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Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

2.5 star property
Hotel in Lawrence with free breakfast and fitness centre

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

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151 Mcdonald Dr, Lawrence, KS, 66044
  • Place, University of Kansas
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lawrence Arts Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Allen Fieldhouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Lawrence

At Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area you'll be within a 15-minute walk of LMH Health and 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Health Care Access Clinic. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a gift shop. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .Near this Lawrence hotel, you'll find University of Kansas.

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 in Lawrence with free breakfast and fitness centre
Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area offers 66 accommodations with free 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 fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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
Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area Hotel Lawrence

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area?

Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 12 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area on 18 Nov 2025 start from AU$142.54, 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.

Is parking available at Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area?

Yep, Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area?

The closest beach to Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area is Bloomington Beach (12.4 km).

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

Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area has an indoor pool.

Does Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area serve breakfast?

Yeah, visitors can't get enough of the free buffet breakfast here! It's the ideal place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area?

No, Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 514 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1008 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

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

10/10 Excellent

ENRIQUE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, Great staff support.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexandra

Travelled with partner
Front desk attendant was NOT kind and rather rude. Room was okay but not for what was spent. Limited parking due to construction I believe. Won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025