Red Roof Inn & Suites Newark - University

2.0 star property

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Sun deck
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub
Lobby
Sun deck
Exterior

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1119 S College Avenue, Newark, DE, 19713
  • Place, Bob Carpenter Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Delaware
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Christiana Mall
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Newark

Located in Newark, Red Roof Inn & Suites Newark - University is in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Bob Carpenter Center and University of Delaware. .This hotel is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Kirkwood Soccer Complex.

What's nearby

  • Bob Carpenter Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Delaware - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • The Patriot Ice Center - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Christiana Mall - 7 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Christiana Care Health System - 8 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Newark Station - 3 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tony's Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Red Roof Inn & Suites Newark - University

Suburban hotel in Newark with free parking
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 134 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a ballroom, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Newark? This hotel has 884 square feet (82 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre (884 square foot 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 lift
  • 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 cot
  • 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
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

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

Red Roof Inn & Suites Newark - University Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 148 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 362 out of 1011 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

2/10 Terrible

Judith

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was absolutely disgusting. Felt so unsafe we didn’t even make it to our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old and beat up looking rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is very loud dogs barking in the hallway little kids running up and down. They said they upgraded me to a suite had water damage. It was clean enough, but I was pretty amazed for what they charged the condition of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

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

Hell hole

This place should be condemned.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthoneal

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Yusupha

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

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

lamarqus

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

Poop on the wall

There was poop on the wall. Filthy room. They really should be out of business. I wonder can I sue for this?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Hard Pass

It looked liked a tweaker pad with cheap furniture, sparse. A cockroach was in the bathroom. A towel fixture was falling out of the wall, a light didn't work. I left that evening within an hour.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amber

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amber

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pube hair in the bathroom unclean room smells like dog burn holes in sheets
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

christopher

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not recommend to anyone- this is the second hotel in 3 weeks through Expedia where the initial rooms were horrible and then had to fight for better accommodation which staff did so begrudgingly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025