A Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Scarlet Hotel blends boutique luxury with genuine Midwestern hospitality, offering an authentic Lincoln experience inspired by modern design, campus energy, and community spirit. Whether you're visiting for game day, business, or a weekend getaway, The Scarlet connects guests to the heart of Lincoln through thoughtful service and memorable experiences.
Inspired by Nebraska’s “Good Life” spirit, our boutique accommodations combine modern comfort with authentic local character. Enjoy premium amenities including high-speed Wi-Fi, plush bedding, spacious work areas, and in-room Big Ten Network access—perfect for game day weekends, university visits, and Nebraska sports fans.
Drink well. Eat well. That’s the spirit at The Scarlet Hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska. From hearty Nebraska-inspired cuisine at Well & Good to rooftop cocktails at Barred Owl, our dining experiences bring together bold local flavors, craft beer, fine wine, and signature cocktails in welcoming social spaces. Whether you’re joining us for dinner, happy hour, or post-game drinks, you’ll find the authentic Midwest hospitality Nebraska is known for.
Celebrate your wedding in boutique style, where every detail is thoughtfully designed to make your special day unforgettable. Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony, elegant reception, rehearsal dinner, or welcoming out-of-town guests with convenient room blocks, The Scarlet offers a seamless, all-in-one wedding experience.
Located on the University of Nebraska Innovation Campus next to the NIC Conference Center, our boutique hotel offers versatile venues, on-site catering, guest room blocks, and personalized service for a seamless experience. From business meetings to rooftop receptions and holiday gatherings, our team will help make every event memorable.
Deeply rooted in the UNL campus and Lincoln community, The Scarlet Hotel is proud to be a central hub for technology, learning and development through NIC and the HRTM program with classes beginning August 2025.
Located on the University of Nebraska’s Innovation Campus, The Scarlet Hotel is the ideal home base for Husker fans, alumni, future students, researchers, and visitors alike. With easy access to campus tours, the Devaney Sports Center, Memorial Stadium, the Haymarket District, and downtown Lincoln, guests can experience the best of Nebraska’s capital city while enjoying authentic Midwest hospitality in the heart of Lincoln.
CEHS is committed to extending learning beyond the classroom by providing a variety of out-of-classroom and experiential learning opportunities. At The Scarlet, our hospitality, restaurant and tourism management students will be in the real world, close to the action, learning and gaining hands-on experience in a world-class hotel."
Sherri Jones
Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development
"This hotel will be such an asset to Nebraska Innovation Campus. The amenities that it will provide the campus will truly make NIC the place companies, employees and the community will want to be."
Dan Duncan
NIC Executive Director
"The Hospitality Leadership and Innovation Academy at Scarlet Hotel will create an unparalleled learning environment that will elevate the training and preparation for our students in the HRTM program, this unique space will inspire creativity and foster real-world skills, ensuring our students emerge as leaders in the ever-evolving hospitality industry."
Ajai V. Ammachathram Ph.D. CHE
Program Director, Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management
"In addition to being a one-of-a-kind, world-class hotel, close to everything the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and city have to offer, The Scarlet is a hands-on learning environment for students in the Hospitality, Restaurant, and Tourism Management program in the Nebraska College of Education and Human Sciences. We’re thrilled to partner with the Scarlet Team to provide a dynamic learning environment for future industry professionals."
Nicholas J. Pace, EdD
Interim Dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences
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