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The Oread

1200 Oread Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044
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Dallas, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Where to start...first, the hotel completely screwed up our reservation, giving it to another guest in our room block for the wedding we were attending. They were only supposed to give this guest our room THURSDAY night and instead gave them all three of our nights. We called ahead to confirm and figured out this mistake, but were assured it... More

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Lakin, Kansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

I arrived just prior to a speaking engagement at the Oread. I had reservations to stay elsewhere, but prior plans had delayed my arrival. My wife and two infant twins were with me. They quickly valet parked our car, found us a room and assisted us with our belongings. The staff was prompt and courteous. They've earned our loyalty and... More

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runningman41
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23 reviews 23 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

The Oread is a fantastic hotel whether you are in for one night or several you will love this place. The resturant and bar serve local beer along with your traditional beverages, always cold always great seasonal drafts. The fitness center is top notch for those on the go and the Starbucks hits the spot in the morning. We were... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

The Oread is a terrific stay. Convenient to campus and downtown, the hotel has luxurious amenities, friendly staff and great restaurants. Prices for food and drink were good. Highly recommended. We'll be back for sure.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

This was our first visit to Lawrence. We were there with our daughter to tour KU. The Oread was perfect. It is a block from campus and easy access to downtown. The staff was very friendly. Many were students who offered helpful tips about the campus and town. The room was lovely. The casual restaurant good. Starbucks in the lobby.... More

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

Beautiful, convenient to campus, great service, fun atmosphere, large, well appointed rooms. Nice college kids working everywhere! So accommodating. Linens are first quality, walk in shower, work out facility, coffee in the lobby. First rate all around!

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Joplin, Missouri, Usa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

Beautiful hotel, great room, comfortable bed. The personnel is very professional. We had wine and appetizers at the restaurant downstairs, and it was good. Great Merlot (Chilean). In the morning the young man at the breakfast/coffee area was very polite and diligent. Always nice in the morning. If you need a place to stay in Lawrence because you are attending... More

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Wichita, Kansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013

We have stayed at the Oread several times since our kids moved to Lawrence. It always feels like a decadent treat when we stay there. It is beautiful, staff is amazing, the food and drinks are great, and the view is gorgeous!

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Kansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

This hotel has some beautiful view of the campus. I spent one night here with a group. The room was average. The bathroom was huge & the shower was a walk in. Very nice. The rest of the room was average. Clean. Newer flat screen TV. Comfortable & clean king sized bed. As I checked in (mid-afternoon) to the room,... More

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Lawrence, Kansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2013

Nice hotel rooms, good location, good view. There are only about 3 hotels I would stay it within walking distance of KU or Mass St (this is one of them). The hotel itself is very nice and there are a few restaurant areas inside. It's always been very clean. I've never had an issue with the rooms themselves. However, I've... More

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Also Known As:
The Oread Hotel
The Oread Hotel Lawrence
Address: 1200 Oread Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044
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Region: United States > Kansas > Lawrence
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
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#1 Business Hotels in Lawrence
#3 Family Hotels in Lawrence
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Premiere Multi-purpose Venue! The Oread is the most unique and complete center for lodging, hospitality, business and social leisure activities in the region -- all at one extraordinary location.Perched atop Mount Oread at the north gate of The University of Kansas, The Oread's spectacular views look out over the Kaw River Valley and across campus to the Campanile and KU Football Stadium. The beautifully constructed limestone building is the perfect combination of the traditional architecture of the KU campus with the contemporary elegance of The Oread's spacious public and private areas.The Oread's 10 above-ground floors and five below ground levels contain two large banquet rooms perfect for weddings and large business and social gatherings, a business center with meeting and breakout rooms, a theater with state of the art audio/video equipment and wireless Internet access throughout the building. There are 99 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, each with granite bathrooms and featuring individually controlled air, 50 inch flat screen televisions, laptop docking stations and complimentary Wi-Fi. The Oread's lifestyle amenities include a tanning salon and fitness center, a variety of restaurants and bars on six levels, including upper-level outdoor terrace bars and observation decks with breath-taking views. The Oread also offers convenient underground valet parking for easy access in every kind of weather. ... more   less 
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