Our FAVORITE stop with the pup!! We travel between St.Louis…read moreand Colorado ALOT! This place is clean, pet friendly, the walls are thick so you never hear your neighbor and well...the omelets. Let's be real here. All the hotels chains will feed you breakfast full of carbs, cereal, waffles and bread. But Fossil Creek will make you a custom omelet!! (Along with many cereal, biscuits and gravy and waffles options) Seriously? YES!! And they have a nice assortment of good teas besides coffee and juice. The place is simple, clean, right off the interstate and a great pool and hot tub!! Try it!!

it looks like this was a nice hotel at one time, cool building, indoor pool, nice and lobby area…read more But it looks like the staff / owner doesn't have pride in the business. There wasn't anyone at the front desk, the hot breakfast was cold and they ran out of food and coffee and no one was around to help. the pool and hot tub were nice but there was deferred maintenance that was needed, like gravel on the pool deck and broken door handle to the sauna.

This place is truly a hidden gem! Russell is a great stopping point when driving across the…read moremidwest, and the Lodge is clean, hospitable, and welcoming. We were warmly greeted at the front desk and were surprised to learn they offer a complimentary breakfast--and it starts at 5:30 am to accommodate the folks heading out to fish in the morning! Our room was along the back of a long building, with plenty of parking at either end. In the yard behind the building is a bit of outdoor furniture and playground equipment. Our room had a nice-sized refrigerator, plenty of counter space, and a good shower. Everything was fresh and comfortable. Breakfast had plenty of hot and cold options and ample seating. There's also a game room in the main hall, which we didn't have time to check out. The Lodge was a great bargain and pleasant experience; I'm so glad we found it!

The place is cute and comfortable. Breakfast is really good. The staff went above and beyond for my…read moremom and I. We had an issue at breakfast w a woman who would not keep her dog on a leash. My mom asked and she told my mom it would be ok. The dog was behaved but once they sat down the dog tried to eat off her plate. If you have a service dog it should not be doing that. The dog wasn't not tethered to the owners. When the owner saw my mom's distress about the dog, he asked the owner if they could move to a different area to eat. The woman refused saying the ADA allows her to stay w her dog. We were able to leave without incident but my mom was restricted on her movements because the dog was near the coffee area and door. We witnessed the dog smelling the cabinets and fridge which just isn't sanitary. We appreciated that they were making sure my mom was ok.

Clean rooms. Pet friendly but charges $20 per pet. Twice what I have paid at other hotels and…read moremotels. Undergoing renovation now but obvious that rooms are being upgraded.

Stayed 3/17/2022. Clean and accommodating hotel to stay in. Most important, the bed was very…read morecomfortable and gave me a good night of rest. Friendly guy at the front desk. Reasonably priced - $69.75 with tax - and a drive up to the door room hence no climbing stairs or having to take elevators or lugging my baggage and work things down long hallways. I loved that the desk clerk gave me a room I could smoke in. I'm a road warrior, and the aforementioned things mattered and were very much appreciated. I'll stay here again if in the area again. No need to stay at the higher priced hotels and motels on the same street if you're ever in the area. It was a great stay.

What an incredible hotel. We ate at the hotel restaurant for dinner, and it was delicious!!! I…read morehighly, highly recommend stopping in for dinner here-- and the creme brulee is a perfect way to finish off the meal. The hotel was beautiful and well cared-for. If you need a place to stay in the area, this spot is a perfect choice. My friend could even see the World's Largest Hand-Painted Czech Egg from her hotel room window!

Randomly sstayed here for one night on our way to Colorado. So glad we did! The hotel dates back to…read morethe 1800's and has a rich Czech heritage. Lots to look at! They also have a restaurant on site downstairs as well as a lovely patio you can dine on. Also a large yard full of interesting art and fire pits There are two bars on site as well. One in the restaurant and one next door in the "Barn" which is a really cool area. They served some light Mexican fare and full bar. The bartender, Courtney was fun and we had fun talking to a couple other customers about mutual friends from "back home" The room we stayed in was basically a small bedroom with a bathroom. The bed wasnt then best and you can hear other guests above or below but we slept ok. The free continental breakfast was a plus. Yummy blueberry scones! All in all it was a really cool stop! This would be an amazing wedding or party venue.

I believe this is under a new name...Fossil Creek. It is your best choice for Russell, and…read moreadequate, conveniently located.

I booked a room at Simple Haven for one night. I was driving from Nashville to Denver and the city…read moreof Wilson is a perfect town to stop. Simple Haven B &B is a warm and friendly place to rest. The rooms are large and have private baths. The bathrooms are large and well equipped with towels, soaps and all the things one would have at a regular hotel. It is very clean. Each door has its own lock. The rooms are beautiful with lovely quilts. There are two reception areas. The parking is ample and right outside. The hostess makes a wonderful breakfast. She also waited for me for the late check in. They are very easy to reach on the telephone. I highly recommend this bed and bath especially if you are driving in the I-70. It is about five hours from Denver and a few from Kansas City. I would definitively recommend it.

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Because we needed to stay in Ellis over a weekend, we chose the Days Inn, and we should have gone…read moreon to Hays. The hair dryer didn't work and we were told there was only one extra available and it was currently used by another room. There was no microwave and we asked for another and learned "not every room has a microwave". The room was not cleaned during our stay which was okay, but at least the garbage should have been emptied. The "hot" breakfast consisted of instant oatmeal, bagels, toast and cold cereal. To top it all off, a cockroach scurried from the bathroom to parts unknown. There may or may not be someone at the front desk. As expected the sheets and towels were clean, however, another time we will stop in Wakeeny or drive on to Hays. Never again stay in Ellis.

Excellent lodging for a great price. Nice breakfast. Very nice beds. Pleasant staff (Greg). If its…read morean option, skip Hays and save about $30-$40.

The price was right and it is definitely a value hotel. They offered us a free full breakfast at…read morethe Perkins restaurant next-door. That was definitely a nice perk. The hotel room was clean and comfortable. What more can you ask for?

It was fine. The room was clean. The bed was comfortable. The Wi-Fi was fine. There was hot water…read moreand good water pressure. My main issue was that we booked this thru Expedia and it said they had breakfast. They did have coffee, water, yogurt, and fruit. That was it. I was expecting more. I asked the check-out guy if this was the breakfast and he said "yes". No mention of discounts next door or anything like that.

This is our first stay at this location. I was surprised by the previous reviews on some things…read more The food wasn't as bad as I read. A very typical Holiday Inn Express spread and they had the cinnamon rolls so what else do you need? I was surprised also that none of the reviews I read talked about the feedlot smells that overwhelmed the hotel, inside and out. I understand most places in Central Kansas smell like this when the wind blows a certain way but it blew me away; but we made due. Beds were comfy. Lots of channels on the tv. Pool was NOT heated and needed cleaned more often. Beware- tile is slippery so watch your littles. Overall, not a bad stay.

On our trip, this was the first place we stayed that had a pool and hot tub that were open. The…read moreroom was nice and modern. The WiFi worked well. We always enjoy a free breakfast! Definitely would stay here again.

Are you're interested in ghosts? Do you think a demon has attached itself to you and won't let go?…read more(Hello, to my family.) Do you see things out of the corner of your eye and think, "That must have been a spirit?" Are you at all curious about the afterlife? Then you need to stay at The Historic Wolf Hotel in Ellinswood, Kansas. This hotel is haunted, according to the locals. They've seen things. Stuff happens in the rooms. I visited this hotel with a couple who had stayed here once, and they refused to stay a second time because they had experienced paranormal activity. Fair enough. I was booked for an overnight stay, and I admit, I was a little scared. My room looked like a Victorian dollhouse. There were mirrors in the room, and every time I looked in the mirrors, I expected to see a spirit. I don't believe in this kind of stuff, but I also don't not believe in it. Who am I to say these ghosts at The Historic Wolf Hotel don't exist? Maybe they do. But, it turns out, if they do exist, they didn't want to visit me. No, no ghosts visited me during my stay at the hotel. Whew. If you want a restful night's stay, I suggest packing a sleeping mask and ear plugs, because the only thing keeping you up at night will most likely be the trains that pass by every few hours that honk their horns. This hotel is located directly in front of an active train track, so you will be treated to train horns galore. The hotel, as a place to stay, is really neat. It has a common kitchen and dining room, with snacks and breakfast foods available to guests (think cereal, muffins, granola bars, etc.) You also have access to the Keurig coffee pot, which makes a nice cup of coffee. You can enjoy your little breakfast in your room, or in the shared dining room / sitting room. It's a pleasant place to relax. One thing to mention: The only way up to the rooms is via a steep series of stairs. So if you have a hard time climbing stairs or are in a wheelchair, this hotel might not be for you. The hotel also hosts lunches and dinners, and I happened to be here to sit for a dinner. We got a salad, main course and dessert, as it was lovely. I mentioned this in a different review, but across the street is the underground tunnel tour, which is definitely worth doing.

What can I say .... It's historic and beautiful, extremely clean and unique. Great food and stories…read morein the restaurant. This is a great way to connect with your roots in this area of Kansas. Their services are very punctual and helpful. Wonderful staff and owners.