Villanova University Stays
Family Weekends · Games · Commencement
Villanova University Stays
Make campus weekends easier with a comfortable Newtown Square hotel base. Families, alumni, fans, and university groups can choose between two hotels with complimentary parking and dining nearby.
Plan ahead
Important Villanova stay dates
The busiest university weekends fill early. Use these dates as a starting point, confirm details with Villanova, and reserve rooms as soon as travel plans are firm.
August 19–23, 2026
Move-In & Orientation
Arrive rested, keep a nearby family base, and make the first days on campus less rushed.
September 25–27, 2026
Family Weekend
Build a full family weekend around breakfast, campus programming, and a comfortable place to reconnect.
October 23–25, 2026
Homecoming
Stay close enough for traditions and reunions while enjoying complimentary parking and nearby dining.
November 13–15, 2026
Special Olympics Fall Festival
A convenient base for volunteers, athletes, families, and university groups throughout the weekend.
May 13–15, 2027
Baccalaureate & Commencement
Bring family together across two hotels for one of the year’s most meaningful campus celebrations.
A calmer campus weekend
A better base for Villanova visits
Choose your travel style
Two hotel experiences give families, alumni, teams, and departments more flexibility in one place.
Park and recharge
Complimentary parking, fitness centers, breakfast options, and comfortable rooms make full campus days easier.
Gather between events
Meet family, classmates, teammates, or colleagues for coffee, dinner, or a relaxed evening together.
Every kind of campus visit
Stay for the moments that matter
Move-In & Orientation
Handle move-in at your scheduled time and keep a nearby room for family programming or one more night before the trip home.
Family & Alumni Weekends
Turn campus traditions into a complete weekend with breakfast before events and a relaxed place to reconnect afterward.
Athletics & University Events
Build games, performances, conferences, and multi-day programs around convenient parking and nearby dining.
Commencement & Reunions
Bring family and friends together with room options across two hotels and social spaces for milestone weekends.
Choose your stay
Two hotel options at Ellis Preserve
Hilton Garden Inn
A trusted full-service choice with breakfast, dinner, comfortable gathering areas, and flexible group coordination.
AC Hotel Newtown Square
A contemporary Marriott experience with the AC Lounge, stylish common spaces, and a relaxed evening atmosphere.
Traveling together
Plan a Villanova group stay
Share your event dates, estimated room count, and group needs. The hotel sales team can coordinate one property or both hotels for families, teams, departments, and alumni groups.