University Inn

University Inn

1219 W Church St, Newark, OH 43055, Newark, United States

Guest rating: 3.2 / 5

University Inn is a budget-leaning lodging option in Newark, Ohio, located at 1219 W Church St near everyday conveniences like fast food and a gas station. Amenities and star classification are not documented, but guest feedback points to basic upkeep and daily room servicing as part of the stay experience. The setting is described as quiet, making it a practical base for exploring Newark’s nationally significant earthworks. Octagon Earthworks (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is very close (about 561 m), with Great Circle Earthworks and Museum (UNESCO) roughly 2.4 km away and Newark Earthworks around 2.5 km away. Additional nearby attractions include the Heisey Glass Museum (~3.2 km), The Works (~4.1 km), the Licking County Historic Jail (~3.9 km), and Robbins Hunter Museum (~6.1 km). For longer outings, The Dawes Arboretum is about 9.1 km away and Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve about 19.5 km.

Best for

This property is best suited to value-focused travelers who want a quiet place to sleep near Newark’s key cultural sites, especially the Octagon Earthworks UNESCO location within walking-distance range. It can also fit short-stop road trippers who appreciate being close to basic dining and fuel options nearby.

Travel tips

If your main goal is visiting the Newark Earthworks complex, plan a tight loop: start with Octagon Earthworks (~561 m) and continue to Great Circle Earthworks and Museum (~2.4 km) and the broader Newark Earthworks area (~2.5 km). For families or day-trippers, nearby indoor/outdoor stops like The Works (~4.1 km) and The Dawes Arboretum (~9.1 km) can round out an itinerary. Dining options mentioned by guests include a nearby BBQ spot and major fast-food, making quick meals easy without driving far.

What guests say

Guest feedback highlights value for the price, with notes about rooms being free of pests and receiving daily room servicing. Cleanliness is mentioned positively, with comparisons suggesting it feels cleaner than similar low-cost options. Service is also called out as better than expected for a budget property, particularly customer service. Location-related comments emphasize a quiet environment and the convenience of nearby quick dining options and a gas station.

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