University Square Hotel

2.0 star property

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Restaurant
Indoor wedding
Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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4961 North Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA, 93724
  • California State University, Fresno
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Valley Children's Stadium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Save Mart Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Fresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

University Square Hotel

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Valley Children's Stadium
Coffee/tea in a common area, a business centre and conference space are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out are on-site.
University Square Hotel offers 190 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Fresno hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and microwaves can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at University Square Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from California State University, Fresno. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a business centre.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a business centre, a meeting room and conference space
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the cleanliness and spaciousness
  • 10 minutes by foot from Valley Children's Stadium and a 2-minute drive from Save Mart Center
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 900 square feet (84 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly University Square Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This Fresno hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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University Square Fresno
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Piccadilly Hotel University
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University Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 175 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 425 out of 1014 reviews

4.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.2/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Marco

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cost is good, but it’s nasty! We saw 5 cockroaches the first night. People entering their bottom floor rooms through an open window. The next morning we checked out and went to a different hotel for the rest of our stay. The owner only charged us for the one night and was gracious.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lobby area dirty and hot, furniture in the room old and in need of replacement, mattress old hard and ragged, holes in the walls, bathroom sink old in need of repair, shower/bathtub in need of repairs
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool not working Elevator not working
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is older and it shows. I canceled the next 2 days.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures posted of the property on the website were extremely misleading. Not a remote chance we would ever stay at this property. I’m 74 years old, have stayed in hotels across California and University Square Hotel is the worse by far.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Travelled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Sergeant

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked all of the different channels on the TV. The air conditioner was super; easy adjustment and great cooling. The floors in the latrine looked new. I am sorry to say, but the shower control was old and would not adjust to warm; it was either cold or scalding hot. So I had to take a cold shower. A warm bath could happen if you have the time. I looked out the window to an dry pool with trash in it. Nothing like the pictures. The furniture was old and poorly maintained. The elevator was inoperable and the hallway was dirty and poorly maintained. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone in the current state.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

sitha

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nasty
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a good experience.

When I first got there I tried to pay with a different credit card than the one had made the reservation with. The guy in the front desk said no it needed to be with the same one I had made the reservation with. I showed them all kinds of ID’s so that they know I’m that person that made the reservation they still not allowed me to pay debit they said I needed to pay cash and that I needed to pay 20 dollars more too so I agreed to make my check in fasted because there was like 6 other people behind me waiting to check in and also it was getting late for the venue that was booked at the same hotel. Then on the way to my room which was the last one on the second floor I saw two big roaches. Then when I got to my room the beds looked ok seemed cleaned but when I went to the bathroom there was a big roach on the floor and the toilet had urine all around it. Good thing I had Lysol wipes with me and had to clean it. After I went to the venue I decided to just check out that same evening and go home because I had my 4 year old with me and my mom I could not allow them to stay at that place. I wish I had taken pictures
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicalous

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Yvette

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was rude and there wasn’t any place to get ice. They didn’t have working mini fridge in my room. And was needed due to my 4 month old baby
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loushann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed smelled horrible. The hotel was crawling with homeless people living in their cars. One of them had a pit bull with no lesh. I did not feel safe and had to leave.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rob

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Find a DIFFERENT Hotel

It was a hotel in disrepair, in escrow, and I believe the check in crew knew that and passed off most complaints or concerns. Room key did NOT work on multiple occasions. The check in agent told me he would finally after 2 or 3 strikes, show me how to open the door. MY 2 keys did NOT work, his Master Key also did NOT work. He said he would upgrade me to a better room, which was really just a different floor. We got upgraded to the 3rd Floor, Not a better room, just a higher floor. Of course there was NO working elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Marcela

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old dirty inside and outside
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible experience

My stay was horrible! The curtains had fresh blood on them, there was what appeared to be powdered drugs on my desk as soon as I walked in the room, and the floors were dirty. No pool, no elevator, and one ice machine on the 3rd floor surrounded by transients charging their phones.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie, Grass Valley

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I did not stay. Looked like a drug house with duct tape on some windows and dust in backs of computers and finger prints on mirrors. Homeless people walking around outside, looked like an abandon parking lot with broken down cars
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025