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A porch with a view of a lush green landscape and a mountain in the distance.

A spacious room with wooden floors, white tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative lighting.

A spacious room with wooden floors, white tables, and chairs arranged for dining.

1. Balsam Mountain Inn

15.2 km from Western Carolina University

Karen

S$117

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone pillars, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.

A stone building with a glass door, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

21 km from Western Carolina University

John

S$92

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

A river with a stone pathway and a building with a balcony overlooking the river.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, metal railings, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

3. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

9.6 km from Western Carolina University

Margaret

S$148

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a stone accent wall.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a stone wall, a reception desk, and a patterned curtain.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A long, narrow hallway with large windows on one side, allowing natural light to enter.

4. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

6 km from Western Carolina University

Eugene

S$155

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, a building with a sign, and a clear sky.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with yellow chairs, and a view of the dining area in the background.

A modern dining area with high tables, orange chairs, and blue patterned booths.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a white interior, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

10.4 km from Western Carolina University

Candace

S$142

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern bedroom with a large bed, dark wall paneling, two bedside tables, and a window with a view.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There's a dining table with chairs and a small ottoman.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A compact living space with a TV, a dining table, a chair, a small refrigerator, and a wardrobe with a hanging rack.

6. Hotel Sylva

8.3 km from Western Carolina University

Nicholas

S$177

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A circular bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a central DJ booth.

A poolside bar area with seating and a view of the pool.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large chandelier, and a Starbucks sign in the background.

A modern building with large windows overlooking a landscaped area with a stream.

7. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

20.9 km from Western Carolina University

Richard

S$111

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and an American flag.

A reception area with a large mural, a reception desk, and a tiled floor.

A modern hotel with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a wall mural of a sunset.

8. Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

9.1 km from Western Carolina University

Traci

S$134

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, an American flag, a sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and two lamps.

A hotel room with a television on a black cabinet, a red patterned sofa, a lamp, and a door.

A lobby with a stone wall, a reception desk, a flag, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

9. Cherokee Grand Hotel

21.3 km from Western Carolina University

Barbara

S$110

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A micro hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a sign indicating it is by Wyndham.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

A reception area with a reception desk, a large window with curtains, and a sign for 'MICROTEL INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM'.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

10. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

10.4 km from Western Carolina University

Joyce

S$129

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a patterned rug.

A reception area with a stone wall, wooden cabinets, a marble counter, framed photographs, a welcome sign, and a lamp.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a lamp.

A spacious hotel lobby with a bar area, multiple seating options, and a fireplace.

11. Hampton Inn Franklin

21.3 km from Western Carolina University

Steven

S$212

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A window with a view of a tree and a pathway.

A train station with a covered waiting area and a small building in the background.

A sign for Economy Inn with a white car parked in front.

A small office space with a desk, chair, and a mounted television.

12. Economy Inn Sylva

8.5 km from Western Carolina University

Laquan

S$114

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A building with a large glass facade, a brick exterior, and a sign indicating it is the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.

A casino bar with multiple screens, slot machines, and a curved counter.

A hotel breakfast area with a refrigerator, fruit bowls, and a coffee station.

13. Quality Inn Franklin

21.5 km from Western Carolina University

Jennifer

S$180

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A wooden house with a deck and stairs leading to a platform, surrounded by dense greenery and a river.

A wooden deck with a staircase leading to a covered area, surrounded by lush greenery and a small stream.

A covered deck with a glass enclosure, wooden furniture, and a view of a wooded area.

A cozy living room with a green sofa, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

14. Rivers Edge

4.9 km from Western Carolina University

LaVonda

S$891

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a brick building in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A restaurant with a stone fireplace, multiple tables, and chairs.

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

21 km from Western Carolina University

Monica

S$150

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hot tub with a wooden deck and a TV mounted on the wall.

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a television, a fireplace, and a coffee machine.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a small TV on a counter. There are two bar stools and a plant on the counter.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and wooden flooring.

16. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

20.9 km from Western Carolina University

Juanita

S$87

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A cabin with a wooden deck, a covered outdoor seating area, and a staircase leading to the main entrance.

A wooden dining table with chairs, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, a red door, and a window with a view of trees.

A cozy bedroom with a large bed, plaid curtains, a wooden ceiling fan, and a small chair with a fox design.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling, and large windows.

17. 'fox Den' w/ Hot Tub! 22 Mi to Cataloochee Skiing

17.7 km from Western Carolina University

S$302

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a sign indicating 'Welcome to the hotel', and a building with a green roof in the background.

A motel with a covered parking area, multiple rooms, and a clear sky.

A building with a brick entrance and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door.

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

20.7 km from Western Carolina University

Jacob

S$99

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A reception desk with a clock, a framed certificate, and a small Christmas tree in the background.

A gazebo with a red roof and beige walls, located in front of a building with a red roof and beige walls.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

19. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

21.4 km from Western Carolina University

page

S$104

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television mounted on the wall.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A dining area with a mix of booths and tables, a patterned carpet, and a window with a view of greenery.

20. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

21 km from Western Carolina University

Indranil

S$95

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Western Carolina University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Balsam Mountain Inn	9.2 Wonderful 126 reviews	View
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee	9.2 Wonderful 1,230 reviews	View
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View

Top Western Carolina University Hotel Reviews

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient to Cullowhee. Great value."

Hotel Sylva

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and comfortable beds. Super nice staff"

Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

8/10 Good

"We checked in late at night after a local football game. Front desk staff was friendly and professional. While waiting in line the first thing I noticed was the elevator out of order sign. He gave us the key and explained it was out of order, but that hits hard when you are already tired and have to climb stairs . Stuff happens, hope they get it fixed soon. Room was extremely clean, no smells. Bed may have been on it’s last life as I woke up in a center a crater a few times, but was still comfortable overall. I can’t speak on breakfast as we didn’t get up and moving in time. We will be visiting the area often and will gladly stay here again."

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The room was super clean and cozy. The pool and hot tub were clean and relaxing. The breakfast was so good and everything was always available. Ms. Debra always came to check to make sure we didn’t need anything. Highly recommended this property!"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place to stay!!"

Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

10/10 Excellent

"This is a great spot to stay when visiting WCU. It’s always clean and reasonably priced and the staff is consistently friendly."

Economy Inn Sylva

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed the stay. Convienent to everything. Staff was great"

Other attractions near Western Carolina University

Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center

10.0/10 (5 reviews)

Catch an event at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center during your trip to Cullowhee. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Judaculla Rock

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

Find out about the history of Cullowhee with a stop at Judaculla Rock. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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The American Museum of the House Cat

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The American Museum of the House Cat during your trip to Sylva. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

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Poteet Memorial Park

8.2/10 (13 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Poteet Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Sylva. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this quaint area.

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Jackson County Historic Courthouse

Find out about the history of Sylva when you take a trip to Jackson County Historic Courthouse. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

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Jackson County Green Energy Park

Enjoy an outing to Jackson County Green Energy Park during your stay in Sylva. Visit the area's shops and casinos.

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Hawkins Knob

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hawkins Knob during your travels in Cullowhee. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Western Carolina University?

Western Carolina University is located in a welcoming area of Cullowhee known for its magnificent mountain views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 14 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Western Carolina University?

Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 3.7 mi (6 km) from Western Carolina University.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Western Carolina University?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Western Carolina University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Western Carolina University, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Western Carolina University.

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Our top choices for Western Carolina University hotels

1. Balsam Mountain Inn

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

3. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

4. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

6. Hotel Sylva

7. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

8. Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

9. Cherokee Grand Hotel

10. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

11. Hampton Inn Franklin

12. Economy Inn Sylva

13. Quality Inn Franklin

14. Rivers Edge

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

16. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

17. 'fox Den' w/ Hot Tub! 22 Mi to Cataloochee Skiing

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

19. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

20. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

Compare popular hotels close to Western Carolina University

Top Western Carolina University Hotel Reviews

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

Hotel Sylva

Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

Economy Inn Sylva

Other attractions near Western Carolina University

Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center

Judaculla Rock

The American Museum of the House Cat

Poteet Memorial Park

Jackson County Historic Courthouse

Jackson County Green Energy Park

Hawkins Knob

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