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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 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.

1. Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

1.3 km from Kent State University

Beth

P7,018

P7,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

A reception area with a wooden counter, a waffle maker, and a waffle dispenser.

2. The Royal Inn & Suites

11.7 km from Kent State University

Keith

P4,455

P5,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, yellow chairs, and a brick building in the background.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, green umbrellas, and a brick building in the background.

A multi-level interior with a staircase, seating area, and artwork on the wall.

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

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Cleveland Southeast/Streetsboro

11.4 km from Kent State University

Phillip

P7,159

P8,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

4. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Akron Stow

12.3 km from Kent State University

Lisa

P6,443

P7,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

5. Comfort Suites Hartville - North Canton

19.7 km from Kent State University

Earl

P6,352

P7,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

6. Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent

11.7 km from Kent State University

Michael

P3,203

P3,619 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.

7. Rocking Horse Inn

8.2 km from Kent State University

Terry

P9,811

P9,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

4.1 km from Kent State University

Pamela

P6,971

P7,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large sofa, a brown leather armchair, and a chandelier.

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

9. The Aurora - a Boutique Hotel

18.8 km from Kent State University

Steven

P5,874

P6,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

10. Courtyard by Marriott Akron Stow

12 km from Kent State University

Brandon

P7,664

P8,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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 room with a large window, two chairs, a table, and a mounted TV.

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

11. Motel 6 Streetsboro, OH

10.4 km from Kent State University

neil

P3,258

P3,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

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

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Stow

12 km from Kent State University

John

P6,886

P7,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a minibar, a coffee station, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

13. Hampton Inn Stow

11.7 km from Kent State University

jean

P5,725

P6,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cleveland Streetsboro

11.6 km from Kent State University

Marko

P7,664

P8,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron

12.1 km from Kent State University

Mason

P5,587

P6,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 courtyard with outdoor seating, a barbecue grill, and a brick building with multiple windows.

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.

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

12.2 km from Kent State University

Susannah

P7,285

P8,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A Hilton Garden Inn with a covered entrance, large windows, and a landscaped driveway.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland/Twinsburg

20.7 km from Kent State University

Tim

P7,633

P8,797 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, striped armchairs, a small table, and a framed picture 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.

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

10.6 km from Kent State University

Jessica

P7,599

P8,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

Mike

P9,483

P10,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a vanity, a mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A living room with a sofa, two patterned armchairs, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A reception desk with a 'Quality Inn' sign, three pendant lights, and a bookshelf filled with magazines.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, and a minibar.

20. Quality Inn Streetsboro - Kent

10.5 km from Kent State University

Amy

P3,750

P4,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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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 1,001 reviews	View
The Royal Inn & Suites	8.4 Very good 885 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Cleveland Southeast/Streetsboro	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Akron Stow	9.4 Exceptional 848 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Hartville - North Canton	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View

Top Kent State University Hotel Reviews

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cleveland Solon

8/10 Good

"Staff was great, breakfast was disappointing"

Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron

10/10 Excellent

"Easy to find and clean. Close to where we needed to be."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland Macedonia

8/10 Good

"My wife and I used to Manage a motel years ago so we are subjective I guess. All in all La Quinta was a nice place, we’ve stayed here many times at this particular hotel and are fine with what we see. Yes it’s not perfect but the rooms were clean and bathrooms were also. Breakfast in morning had the usual fare which was also fine and the ladies were always making sure it was stocked. We will stay here again in the future."

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay and love the downtown Kent location."

Comfort Inn & Suites Akron South

10/10 Excellent

"For the price this was a great place. The beds initially felt hard, but were actually very comfortable (I have a top end mattress at home). Room & common areas were clean. Breakfast was one of the best I’ve had in a hotel. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. The only downside, we were on the 2nd floor and could hear those in the room above walking around."

The Aurora - a Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"We stayed for conscience. It was close to everything in Aurora. The inn is old so you have to give it some grace. Rooms are on the small side. We stayed in the pool wing which is not as nice as the other wing. Restaurant wasn’t open very good."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Macedonia, OH

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, staff is wonderful and great location clean room"

Best Western Plus North Canton Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Hotel was nice. The location of the elevator was a little weird. The breakfast was average."

Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Large hotel. A football team was staying while we there, but they were very quiet. Front desk staff were nice and restaurant staff as well. Free breakfast."

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.

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. The Royal Inn & Suites

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Cleveland Southeast/Streetsboro

4. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Akron Stow

5. Comfort Suites Hartville - North Canton

6. Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent

7. Rocking Horse Inn

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

9. The Aurora - a Boutique Hotel

10. Courtyard by Marriott Akron Stow

11. Motel 6 Streetsboro, OH

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Stow

13. Hampton Inn Stow

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cleveland Streetsboro

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron

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

17. Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland/Twinsburg

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

19. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Streetsboro

20. Quality Inn Streetsboro - Kent

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Top Kent State University Hotel Reviews

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cleveland Solon

Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland Macedonia

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Akron South

The Aurora - a Boutique Hotel

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Macedonia, OH

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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