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The Inn at Franciscan Square

A Best Western Plus Property

Franciscan Square Hotel

Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, visiting a friend in Steubenville or visiting Franciscan University, you’re invited to experience true Franciscan hospitality at the Inn at Franciscan Square.

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

Here, at the University’s only official hotel, you’ll find a home away from home, filled with spacious accommodations, beautiful meeting spaces, and Franciscan’s 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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Map and Directions

Directions by Air

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

The Jefferson County Airpark offers a convenient and pleasant welcome for smaller regional flight arrangements.

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 orientation@franciscan.edu 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

(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’s 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—this is University Blvd.
  5. Travel up University Blvd, approximately ½ mile. The main University entrance is on the right.
  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 ½ mile. The main University entrance is on the right.
  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 ½ mile, the main University entrance on right).
  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’s 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 ½ mile, the main University entrance is on the right.