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5 Hotels for College Tour Season

by Kimberly Inlander

Sep 23, 2024

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When kids reach a certain age, family travel shifts focus to college tours. Here’s five hotels near colleges and universities perfect for your visit.

 

Rosewood Washington, D.C.

Rosewood Washington, D.C. is just less than 1 mile from Georgetown University’s campus, offering 57 guestrooms, with 12 suites  and eight Townhouses. Dining venues include CUT by Wolfgang Puck and CUT Bar and Lounge; CUT Above offers state-of-the-art fitness equipment.

 

Rosewood Sand Hill

Near Stanford University, in the heart of Silicon Valley, is Rosewood San Hill, just a three-minute drive to campus. The hotel boasts 121 guestrooms, each with private balconies or terraces and views of courtyard gardens and/or the Sant Cruz Mountains.

 

JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District

Savannah College of Art & Design is one of the nation’s most notable creative arts schools, and Savannah’s Plant Riverside arts and entertainment district is just a 10-minute drive. JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District is housed in a restored 1912 power plant building.

 

Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville

Greenville is the closest city to South Carolina’s Clemson University; the city sits about one hour from the university. Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville offers a nature-inspired lodge and modern Carolina cuisine at Between the Trees.

 

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

This elegant hotel in Dallas is just minutes from the city’s Southern Methodist University. As the inaugural Rosewood hotel, it boasts luxe guestrooms, a pool area and delicious dining options in a city rich with experiences.

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