West Lafayette, IndianaPurdue University
The Union Club Hotel at Purdue University, Autograph Collection
Collegiate heritage clubhouse
Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana
Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottCollegiate heritage clubhouse
University energy meets tailored clubhouse style, staffed by students from the hospitality program alongside subtle Boilermaker heraldry.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Collegiate motifs, tailored plaid upholstery, and brass accents shape the spaces renovated by Simeone Deary Design Group.
Notable
A 1929 brick structure originally built as an addition to the historic Purdue Memorial Union.
Notable
Student staff from the university hospitality program manage operations alongside Boilermaker heraldry and campus-inspired decor.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This one’s got personality to spare, and though it’s full of references to the university, it steers just to the right side of collegiate kitsch.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set directly on the Purdue campus on Grant Street, the hotel sits steps from the Memorial Union and bustling campus commons.
The rooms
Custom collegiate artwork and tailored plaid accents furnish the rooms, while the Bay Suite looks out through historic bay windows.
The spa
Armchairs surround a fireplace in the relaxation lounge, and treatment rooms offer deep-tissue massages and custom facials.
The gym
Cardio machines, free weights, and strength equipment fill the fitness center alongside space for yoga.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
8Eleven Modern Bistro
The bistro serves farm-to-table American dishes with French culinary techniques under circular brass chandeliers.
At the table
Boiler Up Bar pours classic cocktails and craft beer along a curved marble counter framed by glass wine displays.
How it began
First opened in 1929 beside the Purdue Memorial Union, this property operates as a hands-on training ground for hospitality students.
Good to know
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.