214,340

₩229,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A large, white building with columns and a sign that reads "BOONE TAVERN HOTEL."

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, seating area with sofas and armchairs, a grand piano, and a dining area.

A covered patio with brick flooring, white columns, and black wicker chairs.

A formal dining room with tables set for service, blue chairs, chandeliers, and a view through large windows.

10. Historic Boone Tavern Hotel and Restaurant

18.6 km from Eastern Kentucky University

Herman

₩117,755

₩129,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

An entrance with automatic sliding doors, a reception desk, a check-in counter, and a check-in area with a desk and chairs.

11. Holiday Inn Express Berea by IHG

19.1 km from Eastern Kentucky University

Sue

₩123,047

₩135,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large arched window.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a telephone, a chair, and a television.

A hotel lobby with a stone wall, a framed picture, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a desk with a computer, and a snack bar.

A reception area with a fireplace, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted sign for Quality Inn.

12. Quality Inn Berea

15.7 km from Eastern Kentucky University

Shawn

₩83,222

₩91,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a blue patterned wall, a framed picture, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A buffet counter with various food items and a mural of cows on a grassy field.

A Comfort Inn with a stone facade and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, a lamp, and a small table.

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Berea

19.1 km from Eastern Kentucky University

Glen

₩91,981

₩101,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, seating arrangements, and a mural of horses.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a bell tower, and a parking lot.

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

A vending machine stocked with various beverages and snacks, including sodas and chips.

14. Clarion Pointe Richmond North near University

3.6 km from Eastern Kentucky University

Zavier

₩88,845

₩97,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A reception area with a counter, a bulletin board, and a door labeled "EMPLOYEES ONLY".

A vending machine with snacks and a Coca-Cola branded drink dispenser.

A coffee station with a sign stating "Your morning charge up for no charge."

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a telephone, an air conditioning unit, and a television on the wall.

15. Motel 6 Berea, KY

15.8 km from Eastern Kentucky University

Tami

₩79,372

₩87,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern restaurant with a kitchen area, a counter, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a brick deck and a metal fence.

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

A self-service coffee station with a juice dispenser and a coffee machine.

16. Red Roof Inn Berea

18.9 km from Eastern Kentucky University

Amber

₩89,970

₩99,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A motel with a 'Super 8' sign, a covered entrance, and a clear driveway.

A hotel lobby with beige sofas, a flat-screen TV, a reception desk, and a framed picture on the wall.

A historical site with rustic wooden buildings and a person in period attire walking on a gravel path.

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Richmond

4.3 km from Eastern Kentucky University

Julie

₩68,801

₩75,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a yellow facade, green roof, and two visible signs: "Welcome" and "EconoLodge."

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a heater, and a window with curtains.

A gas station with a sign for 'Lodge' and a 'PRIVATE PROPERTY' sign.

18. Econo Lodge Berea

18.9 km from Eastern Kentucky University

Kelly

₩75,350

₩83,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a window with curtains.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a concrete deck and a few lounge chairs.

A hotel with a modern facade, a welcoming entrance, and a parking area.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a red wall with a 'Free Wi-Fi All Rooms' sign, a stone wall with a 'Red Roof Inn' sign, and a black and red doormat.

19. Red Roof Inn Richmond, KY

3.4 km from Eastern Kentucky University

Leeann

₩70,840

₩78,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A vending machine with various drink options, a sink, and a refrigerator in a hallway with white brick walls and tiled flooring.

A laundry area with two front-loading washers, a water cooler, and a stairway leading outside.

A reception desk with a large number '6' sign, a digital display, and a QR code sign on the wall.

20. Motel 6 Richmond, KY – EKU Campus Area

3.8 km from Eastern Kentucky University

Oscar

₩92,603

₩102,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Eastern Kentucky University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Richmond	9.4 Exceptional 301 reviews	View
Quality Inn Richmond	9.2 Wonderful 1,030 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Richmond	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Richmond by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 981 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Richmond	7.4 Good 812 reviews	View

Top Eastern Kentucky University Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Lexington

10/10 Excellent

"A pretty neat facility with a great location. I’ve never had a bad experience with this hotel. Highly recommended. Thanks!"

Comfort Inn & Suites Berea

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff, clean room and nice buffet breakfast. My only complaint...the air freshener or cleaning products were way too strong in smell."

GuestHouse Lexington

10/10 Excellent

"For my stay, the staff from my check in and my checkout were amazing. Smiles, very kind, willing to engage in conversation where needed and attentive. In addition, I was happy with the cleanliness of the room that I was given. Thank you Guesthouse....."

Super 8 by Wyndham Richmond

8/10 Good

"Very clean room and the staff was fantastic. Breakfast left a little to be desired."

Comfort Inn Lexington I-75

8/10 Good

"Clean property."

Quality Inn Richmond

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay. Hotel was clean."

Days Inn Lexington SE/Hamburg

8/10 Good

"Super easy to book, clean room. Only thing is we had to wait to for to check in for 15-20 minutes outside at the night window. Another guy was waiting to check in as well. We called and phone only rang nobody picked up."

Quality Inn Berea

10/10 Excellent

"I was just there for the night, I got in late and departed early. The room was clean, the shower was hot. I departed before the breakfast hours so I didn't eat breakfast."

Home2 Suites By Hilton Richmond, Ky

10/10 Excellent

"Recommend Highly! I always stay there when coming to Richmond Ky"

Other attractions near Eastern Kentucky University

EKU Center for the Arts

8.6/10 (65 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at EKU Center for the Arts during your stay in Richmond. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Alumni Coliseum

10.0/10 (1 review)

Catch an event at Alumni Coliseum during your trip to Richmond. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Irvine McDowell City Park

After visiting Irvine McDowell City Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Richmond. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Richmond Peddler's Mall

You can do some window-shopping at Richmond Peddler's Mall during your visit to Richmond. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Richmond Area Arts Center

8.0/10 (21 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Richmond Area Arts Center during your trip to Richmond. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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E.C. Million Park

E.C. Million Park is just one of the places to see in Richmond, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Hummel Planetarium

8.0/10 (31 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Hummel Planetarium, an entertaining place to visit in Richmond. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Richmond Centre Mall

8.4/10 (144 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Richmond Centre Mall during your trip to Richmond. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Eastern Kentucky University?

Eastern Kentucky University is located in a family-friendly area of Richmond known for its array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 13 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Eastern Kentucky University?

Quality Inn Richmond is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Eastern Kentucky University. Other good options within 5 miles include Baymont by Wyndham Richmond KY and Home2 Suites By Hilton Richmond, Ky.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Eastern Kentucky University?

Expedia has 13 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Eastern Kentucky University.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Eastern Kentucky University.

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

For additional details about updating your stay near Eastern Kentucky University or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Eastern Kentucky University?

EKU Center for the Arts, Richmond Area Arts Center, and Hummel Planetarium are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town. A trip to Richmond Centre Mall and Richmond Peddler's Mall might be just the ticket for souvenir shopping. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Paradise Cove Aquatic Center and Lake Reba.

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Our top choices for Eastern Kentucky University hotels

1. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Richmond

2. Quality Inn Richmond

3. Hampton Inn Richmond

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Richmond by IHG

5. Comfort Suites Richmond

6. Baymont by Wyndham Richmond KY

7. Travelodge by Wyndham Richmond Kentucky

8. Hometown INN

9. The Denny House

10. Historic Boone Tavern Hotel and Restaurant

11. Holiday Inn Express Berea by IHG

12. Quality Inn Berea

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Berea

14. Clarion Pointe Richmond North near University

15. Motel 6 Berea, KY

16. Red Roof Inn Berea

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Richmond

18. Econo Lodge Berea

19. Red Roof Inn Richmond, KY

20. Motel 6 Richmond, KY – EKU Campus Area

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Top Eastern Kentucky University Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Lexington

Comfort Inn & Suites Berea

GuestHouse Lexington

Super 8 by Wyndham Richmond

Comfort Inn Lexington I-75

Quality Inn Richmond

Days Inn Lexington SE/Hamburg

Quality Inn Berea

Home2 Suites By Hilton Richmond, Ky

Other attractions near Eastern Kentucky University

EKU Center for the Arts

Alumni Coliseum

Irvine McDowell City Park

Richmond Peddler's Mall

Richmond Area Arts Center

E.C. Million Park

Hummel Planetarium

Richmond Centre Mall

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