Best Hotels near Holy Cross College

The brick Morris Inn has been a University of Notre Dame institution since 1952. Surrounded by campus buildings and two blocks from the football stadium, the three-story Inn has 150 guestrooms and suites. All rooms have neutral tones and warm wood accents – suites have regal blue and gold flair – and have headboards with built-in reading lights, Keurig coffee makers, bathrobes and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Some rooms at this property are pet-friendly. There is also an on-site 24-hour fitness center and access to the university’s fitness facilities; however, there is no pool. Self-parking is complimentary, while valet costs extra. Three dining options include a seafood restaurant, an American fare option and an outdoor dining spot with a seasonal fire pit. Recent guests raved about the staff’s attention to detail throughout the property – especially for those celebrating something during their stay.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel South Bend is attached to the Century Center, a convention center along the St. Joseph River in downtown South Bend, Indiana. It’s about 4 miles southeast of the South Bend International Airport, and the hotel offers a complimentary airport shuttle. The hotel is currently undergoing renovations to its guest rooms and corridors, which should address recent guest concerns about musty room smells and aging fixtures. Many guest rooms have river views, and all have complimentary Wi-Fi and minifridges. There’s a fitness center, a business center with an on-site notary public and an indoor pool, though the pool may be closed during the renovations. The property has a Starbucks in the lobby, offers in-room dining and the restaurant Baker’s Bar and Grille, which is located in a glass atrium. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hilton Honors rewards members can accrue or redeem points by choosing to stay at this DoubleTree property.

With a location removed from, but convenient to, both Interstate 80 and Interstate 90, Hilton Garden Inn South Bend offers guests a winning blend of comfort and convenience in northern Indiana. Standard accommodations come complete with flat-screen TVs, premium channels and free Wi-Fi access. Bistro 933 serves up American-style favorites for breakfast and dinner daily, though guests will have to look elsewhere for midday meals. Other on-site amenities at this Hilton Garden Inn include a swimming pool, a business center, a fitness center and a call-ahead shuttle service to South Bend International Airport, which recent guests loved. Plus, travelers will find this South Bend hotel is close to the University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College and the downtown area. What’s more, Chicago is within driving distance. Keep in mind that Hilton Honors members can accrue or redeem points by choosing to stay here, as well.

Adorned with bright, breezy furnishings, the boutique Inn at Saint Mary's provides guests with standard accommodations that come complete with desks, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi access in South Bend, Indiana. Pastries and coffee are available daily at INNJoy Cafe, which offers a complimentary a breakfast buffet for all guests, and cocktails are served in the evenings at the Atrium Lounge. Other on-site amenities include a fitness center – recent guests particularly loved its sauna – and a free shuttle that features drop-off and pick-up services to South Bend International Airport and select destinations within a 5-mile radius of the property. What’s more, this South Bend hotel is just minutes from Saint Mary’s College, the University of Notre Dame and the shops and restaurants of the downtown area. Travelers looking for a daytrip should that Chicago is within driving distance.

The Staybridge Suites South Bend-University Area offers guests all-suite accommodations that come complete with fully equipped kitchens, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi access. Complimentary access to the breakfast buffet is included with each stay, though guests will have to look elsewhere for lunch and dinner options. Other on-site amenities include an indoor pool, a theater room (which recent guests love), a fitness center and free laundry room access. Plus, travelers who stay at this South Bend hotel will find themselves within driving distance of the University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College and South Bend International Airport. Chicago is also about 90 minutes away via car. Keep in mind that because this hotel is a part of the IHG Hotels family, members of the IHG Rewards Club can accrue or redeem points by choosing to stay here.