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University Inn

2.5 star property
Enjoy 4 restaurants at this Shelby hotel

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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428 East College Ave, Shelby, NC, 28017
  • Boiling Springs Historical Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Gardner-Webb University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ernest W. Spangler Football Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (2-person Hot Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Shelby

Close to airport.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Shelby hotel, you'll find Boiling Springs Historical Museum and Gardner-Webb University. Dover Memorial Library and Paul Porter Arena are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Boiling Springs Historical Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gardner-Webb University - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Paul Porter Arena - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Ernest W. Spangler Football Stadium - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Atrium Health Cleveland - 15 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

  • Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Flying Pig BBQ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

University Inn

Enjoy 4 restaurants at this Shelby hotel
University Inn offers its guests an indoor pool and a hot tub. There are 4 restaurants on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are also featured at University Inn. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Shelby hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 dining venues
  • Built in 2005
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
University Inn offers 53 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Shelby hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and hair dryers can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Property is also known as

AmericInn Lodge Boiling Springs
AmericInn Boiling Springs
AmericInn Wyndham Boiling Springs Gardner Webb U Hotel
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AmericInn Wyndham Boiling Springs Gardner Webb U
AmericInn Wyndham Gardner Webb U
AmericInn Lodge Suites Boiling Springs
Americ Wyndham Gardner Webb U
AmericInn by Wyndham Boiling Springs Near Gardner Webb U Hotel
AmericInn by Wyndham Boiling Springs Near Gardner Webb U Shelby

Frequently asked questions

How close is University Inn to the airport?

University Inn is 45.9 mi (58-min drive) away from the Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at University Inn?

As of Sep 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at University Inn on Sep 15, 2025 start from $95.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does University Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at University Inn.

Does University Inn offer free breakfast?

University Inn offers free full breakfast every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at University Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at University Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

Is there free parking at University Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does University Inn have a pool?

University Inn features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does University Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 4 restaurants on site.

Does University Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is University Inn to downtown Shelby?

University Inn is 7.2 mi away from Shelby.

University Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 424 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 424 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 424 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 424 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 424 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Hotel was pretty. However it had a very old musky smell throughout. Not many extras in the room such as cups in the bathroom etc.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

I had to cancel due to i correct info given by Expedia so I need my money refunded asap
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They started replacing the roof around 6:15am with no warning from the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here every time I visit my grandson
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing stay! It’s our third time staying here
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

ANGELA

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

Very bad

Washroom was dirty. Bathtub tap was leaking all during the stay. At 6:00 am, roofers showed up a woke us all up with the noise from them working. Very unprofessional and unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s fine
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chrystal

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

Nice hotel staff

My 2 adult children and I drove to the Shelby area for a funeral. It was an 8 hour drive. The hotel staff was amazing and let us check into our room early. We arrived on Friday and left Sunday. The only issues we had were due to no fault of the hotel or staff. A guest apparently booked several rooms and had a child's birthday party in the indoor pool area. Due to the volume of parents and children, we were unable to enjoy the pool area which was disappointing. Friday was not the issue but the pool was completely full all day and into the night on Saturday. Also due to having a full hotel over the weekend, no breakfast was available.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chasity

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wesley

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

Not good.

Not good, old hotel, smelly, bed bugs...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Olga

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARRIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place nice and staff are helpful and super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was poor., selection maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front staff Chris at night he was amazing! Check in was so easy , staff was all around amazing. The room staff was great and the pool and hot tub was so relaxing I give it a 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very nice it is clean and it close to drive into Shelby also the indoor pool for my grandson.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good syay clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARVINA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice an helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025