The Best Hotels in Champaign, Illinois

From the moment you walk into the lobby at the Hilton Garden Inn, you know you’re in for a stylish stay
From the moment you walk into the lobby at the Hilton Garden Inn, you know you’re in for a stylish stay | Courtesy of Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana / Expedia
Nick Dauk

Follow the sound of the Illinois Fighting Illini, and you’ll find yourself in the heart of Champaign. This city in central Illinois is home to the University of Illinois, a handful of fascinating museums and a burgeoning tech scene drawing more than eyes from Silicon Valley. First time in the Silicon Prairie? Let the best hotels in Champaign teach you a thing or two about Midwest hospitality.

I Hotel and Conference Center, for central satisfaction

Hotel, Luxury

The spacious lobby adorned with art at the I Hotel and Conference Center
Courtesy of I Hotel and Conference Center / Expedia
When it comes to the best hotels in Champaign, it’s the I – not the X – that marks the spot. The I Hotel and Conference Center integrates everything you want and need into a convenient stay downtown. Here, you’ll find an Alexa in your room, a Peloton bike in the fitness center, deep-tissue massages in the spa and Starbucks in the iCafe. And, naturally, there’s champagne at Houlihan’s Restaurant and Bar. It’s an “I-full,” to say the least.

Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana, for eating your heart out

Chain Hotel

The sleek multistory Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana at dawn
Courtesy of Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana / Expedia

Pack an appetite when you’re planning a stay at Hyatt Place. The booze, bites and complimentary breakfast bar at the Placery and the around-the-clock snacks at the Market are only the tip of the iceberg. Your king suite is surrounded by some of the best restaurants in Champaign, including tandoori at the Himalayan Chimney and chicken and waffles at Watson’s Shack & Rail, along with 34 others within a two-block radius, if you have the time.

Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana, for tree-spotting

Chain Hotel

A spacious room with bold prints at the Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana with desk and tv
Courtesy of Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana / Expedia

It’s appropriate that Hilton Garden Inn is one of the best hotels in Champaign for tree-spotting. Along with being within walking distance of campus, it’s a literal walk in the park across the street at Hessel Park. The sun shining through your queen room will entice you outside for a walk around this lovely green space. Savor the sun as much as possible by stopping at the 24-hour Pavilion Pantry to bring a picnic with you.

Residence Inn by Marriott Champaign, for your day on the court

Chain Hotel

The cozy outdoor patio with a firepit at the Residence Inn by Marriott Champaign
Courtesy of Residence Inn by Marriott Champaign / Expedia

There’s nothing like an evening of drinks and a night of shooting hoops to unwind from a long drive. That’s why Residence Inn treats you to both. Its evening mixer makes Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays feel like five o’clock on a Friday. Meanwhile, the outdoor basketball court is ready for your best buzzer beater if the beers don’t sway your shot too much. Looking for some NBA action on your holiday? You’re within a two-hour drive of watching the Pacers and the Bulls toss around the rock.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Champaign Urbana/Campustown, for a study in comfort

Chain Hotel

A warm and inviting guest room with city views at the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Champaign Urbana/Campustown
Courtesy of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Champaign Urbana/Campustown / Expedia

Study up on Champaign at TownPlace Suites. On the northern end of the University of Illinois campus, this extended-stay hotel will make you feel as welcome as an undergrad without having to share a bathroom, a kitchen and awkward moments. Also, your complimentary breakfast in the morning requires no dining plan. Wander out onto the quad any time you wish, or shop for things far less expensive than textbooks at the shops around the corner.

Candlewood Suites Champaign-Urbana University Area, for suite dreams

Chain Hotel

The three-story Candlewood Suites Champaign-Urbana University Area with landscaping in front
Courtesy of Candlewood Suites Champaign-Urbana University Area / Expedia

Illinois Fighting Illini fans and first-time visitors will find a happy home at Candlewood Suites. This hotel just north of downtown Champaign is just as close to the University of Illinois and Spurlock Museum as it is to Parkland College and the Urbana Country Club. With so much time spent exploring the campus and getting the lay of the land, you’ll be happy that the Candlewood Cupboard has meals and snacks ready whenever hunger strikes.

Hampton Inn Champaign Southwest, for a pet-friendly pit stop

Chain Hotel

A spacious and contemporary suite with pops of color at the Hampton Inn Champaign Southwest
Courtesy of Hampton Inn Champaign Southwest / Expedia

When you and the doggo ride into Champaign, let Hampton Inn give you a relaxing space to rest outside town. You’ll be in a suite so comfortable that you’ll both have leg twitches in your sleep. The smell of a fresh, hot and complimentary breakfast will perk you up in the morning. Head downtown if you want a little excitement, or venture to Robert C Porter Family Park to give Snoopy a scent-filled stroll.

landscape with balloons floating in the air

KEEN TO EXPLORE THE WORLD?

Connect with like-minded people on our premium trips curated by local insiders and with care for the world

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.

Winter Sale Offers on Our Trips

Incredible Savings

X
Edit article