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University Square Hotel

2.0 star property
Travelers feel right at home with an attentive multilingual team that ensures a seamless stay while speaking their language at this welcoming property

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a sofa, a coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall. - University Square Hotel (Fresno)
University Square Hotel offers a garden for unwinding and a nearby terrace for strolling. Guests connect easily with free WiFi and stay productive at the business center. The helpful staff speaks multiple languages and provides express check-out, with laundry facilities available.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a sofa, a coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a sofa, a coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Fresno, University Square Hotel is in the business district. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Valley Children's Stadium or Save Mart Center. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Visit our Fresno travel guide
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4961 North Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA, 93724

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a university campus with multiple buildings, green spaces, and a large field.
    California State University, Fresno
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Beiden Field
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Valley Children's Stadium
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Save Mart Center
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fashion Fair Mall
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Fresno Station
    9 min drive
  • Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dog House Grill
    2 min drive
  • A C Deli
    12 min walk
  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    11 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 900 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Frequently asked questions

Is University Square Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at University Square Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at University Square Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is University Square Hotel located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Valley Children's Stadium and Save Mart Center.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

University Square Hotel Reviews

5.2

4.6

Cleanliness

4.2

Amenities

6.2

Staff & service

4.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 163 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 413 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Narciso

Liked: Staff & service
Good stay, work trip just needed somewhere to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly, room is very spacious. Very good for the budget price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great bargain, Hidden, tucked away on south west corner of Shaw and cedar, sufficient parking, nearby bus stops, convenient shops, ice maker machine available, eerie hallway creates the experience one desires, spacious rooms is a plus!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice. Room was not clean. Crumbs on couch. Mold on shower liner, and cockroaches. It was cheap and I knew it was outdated, but was not expecting cockroaches. Also hotel lobby and pool not accessible to guests. Misinformed by third party listing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Room was clean, staff was friendly, was on the third floor was quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Issai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed here several times, and is safe and staff is friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
Room was basic but the bed was comfortable. The fridge ended up freezing my leftover food that I was saving. The remote did not have any batteries in it. The handle in the bathtub/shower was incredibly hard to turn on and off. The elevator was broken and the key cards were hard to use, especially the one on the outside door. For the price and location, it was fine for what I needed it for.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Kind of sketchy, but so close to the college that it's worth it. The water got hot fast and the AC worked great. Security needs some improvement and they need to check in on the appliances.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service
Was nice bathroom could have been cleaned a bit better but was a nice room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alma

Liked: Staff & service
Room was cold but i was given a speace heater. Sheets stained and the bed was hard. Also thw shakwer curtain was mold. It was calm and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price . Good room. Good guest service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Crystal

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The smell of weed and mold soon as you step into tge building. The room appeared clean but roaches greeted me at the door and was with me in the restroom every visit at night. Fridge didnt work. I didnt report it because i was only there a few hours. Cold night so I set my yogurt drink in the window. Shower curtain showed mold stains. Worst hotel ever
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Im sure 30 years ago this was a premier hotel to stay at. The lobby was very elegant. The pool and hot tub were empty. The air-conditioning was poor. But the price was excellent. Clean sheets, clean towels great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rosemary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The website description is not accurate. No ground floor rooms clean enough to use ( per mgmt). Elevator broken. Homeless all around ( not the the hotels fault). Pool without water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

axel

Liked: Room comfort
Check in was no issue at all . The photos don’t really match with the actual hotel . The hallways are dirty , anyone can get into the parking lot . The walls were kind of thin cause you can hear the conversation from the other side . The furniture is old and outaded .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Needs work

The room needs major renovations and new furniture. The tub was very uninviting and i chose not to use it. The TV had no signal even ater checking the cable connection. Non working elevator. The bed was clean and comfortable and the room was large.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Breeshemah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly and informative. The room and halls smelled like a cigarette was lit all day long. There was roaches in the fridge and bathroom. The microwave was dirty. The fridge was very dirty, unplugged and had bugs inside. The tv only had 8 working chanels. The bathroom sink had a cigarette shoved inside and it sprayed water from the back of the faucet when turned on. The floors had crumbs from previous tenats i guess. There was a 10 minute window to refuse to stay there but with no other available rooms anywhere else, we didnt have a choice. Wont be back and do not recommend at all. Especially with kids
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Terrence

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were kind and I appreciate it, unfortunately that’s the only thing that would good about this place. There were bugs everywhere, wherever you looked you’d see a bug of some kind. It was extremely dirty, it was not cleaned and our sheets were stained. There where so many roaches. Whenever I opened the bathroom door there were five I would kill on the counter and baby ones that lined the shower curtain. This happened multiple times a day. There were ants that were also everywhere in the bathroom and crawling all up and down the shower curtain along with tiny baby cockroaches. I had to plug up the drains with towels to stop the roaches from coming in. Which only worked a little bit. It stinks like a porta potty all throughout the hotel. Sleeping in the bed made my whole body and head itch like crazy the whole time I was there. The microwave had no plate in it and it was hard to heat up our food. The AC didn’t really work. Another thing is I was reading the reviews to see if I was the only one experiencing this and I’ve seen multiple responses to people’s valid upset and talking about their bad experiences at the hotel where the owner is very mean to them and says things like “I wish you had left at check out” “well put you on a do not rent to list because of your review” instead of talking accountability and responsibility and fixing the issues. That’s so rude and unprofessional and I hate seeing that. It just needs to be properly maintained and cleaned and it’s not.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jefferey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Both employees that I spoke to were great. I feel like the customer service is really good however the room was very dirty and was the home to a huge family of cockroaches that were on the bed, climbing the walls, and calling the bathroom, their homebase. The parking lot was a little sketchy but overall not bad. I truly believe that if there wasn’t a bug problem, it would’ve been fine but when you’re ready to go to sleep, and there are cockroaches in your bed, it’s kinda hard to sleep. That was the final straw for my family and I. We immediately packed up and went down to the front counter to check out and hopefully get a refund. The employee was very nice and said that she had processed a partial refund and I should be getting that refund within the next few days hopefully that goes through.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The elevator is broke so you have to use the stairs. The stairs appear to have been smeared with, what I can only assume to be leaking, rotten liquid from trash being hauled out from the residents that live there. I overheard another couple checking in the next day and heard the front desk inform them they had a half hour to change their mind and receive a refund. Had I been given this option I would have jumped at the chance! Our fridge didn't work and the cold stuff we had purchased before learning it didn't work, spoiled. Also, there are bugs! The sheets were clean, and the be was comfy. I'm Originally from Fresno. This used to be a nice area, but it is now overrun with addicts and the homeless. I haven't stayed in a place like this since I was a teenager. I can't believe this place is an option in a booking site.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
good value accomodation for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Okay stay, good price on short notice, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is old and bad management pool not in service with no water to much homeless people around the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Suzanne

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not get into room. The key wouldn’t work went down stairs to get help. There was 4 people in line. So I just left motel. The keys should work to get into your room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026