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Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a blue patterned wall.
A gym with exercise equipment, a treadmill, and a mirrored wall.
A room with two beverage dispensers, a magazine rack, and a wooden wall panel.
A reception desk with a stone mosaic wall, a Kansas Jayhawks banner, and a digital kiosk.
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, lounge chairs, and a ceiling with a grid pattern.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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151 Mcdonald Dr, Lawrence, KS, 66044
  • Place, University of Kansas
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Allen Fieldhouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, an air conditioning unit, and a window with curtains.

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted headboard.

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a sofa, a round yellow table, a bed, and a large window.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small round table, a TV, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a blue patterned wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a sofa, a round yellow table, a bed, and a large window.

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
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Lawrence

Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area places you within a short walk of LMH Health and within a mile (2 km) of Health Care Access Clinic. This 65-room hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like an indoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • University of Kansas - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Lied Center of Kansas - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Allen Fieldhouse - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Rock Chalk Park - 7 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪QuikTrip - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

Guests of Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area have access to an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. Additional amenities include a business center, a meeting room, and a computer station.
32-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include sofa beds, refrigerators, and microwaves.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

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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
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - June 2026
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (110 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per stay

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck 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 and a smoke detector.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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
Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area Hotel Lawrence

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area?

Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area?

As of Aug 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area on Sep 6, 2026 start from $99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do close to Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area?

This hotel is located in Lawrence, close to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence Arts Center, and Lied Center of Kansas. You'll also find Massachusetts Street and Allen Fieldhouse within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area feature a casino at the property?

No, Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Is Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as an indoor pool and free breakfast.

Does Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area have a hot tub?

No, but some guestrooms at this hotel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area offers free buffet breakfast though there is no restaurant.

Will Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area for a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night.

Does Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area?

The closest major airport to Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area is Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field), which is about 22.5 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area.

Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and the room was big.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Staff & service
Okay place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for the price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet location, rooms clean and beds comfy! Traveled with two doggies, felt comfortable, welcomed and amenities were great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Atwood and Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a good stay , the ladies who do the breakfast area are top notch!! They set the standard for customer service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AKSHAYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Clean rooms and the staff was super helpful and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. They kept it very well stocked and there was a good variety. I particularly liked the biscuits and gravy, and all the fruit. The only thing I would add was the need for black tea, with caffeine and without. Parking was definitely very easy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and priced right
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was great, many options and good coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast. Clean rooms. Reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , the staff seemed I’m
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Maghen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff at check in is not super friendly. Breakfast was so so. Kinda cold
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cecily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was friendly and helpful and the room was a standard hotel room. The housekeeping staff does a great job making sure the room is clean. The overall property could use a refresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted as soon as we arrive, staff (Larry) was very friendly and help. Our room was clean and comfortable. The cookie at check in was excellent as well!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk associate was welcoming and helpful! The room was clean and spacious. We enjoyed the free breakfast and free parking. Great stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff upon check-in. Clean Room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice desk employee who checked me in!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean with friendly staff. Good breakfast. Felt safe as I was traveling alone. Mattress not real comfortable however would not keep me from staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and very quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is good. Rooms are clean but some m
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026