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Holiday Inn Lawrence

3.0 of 5
200 McDonald Dr., Lawrence, KS 66044
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Ocala, Florida, United States
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14 reviews 14 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

This is a full service hotel in Lawrece Kansas. Their rates were better than the Holiday Inn Express there, but not by much.Great stay for business traveler because it is in the city close to everything, but after I booked this one we found that the Holiday Inn Express was closer to where we needed to be. Rooms were clean... More

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Heather S, Group Reservations Manager at Holiday Inn Lawrence, responded to this review
April 29, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We love hearing from our guests! I'm glad that your room was clean and comfortable and that your interactions with our staff were pleasant. We aim to keep our guests happy! I will let your General Manager know about your request for coffee all day in the lobby. We do hope... More

Minnesota
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54 reviews 54 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

Stayed here recently while traveling through on I-70. Large parking lot is always a plus for me as I travel with a large vehicle. The room was good, no complaints there. I had supper and a couple beers in the lounge. The food was good and the bartender was very knowledgeable when it came to local beers. I would like... More

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Heather S, Group Reservations Manager at Holiday Inn Lawrence, responded to this review
April 18, 2013

Thanks for taking the time to give feedback for our hotel. We love hearing from our guests! I'm glad that you found your room to be clean and that you enjoyed your meal in the restaurant. We do have some great local beer, that's for sure! I apologize that your rate was not what you hoped it would be but... More

Plainfield, Illinois
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35 reviews 35 reviews
29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

We stayed at this hotel for a visit to the University of Kansas.We received a wonderful rate on hotwire,I would never pay full price for this hotel. The room was wonderful,clean,comfortable,plenty of space,more than enough pillows and blankets. The ONLY thing it lacked was a micro/fridge so lots of left overs were wasted. The amenities however were lacking. The mini... More

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Heather S, Group Reservations Manager at Holiday Inn Lawrence, responded to this review
April 4, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback! I'm glad you found your room to be comfortable, clean and spacious! I apologize that neither of the restaurants were available to you during your stay. I hope that next time you come, you will give them another try. Our hotel is on the City of Lawrence bus route but... More

Connecticut
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

There is an inner and outer ring of rooms. The rooms on the outer ring face out, of course (but it can be hard to get one that's not on the ground floor with people looking in). But the inner ring rooms face in to the central pool (so their entrance AND window faces a VERY common central multi-floor area... More

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Heather S, Group Reservations Manager at Holiday Inn Lawrence, responded to this review
April 2, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to provide valuable feedback. I apologize that the restaurant was disappointing. We have hired a new chef and we are hoping that, over time, it will become a go-to place for guests and locals alike! I've also let your housekeeping department know about your issue with the room cleanliness. Again, thank you for the... More

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

I could not sleep a full night as the beds were way to hard. I slept better on my plane flight back home than in that bed. I probably would have slept better on the floor. It also didn't help the pillows were ~3/4 the size of a normal pillow.

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Heather S, Group Reservations Manager at Holiday Inn Lawrence, responded to this review
March 27, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write your comments. I apologize that the bed in your room was not very comfortable. I have passed this review on to our General Manager so that he is aware of the issue with the beds. If you would like to discuss this further, please email me at lawrencesales@hulsinghotels.com. Thanks again for bringing... More

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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

Staff was nice, but facility was tired. First thing you'll notice is the chlorine smell when you enter the hotel lobby, that's because the pool is in the center of the hotel. Not a sensory greeting I care for. Room dressings need a big fresh/update. Bed soft & squishy, terrible. Bathroom ceiling is very low & fixtures needed updating too.... More

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Heather S, Group Reservations Manager at Holiday Inn Lawrence, responded to this review
March 27, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write your comments. I’m glad that you found our staff to be welcoming. I apologize the hotel physically did not meet your standards. We are actually going to be doing some upgrades to the lobby area in the very near future. I’ve also passed your review onto my General Manager so that he... More

Fayetteville, Arkansas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013

Stayed for two nights in room 132. Warm greeting and easy check in. Room was very clean. King size bed that was a little to firm for my tastes. Wanted to give four stars but no breakfast was provided as the hotel has a full service restaurant that I did not utilize. Lots of amenities like putt putt golf (which... More

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Heather S, Group Reservations Manager at Holiday Inn Lawrence, responded to this review
March 11, 2013

Thank you so much for the feedback. We are glad that you found your room to clean and that you enjoyed the check-in process with our front desk. We will have our housekeeping staff look into the smell of cigarette smoke in the hallway. I hope you come back and visit us again really soon and bring your family to... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013 via mobile

Last minute trip to Lawrence and we were sick of staying in cheap-o hotels. We booked this room for a steal. Front desk lady was so nice. The hotel is really,really nice and interestingly built. Rooms are so clean and the water pressure is fantastic ( such a nice change up from the ho jos and knights inn weve been... More

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Colorado, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed December 13, 2012

This hotel is not worth the price. We went to a fall graduation at KU and had booked three rooms total. The first thing that hit me was the awful chlorine smell that assaults the senses as I walked through the front door. It strung my eyes and burned my sinuses. This is because the pool in a courtyard area... More

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IHGCare, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Lawrence, responded to this review
December 26, 2012

Dear Emily D, Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your recent stay with us. I am pleased that you were delighted with our front desk and restaurant staff. It encourages our team members to work even harder and consistently amuse our guests. We work diligently to ensure our facilities are well maintained and we try... More

Derby, KS
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 5, 2012

The title of my review is "Expected" because this property was just as I expected it would be. It is starting to get a bit dated but the areas were all cleaned and well maintained. The breakfast buffet was just ok, nothing to write home about but it was well attended to by the staff and the staff was very... More

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Also Known As:
Holiday Inn Lawrence Hotel Lawrence
Holiday Inn Lawrence Hotel
Lawrence Holiday Inn
Address: 200 McDonald Dr., Lawrence, KS 66044
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Region: United States > Kansas > Lawrence
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #12 of 17 hotels in Lawrence
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Holiday Inn Holidome and Convention Center Lawrence Hotel is a full service hotel with a prime location in Lawrence Kansas, between Kansas City and Topeka, conveniently located 2 blocks South of the I-70 West turnpike exit 202. The Holiday Inn Lawrence Hotel offers two dining areas, the Heartland's Restaurant for breakfast and Paddy O'Quigley's Pub and Grill for dinner and drinks. The hotel's Holidome area features hours of endless fun for both children and adults of all ages. Whether it be lounging by the pool or the hot tub or playing a game of ping-pong or billiards, our hotel offers something for everyone. While visiting the Holiday Inn Holidome and Convention Center Lawrence Hotel, one should also visit historic downtown Lawrence and Massachusetts street. With numerous bars, restaurants and shops in an 8 block radius, it is a must see! Also be sure to visit the University of Kansas, home of the KU Jayhawks. Our hotel is located within 10 blocks of campus. Whether it's business travel or a family getaway, this is the hotel for you! ... more   less 
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