DEKALB, Ill. – NIU Athletics, in coordination with Van Wagner, are proud to announce eo5 Hotels as the official hotel partner of Huskie Athletics. 

eo5 Hotels owns and operates the Hampton Inn by Hilton (663 South Annie Glidden Road) and the Home2 Suites by Hilton (575 South Annie Glidden Road) in DeKalb and is currently developing a new Marriott property on Peace Road.

"As a proud NIU alumnus, this partnership with NIU Athletics is a full-circle moment," said eo5 Hotels President and CEO Pramit Patel. "eo5 Hotels is named after my apartment in DeKalb while attending NIU, where I first learned what genuine hospitality feels like, an experience that continues to shape our commitment to serving the Huskie community today."

As part of the agreement, eo5 Hotels will provide a discounted rate for all NIU Athletic teams. eo5 Hotels has also become the presenting sponsor of NIU Athletics Hall of Fame Weekend, which will take place Oct. 23-24, when the Huskie football team hosts Hawai'i.