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Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence

Enjoy free breakfast, indoor pool, and fitness center at Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence, located near University of Kansas and downtown Lawrence, KS.

740 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS 66044, United States View on map
7.2/10
Good Based on 652 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Accessible Indoor pool
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stay with friendly service in a convenient location

Guests appreciate the welcoming and helpful staff, pleasant rooms, and complimentary breakfast, while noting some areas that could benefit from updates and occasional Wi-Fi interruptions.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, attentive staff who provide warm and personalized service, with special recognition for front desk employees.
  • Comfortable beds and clean rooms featuring amenities like microwaves, fridges, and streaming-capable TVs.
  • Complimentary hot breakfast with a good variety including waffles, eggs, and sausage.
  • Convenient location close to the University of Kansas, downtown, and local attractions.
  • Daily housekeeping service and thoughtful touches like an on-demand coffee machine during breakfast.

Worth knowing

  • Some rooms show signs of wear with scuffs and dated decor; renovations are reportedly underway.
  • Wi-Fi can be unstable, requiring periodic re-login which may disrupt streaming or gaming activities.
  • The fitness center and indoor pool are functional but modest in size and offerings.
  • Rooms lack carpeting, causing some echo, and a few guests found beds slightly firm or uncomfortable.
  • No on-site restaurant or airport shuttle services are available.

Best for

  • Budget-conscious travelers seeking value near the University of Kansas and downtown Lawrence.
  • Families benefiting from kid-friendly amenities and free breakfast.
  • Visitors wanting straightforward, low-key accommodations with essential conveniences.
  • Guests who appreciate personable and responsive staff service.
  • Travelers planning short stays or those attending nearby university events.
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About this property

Welcome to Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence

Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence offers simple, budget-friendly accommodations in a quiet setting just off Highway 59 and across from Centennial Park. This low-key hotel is convenient for visitors attending events at the nearby University of Kansas, located less than a mile away, and is about 2 miles from downtown Lawrence. The location balances easy access to campus and city attractions with a more relaxed, less congested environment.

The property features straightforward rooms equipped with essential amenities such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and in-room microwaves and refrigerators, appreciated by guests looking for practical conveniences. Common facilities include an indoor pool, a fitness center, and complimentary hot breakfast with a variety of options including sausage and waffles. While the hotel lacks an on-site restaurant or airport shuttle, free parking and a business center support both leisure and business travelers.

Guest reviews highlight a generally comfortable stay with clean rooms and friendly, helpful service, particularly praising the attentive front desk staff. Some feedback notes that parts of the hotel could benefit from updates and improved soundproofing, with occasional concerns over Wi-Fi connectivity and minor wear in certain areas. Despite this, the hotel is regarded as a good value for the price and is suitable for families, pet owners, and those seeking a convenient stop near the university.

Nearby cultural sites such as the Spencer Museum of Art, KU Natural History Museum, and Watkins Community Museum offer additional points of interest within a short drive. The Kansas City International Airport is approximately 48 minutes away by car, making it accessible for travelers arriving by air. Overall, Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence fits those looking for practical accommodations with basic amenities near the university area at a modest price point.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Indoor pool
Air-conditioned
Business center
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Fitness center
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

CP
Calley Perry Mar 21, 2026
10

The beds are INCREDIBLY comfy. This is the lowest cost for hotel in Lawrence and I honestly felt like we got one heck of a deal. Soft sheets, fluffy pillows, kind and friendly service from those working. Felt comfortable in needing to approach them with any question at any time (my friend literally called the front desk at 2am to ask about breakfast and they responded happily). We were very happy with our 1 night stay and complimentary breakfast. Great location for being right at the edge of the city but also still not even 10 minutes away from anything in town. Definitely recommend it!

DW
Dominique Weismiller Mar 10, 2026
8.0

Ted was extremely friendly and polite. The breakfast was very good and I liked the variety, especially the hot items like the sausage and waffles. The showers were very strong and I appreciated the adjustable head. The beds were a little uncomfortable and the lack of carpeting made the room echo a bit, but a rug or something would probably fix that. Overall, this was one of my best hotel experiences.

CK
Carolyn Kerkhoff Feb 22, 2026
10

Check-in clerk, Doris, was very friendly and helpful. She went way above her duties to help in a mixup booking. Every motel needs a Doris!!!!!

CP
Chris Pummell Feb 17, 2026
10

I had a good weekend stay here for the K-state game. The check-in was quick and the guy at the desk is friendly and helped out with some recommendations to go eat. The rooms were good for the purpose, they were clean and that is all that matters to me. Having a family makes going out for breakfast a little expensive but the free breakfast was good enough to fill everyone up. My kids like the eggs. We did not get a chance to use the pool that might be a next time thing. It was pricy for the weekend but I found it a lot better than the 4 to 5 hundred everyone else wanted. It is also really close to the campus. It was probably a 20 minute walk.

RB
Randy Boo Feb 15, 2026
10

As soon as I walked in. I was greeted with a positive smile by Doris. She provided an amazing customer service. To managers of Baymont! Doris deserves a raise. She is an amazing employee in your company. Ill come back here just to feel the warm welcome by Doris.

JB
Jodie B Feb 15, 2026
10

I have never received more personable service than what I received in the four days that I stayed at this hotel. Every request was met and the manager/ owner went above and beyond to make sure our stay was enjoyable to providing extra coffee, a list of suggested restaurants in the area, along with things to do, always made sure we had extra towels, and we were greeted with a smile every time we entered the lobby. The staff went above and beyond to make sure that our stay was enjoyable and memorable.

DP
Dylan Peeler Feb 04, 2026
10

The hotel was pretty decent for the money. The pros were; The Tv's had netflix and youtube on them. I asked the front desk and you can log in and clear your log in details when you checkout so that was nice to have. Close to KU, we drove and it took us no time to get to campus from 9th street. Beds were comfy and this is the first hotel in a while that I have seen that does daily housekeeping still. It had a microwave and fridge in the room which was handy, started to see that some hotels dont have them anymore. The parts that were mediocre; The breakfast was alright and nothing too fancy, it had waffles, scrambled eggs, and sausage and the other stuff, the one thing I did like was their on demand coffee machine in the breakfast room seems to be better than most. The Pool and Fitness room are adequete, the pool was warm but the fitness room is a little small, it did have free weights and a treadmill. The cons; Some parts of the hotel did appear to be dingy and could be upgraded; nothing major just scuffs. Apparently it has new ownership and they are in the process of renovating so that is good to hear. Overall I would say it is worth it for a budget option in lawrence that aint a motel. Ill be back

AB
Aaron b Jan 26, 2026
8.0

For a hotel in its price range its a very good deal. Linens done every day, basic cleaning was immaculate but things like the windows were dirty and dust on some surfaces, nothing major. My major complaint is the wifi logs you off after several hours and you have to log back in, it's ruined a couple good games I had going and is just an unnecessary hassle

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence

Lawrence, Kansas, USA

Off Highway 59 and across the street from Centennial Park, this modest hotel is less than a mile from the University of Kansas and 2 miles from downtown.

  • Lawrence, Kansas 43 min Walk
  • 327 - 9th @ Iowa 7 min Walk
  • 312 - 9th @ Iowa 6 min Walk
  • Kansas City International Airport 48 min Car · 4 hr 2 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Kansas. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Spencer Museum of Art 326 reviews

Spencer Museum of Art

1301 Mississippi St, Lawrence, KS 66045, United States

4.6 · Art Museum
KU Natural History Museum 602 reviews

KU Natural History Museum

Dyche Hall, 1345 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66045, United States

4.7 · Natural History Museum
Watkins Community Museum-History 234 reviews

Watkins Community Museum-History

1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, United States

4.7 · History Museum
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