Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of Kansas in Lawrence

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Indoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet-Friendly) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Exterior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2309 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS, 66046
  • University of Kansas
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Allen Fieldhouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Haskell Indian Nations University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet-Friendly)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lawrence

City center stay.Your stay at this Lawrence hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of University of Kansas and Holcom Park. Park Plaza and Lied Center of Kansas are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Kansas - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lied Center of Kansas - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Allen Fieldhouse - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Haskell Indian Nations University - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Lawrence Arts Center - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Lawrence Station - 9 min drive
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

Hotel near University of Kansas in Lawrence
Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area also features a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Lawrence hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Lawrence hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

University Inn Lawrence
Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area Lawrence
Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area Hotel Lawrence

Frequently asked questions

How close is Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area to the airport?

Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area is 32.6 mi (35-min drive) away from the Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area?

As of Jul 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area on Aug 3, 2025 start from $72.25, 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 Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area.

How close is Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area to the beach?

This hotel is 18 mi (34-min drive) from Bloomington Beach.

Does Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area offer free breakfast?

Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area have a pool?

Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area features an indoor pool.

Does Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area have a restaurant?

Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area is home to Chilli's Bar and Grill, which features Mexican cuisine.

Does Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area to downtown Lawrence?

Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area is 2.5 mi away from Lawrence.

Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 221 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 163 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 136 out of 1002 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

LYNN

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

LYNN

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fine. Nothing special. Room was fine. Bed was comfortable. The staff didn’t know if they had hair dryers. Elevators and hallways were very worn and looked they were not vacuumed regularly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Monika

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not recommending

Not recommending this place. One of the pillows cases was dirty (has not beed change), dirty bathtub (moldy spots on the bathtub mat), water in the bathtub wasn’t draining (imagine taking a shower and you have to stand in the water), leaky spots on the ceiling. Terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Martin, Mountain View

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Crumbling concrete. Low-quality bed gave me and my wife sore backs the next day. Overpriced. Sigh.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shashwat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, basic hotel not far from KU

It was a clean, basic hotel. Room service is available if requested. Nothing fancy, but it was clean. The hot tub was not working, but they do allow pets ,and they do serve a basic breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The worst hotel - inflated prices for moms weekend

One star is generous. I stayed here for Mom’s Weekend, and it was one of the few hotels left—now I know why. I was placed in one of the motel-style buildings across the parking lot and told it’d be $50 more per night to be in the main hotel. The stairwells were full of trash, and I had to drag my luggage up to a second-floor room that smelled like water damage and mildew. The bedding was dirty, pillows smelled like body odor, and the bathroom was tiny with the toilet paper practically behind the door. Towels were threadbare, and the deadbolt didn’t work—I had to prop a chair against the door. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone. Think twice before booking.
It looks like there was water damage
Water damaged dresser
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

My room was dirty water was cold whole stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

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

So Gross!!!

We booked the hotel because it offered a hot tub, which there were only a few of them in the area. We checked in and asked about the hot tub. That is when we were told it was being filled with cement. The pool area was not very well maintained. We had booked a suite, which was a decent size room with a pullout couch. The mattress on the pull out was completely stained. No sheets or blankets were given to make up the pull out. There was a hole in the ceiling of the shower and the shampoo & conditioner offered was inadequate. The staff was not friendly and didn’t seem to care what condition the hotel was in. Overall this hotel was gross and I would never recommend it to anyone. I expected more for a $230 a night. I never leave reviews, but I had to on this one.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing like the pictures online. Room given was actually in an annex disconnected from the main hotel, similar to a motel style. Room opened up to outside parking lot, on first floor and when expressed safety concern they couldn’t help or provide a room change. The room was dirty, run-down, things needed fixing that weren’t ever going to be, door handles falling off and un-patched holes in the wall, shower had pink staining in caulking and would not spray out of the main shower-head, old with a faint smell of smoke, but the worst were the sheets stained with body oil and blood. Asked them to change the sheets and provided them why and in what room- they wrote it down, I waited and they never came, apparently they went to the wrong room. Had to leave, provided my info again and they had them changed when I returned. If you need a room and there is nothing else I can see someone staying here but for the price for misleading photos, dirty sheets, and the potentially unsafe room in a disconnected annex motel style you won’t catch me ever going there again. On a positive note the location is near lots of restaurants and right off of a main road and was surprisingly quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Traci

Traveled with family
Appreciate a couch in the room - nice! Property was clean. Rooms were clean. Breakfast was not good at all - and I'm not picky.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Meh

The hotel is Very run down and looks it. Bed was comfortable, thankfully. Had to come down every day to get my room key reactivated to get into my room. That was Very aggravating since I was there for 4 days.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Trayci

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First room they gave us smelled like an ashtray. It was dirty and gross. The next room they gave us. BED BUGS do not stay at this property. It is disgusting. It is unkept it is gross. RUN
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The key cards didn’t work (twice!), the shower head didn’t work. They switched me to another room with a ripped comforter, dirty bathroom floor, and multiple stained towels. It’s outdated and dirty all around. The vending machine is completely empty and there’s no room service at all. They refused to print me a receipt as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very pleasant stay here. Great break from the kiddos!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stormy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
There were holes in our bathroom towels. I went to the counter to request new towels and waited almost 10 minutes for someone to answer the bell and then another 5 minutes to get the towels. You could feel the springs in the mattress of the king size bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Page

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older style hotel and motel although a nonsmoking room,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Deniz

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Disliked: Staff & service
Staff was not very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorne

Business traveler
The breakfast was very limited. The OJ was turning bad. The fire alarms were beeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025