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Red Roof Inn & Suites Newark - University

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
$74
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11

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1119 S College Avenue, Newark, DE, 19713
  • Place, Iron Hill County Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bob Carpenter Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Fred Rust Ice Arena
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Full Beds Suite Non Smoking | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

2 Full Beds Suite Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Red Roof Inn & Suites Newark - University

Newark hotel close to Bob Carpenter Center
Along with a conference center, this hotel has coffee/tea in a common area and a business center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
Red Roof Inn & Suites Newark - University offers 134 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Newark hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This hotel offers access to a business center and 3 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 884 square feet (82 square meters) include a conference center. This Newark hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Red Roof Inn & Suites Newark - University has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (884 square feet of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Daily housekeeping is included for stays of 6 nights or less. Limited housekeeping is provided for stays of 7 nights or more.
Pets must be declared at check-in. Guests bringing 1 pet will not be charged pet fees. The listed pet fee in the Fees section applies only if guests bring 2 or more pets. Pets must be leashed in public areas of the property. Guests are expected to clean up after their pet.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Red Roof Inn Newark
Red Roof Inn Newark University
Red Roof Inn Newark University Hotel
Red Roof Inn University Hotel
Red Roof Inn University Hotel Newark
Red Roof Inn University
Red Roof Inn & Suites Newark - University Hotel
Red Roof Inn & Suites Newark - University Newark
Red Roof Inn & Suites Newark - University Hotel Newark

Reviews

Red Roof Inn & Suites Newark - University Reviews

5.4

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 147 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 359 out of 1010 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is an older facility that has in many respects seen better days. However, the rusty bath tub and the dilapidated exterior of the building was incidental next to the clear evidence of alcohol use and drug use of the large group of ... what appeared to us to be permanent residence of a bunch of panhandling and abusive derelicts that were in our face from the time we arrived until we left to go have dinner and then after they all poured out of their rooms as soon as pulled back into yhe parking lot ... we grabbed our belongings and sped away from the property with our property and lives intact and unmolested. We have NO DOUBT, that if we'd have stayed ... it would have ended badly with injury and loss of property. We strongly recommend that NO ONE STAY AT THIS PROPERTY!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taishia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Anyinke

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruri

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

joe

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A woman was screaming 2 doors down in the middle of the night, the police came for domestic violence, another guest was waving 2 guns at people and the police had to be called the same night, then the fire alarm went off at 7 am. The ceiling in the bathroom was leaking water the entire stay as well. The outside door which is supposed to need a key card to get in to the building was also broken and anyone can walk into the building. The parking lot is filthy and full of trash, the bathroom door is rusty in the room. The owners are letting the place fall down around them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laurenika

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My HUSBAND was using the restroom whenever toilet water started pouring from downstairs from the upstair onto my husband. TOILET WATER
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan, Queensbury

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It seemed pretty clean but everything in this room was abused and broken. It was in the middle of the night after a long drive so I didn’t have the energy to find another hotel but it was bad! And the smell………….
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anhtai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice place to sleep if you looking for a quiet place clean and nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad experience

I have been using this hotel for when I have conferences however this was a really bad experience. I get to desk stood for a long time waiting to check in the desk lady was on her phone. Then when I got in that late night from the conference the air conditioner did not work and neither did the toilet flush. The sink was clogged and the ceiling was linking and had mold with flare up my asthma
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

megan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very sketchy hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

dorothy

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

Worst stay ever

Air conditioner broken, room dirty, ceiling was falling apart abd dropping onto the ved and floor. Tv was old no good channels picture was distrauted.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason, Taunton

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unhealthy conditions bathroom to beds to ceiling leaks. Drug dealing in the building. Checked out immediately and found safer and much better accommodations down the street for just a few $ more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

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

Disappointed in Newark

Stayed in the Newark DE location, and was not impressed with the property. Property was listed on Hotels.com and was hopeful for a comfortable stop over point on my trip from Virginia to Maine. For 150 dollars, on the arrival, property was dank and grungy. Property had an overwhelming mildew smell and did not sit well with my wife or I. Halls were dimly lit, and the lighting was dismal at best. When we got checked in, we noted the bathroom sink did not drain, as well the fridge had not been defrosted in quite a long time. I also noted that the walls in our room had numerous spots of drywall repair, and were not fixed appropriately. I mentioned this all to the desk clerk on our check out, while I can not be sure, but it was apparent that he either did not care, or he was powerless to do anything.
Water leaking from fridge
Bathroom Sink not draining
Chair stained before we got to the room
General wall in room not in good condition
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Solange

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Upgrade

Only Thing I Would Say Is Please Upgrade The TVs
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Staff & service

Mid

The building is ancient and badly needs an update. The jet tub was perfect. Thank goodness for that since that’s what I wanted but the rest was very mediocre and dirty. Thank goodness for mattress covers too. Not a place to stay if you will be mostly in your room which I was not.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025