Close To Campus – Walking Distance
The Vanguard
201 Glen Avenue, Ann Arbor, 48104
The Vanguard Ann Arbor, Autograph Collection, Ann Arbor (updated prices 2026)
7 min Walk from Campus
Graduate by Hilton
615 East Huron St, Ann Arbor, 48104
Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor (updated prices 2026)
5 min Walk from Campus
Residence Inn by Marriot
120 West Huron St, Ann Arbor, 48104
Residence Inn by Marriott Ann Arbor Downtown, Ann Arbor (updated prices 2026)
10-15 min Walk from Campus
Further Off Campus – Transportation Required
Hampton Inn
2910 Jackson Avenue, Ann Arbor, 48104
Hampton Inn & Suites Ann Arbor West, Ann Arbor (updated prices 2026)
10 min Drive from Campus – Ann Arbor City Bus Available
Homewood Suites
2457 S State St., Ann Arbor 48104
Homewood Suites by Hilton Ann Arbor
5 min Drive from Campus – Ann Arbor City Bus Available
Holiday Inn
3155 Boardwalk Dr, Ann Arbor 48104
Holiday Inn & Suites Ann Arbor Univ. Michigan Area, an IHG Hotel
8 min Drive from Campus – Ann Arbor City Bus Available
Transportation For Guests Flying Into DTW
Note: Travel time from DTW to Observatory Hall is approximately 40 minutes (50-60, depending on time, as rush hour traffic can cause significant delays).
It is recommended that charter buses/large vehicles be contracted for the event: Transportation Services Chartered Through DTW
Ann Arbor Bus Usage
Ann Arbor city buses are run by TheRIde. Day passes are $3.00. Routes can be found on the TheRide website: Home | TheRide
Michigan campus buses (M-Bus) are free to use and can take you all around campus. Routes can be found here: Routes and Schedules – Logistics, Transportation & Parking or on the M-Bus app.
