<p>The Residence Inn (I believe it’s part of Mariott) next to the Civic Center is very nice and less than a mile from campus. </p>
<p>Since you asked for the nicest hotel in the area, it’s Hotel Duval. Probably overkill for what you need the hotel for though.</p>
<p>And if you decide none of these work for you, try the Prince Murat Motel on Monroe St. Rooms come with free HBO, and I believe they even change the paper on the beds for each guest. (Kidding of course… don’t look at this place).</p>