The right hotel can help ensure a celebratory weekend like college graduation becomes a happy memory that lasts as long as the degree. These five properties offer something beyond a place to sleep, providing a distinct backdrop for families ready to celebrate in style.
Boston is one of America’s most storied college cities, and Four Seasons Hotel Boston is the ultimate home base for families celebrating graduation weekend. In the heart of Back Bay overlooking Boston Public Garden, the hotel sits at the center of it all with 273 rooms and suites, complimentary Vaults snack pantries on every floor and an 8th-floor indoor pool.
© Sofitel NY
New York City is home to a plethora of universities and Sofitel New York puts families right in the middle of it all. The recently revitalized property offers 398 rooms and suites, while Social 45, Bar & Bistro offers a great setting for a post-graduation toast.
© The Hermitage Hotel
Nashville’s only National Historic Landmark hotel has been the backdrop for the city’s most significant moments since 1910, and your child’s graduation weekend should be just as momentous. Families can settle into one of 122 rooms and suites.
© The Ann Savannah
The Ann Savannah is an ideal home base for families celebrating Savannah College of Art and Design graduation with a boutique, apartment-style feel; 157 suites designed for both short- and long-term stays with full kitchens, in-room laundry and pet-friendly spaces; and on-site restaurant Little James, offering all-day dining.
© Keswick Hall
Keswick Hall makes for a great retreat for University of Virginia, just 15 minutes from the campus. On 600 acres in Virginia wine country, the resort offers 80 rooms, cuisine at Marigold by Jean-Georges, a world-class spa and pools, a championship golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, and proximity to Charlottesville’s top attractions.
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