<p>My son will attend an info session for architecture graduate school and is looking for suggestions for medium priced place to stay that is within walking distance of the architecture school. Safety and convenience are more important than price. Appreciate your suggestions.</p>
<p>The Courtyard by Marriott and the Colony Inn are close to campus and run around $120. Walking from the campus to the Courtyard, there are two slightly sketchy blocks that not everyone would feel comfortable with at night, although I think most people would be OK. The Colony Inn is a little dreary but on a nice street with boutiques and restaurants. The Omni is also near campus, but substantially more expensive.</p>
<p>Try priceline. My family got a room at Omni (a very nice hotel just a block or two from campus) for something like $80 through priceline.</p>
<p>Four choices close to campus - Omni, Marriott Courtyard, The Colony and The New Haven Hotel.</p>
<p>I have often stayed in the Omni and except for special events weekends is usually reasonably priced. If I had to pick one, it would be the Omni, hands down. Watch out for the Cold Stone Creamery next door - I have found it difficult to avoid over an entire weekend.</p>
<p>There are also 4-5 B&Bs in town.</p>
<p>I stayed at the Omni last week. They accept the Entertainment book discount if you have that - didn't ask to see my card or anything. 2 blocks from the dorm my son was staying in.</p>
<p>if you want close and old-school, and I mean musty and fabulous, try the Duncan, it is also on Chapel, just a block from the Architecture school.</p>