Premier Accommodations
The Inn at Franciscan Square

A Best Western Plus Property

Franciscan Square Hotel

Whether you鈥檙e traveling for business or pleasure, visiting a friend in Steubenville or visiting 黑料社, you鈥檙e invited to experience true Franciscan hospitality at the .

Nestled against the Ohio River鈥檚 soaring bluffs, the newly built Inn at Franciscan Square is situated immediately off U.S. Route 22 and just steps away from 黑料社鈥檚 tranquil, tree-lined campus.

Here, at the University鈥檚 only official hotel, you鈥檒l find a home away from home, filled with spacious accommodations, beautiful meeting spaces, and Franciscan鈥檚 legendary warmth.

Hotel amenities include:

  • 113 guest rooms
  • 2 Queen suites
  • 6 VIP suites
  • 7 accessible rooms (5 Queen, 2 King)
  • Family-sized indoor pool
  • Outdoor lounge and fire pit
  • 24-Hour Fitness Center
  • 24-Hour Business Center
  • 24-Hour Market
  • 24-Hour Guest Laundry
  • 2 Meeting rooms (8- & 12-person capacity)
  • High-speed, wireless internet access
  • Free parking
  • Complimentary breakfast service
  • Electric car charging stations

And all the comforts you expect from Best Western Plus properties.

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Call: (740) 792-8050
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Map and Directions

Directions by Air

Pittsburgh International Airport

is an easy 30 minute drive away for those flying commercial (driving directions below).

Jefferson County Airpark

offers a convenient and pleasant welcome for smaller regional flight arrangements.

Airport Pickup Service

If you are a new student attending New Student Orientation, please contact the Student Life Office to arrange to be picked up by the Orientation Transportation team at [email protected] or call 740-283-6344.

Otherwise, here are some local transportation services:

  • Checker Transportation: (740) 283-1757
  • Airport Sedan Service: (412) 401-5466

Directions by Land

From the Pittsburgh International Airport

(Includes toll road)

  1. Take I-576 East toward Weirton (approximately 10 minutes).
  2. Merge on to US-22 West (approximately 20 minutes).
    • Follow US-22 West over the large cable bridge (Veteran鈥檚 Memorial Bridge) and into Ohio (While on bridge stay in right-hand lane).
  3. Take the exit for University Blvd./SR-7
  4. At the first stoplight, turn right鈥攖his is University Blvd.
  5. Travel up University Blvd, approximately 陆 mile. The main University entrance is on the right.

From the North (I-80, PA or OH Turnpikes)

  1. Take I-80 or I-76 to Rt. 11 South.
  2. Take SR-11 South to East Liverpool, Ohio.
  3. Take SR-7 South to Steubenville (approximately 25 minutes).
  4. US-22 merges with with SR-7 just north of Steubenville and they run together for about 1 mile.
  5. At the point where they split, follow US-22 East toward Weirton/University Blvd.
  6. Soon after that split, take the exit for University Blvd.
  7. Turn right onto University Blvd. at the traffic light.
  8. Travel up University Blvd, approximately 陆 mile. The main University entrance is on the right.

From points South鈥攖o the East or West (I-70)

  1. Take I-70 East or West to SR-7 North (Bridgeport, Ohio), to Steubenville (approximately 30 minutes).
  2. Look for the signs for “US-22 East: Weirton/University Blvd.”
  3. Turn left at the stoplight onto University Blvd.
  4. Go up University approximately 陆 mile, the main University entrance on right).

From East (I-76)

  1. Take I-76 West, (Pennsylvania Turnpike) to I-376 west, through Pittsburgh.
  2. Follow the signs for the Fort Pitt Tunnel, which will put you on I-279 South/US-22/US-30.
  3. Proceed through the Fort Pitt Tunnel. Continue for approx. 10 miles.
  4. Look for the exit for US-22 West: Weirton/US-30.
  5. Take Rt. 22 West for about 30 miles.
  6. Follow Rt. 22 West over the large cable bridge (Veteran鈥檚 Memorial Bridge) and into Ohio
    (While on bridge stay in right-hand lane)
  7. Take the exit for University Blvd./SR-7 South
  8. At the first stoplight, turn right, (this is University Blvd).
  9. Go up University Blvd. approximately 陆 mile, the main University entrance is on the right.