The Wanamaker Road of Topeka is a frequent stopping place for us on our way back east after visiting family in Denver. We've gotten into a habit of traveling without reservations - -figuring there are motels and hotels at almost exit. At this exit we usually stayed at the Holiday Inn Express but - this time - they were sold out. This was the 2nd time on this trip that the HIE was sold out and we needed to find other lodging. On the way west, we opted for a Sleep Inn & Suites when another HIE was sold out so when we saw a Sleep Inn just around the corner, we naturally gravitated to it. I'm fast becoming a fan of Sleep Inns. This one in particular was clean, quiet and well maintained. The staff both at check-in and check-out were pleasant, helpful and efficent The complimentary hot breakfast was very good and the attendant in the breakfast room was pleasant and helpful. This hotel "checked all the boxes" - clean, quiet and comfortable; convenient to the interstate, and we got a great night's sleep. This will be our new choice of hotels in Topeka. read more

Great value for the price. The facility was clean and quiet. Some amenities offered are a gym, indoor pool, and complimentary breakfast. The staff was friendly and helpful. Would stay against next time we're in town. read more

Bruce the man who checked us in checked out mentally. He began yelling and cussing at other employees who were telling him to calm down. As we went outside, he was speeding off and almost hit another car. Very unprofessional. Other than this our stay was great. The rest of the staff were wonderful. read more

Booked for 3nights. 3rd day morning they turned AC off. When I went to counter to question the man behind the counter said he turned it off because he thought I checked out. I said "why would you think I checked out" he said well the keys to your room were left on the counter. I said I have the keys to my room amd it's just me, your telling me you have keys to someone else?? He said "it may have been from way back". No apology, no concern, nothing. I'm concerned for my safety now amd my belongings I leave while out. I didn't receive a call or a knock on door to verify. Just a turn power off and assume I checked out. read more

Just a minute from the freeway, and close to any type of restaurant this is place to stay. We spent a week there and you could find us in the jacuzzi every night and eating the great breakfast each morning---don't skip the sausage gravy or coffee!!! read more

Staff was attentive BUT the room had leaky tub faucet and shower head and no one on site could fix it. Then the second room door wouldn't stay closed AC in room was barely working Powdered eggs at breakfast were awful Dirt on carpet stairs was there fir Friday Saturday and Sunday No vacuum? read more

This hotel is right off of I-70. I was very disappointed in this stay as I had heard they had renovated and had seen a lot of wonderful reviews. Lots of construction at entrance to hotel. Room was not vacuumed and there were crumbs and animal droppings on the chair. I was excited that they take pets, but, like most hotels these days, you are limited in rooms for pets, and the room smelled musty and moldy. Pool had a film on the top of it that was unclean and the whole pool area was very dark and dingy. When I was at the car, there was a homeless man rummaging in the trash. Location is close to restaurants. read more

#221mildew smell real bad, mildew on sheets, cold shower water, mold in window sill triggered my allergies Moved to #111 lukewarm water, stains on floor, broken bed( had to sleep across bed to not fall off), patched walls, peeling wall paper, torn carpet, and more.. horrible condition. I was in town for a viewing and funeral with family members in multiple rooms. Also the pool is a nasty green and the windows inside the pool area are moldy and one of my family members #120 came bolting out her room because a brown rat ran across her foot. Disgusting place it needs to be condemned and the photos are very deceptive and when we complained the night front desk guy was extremely rude and disrespectful. I came to hotel for a funeral not to stay in squalor,I would have rather stayed in my car or with family if I had known or paid more to stay in a clean hotel. Glad I am back home with hot water, clean with no filth or rodents read more

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This hotel is great. It's very clean, and the staff is so nice. Great pool and breakfast! read more

Have previously had two good experiences here. However, this time our reservation was lost. When I asked the front desk if she had a suggestion about where else we might stay, she "suggested that I not book with a third party (Expedia), and was quite snooty while saying it. Frankly, if they don't like using the third party, then they shouldn't list their rooms there. To make me feel unworthy for using one was not helpful in the least read more

Nice clean n quiet. Coming with lots of amenities. It was my first time here but will stay to more in the future

With expectations set for a budget hotel, this Sleep Inn met, if not exceeded them. The location was perfect for hopping off and on the interstate during our cross-country road trip. We had my cat with us, and the pet fee was only $10. Our room was very clean, and I slept wonderfully. The breakfast was minimal, but adequate for something to hold us over before hitting the road. I would for sure recommend this hotel to travelers. read more

Overall, this is a less than desirable hotel. The location is convenient to I-70 and there are many restaurants and shopping in the area. The bed was comfy and the staff nice. However, the A/C seemed to have only two settings no matter what temp the display said. It was either fifty degrees and freezing or a hundred degrees and too humid to breathe. There was almost no water pressure in the shower, barely enough to strain the shampoo out of my hair. Even though the price was good for a quick overnight, I'll go elsewhere on my next trip. read more

It's one of the nicer Sleep Inns out there, but I don't have terribly high standards for what's basically a higher-end budget motel. I've used it several times over the past few years for my trips to Topeka, and it has worked well in each instance. I know the lady working at the desk has been there for years and has consistently given good recommendations for dining and other deals in the area. Definitely helpful from the start. On this trip, I booked one of their King Suites, which turned out to be the best bang for the buck. Lot of room to spread out in a very clean space, and the bathroom was much larger than the standard Sleep Inn standup shower / toilet combo that are in the regular rooms. There was actually a Jacuzzi tub in there, but the equipment to make it "officially" a Jacuzzi was dismantled, so it was just a very large tub. I kinda just holed up in the room and did my work on the laptop for the latest evening I was there, so overall it was a great fit for my needs. A couple of issues I noticed were as follows... 1. There's something up with the water pressure in the bathroom. I didn't have any trouble with the shower, though I did with the sink. It would be stronger then weaker before going back to normal. Didn't really annoy me though. 2. My wife requested a late check-out of 12:30 PM, and the night attendant said they took care of it. That, however, was not communicated to housekeeping who promptly knocked on our door (which already had a do not disturb sign on it) at 9 AM. I was still somewhat asleep, but my wife let him know and he left. No further disruptions from the housekeeping team or anyone else afterward. We also let the desk know when we left, and they were apologetic about the issue, but alas. In the end, minus those couple of issues, we will be back. We're in Topeka at least a couple of times per year for overnight trips and I'm certain this place will continue to fit the bill for our needs. read more

We stayed here alot when my husband and I were in the process of relocating our family from California to Kansas. It was always clean and the beds are very comfortable. The rooms look fairly modern and I appreciated the happy green color on the accent wall. It was also very nice being able to have breakfast in their dining room every morning. There was always enough selection to satisfy our appetites. Lunch and dinner weren't a problem either as the hotel is located on the newest main thoroughfare in Topeka, Wanamaker Road. Wanamaker is a restaurant row and it's also the street Walmart is on. The rooms are usually very reasonably priced and it's worth it to stay in a reputable hotel. read more

This place was very clean and nice. I'd rank it equivalent to a Holiday Inn. I was very impressed with it. Price was similar to a Holiday Inn as well. read more

Ii was a little worried about staying here because I never stayed in a Sleep Inn before. But I was thrilled with this hotel. The room was beautifully decorated and immaculate. The bed was extremely comfortable. The staff was courteous and professional. From our first call straight through to checkout. I highly recommend this hotel! read more

After a long day driving from MN I was greeted by a nice lady at the front desk. However, she then spent 10 minutes telling me about her cats even though she knew I was exhausted. I get into my first room and it had not been cleaned from the guest the night before. My 2nd room smelled musty/moldy. I was too tired to switch again but let them know that it smelled because I didn't want them to blame it on my dog at check out. The lady then came up and poured cleaner down the bathroom floor drain which meant it was all over the floor so I had to keep my bathroom door shut all the time so that the dog didn't get into it. Then she sprayed air freshener in the room. It was beyond strong and made no difference. Toilet paper holder was falling off the wall. Wall paper coming off the wall. The pool had a gross film on top of it. It looked gross! For $100 a night id NEVER recommend this place. read more

The hotel needs work. The lamp shade in our room has multiple holes. There are cutout areas in the rug in our room as well as in carpet in the main hall. The room was clean but needs up dating. Electrical outlets are needed. read more

Sleep? Right. Not happening. Don't ask for a late check out. I checked in after 3am. I STRESSED the importance of needing a late check out at noon since I still had a very long drive left. The desk clerk assured me I wouldn't be bothered. I watched as He noted it on the computer. He also went into the house keeping log and noted it while I was still standing there. Told me to make sure to also put out the do not disturb sign. Promished me I wouldn't be disturbed. It was almost 4am when I was able to get unloaded an into bed. At 10:30am someone beat on my door. My do not disturb sign is out.. At 11am I got a call from the desk. I was pissed. She then lied to me and said there wasn't any notations about late check out but she would let housekeeping know. At 11:15 house keeping AGAIN beat on the door. An "Im sorry" just don't cut it. Should have just stayed at a Motel 6. read more

This hotel was clean, and easy to find. It was located conveniently off of I70, and was a solid stop for a night of rest before heading on our way. They did offer a continental breakfast, which was very typical hotel breakfast fare: scrambled eggs, sausage, gravy, biscuits, cereals, toast, coffee, and maybe some other things I'm forgetting. Not outstanding, but hey, it was complimentary. It was a good price for a room with a king bed, and most importantly, everything was pretty clean. Oh! There was a mini fridge in the room, which was really nice, because we had a cooler with some food in it, and we were able to put in the fridge overnight instead of having to get more ice before bed. The verdict? A very good place to stop along I70, and I wouldn't hesitate to book this place for that purpose again. read more

This is even better now that it has remodeled! My only complaint is that the breakfast area is sort of cramped. That is typical of all Sleep Inns of that era. read more

We were originally suppose to camp outside of Topeka but 40 mph winds drove us from our tent at 1a. We drove in to town looking for refuge that wouldn't break our camping budget. The late night staffer greeted us warmly and gave us a nice discount. She even suggested we put in for a late checkout. Then she gave us some of the breakfast goodies that we would miss out on if we slept in. Room was clean too. read more

I stayed at the Sleep Inn, which is conveniently located off the freeway (both I-70 and I-470). The rooms were also recently remodeled, so the rooms felt fresh, clean and modern (even if the bathroom felt a little small). The desk clerk was helpful. There's also an indoor pool, which is nice to relieve some traveling stress, even though the pool area looked like it was still under renovation. read more

They were rude, rude, rude!! Need to learn customer service! I would not stay there again!

I am happy to say that this was an awesome experience. The front desk staff was wonderful and check in was a breeze. The staff was able to help me out with directions to a local carwash and dinner. Loved this hotel. Will definitely be staying again on my way back through. Very clean rooms and nicely decorated. Thanks Sleep Inn and staff. read more

This hotel exceeded my expectations for a highway hotel. The front desk lady was extremely friendly and helpful. Free hot breakfast was more than adequate. The room was clean and recently updated with a refrigerator. They accept dogs for a $10 fee and even had a goodie bag with treats for our pup. There was a nice looking pool and hot tub and fitness room we did not use. The room was not spacious but more than adequate. read more

Rooms were clean and comfortable. Staff was courteous and friendly. Only drawback was the pushy room service. Not sure if the Indian housekeepers are family members or what? But overall was good nice location also. read more

I was really pleased with this hotel. This was the first pet friendly hotel I could find in the area. We kinda got stranded in Topeka and had to stay here for the night and into the next day while our vehicle got worked on. They were very accommodating and worked with us on getting a late check out and then a daily rate from 1-5 the next day. The room was very clean and well spaced out. The cats didn't seem bothered by any part of it. My only complaint is that the window and sill were dirty - something I probably wouldn't have even noticed if I didn't have cats. The bathroom was clean and had space for two to move about and spread stuff out. The beds were comfy and clean enough that I slept nude, which is rare at a hotel! Had to turn off the ac to make the fan stay on but that was fine. There was a mini fridge with enough space to stuff two half gallon water bottles and a bunch of juice boxes to freeze and the rest of our soft cooler stuff in the fridge compartment. Our room was right across from the pool and exercise room and next to the utility and laundry spaces so it was a little noisy, especially during the day but at night we were so tired it didn't bother us. We made use of the hot tub and pool while we were waiting on our vehicle and it was nice. The hot tub is a bit outdated but chugged along well as it could. Pool was small but refreshing. The washer was broken but they still let us use the dryer. They had a good for being free hotel breakfast w/bacon, sausage, eggs, waffles, biscuits & gravy. read more

I stayed at thisese hotel twice on a from Indy to Denver and back . It was a emergency situation and I had to bring our two Aussie/Lab dogs with me. This hotel was beautiful, the staff was wonderful. Their treatment of our dogs was outstanding. They even provided them a "dog bag" with treats and supplies. This hotels rooms were recently remodeled and the accommodations were terrific. This was the first time I used a hotel which allowed pets. It was so positive I stayed there again on my return trip. I can not thank the folks there enough! read more

The hotel is very clean and the staff is friendly. The beds are also very comfy and this is one of very few I can actually get some sleep at. The free breakfast isn't bad either. The biggest complaint I have is the water pressure in the shower sucks badly!! The water just barely trickles out of the shower head and so taking a shower takes forever!! Also, there is no tub, just a shower stall so if you have kids who only take baths, then this hotel isn't for you. Oh, and the housekeeper came into my room without knocking so make sure you lock the door if you're in the room. read more

My worst hotel stay in history. Pool was very cold, hot tub was broken, and that was nothing compared to what happened that night. It was a nice, cool 72 degrees outside that evening. My two dogs were staying in our car with the windows cracked open. At 11 pm that night we hear a banging on our door and my entire family (myself, my wife, and my three young kids) were woken up. Note that we had a 10 hour drive home that next morning. So at the door was a police officer. She told us that the girl at the front desk called because she was "worried about our dogs"! Yes, this really happened. The cop said that it is not illegal to keep dogs in the car when it's under 85 degrees. So we said, then leave us alone! A week later I tell the manager about this. He talks to the owner and their offer to me was nothing! They did not offer to give me any credits. They said that it's OK for their staff to do this if they're concerned. So do yourself a favor and never, ever stay at this hotel. read more

I loved my experience here! We checked in around 7pm to stay the night before driving for 8 hours the next day. When it comes to picking a cheap hotel, I have high standards. I'm not looking to spend a lot of money to stay at a place for less than 7 hours. The rooms were very clean, nice showers, and even had comfy beds. I was very pleased. We also had 3 bikes to unload and didn't want to lug them up the stairs. The lady at the front desk noticed this as well and gladly gave us joined rooms on the first flow. She was so kind and accommodated to our needs. The beds and free wifi were great! We loved the deal and cleanliness we even stayed again on our way home from the trip 6 days later! read more

I'm staying here for a few days and I thought it was a NON SMOKING HOTEL!!!! I came back tonight and the whole second floor smells like SMOKE!!!! I will NEVER come back to stay at this Inn again. I have the worst headache from this SMOKE that won't leave!! read more

Nice room...conveniently located..warm breakfast..staff was hard to find at front desk twice..hallway smelled like smoke

Bed were fine. Breakfast offerings were good. Shower pressure stinks. Shower door leaks like a sieve. Pool is ice cold and hot tub is lukewarm and extremely dirty. Overall, very disappointed. read more

After 11 hours on the road, all we wanted was a place to rest our heads. Oncd we settled into bed, we came to find blood on our sheets and a suspicious white stain on the comforter. While the room was well decorated and modern, I may as well have showered under the bathroom sink. The shower head and water pressure were awful. The only positive thing I will say is that they were pet friendly. People on here have mentioned receiving a doggie gift bag, but we didn't receive any such thing. I would never stay here again. For the nightly rate, we expected a lot more than what was offered. Not only did the staff leave much to be desired, but the manager wouldn't bother to come out of their office to speak with us about any discrepancies. Save yourself the trouble and stay somewhere else. This place was sub-par at best. read more