Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of Kansas in Lawrence

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Interior entrance
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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151 Mcdonald Dr, Lawrence, KS, 66044
  • Place, LMH Health
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Kansas
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Lawrence

In Lawrence .You'll find LMH Health and Health Care Access Clinic within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center and Massachusetts Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Kansas - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lawrence Arts Center - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Theatre Lawrence - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Allen Fieldhouse - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Rock Chalk Park - 8 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Lawrence Station - 5 min drive
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪QuikTrip - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Merc Co-op - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

Hotel near University of Kansas in Lawrence
Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area. Self parking is free.

This Lawrence hotel is smoke free.

  • 66 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area offers 66 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Lawrence hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • 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
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 110 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • 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 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per stay.
  • 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 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per stay

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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include 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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Comfort Inn Hotel Lawrence
Comfort Inn Lawrence
Comfort Inn Suites Lawrence University Area
Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area Hotel
Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area Lawrence
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Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary Jo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room with a lot of space. Plenty of breakfast options. A little ways from dining options but not too bad. This is probably one reason it was so quiet. Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stanley was very helpful with my late check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and awesome staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice option to stay close to KU campus. Spacious clean room and very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Very disappointed

The owner was very rude, did not abide by 3rd party rules when checking in. Front desk staff was rude, lacking customer service. Had a stay booked in October, will not stay again. Very disappointing as a KU parent. Will advise others to not stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our needs for a quick place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is clean and convenient to downtown Lawrence and the University of Kansas. Breakfast was just OK. Coffee was extremely weak, had the consistency of water
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Virginia Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Neat and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scotch

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bryson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was incredibly nice and welcoming. The room was huge and the bed was so comfortable! It still felt a little outdated and the AC was off in our room when we checked in which was a bummer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Grace

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Booked and paid on Expedia but upon check in was told i would need to put a $150 deposit for incidentals. Very unexpected expense.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jimena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025