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Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from University of Kansas

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Indoor pool, sun loungers
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet-Friendly) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Exterior
The Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence is minutes from the University of Kansas, ideal for campus visitors. Guests love the indoor pool, 24-hour gym, and business center with WiFi. Visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet-Friendly)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2309 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS, 66046

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
  • Rock Chalk Park - 11 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪First Watch - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hawaiian Bros - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

Hotel near University of Kansas
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour gym at Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area. In addition to a business center and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Free newspapers, ATM/banking services, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Chilli's Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 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)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area?

Self parking is free at this property.

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.

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area located?

Located in the heart of Lawrence, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Kansas and Holcom Park. Park Plaza and Lied Center of Kansas are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 169 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 140 out of 1002 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

WAYNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Building was aged but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lamont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hortencia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building is an older structure but it was clean close to restaurants and stores
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a central location to everything I needed while I was there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great service
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Guy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Entire property was dated and looked and felt dirty. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail His

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet, yet in the main stream of the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was easily accessible.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

4/10 Poor

Heather

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not know I would have an outside entrance...that is a motel not a hotel and suites. Hot tub was non existent. Rooms either wreaked of men's cologne, smoke or mildew.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathryn

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a bed and a shower. Needs updating especially with the electrical. The staff was polite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sienna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty. Needed to have entire room recleaned when checking in. Ants in breakfast hall. Leaks in the ceilings .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds and pillows were so comfortable! Nicely kept pool! A little disappointed the hot tub wasn’t open during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great location - quick to Allen Fieldhouse and mass street
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No elevator. Got sick of using the stairs so much with a bad knee. Room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennilee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Continental breakfast was terrible. Water leaks everywhere. Never any staff when you needed them. Needs major room updates.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were placed in a motel portion of the property, not a hotel. Trash everywhere outside the room. Room smelled of mold/musty. Shower was backed up. Continental breakfast was bare bones. Will look elsewhere next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

It was close to college for graduation. Eating close
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room and bed were fine. Breakfast was very limited, not worth it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANICE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for the very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Gerardo

Disliked: Cleanliness
It was ugly, the fourth smell of a lot of cigarettes and people making a scandal outside the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Riley's Graduation

I needed an extra night during graduation
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kent

Liked: Staff & service
Need to update heating/cooling units in the rooms to actually have thermostats, not just hi/lo heat and A/C.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shashwat

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

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