University Square Hotel: from $76 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $76 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at University Square Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

University Square Hotel is an aging budget hotel near Fresno State in Fresno, United States.

Address: 4961 North Cedar Avenue, Fresno. Property ID: 1275959. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/fresno/university-square-hotel-1275959

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/fresno/university-square-hotel-1275959/2026-11-21/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $76 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $147 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $218 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $289 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $360 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $431 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $507 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $583 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $654 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $725 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $796 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $868 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $940 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,016 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#9 of 9 hotels in Shaw Avenue & Fresno State by Axel's take. Shaw Avenue & Fresno State is #2 of 5 places to stay in Fresno. The best hotels in Shaw Avenue & Fresno State, ranked · Where to stay in Fresno

Axel's take: 4.6/10

Campus convenience cannot outweigh recurring cleanliness and maintenance problems. an aging budget hotel near Fresno State, scored for what it is.

University Square is an aging budget hotel near Fresno State, and we'd generally choose somewhere else. Proximity to campus, free parking and spacious rooms are its strongest selling points. Some recent Expedia guests praise friendly staff and acceptable overnight stays, but weak overall ratings on Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor suggest it falls short even of basic budget-hotel expectations.

The concerns go beyond dated furniture: recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly describe dirty rooms, cockroaches and uncomfortable encounters with people loitering around the property. Service earns mixed reports rather than consistent reassurance. Guests also reported the pool inaccessible during summer 2026, so don't book around the advertised recreation facilities without direct confirmation. We'd skip it for families, longer stays or anyone who prioritizes dependable cleanliness over campus proximity.

• Best for: brief Fresno State visits; budget travelers willing to accept substantial compromises

• Watch out for: recurring dirt and cockroach reports; guest concerns about loitering; pool reported inaccessible in summer 2026

• Location: Convenient for Fresno State; several guests report feeling uncomfortable around the property.

• Rooms: Spacious, but recent reviews repeatedly describe worn furnishings and poor maintenance.

• Cleanliness: A major weakness, with repeated recent reports of dirty surfaces, bathroom mold and cockroaches.

• Service: Some guests praise helpful front-desk staff; others describe poor complaint handling.

• Amenities: Free parking and Wi-Fi are listed; pool access was unavailable according to summer 2026 guests.

• Fees and surprises: A refundable damage deposit is listed; booking sites specify an early 10 a.m. checkout.

Axel's opinion of University Square Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: mejoreshoteles.net · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About University Square Hotel

• Property type: Hotel
• 2-star hotel
• 4961 North Cedar Avenue, Fresno
• Guest rating: 3.1/5 on Google from 1,710 reviews (location 4.1/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Fresno Yosemite International Airport: 10 min by taxi · Forestiere Underground Gardens: 18 min by taxi · Merced Regional Airport: 65 min by taxi · Fresno Art Museum: 10 min by taxi · Fresno Discovery Center: 10 min by taxi · Meux Home Museum: 10 min by taxi
• Charged by the hotel at the property: Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
• Optional charges: Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per stay
• Hotel policies: Deposit: $100 per room per stay
• Note: Swimming pool Spa tub
• Amenities: Outdoor pool, Hot tub, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Fitness center, Parking (free), Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Business center
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in Fresno

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
• Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 1

Economy room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Economy room — room photo 1

Economy Single room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Economy Single room — room photo 1

Economy Triple room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Economy Triple room — room photo 1

Economy Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1

Standard room

• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard room — room photo 1
• Standard room — room photo 2
• Standard room — room photo 3

Standard Duplex room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Duplex room — room photo 1

Standard room with view

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave; Patio; With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard room with view — room photo 1
• Standard room with view — room photo 2
• Standard room with view — room photo 3

Standard Single room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Single room — room photo 1

Standard Triple room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Triple room — room photo 1

Standard Triple room with sea view

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Triple room with sea view — room photo 1

Standard Quadruple room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1

Standard Quadruple room with sea view

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quadruple room with sea view — room photo 1

Standard Quintuple room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quintuple room — room photo 1

Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
• Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
• Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3

Standard Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3

Standard Quadruple room with view

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave; Patio; With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quadruple room with view — room photo 1
• Standard Quadruple room with view — room photo 2
• Standard Quadruple room with view — room photo 3

Superior room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Superior room — room photo 1

Superior Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1

Deluxe room

• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe room — room photo 1

Deluxe room with view

• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe room with view — room photo 1

Deluxe Single room

• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Single room — room photo 1

Deluxe Quadruple room

• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 1

Deluxe Family room

• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Family room — room photo 1

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3

Deluxe Double room with courtyard view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Double room with courtyard view (full double bed) — room photo 1

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1

Deluxe Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 1
• Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 2

Deluxe Quadruple room with courtyard view

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Quadruple room with courtyard view — room photo 1

Executive room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Luxury room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Luxury room — room photo 1

Junior Suite

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Junior Suite — room photo 1

Suite

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Suite — room photo 1

2 Bedrooms Suite with garden view

• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• 2 Bedrooms Suite with garden view — room photo 1

Business Suite

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Suite

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Suite with view

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Suite (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive Double Suite with view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave; Patio; With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Apartment — room photo 1

1 Bedroom Apartment

• Bedrooms: 1
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• 1 Bedroom Apartment — room photo 1

2 Bedrooms Apartment

• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• 2 Bedrooms Apartment — room photo 1

3 Bedrooms Apartment

• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• 3 Bedrooms Apartment — room photo 1

Studio

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Studio — room photo 1

Economy Studio

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Economy Studio — room photo 1

Villa

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Villa — room photo 1

Cottage

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Cottage — room photo 1

Bungalow

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Bungalow — room photo 1

Chalet

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Chalet — room photo 1

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