Welcome to Eastern Kentucky University Hotels - Serving Hotels in Richmond, KY

Welcome to University Hotel Network! On our site, you will find a wide array of useful travel tools for your trip to the home of the Eastern Kentucky Colonels athletic teams, including car rentals and hotel reservations, which can be booked through our secure and easy online booking form. Whether you're travelling for business or pleasure, either you're a prospect student or a fan of EKU Athletics, you should check out our discounted hotel rates to locate and reserve your preferred accommodation in Richmond, KY.

By seeing our local hotel map you will be able to find the nearest hotel to your destination, as well as to approximate the distance between your hotel and the city's attractions. The quality of your hotel reservation near Eastern Kentucky University will be guaranteed by using our efficient reservation system.

About Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Kentucky University was founded in 1874, under the name of Central University, being established as a teacher's college in 1906, by the Kentucky General Assembly, changing the university's name in Kentucky State Normal School. After having its name changed several times over the years, the university officially became known as Eastern Kentucky University, in 1966.

EKU consists of 5 different colleges, offering students more than 160 degree programs in various fields of study including arts and sciences, business and technology, as well as education and health sciences. The athletic teams at EKU are known as the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, which compete in the Ohio Valley Conference, as well as the NCAA's Division I, being best known for their achievements in football and basketball.

Travel Tips

Have fun with the family at Lake Reba Recreational Complex, on Gibson Bay Drive, a beautiful area of Richmond which offers fishing and golfing opportunities, as well as many other fun recreational, outdoor activities.

Visit the Boone Station Historic Site, situated on Boonsboro Road, and taste a bit of the local history.

See the Hummel Planetarium, located on the Eastern Kentucky University campus, offering weekly public and school programs, as well as special events, a place where you can find out interesting facts about the intriguing outer space.

Facts & Short history of Richmond

Richmond City was founded in 1798, by Colonel John Miller, who served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War. According to the local story, the colonel was attracted by the friendly Indian tribes and the uncommonly good spring water. The city officially got its name on July 4th, 1798, being named after the birthplace of Miller, in Virginia. Between 1990 and 2000, Richmond was the fastest growing city in the south and in Kentucky, being known today as the 6th largest city in the state, with a population estimated at a number of nearly 33 000 inhabitants (2008).

Richmond City has a warm climate during summer, with temperatures that tend to be as high as 86°F (July), and cold during winter, when the city experiences cold temperatures as low as 22°F (January). The average annual precipitation is 43.65 inches, and the wettest month of the year is considered to be June, with an average rainfall of 4.75 inches.