Whether you’re coming to the area to tour colleges and universities, or to celebrate the graduation of a hardworking student, take advantage of the Inn at Hastings Park’s fabulously convenient proximity to Greater Boston’s illustrious centers of higher learning!
Our Relais & Châteaux property, which combines historical heritage and the pinnacle of modern boutique-luxury hospitality, sets you up within easy reach of these topnotch campuses with a guestroom or suite in Lexington, Massachusetts: a mere 15 miles from downtown Boston. We’d love to host you for the exciting occasion!
The Inn at Hastings Park: An Ideal Place to Stay for Visiting Colleges & Universities in the Greater Boston Area
Our charming and stylish Inn lies within easy reach of a bevy of colleges and universities, from Harvard, M.I.T., and Boston College to Northeastern, Brandeis, and Bentley. This is prime time for prospective students and their families to tour campuses, and you couldn’t ask for a better launchpad—or better-appointed accommodations and amenities—than the Inn at Hastings Park.
The same goes, of course, if you’re headed to one or another of these institutions to attend a commencement ceremony. Come stay at the Inn while you celebrate your graduate!
Take Advantage of the Inn at Hastings Park Ivy Scholars Package for Campus Visits
Here at the Inn at Hastings Park, we offer our guests a variety of special accommodation packages and experiences, including one designed especially for college visits and academic milestones: our Ivy Scholars Package.
Ideal for prospective students and their families, Family Weekend visits, graduation celebrations, and other collegiate occasions, the package includes luxury overnight accommodations, continental breakfast, and a $100 credit toward a future stay. Guests can also enjoy an exclusive private guided tour of Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and historic Cambridge, offering an engaging look at the history, architecture, and academic culture of the area.
Explore all the Ivy Scholars Package details and plan your college-focused getaway to Lexington.
Other Perks to a Stay at the Inn at Hastings Park for Campus Tours & Graduation Ceremonies
From the outstanding farm-to-fork cuisine at our Town Meeting Bistro—ideal for a celebratory meal with a newly minted college graduate!—to the wide range of special activities, excursions, and other experiences we provide, from cooking classes and private bonfires to historical walking tours, Inn at Hastings Park hospitality is multifaceted.
And that hospitality has earned global recognition: Inn at Hastings Park was named one of Travel + Leisure’s Top 500 Hotels in the World for 2025. Whether you’re touring future alma maters or celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime graduation moment, our award-winning inn provides a fitting backdrop for memories that matter.
We’re the perfect place to stay for touring colleges and universities and attending commencement events—reserve your guestroom or suite today!
