The Eldridge Hotel

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Annex Building | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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701 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, 66044
  • Place, Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lawrence Arts Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Kansas
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lawrence

Located in Downtown Lawrence, The Eldridge Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Lawrence Arts Center. This 56-room, 3.5-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Massachusetts Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lawrence Arts Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lawrence Visitor Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Kansas - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Lawrence Station - 6 min walk
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Burger Stand at The Casbah - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jefferson's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Q39 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Logie's on Mass - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Sandbar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Eldridge Hotel

The Eldridge Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour business center, and a meeting room. There's free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include free newspapers, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Microwaves, ceiling fans, and safes are also available.

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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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 15 for adults and USD 5 to 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • All American Bar
  • Eldridge House Grille
  • The Jayhawker

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Ballroom
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 15 for adults, and USD 5 to 8 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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The Eldridge Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of The Eldridge Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Lawrence, just steps from Massachusetts Street and Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center, and within a short walk of Lawrence Arts Center. You'll also find South Park Wading Pool and Hobbs Park Memorial less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Eldridge Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Eldridge Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Eldridge Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Eldridge Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Eldridge Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some guestrooms include a wet bar and a kitchenette.

Are there hot tubs at The Eldridge Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Eldridge Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Eldridge Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge on weekend mornings at The Jayhawker.

Will The Eldridge Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Eldridge Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Eldridge Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from The Eldridge Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Eldridge Hotel is Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field), which is about 23.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Eldridge Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Eldridge Hotel.

The Eldridge Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 280 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice relaxing overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis Alyce Dawn Metzger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic hotel with plenty of charm.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here! so convenient to everything! Lots of food options, across the street from Liberty Hall and awesome bands, great staff, and wonderful room!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

james

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

Highest recommendation

Beautiful hotel, excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Neva

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

Will visit again!

Terrific location to enjoy local artists, restaurants, and shopping all in walking distance. Quiet area during the week. Close proximity to KU! Enjoyed the spacious room with separate bedroom from living area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! I really liked the "noise" machine in the bedroom. I think I'm going to have to get one of those!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lissa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel. So many good restaurants within walking distance. Only bad part was the mattress. It was so old and soft, it was very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice - clean and comfortable. The staff was helpful and cheerful. There was no coffee available in the morning in the room or lobby, which was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a unique and beautiful hotel. The room was clean and comfortable. Did not get get good sleep due to old, noisy air conditioner. Every time it would come on, it was so loud that it would wake us up.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Split the Annex & the Main Location Entirely

So, we didn't know there was an "annex" / long-term stay area when booking on Hotels.com. I blame Hotels.com more for this. Anyways, the actual room we stayed at was 2+ blocks away from the hotel itself, there was no good parking nearby. REALLY didn't enjoy the walk back from 8th/Mass to our hotel room at 11pm from the concert.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tunca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the history and rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

sohrab afshari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a lovely city with friendly people and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place in Lawrence

Awesome place. Have been here before and the rooms and service are always top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at The Eldridge. The rooms are spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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6/10 Okay

alan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

very old hotel

Very old hotel, noisy, apart from the great location, no reason to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

annmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wanted to stay on the haunted fifth floor and Front Desk Manager Brian was gladly able to accommodate me. Super friendly staff and gorgeous hotel. I have already booked another stay for this September!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

Location!

Great location, historic building snd inviting bar/restaurant. I will be back yo stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NO coffee in the morning in the building???

I have stayed at Eldridge before so I had expectations it would be similar. First off they wanted to put me in an "annex" building off site. I did not even know there was such a thing so make sure you check your reservation. I ended up paying 35 more just to stay in the actual hotel. not cool. the hotel was not full so I am not sure why they did that. NO restaurant NOR coffee service in morning. NO hot water or coffee maker in room . I had to go to starbucks. Frankly i find that shocking for a 250.00 a night room. it seems like they have new cost cutting measures that make me just want to go to airbnb now. are you cutting costs so much that you can't put out a simple coffee urn and some cups??? it is the little things that you make you feel like you are appreciated and it just was missing from this experience. I wouodl say front desk staff were awesome but they don't make the coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time to stay here. Beautiful hotel. Nice location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was so comfortable and clean, plenty of space. The staff was great. Gave us the small tour of the history of building and ghost stories. My wife and I loved the place and will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and the staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lance

Disliked: Staff & service
Booked thru Expedia and immediately after booking we realized the dates were incorrect. Called the front desk and they said to contact Expedia. We spent 45 minutes chatting and the virtual assistant or maybe it was a live operator but they said they would see what could be done. They tried once to contact the hotel, didn’t get an answer so I guess they just decided to decline to assist. I realize I made a mistake but mistakes happen. What would have been nice if the property offered some assistance and Expedia would do more than the bare minimum.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021