Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a pet fee of USD 20 per pet, per night, and a pet deposit of USD 50 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Lawrence, just a 4-minute walk from the University of Kansas and 10 minutes by foot from Holcom Park. It is 0.7 miles from Park Plaza and 1 mile from the Lied Center of Kansas.

Is there a swimming pool at the property?

The property features an indoor swimming pool, operational year-round.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 15 per day, subject to availability. Advance request or confirmation is required.

Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

Average nightly price at Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$72
February	$84
March	$88
April	$103
May	$111
June	$97
July	$87
August	$78
September	$92
October	$111
November	$83
December	$68

What guests think

Across reviews of Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area, guests describe a mixed stay: a convenient location near KU and restaurants, but aging buildings, a motel-style annex, and many maintenance and cleanliness problems across rooms and shared areas.

Reports of stained linens, musty odors, mold, pests, slow drains, broken fixtures, frequent key-card hassles, and long-term facility outages are common, with the hot tub closed and the pool sometimes cold or cloudy. Service feedback is mixed, from friendly and accommodating to hard to reach or unhelpful, and breakfast is usually basic with limited variety or items running out. Expect a no-frills, budget stay where location is the main strength and conditions vary widely.

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Facilities

Facilities feel limited and dated: the indoor pool is often reported cold or cloudy and the hot tub has been out of service long term. Some buildings lack elevators and use exterior-entry rooms; guests also cite issues with door locks, ice/vending machines, and a very basic gym.

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Debbie

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was as we wanted, clean no odor, clean towels, beds where comfortable and clean as well, breakfast was good but needs unflavered creamer for coffee, may I suggest half & half , the one complaint would be the pool, there was no filter system and water seemed cloudy and unclean so we choose not to get in...

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Chris

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No elevator. Got sick of using the stairs so much with a bad knee. Room was very nice.

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Erin

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was OK but not a place I'd want to linger. The facilities seemed dated. Hot tub did not work. Gym didn't open until 8 a.m. Breakfast was modest and cold - apple juice didn't work.

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Rebanna

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The website says the hot tub and pool are 24 hour, they are not. Also, the hot tub was out of service which was the whole reason we selected this hotel. They charged me an incidental fee but not my daughter in law.

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Damien

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is great, very nice, and we made sure to leave the housekeeping staff $20 for their hard work. Unfortunately our carpet was wierdly sopping wet all over and we had to wear our shoes the whole time but was pretty clean aside from that. The only part that was truly bothersome was how the pool and surrounding areas were, with huge clumps of hair laying around. We were bummed that there was no warning about the "spa" (whirlpool) being out of service on the site or on the door to the pool even. The tap to pay for the vending machine didn't work either. For $200 for two nights didn't seem worth it.

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susan

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel we booked was not the rooms we got. We were put in a second building which was a motel with doors to the outside. Our kids were in a second room on the 2nd floor. Hot tub was broken and the breakfast area was not working one of the days, so we were not able to eat breakfast before my daughters graduation.

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Denise

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds and pillows were so comfortable! Nicely kept pool! A little disappointed the hot tub wasn’t open during our stay.

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Keith

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was clean and the beds were pretty comfortable! The front desk worker was also the breakfast attendant! The breakfast area was still messy at 1:00 pm. The back door was not latched properly, so safety could be an issue. The hot tub was not working and was boarded over! This hotel served its purpose for our visit.

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Brooklynn

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very upset. We booked this hotel because it had a hot tub. When we got here the hot tub was cemented in and clearly not in use. They didn’t seem to care we were upset. I think we should get refunded or partially refunded for not being told the hot tub was no longer in use. Will never stay again

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Michael

Jan 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Indoor pool

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a recurring problem, with many reports of stained bedding and towels, musty odors, mold, pests (including bed bugs), and dirty common areas. A few guests did find rooms acceptably clean.

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Alejandra

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms are outdated. Furniture is old and very scratched. One of the drawers was missing a handle. Towels, sheets and comforters were stained. Some of them very questionable. Mini fridge had leftover food from a previous guest. The bathroom is so tiny that the door almost touches the toilet when closing it. Extremely claustrophobic. Spider webs on the walls. The hallway and staircase area were extremely dirty. It felt like at 85 dollar hotel, more than the 200+/night they charged. Extremely disappointing and never staying there again

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Liz

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived at 2am, tweakers hanging out in front of our room going door to door knocking on doors. Smoke alarm next door beeping like it needed a new battery, 3 different lights had bulbs burned out, toilet seat and bathroom floor sticky and smelled of urine. I went to take a shower and drain was stopped up so bathtub filled up above my ankles. Rated Good on Hotels.com but should have been rated terrible.

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Elise

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you really need a place to stay then stay here but if not then I would definitely go with another option. There was a red stain on the sheets in the bed when we arrived and what looked like possible orange / brown mold or poop on the bathroom wall. Smelled very mil-dewey. If you need a place to crash it would be alright but would want to get out pretty quick the next day.

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emily

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is in need of a serious cleaning. Doors propped open everywhere, glass hasn’t been touched with windex in years, the room was so musty we could hardly stand it, the curtains were dripping!! We were thankful it was just overnight….would not have stayed here a second night.

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Autumn

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was very humid/sticky and there was a lot of mold on the lamps, curtains and in the mini fridge. The vents above the check in counter were very moldy and black. The shower was ripped out if the wall and some water damage on the ceiling. The staff was very nice though. They did have an inside pool that seemed clean.

4

Greg

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Filthy room, bathroom and refrigerator. Would never recommend

4

Jacqueline

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was not that clean and our room smelled. There was blood on one of our pillows. Also the bedding was stained.

4

JAMES

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Bedbugs. Poor buffet breakfast. Noisy

4

Gary

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was not heated. Found Bed bugs in the bed Cost was low.

2

Mike

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was the dirtiest hotel room we have ever seen. If there were any hotels in a 30 mile radius available, we would have moved! The room also had a foul smell. The hallway, stairs, front desk area all looked unclean.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated with hard mattresses, small bathrooms in some annex units, and recurring maintenance issues such as AC performance, slow drains, and noisy environments; some guests reported quiet stays and adequate comfort for a night.

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william E

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

People in room above our room was running back and fourth till 11:30 it was crazy. Rooms not very nice.

6

Kent

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Need to update heating/cooling units in the rooms to actually have thermostats, not just hi/lo heat and A/C.

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Scott

Apr 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was average about what I expected for the price. It was outdated and a huge rip in carpet. Refrigerator was unplugged and did not realize this until an hour before I left. Nothing horrible though either.

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Lynnetta

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It has an indoor pool and hot tub. Rooms were old with wonky beds and bad smell

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Chris

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No elevator. Got sick of using the stairs so much with a bad knee. Room was very nice.

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emily

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fine for an overnight stay, but could certainly use some maintenance around. The air conditioner leaks condensation into the carpeting, so anything that was within three feet of the unit was wet. Drain stopper in tub was removed and sitting on the side, and the tub still didn’t drain great. They do allow pets, which is very helpful. Overall a fine stay.

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joy A

Jun 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

our assigned room did not have any of the reading lights working. We were moved to another room. Lights OK, clock did not work. AC was so loud it was as if a helicopter was setting on our roof. Did not sleep well at all. So disappointed in the room that we forgot to tip the maid when we left.

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Cathryn

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a bed and a shower. Needs updating especially with the electrical. The staff was polite.

8

Andrew

Dec 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and staff was friendly, in our building the room we had required stairs to access (if that matters to you).

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Michael

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room and facilities were very clean, but the bed was absolutely harder than a rock. It was so uncomfortable my wife and I did not sleep and we're extreme pain that we had to have our daughter get us some maximum strength pain reliever . The breakfast was ok but not huge on selection.We have decide we will not stay here again.

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Service

Service is inconsistent: several guests praised friendly, accommodating staff, while many cited absent front-desk coverage, slow responses, billing/deposit frustrations, and difficulty resolving room issues.

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Edward

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were there 2 nights. After we checked in, we never saw a staff person. The front desk was always vacant. Never saw a breakfast attendant. Room was quiet, but nothing special. Was very expensive because of KU football game.

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Anna

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed here during the week - the parking lot was near empty yet the staff picked a room for me (Room 212) directly above the foyer of the hotel. I heard every conversation had at the check in desk. At one point, I had to get up and yell to the night attendant to turn down the ringer on the phone. It was set so loudly everytime it rang, it woke me up. I assume it was set that loud so he could hear it when in the back. The topper was at or near 11pm I could hear someone trying to enter my room w/a room key, I jumped out of bed to yell at them they had the wrong room. The wifi password was 1212. My room number was 212....the night attendant could see the exchange from the check in desk...I could see him through my peep hole. Worst hotel experience EVER! Lastly, the airconditioner in the room was so old and loud and blew out a musty, mold like smell. Had I not been so exhausted dealing with my family emergency, I would have changed hotels but I didn't have the energy.

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Brittaney

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Upon checkin it started bad when front desk wasn’t even there to check us in, they overcharged us, said they were refunding us (still waiting on that), housekeeping never gave us clean sheets (we were there from 6/19-6/23) and the laundry machines were not available, and honestly there were many things wrong!

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WAYNE

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly and helpful staff

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WAYNE

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Friendly staff

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Jordan

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Obviously with the price, this is a budget hotel. With that being said, the rooms are clean and nice--rooms are much nice than perhaps the outside looks. Staff is great and accommodating.

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Queneeta

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Water pipe must have busted because they have buckets collecting water in the kitchen and hallway none of the security doors lock you just walk into the building! Key cards deactivated every time you need to use it. my room was never cleaned I asked for towels and they acted as if that was wrong of me. I was told I would get a receipt at check out for my deposit and the soda I purchased at the counter however that wasn’t true I was told I would get my deposit back in 24 hrs and it’s been 60 but no deposit in my account they have terrible customer service you ask them a question and they get frustrated never answer the question and just say okay, over all I’d give it a -10

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Arthur

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in staff was rude and incompetent

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Rebecca

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were given a room which had an animal smell at first. We were given a different room. At midnight, someone tried to enter our room with a card key. The only thing to stop this was the top bolt. As I tried to get a coffee in the morning, I was told by the desk clerk to get out and howrude I was after the breakfast manager told me it was ok. We will not be back to the hotel. One of the worst nights spent in a hotel!

10

Madeline

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly, room was clean, and the area was safe!

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Location

Location is a strong point: close to KU, major roads, and many restaurants, with easy access noted by multiple guests.

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Mary

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was easily accessible.

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BETTY

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Air conditioning worked great. Enjoyed the nearby resterants—Chilis, Texas Roadhouse.

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Michael

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 13 nights

Location, location, location. Could have been better for me.

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Brett

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great walkability to restaurants

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Michael

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was great location - quick to Allen Fieldhouse and mass street

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Jamie

Oct 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean spacious, coffee and tea in the room - really impressed. I would stay there again. Right in the middle of everything in Lawrence. Off the road enough, that it was quiet!

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ELIZABETH

May 31, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

This is a perfect location from which to explore Lawrence. We stayed - with our beagle - for five nights. The staff were friendly and professional and we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Can’t overstate our satisfaction with the property. Loved it!!

10

Berry

Jan 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Repeat stay, perfect location close to Kansas University

10

Noni

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was in a central location to everything I needed while I was there.

10

Sheila

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was close to college for graduation. Eating close

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Dining

Breakfast is commonly described as limited and low quality, with watery or powdered eggs, items running out, and messy areas; a few guests found the basic options acceptable.

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Lorne

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The breakfast was very limited. The OJ was turning bad. The fire alarms were beeping.

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Susan

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice beds, clean rooms, decent free hot breakfast options available til 10AM. They had waffles, sausage and scrambled eggs, bagels, muffins, etc. Pool and hot tub area looked clean and well-kept too but did not swim. Friendly staff too. Would stay again!

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Gordon

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was just so so. The breakfast was very disappointing with only egs sausage and waffles. plus cereal. It wasnt horrible but just ok

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Elizabeth

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Outlets didn’t work. Serious stains on blankets and pillows. Tv didn’t work. Disgusting breakfast area. Ants all over counter. Loud partying outside til after 2am. Front desk agent never on site.

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Greg

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was hot for hrs till it finally cooled down. Not very clean, desk clerk didn't want to be there. Breakfast wasn't much, hard Powdered eggs, juice was watered-down.

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Marc

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room and bed were fine. Breakfast was very limited, not worth it

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Traci

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Appreciate a couch in the room - nice! Property was clean. Rooms were clean. Breakfast was not good at all - and I'm not picky.

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Jennilee

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Continental breakfast was terrible. Water leaks everywhere. Never any staff when you needed them. Needs major room updates.

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Keith

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was clean and the beds were pretty comfortable! The front desk worker was also the breakfast attendant! The breakfast area was still messy at 1:00 pm. The back door was not latched properly, so safety could be an issue. The hot tub was not working and was boarded over! This hotel served its purpose for our visit.

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Mary

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The price was as advertised, but for a nicer hotel. The ice maker on the main floor was filthy and breakfast did not meet the healthy hype. The advertised exercise room was a converted hotel room in the annex with very little equipment. The shabbiness of the hotel could be overcome by welcoming or friendly staff.

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Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

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