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Econo Lodge at Wanamaker

2.0 star property
Hotel in Topeka with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Efficiency, Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Business center
The Econo Lodge at Wanamaker in SW Topeka offers a welcoming base with continental breakfast, in-room WiFi, and all-day coffee/tea in the lobby. Friendly staff ensures a comfortable stay, and free self-parking adds convenience.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Efficiency, Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Efficiency, Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1518 SW Wanamaker Road, Topeka, KS, 66604

What's nearby

  • Sports Center - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kansas Museum of History - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Topeka Zoological Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Washburn University - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Stormont Vail Events Center - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Topeka Station - 9 min drive
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge at Wanamaker

Hotel located in Southwest Topeka
Econo Lodge at Wanamaker provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Americinn Hotel Topeka
Americinn Topeka
Econo Lodge Wanamaker Hotel Topeka
Econo Lodge Wanamaker Hotel
Econo Lodge Wanamaker Topeka
Econo Lodge Wanamaker
Econo Lodge at Wanamaker Hotel
Econo Lodge at Wanamaker Topeka
Econo Lodge at Wanamaker Hotel Topeka

Frequently asked questions

Is Econo Lodge at Wanamaker pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Econo Lodge at Wanamaker?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge at Wanamaker?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge at Wanamaker?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge at Wanamaker located?

Located in Southwest Topeka, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Regal West Ridge, Sports Center, and Kaw River State Park. Top City Healthcare and Kansas Museum of History are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Econo Lodge at Wanamaker Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 723 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 723 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 723 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 723 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 723 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking lot is in poor condition. Clean comfortable room. Most breakfast already gone when we came down.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shower faucet broken. Hair dryer did not work. Bed is comfortable, convenient location for a one-night stay close to highway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winifred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 3 nights for business, decent clean room and free parking. Close to shopping mall and Walmart and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Mehran

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Called ahead and ask if they could accommodate me having a senior dog, they did great put me right up next to the door on the lowest level. Very clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Josue

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place was absolutely the filthiest motel that I’ve ever stayed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Tanzeem

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just okay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharla

Liked: Amenities
Lobby is very nicely decorated, as are the rooms. Outdoor property (parking lot) is pretty small, the bathroom is a little dirty in nooks and crannies. But overall, it’s decent for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Lindsay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything smells like smoke, had to ask for new blankets because the ones in room smelled. Pool and hot tub are closed and seems like they have been for some time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Audrey, Skiatook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was great to get some quick sleep on our long road trip. Overall clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness
very pleasant cleaning staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Leonard

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No cameras and the highway was loudly in three different rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is dated and breakfast left a lot to be desired.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Danyelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel was affordable and the bed was comfy, but the shower was kinda gross and the breakfast was really lacking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Gisele, Laramie

The property and room was OK. Nothing spectacular, got us through the night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Shayla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This property was filthy and dirty, as soon as you pull in the parking lot there was people just hanging out and on the inside of the room the sheets had various different stain, dusty and there isn’t a elevator on the property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

kevin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was the worst I've ever seen. White bread only for toast but no bagels, jelly or cream cheese. They were out of coffee so I had to go buy some nearby. No fruit or yogurt. Worn out carpets. Terrible
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To be really honest nothing was good about this stay. Dirtiest hotel I have ever stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Jacob

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It is what it is.

Room smelled like cigarette smoke. Shower curtain rod was broke. One lamp not working. Front desk service was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom smelled like mold. the sink had 0 water pressure. But if you don't care about, it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agata

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

Limited Breakfast

The facility should work on the breakfast menu or don't list "free breakfast" at all. I do my reservation based on the location and a free breakfast. Here the breakfast is very limited.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Sure

On check in I was advised there was a deposit required and that the Pool & Hottub have been closed for "quite some time" among the reason I chose the location was the hot tub after a long day of travel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

George

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
man at the front desk was so rude and unprofessional I wouldnt recommend this hotel to anybody
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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