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Our 10 favorite college town hotels to book this fall, including points properties
11.09.2024 - 21:07 / thepointsguy.com / Albert Einstein
There's something extremely nostalgic about visiting a college town after Labor Day. Even on a warm day, there's a crispness in the air. Fall is on its way as campuses hum with activity and fans cheer on their favorite college teams at packed stadiums.
If you're a parent visiting for a family weekend, an alumni visiting for homecoming events or a prospective student checking out college life, choosing a beautiful — and conveniently located — hotel will make the experience even more memorable. It's especially sweet when you can book the property with points.
Below, we've rounded up properties in 10 of our favorite college towns that have prime locations, lively atmospheres and cozy accommodations. Many of the options (like Graduate Hotels properties, which were just acquired by Hilton) are bookable with points.
The Princeton Historic District encompasses the Princeton University campus and sits on the National Register of Historic Places. It was settled by Quakers in the 1600s, and four U.S. presidents attended Princeton. Needless to say, it's a dream destination for anyone interested in learning about American history.
You can see 17th- and 18th-century treasures such as the university's oldest building, Nassau Hall — which once served as the home of the American government — or the Italianate Prospect House. Strolling past these buildings is a magical experience in the fall as the foliage explodes around campus.
Featured on our list of the most anticipated hotel openings in 2024, the new Graduate by Hilton Princeton is Ivy League through and through. Its preppy jewel-toned interiors are inspired by Princeton Tiger lore and local history.
Every guest room detail, small or large, gives a nod to the college. The university's colors of orange and white are apparent throughout. Bedside lamps take cues from the Revolutionary War-era cannon buried behind Nassau Hall, while intricate wood-carved bed frames have hand-drawn illustrations. Sketches by Albert Einstein, who worked for Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study, decorate the space.
The Gothic-style lobby and library with high ceilings feel very Hogwarts-esque, with dark-wood built-in bookcases, leather couches and framed Princeton blazers.
Ye Tavern, Graduate Princeton's signature bar and restaurant, serves Prohibition-era cocktails and classic regional fare.
As mentioned above, Hilton recently acquired the Graduate Hotels brand for a cool $210 million. As a result, stays at Graduate Hotels are now bookable with Hilton Honors points.
Rates at Graduate by Hilton Princeton start at $306 or 50,000 points per night.
Just 2 miles from the University of California Santa Barbara, The Steward is close to Goleta Beach and all sorts of campus activities,
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