Old West Lawrence Travel Guide
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Visit Old West Lawrence
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Top hotels in Old West Lawrence

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
"Great room and staff was very accommodating"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"The hotel was very clean and very nice. I was very impressed with all the amenities. And the staff was so friendly, especially the bartender, she was great!"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
"The room had a smell"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
"Our room smelled awful, the air conditioner smelled nasty and produced a loud dripping sound all night long. The black out curtain chain was broken so we could t open it at all. The water pressure was non-existent, the fitted bed sheet was too small on would not stay secure on the mattress….disgusting. ..."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
"If I could give zero stars I would. This hotel was anything but “quality”! Ironic name for such a dreadful place. Dirty, unhygienic, disorganised, poor service, simply dreadful. The fact you have to sign a bit of paper upon checkin to say if you have any issue with your room you must report within ..."
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Old West Lawrence

Oread
While visiting Oread, you might make a stop by sights like South Park Wading Pool and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit.

Downtown Lawrence
If you're spending some time in Downtown Lawrence, Lawrence Arts Center and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit are top sights worth seeing.

East Lawrence
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Lawrence and surrounding area, you can visit Lawrence Arts Center and Theatre Lawrence.

Sunset Hills
Sunset Hills might not have many top sights, but Lied Center of Kansas and Orchards Corners are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hillcrest
While Hillcrest isn't home to many top sights, David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and Allen Fieldhouse are some notable places to visit nearby.





