WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The way Elizabeth (inn keeper/owner) greeted us gave us that home feel yet away feeling w/all the different rm in the house was great.

I DIDN'T KNOW I WAS IN TOPEKA.

I enjoy the Frankness of Elizabeth and the warmth of her as a person. One can tell she takes PRIDE IN what she does this isn't just a business to her. We stayed for a B-day surprise and she was more then helpful and warm.
She makes a Mean Breakfast!!!!!! Gives ya your space and you never know she is there. Very accommodating.

Each room has it's own COZY feel,make you never wanna leave; you are "home away from home". The grounds are the perfect of imperfections which make them just perfect for the era it was built in.
We stay in the Chester Suite @ The Woodward which has it's own rooftop hot tub....YUM YUM very quiet and enjoyable.
Caribbean style pool is 80 degrees year round which you can't beat w/a stick. I believe there are 5homes that are Bed n Breakfast and they all have different title rooms which are hard to choose from.
The Blue Glass she has is amazing as well as Polish Pottery. Bought my 1st piece from her an look forward to buying another when I return.

There is an olde Prairie town right down the road to visit and they have root beer floats and brown bread ice cream n lets not forget candy from childhood.
We had dinner at Paisano's Ristorante be ready to take food back w/you and they make a mean drink as well.

BTW-Don't let the neighborhood fool you at the end of that "Yellow Brick Road" Is The Woodward a Magical Place (day/nite)! Enjoy

Elizabeth You are a Blessed Lady w/a Wonderful Spirit.
Thanks Much
Kirema Davis
Thor King

We stayed at the Woodward on our wedding night, and it was simply amazing! The mansion is gorgeous, and our room was beautiful. The grounds are beautifully landscaped, and the pool and hot tub are awesome! The owner, Elizabeth, was very kind and accommodating. Her breakfast was delicious!! We will definitely stay here again!

The purpose of my stay in Topeka was to visit the Kansas State Historical Library for geneology research. How lucky for me that I chose to spend the night at the Woodward Max. The proprietress, Elizabeth, was SUPER accomodating and knew exactly how to meet our needs. I was traveling with my mom and we were joined by an old friend whom I hadn't seen in about 10 years. Both of these women suffered the death of a close relative recently and this overnight stay was perfect therapy. Our rooms were plush and comfortable - the shower was magnificent! I have to commend Elizabeth for her willingness to chat and be engagingly entertaining to perfect strangers. The whole experience built a relationship rather than a simple transaction. Dessert was delightful and breakfast yummy (great scones!). Be sure to tell Elizabeth about your plans and preferences, and don't be afraid to let her select your rooms - you will be more than happy. Be prepared to settle in and relax!

If you like a B & B experience, are tired of chain hotels or just want something different, this is the place. The Woodward Inn is a restored 1020's era mansion. Rooms are comfortable, nicely decorated with comfort in mind. The owner, Elizabeth, is helpful, social and very accommodating. If you are looking for "cookie cutter" you will not like this place. However, if you want personal attention, a sense of history and a place that feels like home, then this is for you. The locatiuon is near downtown topeka, so is a little far from the chain restaurants, but then there are other options for local dining, etc. nearby. Is everything perfect? No, but then neither is my house or any hotel I have visited. I will come here anytime I visit Topeka for business as the rates compare with the chains and the value is so much more. You can get a massage, take tango lessons or hide in your room. I had the best night's sleep ever other than at home, and I never sleep when I travel. Kudos to Elizabeth for saving a neighborhood and providing such a wonderful place to stay.