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Simmer Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Oz Museum

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Wizard of Oz Queen | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Deluxe Apartment | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Double Queen Suite | Living room | TV
Double Queen Suite | Living room | TV
Double Queen Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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1215 West US Highway 24, Wamego, KS, 66547
  • Oz Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Oz Winery
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Kansas State University
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Manhattan, KS (MHK-Manhattan Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard King | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Standard King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

King Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Queen Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Double Queen Suite

  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Double Queen Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Double Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Wamego

Simmer Motel places you within a mile (2 km) of popular attractions like Oz Museum and Oz Winery. This 34-room motel has in-room conveniences like refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
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What's nearby

  • Oz Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Columbian Theater - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wamego Health Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oz Winery - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kansas State University - 22 min drive - 18.9 miles

Getting around

  • Manhattan, KS (MHK-Manhattan Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪4th & Elm Bar and Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪La Hacienda - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kreem Kup Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lincoln Street Station - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Simmer Motel

Motel with free parking, near Oz Museum
Guests staying at Simmer Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • Administrative fee: USD 2.5 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Simmer Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 240 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price and location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark`

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

LARAE, Onawa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was filthy. Smelled horrible. Window didn’t shut nor lock. Air conditioning does not blow cold air. Room was unlocked when we got there. Dirt and grime on walls, ceilings and window. Hole in carpet. It was awful. Asked for a different room and we were told no because we used Expedia we would be charged again. Went for breakfast and every crockpot was empty. No pastries nor muffins were left. I had to ask for the food to be replenished. Front desk lady told me to call Expedia. Couldn’t find a phone number. I will only book direct from now on. Do not go to this hotel! It is horrible!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Allison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was purchased by another hotel in the area. We had to go to that hotel to check in. Our room at the Simmer motel did not have a smoke detector, carpet, flooring & furniture was stained, dirty & dingy. Definitely would not recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alonzo

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

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

8/10 Good

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Miranda

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy, Coos Bay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I ordered a room with a jet hot tub from the web site .Yes I paid extra for the room .I was informed by the office that none of the rooms had jet tubs,they was in the middle of a remodel. I asked questions around the extra charge for a room with the jet tub . No response. I suggested they update the online site andI was dismissed back to the remodeling situation. They never offered to refund any part of my payment and or update the advertisement. A extra blanket in the room would be nice it is Nov . I enjoyed the room overall. They have two different parts of the hotel . I was across the road . Not sure if they had a breakfast or not.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was not as advertised on the Hotels.com website. We booked a king suite, non-smoking, with a jacuzzi tub. We did not care about the jacuzzi, but did care about the size of the bed and the room being non-smoking. The hotel was reported as "updated." When we arrived, the room had obviously been heavily smoked in. The room was visibly dirty, with stains on the couches and the material ripped. When we asked for another room and explained the condition, we were told that only one room was a king suite as advertised on the website. We were offered another room in the main hotel, but it also had an unpleasant smell. We asked for a refund and we did get the refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated room, vanity light didn’t work, lock code didn’t work, spider webs all over the exterior, blinds were broke, not curtains, so parking lot lights shined bright into the room all night!! Musty smell, would not stay here again, especially for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Harley

Liked: Staff & service
Bathroom not well cleaned. Poor outdoor lighting when arriving at night. Questioned security.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty trash in trash can, poop on the toilet and bathroom floor was dirty. Carpet was so dirty I couldn't even walk around without shoes. TV went out for over 2 hrs and was told it was just a cable issue. I will never stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Never again

We had booked two rooms, one for us and one for our friends. Our friends' room reeked of smoke so badly that they kept their luggage in our room and only went there to sleep. It was not a clean room and the smell was horrible. I understand they were renovating but we clearly booked two "nonsmoking" rooms and that is not what we were given. I also got some runaround about us not receiving our check-in code because of booking through Expedia. Every other single email came through from the hotel, so I'm not sure why the room codes were any different. They're juggling two properties and need to do better or just focus on one.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

drew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
We didn't have unrealistic expectations. However we did expect a clean room. There was pubic hair, dust bunnies and filth along the baseboard behind the bathroom door. Also, both the couch and footstool had disgusting brown stains. That made us distrust the overall cleanliness of the remainder of the room. We stayed at a "MyPlace" the night before which was the same price but immaculate. It may have just been a "bad look" and not your norm, but it sure made a very poor impression.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Carpet was stained but under newer ownership and I believe they are trying to improve it
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Germaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are very pleased with Simmer Motel. It is a very good choice for a low budget motel. I look forward to when the remodel is done. The staff was super! We will stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023