OverviewThis Rodeway Inn, formally an Americas Best Value property, is situated less than a 1-minute drive from Interstate 95. With the university sports complexes, including the ice arena, tennis courts, the softball and baseball fields and the University of Delaware Stadium, within a 15-minute walk, this hotel is well suited for guests looking to access university sporting events.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a TV, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, a microwave, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and air conditioning. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available.
Free parking is available on site and pets are permitted in select rooms for an additional fee of $10 per night.
A free breakfast is served daily from 6 am to 9 am. This hotel does not offer an on-site restaurant.
Other on-site amenities include a fitness centre, guest fax service and a laundry facility.
The University of Delaware academic buildings are about 6 minutes away by car, while the Newark Shopping Center and the Newark Golf and Country Club are both a 9-minute drive away. The Christiana Mall and the NewCastle Airport (ILG) are 15 minutes away by car, while the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is about a 35-minute drive away. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on January 31, 2014: Free breakfast hours.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests were generally unhappy with their stay. However, the staff were complimented for their friendly service by several guests.
A few guests found the location convenient for accessing the highway, while a few other reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable.
Several reviewers described their rooms as clean, but there were many concerns found about the condition of the rooms (see below for more details).
The Bad
Many guests seemed disappointed with their stay at this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this editorial.
Many reviewers said that the rooms did not meet cleanliness expectations and these reviewers described dirty carpeting, stained bedding and peeling wallpaper. Some guests described their rooms as generally dated, while several other reviewers noticed unpleasant musty smells and cigarette smoke odours.
Several guests complained about the food and selection at the free breakfast.
Noise from a neighbouring bar and its patrons created disturbances for a few guests, while a few other reviewers mentioned that there were limited parking spaces available.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3 out of 5, with 60% of 142 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #19 out of 21 hotels in Newark, with an average score of 3 out of 5, from 11 reviews.
The author called the hotel on January 31, 2014 to verify some information.
