No matter how removed you are from late nights in the library and donning a graduation gown, there’s something familiarly academic about fall.

Whether you’re visiting campuses for the football, moving in a freshman of your own, or just opting for an easy trip for autumn, each of these picks delivers on the fall campus fantasy.

In Auburn, a 26-key boutique hotel with a Michelin-recognized restaurant onsite staffed by Auburn University’s best and brightest in the future of hospitality.

Up in Boston, a design-forward lifestyle stay that makes Harvard feel hip.

Down in Charlottesville, take a walk through Thomas Jefferson’s historic university before hitting one of the region’s wineries or doffing your hat at the steeplechase.

And we’re finishing it off in the Southwest, at Arizona State University, where the players mingle in this hotel’s lobby during home games.

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Laurel Hotel & Spa

The Location: Auburn, AL

Home Team: Auburn University! The hotel is literally on campus and partners with the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management.

The Vibe: Don’t let the on-campus setting undersell it; this is true boutique luxury. It’s quietly refined, from sophisticated guest rooms and an impressive on-site spa to the robust culinary program and beautiful public spaces like The Library and Walt’s On The Roof.

What to Do: Catch a game at Jordan-Hare Stadium, or slow it down with a campus tour on a complimentary bicycle rental.

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The Atlas Hotel

The Location: Boston, MA

Home Team: Harvard. The Atlas Hotel is located across the street from Harvard Business School and less than a mile from Harvard Yard.

The Vibe: This hotel is the antidote to academic stuffiness; it’s decidedly hip, design-forward, and a true lifestyle hotel at its heart. It’s got a stunning (and award-winning!) lobby for working or socializing, a hip on-site restaurant, and a hotel must: a cool rooftop bar.

What to Do: Watch the Head of the Charles Regatta from the riverbank, then pull on a sweater and wander Harvard’s campus for peak New England coziness.

Calling Alums (and Beyond): Get 15% off dining, upgrade priority, and more if you’re connected to a Boston university with The Atlas Scholars Club.

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Kimpton The Forum Hotel

The Location: Charlottesville, VA

Home Team: UVA (Go Hoos!). The hotel is located just north of Grounds, in a quiet enclave near the Darden School of Business.

The Vibe: A stylish yet welcoming home base. Whether you’re here for the wineries, a wedding, wandering Grounds, or visiting Monticello, at the end of the day, return to modern rooms and a serene setting at Kimpton The Forum Hotel.

What to Do: Cheer on the steeplechase at the 91st Montpelier Hunt Races on November 7th. Think tailgating, funky hat contests, and Jack Russell races.

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Omni Tempe Hotel At ASU

The Location: Tempe, AZ

Home Team: ASU (obviously!). The hotel is mere steps from Arizona State University’s Tempe campus.

The Vibe: The best of both worlds, and by that we mean great on-site amenities as well as a convenient location. Tempe’s bustling Mill Avenue District is a short walk away, while on-site, rooms are stylish, the rooftop pool deck is expansive, and the dining options are robust.

What to Do: Catch the Sun Devils riding their hottest streak in years at Mountain America Stadium.

Local Perks: Omni Tempe at ASU gets into the Sun Devil spirit all season long. Expect player meet-and-greets in the lobby on Thursdays and Sun Devil Saturdays, plus game-day food, drinks, and complimentary poolside ice cream.