SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lawrence Downtown

Hotels
SpringHill Suites
8.3 (288 reviews)
One Riverfront Plaza , Lawrence , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great downtown/river location
Friendly/helpful staff (assistant manager highlighted)
Good price/value noted by several reviewers
Comfortable beds mentioned by some
Safe feeling for families
Cons:
Musty smell and visible water damage/mold
Pool freezing, smelled terrible and had mold
AC and overheating in common areas and rooms
Rooms not well stocked (limited coffee, no conditioner, ran out of tissues)
Reservation cancellation during snowstorm / booking issues

Categories

Cleanliness
5.7
Multiple reviews mention musty smells, visible water damage, leaking roof, and black mold in the pool area — clear cleanliness and maintenance problems.
Service
10
Several reviewers praised staff (assistant manager called amazing, front desk handled noise complaints promptly); overall staff described as friendly and helpful despite one report of a reservation cancellation.
Location
10
Consistently praised: downtown, riverfront setting, walking distance to local attractions — reviewers repeatedly called the location excellent for the price.
Room Quality
7.6
Mixed feedback: some found beds comfortable, others found beds uncomfortable; rooms described as somewhat outdated, a handicap room lacked expected seating, and AC issues affected comfort.
Amenities
5.8
Several negative mentions: pool was freezing, musty and smelled bad with reported mold; rooms not well stocked (one coffee pod, ran out of tissues, no conditioner).
Value for Money
9
Many reviewers noted a great price and good location for the cost, though a few felt the stay was not worth the price — overall leans positive on value.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
10
Overall sentiment skews positive due to excellent location and very helpful staff, though notable cleanliness and amenity problems tempered some stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-14 09:17

Property Description

Luxurious Suites with Modern Amenities
Located just minutes away from Kansas University, SpringHill Suites Lawrence offers spacious suites with a cozy seating area, microwave, and refrigerator. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and catch up on work at the convenient work desk.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind in the indoor pool or pamper yourself with an iPod docking station in your suite. Start your day with a delicious continental breakfast and stay informed with complimentary newspapers. Keep up with your fitness routine at the gym or soothe your muscles in the hot tub.

Convenient Location
Explore nearby attractions like the Lied Center and Huskell Indian Nations University, both just a short drive away. Experience comfort and convenience at SpringHill Suites Lawrence - book your stay now!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: MCI

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 288 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.7
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 5.8
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 10
J
James family_with_children us
8
The Assistant Manager that was working the front desk was amazing. She offered to cancel our reservation due to the issu
Pros:

The hotel resides at the perfect location for Lawrence. Down town with easy access to right on the river with trees and wildlife all around.

Cons:

They were dealing with a leaking roof which led to garbage cans everywhere collecting water. The AC was out in the lobby and the hallways making it about 100 degrees when you walk it. It also made it difficult for the room AC to get the temp down at all. The first night was super hot and unbearable but the second night was ok due to the lower temps and rainstorm.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
C
Chris solo_traveller us
9
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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John extended_group us
7
Will not stay here in the future
Cons:

Hotel smelled musty. General areas were extremely warm and made it uncomfortable.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
C
Claudette family_with_children us
9
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
L
London couple us
3
Pros:

The location and friendly staff.

Cons:

I didn’t think our stay was worth the price. The bed was uncomfortable and the room seemed to be a little out dated

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Kathi solo_traveller us
8
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Thomas solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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andrew couple gb
8
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
K
Kyle couple us
1
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
C
Claudette Duran couple us
10
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
G
Grant solo_traveller us
10
2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Bethany family_with_children us
4
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Stacy solo_traveller us
9
River location is beautiful, and the hotel is right downtown, which makes it really nice for the price.
Pros:

Great price and location.

Cons:

Room not stocked well, one coffee pod, ran out of tissues, no conditioner in shower.

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
E
Edward family_with_children us
10
We enjoyed our time.
Pros:

The location is great. Walking distance to Mass.

Cons:

We were given a handicap room. It didn't have the sitting area that we are accustomed to. Disappointing since we were there with family.
Noise next door was a problem in the wee hours of the morning. I called the front desk and he took care of it.

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
H
heath couple us
3
Hope don’t get sick should receive a refund.
Pros:

Location was ok and staff was nice.

Cons:

Room was musty and stank. You could see the water damage on the walls. In the pool area there was black mold all over the walls and in behind and could tell that because there was a hole in the wall and could see it all.

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Cheyanne family_with_children us
7
Overall it will good. I just wish the pool would have been better!
Pros:

The beds were very comfortable, the staff was very friendly, felt safe for my little family as mother who was there with just her littles.

Cons:

The pool was freezing and smelled terrible and musty. So sad being my child was so excited about staying in a place with a pool.

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
J
Joseph couple us
1
We were stranded
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The reservation was cancelled on us at 8:00 PM during a snow storm. We did not have another local hotel to go to

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
H
Hanson family_with_children us
9
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Kurt solo_traveller us
10
I’d return for another stay. Kevin is top notch.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room 273 needs some repairs to the wall near room air conditioning unit.

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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TeDarian couple us
1
Would not recommend!!!
Pros:

This property is not clean!!!

Cons:

Spider webs on the ceiling and in the bathroom, room smells like smoke!!!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee