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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kent State Univ
1215 Sanctuary View Dr
Kent, Ohio

Days Inn Kent - Akron
4422 Edson Rd
Kent, Ohio

Super 8 Kent Akron Area
4380 Edson Rd
Kent, Ohio

Hampton Inn Kent-Akron Area
4406 State Route 43
Kent, Ohio

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
215 S. Depeyster Street
Kent, Ohio

Econo Lodge Kent
4386 State Route 43
Kent, Ohio

Comfort Inn And Suites Kent
4423 State Route 43
Kent, Ohio


Hotel Tips

Not all online booking systems are fully integrated with hotel reservations systems so there is a chance that smaller hotels are hand entering your stay from a fax machine which leaves room for errors. Book directly with hotel to avoid any problems and ask for a price match if you find a better price online.

Bring an actual credit card to avoid deposits and pre-authorizations consuming money in your checking account which will reduce your available balance. Hotels that accept paper cash often ask for a hefty deposit to cover potential damages in your room leaving you scrambling to find an ATM.

Other sources of noise can be opening and closing trash dumpsters and also during collection by garbage trucks. Another great question is if they have any renovation plans, or underway that could affect your ability to relax. Pack earplugs and eyeshades!



Things To Do

Kent visitors are always welcome and you will receive exceptional service from local merchant-owners as opposed to staff at the big box retailers. We take the extra time to make sure that you how to make best use of your purchase and that you get exactly what you need.

Kent has a great collection of barber shops to choose from if you want to take a little off the top, get a clean shave or to trim your moustache or beard. Take a moment to consider buying some styling gel, beard oil or wax and always tip well.

Kent has several options for shopping for specialty food items that are not found in regular grocery stores. Shops tailored for "foodies" offer tastings of the products as well as scheduled culinary classes to perfect your skills. Shop for infused oils, salts and spices from around the World!



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Aimee Cavill
Love to wander through this beautiful town and I love the wineries!

Dianna Branden
I love the quaint little boutiques.

Kara Braud
Beautiful place!

Kim Knox
All the quaint shops, I like to support small business.

Donna Damitz
great food, many little shops.


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