Lowell Center is right off campus and is only open to those with a U of Wis connection. I'ts a great place both for location and price. I checked out hotels - all of which were farther away from campus and more expensive. It's at least as nice as a decent mid-priced hotel and with washing machines and a decent breakfast included, quite a deal when you're trying to stay at decent places without breaking the bank over a 10 day period. And clean!! We lucked out and got a lake view - absolutely wonderful.