University Square Hotel
4961 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93726, Fresno, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.1 / 5
University Square Hotel is a straightforward, low-rise, 3-star hotel at 4961 N Cedar Ave in Fresno, about a 7-minute walk from California State University Fresno. It offers unfussy rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, desks, and coffeemakers, with microwaves and mini-fridges available on request. Free perks include hot breakfast, on-site parking, and an airport shuttle to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (about 4.6 miles away). The property is arranged around a courtyard with an outdoor pool and hot tub, and also has an exercise room and meeting space. For nearby attractions, guests are within a short drive of Blackbeard's Family Entertainment (2.8 km), the Fresno Art Museum (4.4 km), and Fresno Discovery Center (4.8 km). Larger outdoor destinations like Woodward Park (7.7 km) and the Shinzen Friendship Garden (6.9 km) are also nearby, with the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Roeding Park roughly 8.5–8.7 km away.
Best for
This hotel is best suited to visitors who want practical lodging near California State University Fresno, with helpful freebies like parking, breakfast, and an airport shuttle. It can also work for travelers who value easy access to family-friendly attractions such as Blackbeard's Family Entertainment and the Fresno Discovery Center, plus parks like Woodward Park.
Travel tips
If you’re flying in, consider using the hotel’s airport shuttle since Fresno Yosemite International Airport is about 4.6 miles away. Microwaves and mini-fridges are not standard in every room, so request them in advance if you need food storage or reheating. Many local attractions—such as Woodward Park, the Fresno Art Museum, and the Fresno Grizzlies—are a short drive away.
What guests say
Reviews commonly mention the convenient setting near dining and grocery options and some positive experiences with room condition and service. At the same time, complaints appear around cleanliness and pests in some stays. Breakfast quality is a recurring point of criticism, with guests describing it as basic or poorly prepared. Wi-Fi performance is also called out negatively by some reviewers, suggesting inconsistency in connectivity.
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