Andrea Bocelli has been nominated for five Grammy Awards, has a Golden Globe and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The half-acre at plaza — an eyesore at a prominent gateway into the community — has long been considered a strong candidate for a new hotel because it is a short walk from many venues.

Take the exit onto I-91 South toward Hartford. Take exit 32A-32B for Trumbull Street. From Campus (Storrs, CT): The XL Center is approximately 30 minutes driving time from the UConn Storrs Campus.