These hotels are perfect for taking in a vibrant university atmosphere without having to wake up to the smell of stale beer. They're perfect road-trip destinations for those among us who are classy, but still know how to party.

Four Seasons Hotel, Austin, Texas

This luxury resort near the University of Texas is perfect not just for Longhorns fans, but for anyone who wants to experience a quintessential southwestern city. If you get bored lounging at the saltwater pool, the downtown area is only a few blocks away, or you can visit the nearby Lady Bird Lake.

The Study at Yale, New Haven, Connecticut

This boutique hotel has exactly the type of bookish vibes that you might expect at arguably the brainiest campus in America. Even if a comfy reading chair isn't really your thing, you might find yourself taken in by the surrounding gothic architecture.

The Lodge at Torrey Pines, La Jolla, California

The beaches, sandstone and sunshine at this lodge near UC San Diego will make you wonder why anyone would ever go to college anywhere besides California. A side note, the public golf course at Torrey Pines was the site Tiger Woods' legendary U.S. Open victory in 2008.

The Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

A beacon of southern hospitality, this colonial hotel is modeled after George Washington's home at Mt. Vernon. The inn's historic front porch is iconic among self-professed Tar Heels, and unlike some of the other hotels on this list, the Carolina Inn is located within the actual campus.

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, Missouri

The cigar room at this luxury hotel near Washington University in St. Louis is the perfect spot to watch a ballgame and sip whiskey. When you're ready to venture out, there's the nearby Forest Park, a massive public gathering place that features a zoo and an art museum.

Union Station Hotel, Nashville, Tennesee

This hotel near Vanderbilt University, which was a railway station in the 19th century, could be your gateway to Nashville and all its musical glory. Each of the hotel's 125 room has a unique design, and the hotel's main atrium features a 65-foot stained-glass ceiling.

The St. Julien Hotel and Spa, Boulder, Colorado

If you've properly enjoyed the skiing and hiking spots near the University of Colorado Boulder, then the massive spa at the St. Julien Hotel will feel like a godsend.

Morris Inn, South Bend, Indiana

This inn is just a stone's throw away from iconic Notre Dame landmarks such as the Golden Dome, Basilica and St. Mary’s lake.