The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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Tapestry Collection
8 (343 reviews)
1200 Oread Avenue , Lawrence , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Spacious rooms
Nice bar and restaurant
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Overpriced for the experience
Poor service consistency

Categories

Cleanliness
6.89
Cleanliness issues mentioned such as stark rooms and unpleasant smells.
Service
9.36
Jess provided excellent service, but other staff were uncaring.
Location
9.9
Great location near Kansas University.
Room Quality
7.35
Rooms were spacious but had issues like broken AC and poor amenities.
Amenities
7.88
Amenities were lacking, especially in the King Condo.
Value for Money
5.84
Overpriced considering the quality and service issues.
Food and Beverage
8.89
Good bar and restaurant area.
Overall Experience
7.86
Mixed experiences with severe issues affecting overall stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 13:35

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Located opposite the University of Kansas, The Oread Lawrence offers elegant rooms with a 50-inch HDTV and granite bathrooms. Each room is air-conditioned and includes a fridge for added convenience.

Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary experience at The Bird Dog, with its American sportsman theme and a menu featuring casual sandwiches and upscale entrees. Outdoor seating adds to the charm, and reservations are recommended, especially on game days.

Convenient Amenities
Take advantage of the fitness center and business center during your stay at this Lawrence hotel. Don't forget to explore the on-site gift shop for unique finds.

Book your stay at The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton for a memorable experience in Lawrence, Kansas!

Important information:

Please note: The Oread is not responsible for towing expenses incurred by guests parking in neighboring private parking lots.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MCI

Property Policies

  • 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 17 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 allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

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

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 343 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.89
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 7.35
Amenities: 7.88
Value for Money: 5.84
Food and Beverage: 8.89
Overall Experience: 7.86
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grant • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • us
8
Pros:

The staff was super friendly

Cons:

The photo of the room I booked was different.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • us
10
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Tina • couple • us
9
Pros:

Hotel/Room was very nice, clean and convenient. However, we were in the room for a limited amount of time and could not use the room/hotel to its full potential.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Terri • solo_traveller • us
8
I would stay again, right on campus and the staff and food was amazing
Pros:

The food was amazing in the restaurant! in the room, they provided an espresso machine, which was really nice

Cons:

There was a lot of dust on the dresser and the comforter was too thin. The water pressure was not good at all in the shower

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Michele • solo_traveller • us
3
Pros:

Location

Cons:

*run by college students who didn't seem to be paying attention
*one bartender WAS paying attention even though the bar a/c wasn't working and it was warm in there.
*my room smelled of sewer
*the toilet seat was up when I got in the room like someone had been in there
*next morning the room smelled of sewer and cigar (there was a wedding party staying in the hotel)
*both times I've been there the windows were filthy. There are great views but sad that the windows didn't let you enjoy them.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Billy • couple • us
7
Cons:

The food at the bar wasn't that great, under seasoned and over cooked. For the price I would go elsewhere to eat.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Williams • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Balcony view wad awesome.

2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • us
10
Would Stay Again!
Pros:

The Oread was a gorgeous hotel! The staff was very nice and helpful. We were able to bring and stay with our three year old dog. The breakfast was delicious!

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • us
10
Pros:

Always clean and location perfect when traveling.

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • us
10
2025-12-25 • via Nuitee
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Keri • couple • us
8
2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
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Hoftsu83 • couple • us
9
Beautiful hotel in the heart of Kansas University
Pros:

Great location to KU, easy check in, nice bar and restaurant area...room was spacious and clean. TV was huge and easy to use. Great in room coffee maker and comfy queen bed.

Cons:

Room was stark and could use more lighting especially in the shower and around the queen beds.

2025-12-18 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • extended_group • us
10
2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
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grangerm2024 • Couples
2
Dysfunctional overpriced mess
Pros:

We abandoned our room and went elsewhere. The lobby and halls stank, and one check-in credit card reader went nuts buzzing continuously so I had to use the other reader. Two of three elevators were not working, and our King Condo's icemaker was broken. The guest ice machines are on floors 2 and 4 but the only working elevator had no buttons for those floors. I went to the lobby, and the friendly receptionist went into the kitchen to get ice. Then, because the working elevator could not be called from the guest side in the lobby, she went into the kitchen to call it from that side. Our King Condo cost $1,100 for two nights and had a great view, but there was zero cookware to use the stove or oven in it just a couple of plates, mugs, and glasses and a bevy of empty cabinets, and the living area rug was stained and worn. It had a shower but no tub, and thus it did not match any of the online room descriptions. The usual floorplan and emergency instructions were not on the inside of the room door. While the receptionist and a worker were friendly and could not be faulted, the place was a dysfunctional and extremely overpriced ripoff.

2025-11-24 • via Tripadvisor
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jhX9782SW • Business • Colby, Kansas
2
We understand supply and demand for KU weekends. But service and follow up was what I was expecting!
Pros:

Jess was really great! He came on the late and helped out. The other two were uncaring …
We did this reservation through the Hilton website! (Not a third party site) Room 202 last Friday night. The AC didn’t work. The Oread AC expert for the evening said we couldn’t manage the Air conditioning from inside them room and he would go downstairs and fix from his computer. I told the blond long haired girl that we were going to run some errands. If it didn’t work, we would need to move. My husband said it kicked on briefly with warm air, which then brought in a sewer smell. It was so disappointing and the smell was disgustingly bad. I’m am sure they probably knew about it before we checked. At close to midnight we moved out. We were staying 2 nights. Other people came after us and checked in. Jess came on the late shift. Of course by that time, it was sold out. I imagine there was a stand by room for these kind of occurrences or some one special …

Jess called around. We did get a room at the Hampton Inn. But Jess thought we would have a comp from the oread due to the complications …for 2 nights. Nobody called or seemingly cared. I am positive Jess left a note. He is 5Stars in my book but not “The Oread”.
Do not respond unless you plan making it right. Don’t apologize…Actions speak louder than words. Moving out was a real when initially we were lead to believe it could be fixed. We loved that hotel and maybe stayed there 3-4x prior. We are a gold member, like that matters.

Don’t stay in this hotel unless they make it right!
Sincerely,

2025-11-19 • via Tripadvisor
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David • solo_traveller • us
8
Overall pleasant. Only issue (small potatoes) was the pervasive stale, farty smell pervasivein the lobby, bar area
Pros:

The location (central campus), the room was spacious, and the bed was quite comfortable

Cons:

The smell in the lobby. Smelled like farts

2025-11-08 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • couple • us
1
Poor conditions and service
Pros:

Good location close to campus. Despite the poor condition of the room, it was clean

Cons:

We reserved a room on the fifth floor with a view overlooking the stadium. When we arrived, we found out the hotel had switched us to a second floor room with no view aside from a trash strewn outdoor bar area. Room was extremely loud with music booming through the walls. The room was also in poor repair. The door was splintered where the security latch would normally be, and the security latch was missing. The lights next to the bed did not function — one barely lit at all, and the other buzzed and blinked like a strobe light. There was mold growing on the ceiling over the shower. Given the noise and the poor condition of the room, we called the front desk to ask if there was any possibility of moving rooms. The front desk was very rude and stated no rooms were available, despite both the booking.com app and the Hilton app showing there were seven rooms still available to book for the night at the hotel. They also refused to allow us to cancel our reservation, despite the change in rooms and the poor condition of the room we were given. This is the first time we have ever complained about a hotel stay, but this really was a disappointing experience.

2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Tinoco • family_with_children • us
10
2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
10
Cons:

The front desk girl on checking in was very hard to understand and rushed so we were confused

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee