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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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Coffee service
Business center
Lobby
Efficiency, Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
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

Located in Topeka, Econo Lodge at Wanamaker is in the city center. Kansas Museum of History and Mulvane Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sports Center and Topeka Zoological Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kossover Tennis Center or Stormont Vail Events Center.
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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 719 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 719 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 719 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 719 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 719 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

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Staff & service
Parking lots were in bad shape
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

Araseli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space in rooms and quite place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool and business center weren't operational, but shops nearby and quite affordable. Quiet area from what I could tell.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Juan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast area could be so much better
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mehran

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

8/10 Good

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and room service did a wonderful job of cleaning. The parking lot: however, needs to be resurfaced as we had to dodge all kinds of big holes everywhere just to get in to park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mister

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay , room was good , area was good. Only negative thing was the breakfast was not so good .
Stayed 1 night in May 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

2/10 Terrible

Amie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No pool or hot tub to use, apparently they are shutting it down for good. The room was extremely outdated and gross. Breakfast was a joke, there was old cereal and a waffle maker w nothing to drink- not even water or juice. Don’t go here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
It was good for a quick overnight stay. The fabric chair looked really dingy and stained. I saw duct tape on a side door that was supposed to be secured entry but was completely unlocked after 10 pm.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

2/10 Terrible

Callie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we walked into the room, it was hot and smelled musty. The walls and ceiling had peeling paint and we were worried to take off our shoes because of the gross carpet. Our dog started to gag when we put him on the floor and then wanted to get off the floor. We went to the front office and told them that we wanted a refund and we didn't feel comfortable staying there. They offered a different room but we didn't feel comfortable and safe there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John C

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The property address is not correct. It is not on Wanamaker Drive, it is actually on SW Westport Drive. I drove past it twice. The breakfast area is not well monitored. There is nothing more than one waffle maker and a toaster and bread. There is no jelly, jam, or honey for the bread. No low sugar syrup for the waffles. Coffee frequently ran out. The bathroom had no hair conditioner, and the hair dryer was gone. The only ice maker was out of service. Pluses would include: (1) Price, it was reasonable enough to make the problems acceptable {just glad my wife wasn't along on this trip}. (2)The room was clean, (3) the staff were courteous, although the front desk was not always manned.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There were bed bugs! Sheets were filthy. Staff was unapologetic and unsurprised. They didn’t refund my stay. Run from this place!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanzeem

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just okay.
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

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

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for the money. Big room and was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly rooms clean everything was great others then parking lot was ice hard to get around
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kayte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean. The pool was closed which is the reason I booked there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Joni

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Smelled bad and was shaddy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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