This place is truly a hidden gem! Russell is a great stopping point when driving across the midwest, 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! read more

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The place is cute and comfortable. Breakfast is really good. The staff went above and beyond for my mom 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. read more

i am completey perplexed by the outstanding reviews of the rooms. my family had three rooms that were outdated, not very clean, full of flies (alive and dead) and kept our shoes on since the carpet looked so stained. the people were genuine and nice but i would never call staying there an outstanding experience. adequate for the price point read more

Great place, good rooms, not pricey. Tia at the front desk is a gem. All around good, would recommend!

Workable and reasonable for an overnight on my cross country trip through Kansas. Rooms nothing fancy but clean and conveniently located. Good wifi. Found a great Mexican Restaurant in downtown Russell - see San Juan Mexican Restaurant. Hotel bonus was the outdoor salt water pool. read more

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If you are traveling through and need a place to stay don't think about it just stay here. No on second thought scratch that -- if you live close by but want to book a weekend getaway with your wife to take a break from the kids -- do that too. The beds and bathrooms are clean, rooms are cozy and clean, the staff is very considerate and the breakfast is like your own mother is in the back cooking it. I've paid 300$ for a hotel and had a lesser experience. Great job read more

We stayed in a two room suite on the 2nd floor. Rooms were clean, beds slept well, and the staff was very friendly. There was a hot breakfast offered in the morning; biscuits and gravy, 2 kinds of scrambled eggs, fresh cinnamon rolls, waffles, oatmeal, cereal, yogurt, etc. Would definitely stay here again!! read more

The staff is very friendly. The lobby is pretty and homey. They have a very good breakfast. My only complaint is the room we stayed in was gross! Stains all over the floor. Carpet was not vacuumed. We wore our shoes the whole time. Tub and shower curtain was gross. Pet/"human" hair and dirt on sheets. No room between beds and wall. They definitely need to put some major effort in the cleanliness of the rooms! I felt disgusting when I left. Good thing it was just a quick overnight stay. read more

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From the moment we walked in the door we was greeted by friendly staff. lobby area was very clean & welcoming. The staff went above & beyond as far as accommodations (we needed a late checkout). Other hotels in area were not very accommodating or understanding of our circumstance. This place was very understanding. Rooms were clean & nice. 10/10 would recommend & will be back to stay here again. read more

This place was a gem in the middle of nowhere. For starters, everything was super nice and well maintained,from the pool to the rooms, to the entryway. The staff were all super friendly as well. The guy at the front desk who greeted us was super helpful, the woman who managed the towels and bedding was just great and friendly. The continental breakfast was pretty good too, and the woman who served it was super generous. read more

I spent 3 nights with Sam and the great people at the Russell Lodge. Wonderful breakfasts. Got up first morning and had a flat on my rear tire, Sam, was gracious enough to get a pair of air tanks and filled the tire to get my vehicle somewhere to repair the tire. Very nice and helpful, friendly staff. Highly recommend. A very appreciative patron here. Brad B. read more

The perfect place to stay while traveling across the middle of the county. I will continue to plan my trips to include staying here as much as I possibly can. The rooms are fantastic for the price. The best way I would put it is: 3 star room for a 1 star price. But there is absolutely nothing wrong with them. Small, cozy, and everything you need for an overnight stay, plus a welcoming atmosphere like hand seen quilts...no shit. The staff/management, the surrounding grounds which includes a pool, the inside eve room w a pool table and foosball plus other games, and the knockout breakfast make it the ultimate stay. You're wasting money and not appreciating the experience of road travel if you choose another place in Russell other than this one. read more

Stayed in a newly remodeled King room. Cute decor, clean, comfy bed, great shower! Friendly staff and excellent breakfast.

Great find, and would definitely stay again. Front deskman, Jeffrey, was terrific. Room was older, yes, but clean. Bed was awesome, and we slept like babies. A bit worried, as the folks with kids in front of us at check-in were given 211 and we were in 111 right below. But didn't hear a thing from overhead. "Continental" breakfast included waffles, biscuits and gravy, sausage, Denver omelettes and egg casserole, along with the usual cold offerings. What continental??!! Very good, too. Saltwater pool we didn't get to try. Entire staff friendly and tries to make your stay good. Awesome value. read more

A perfect place to stay! Inexpensive, rooms that were well-taken care of, and lovely grounds with beautiful grass and a fire pit. My favourite part was the games room, which was great to spend time at with my family! And the breakfast was delicious. Not fancy by any means, but a lovely place to stay. read more

Looks like it's been updated. The only downside is the door seal isn't complete. Wind blows in through the cracks. The AC didn't get cold enough. read more

On a road trip and being named Russell, had to make our stop in quiet Russell, Kansas. This is a large, clean establishment located several blocks from the interstate. Not much happening in Russell, but that's a good thing with a big soft bed to crash in. We met DJ (owner and his wife) in the morning and enjoyed tea and cookies with these hard working innkeepers. We explored downtown and found out Bob Dole is from there. This is heartland America with wide streets and vistas across the prairies everywhere we looked. read more

Clean beds, nice amenities, very cheap. We were recommended here by the waitress at "Made From Scratch" (it's about 20 miles east, in Wilson - HIGHLY recommend), and it appears to be "the place" as far as locals are concerned. Surprisingly big too, all brick construction, two floors, lots of wings - and yet, cheap. Also has a nice little breakfast in the morning - stuff like biscuits and gravy, in addition to your usual dry cereal fare. No wifi, if that matters particularly to you. The price is INSANELY good, though, so don't let that send you elsewhere (and the nice mini breakfast more than makes up for it). Look for the maybe-stray cute cat outside. He's an adorable and accomplished beggar, and appears to enjoy biscuits and gravy. read more

For the price, hard to beat. I got a room for $44. The bed was crazy comfy. Man, I slept well. The A/C cranked out plenty of cold. The free continental breakfast included some tasty biscuits and gravy. The internet works just fine. Also, plenty of parking. I was here with a 26ft Uhaul truck towing a vehicle, and there was enough parking space, even though the hotel was pretty full. The place could use some cosmetic work. It is showing its age, but for the price, it exceeds expectations. read more

Clean. Affordable. Super comfy beds. The woman at the front desk was personable and made us feel welcome. They also had a candle that smelled like fall. And cookies! It was like going to your friend's house. The breakfast menu looks really good. All I care about, though, is the waffles. Happy we stopped here. read more

Spent a a night here on our way to MO. Yes the cosmetics leave something to be desired but it's very clean and comfy. You can't beat the pricing and my boys loved the area. On our way home we stopped in Salina. We will not make that mistake again. Russell Inn all the way. read more

On the way to Colorado from Missouri this Hotel was in the perfect place. We were tired of driving and ready for a good sleep. We ordered a King sized bedroom and the price was around $50 VERY reasonable and worth it. The bed and the pillows were very comfortable and the lot was quiet and it had a country-type feel. This Hotel was perfect for a practical family like ours. 2 adults 1 child. The breakfast was simple but was really more than what I was expecting for the $$ paid. Biscuits, gravy, oatmeal, yogurt, coffee, milk. We checked in around 2 am, receptionist was tired but not unpleasant. This hotel is perfect as long as you're not a total snob...as many previous reviewers seem to be. Good-buy, much more of a value than many chains. Family owned=positive read more

Of the nearby motels I am thankful for my choice. The rooms are clean and the continental breakfast was good. And the rooms are reasonably priced. read more

Very clean and affordable! The breakfast was fresh and tasty which is hard to with continental breakfasts. Impressed! Would stay at again if traveling thru the area in the future. read more

This review is an update from a year ago where we had s better stay. The facility is still undergoing a renovation. We had a room that was to have been renovated but the bathroom was not as it looked like a bathroom in a room that had not been. The best part of the stay was a good air conditioner and a reasonably comfortable bed. Also there the TV has a good selection of channels. The breakfast was varied but basic. Had this place charged what the across the street charges this review would be two stars. read more

First the bad: Signs off of I-70 say $32.95. For two people, the price goes up to $44.95. Lighting around the parking lot is poor and the rooms are very modest. Breakfast is quite meager. The good: Free wifi (though it is slow). Simple breakfast is also free. Plenty of parking. About half the price of the other places on the street. Most importantly: friendly managers are very accommodating. read more

Are you kidding me!! I thought I stepped into a bad dream or a movie where they take people to hide them out. This place was awful!! The front lobby was well decorated and lite. But once you go to the room and find your outside door not latched shut, chills run up your spine . Then you look around to see many rooms aren't latched shut. I couldn't get out of there fast enough. To give it the benefit of the doubt I checked out the rooms. The smell is unreal!! We returned the key and went up the road. Sorry some places you truly have to judge the book by its cover. read more

Stopped over when the roads turned to ice and highway became impassable. All other hotels we contacted were doing sketchy things like not honoring online bookings due to the influx of walk-in traffic, but these folks were honest and accepted our reservation over the phone without price gouging. They even kept our room after we ran several hours late due to only being able to drive 10-20 mph on the highway. The proprietor was extremely friendly and helpful, even giving us a new jug of windshield washer fluid when we inquired about where we could buy some. Room was basic but perfectly acceptable, and price was cheaper than anything else we saw advertised. Highly recommended. read more

BED BUGS! First the bad: Signs on I-70 say $32.95. There are only 4 rooms at the teaser rate, so unless you get there first, you're going to pay $45-$50. Might as well go to another cleaner, brighter hotel for the same price. I caught and squished one bed bug in our room, and my girlfriend received several bed bug bites that flared up the next day. The good: Free wifi, nice managers, the free breakfast was better than other motels along our cross-country road trip. I don't know if other motels in Russell are better, so if you are stopping in Russell for the night, as we were, you might have no better option. read more

If you simply want a place to crash, its wonderful. Inexpensive and easy. Not perfect in appearance but would stay again. Little tv was good and the heat worked very quickly. read more

All the other places to stay in town pale in comparison to the awesomeness that is this inn. The people there are nicer than any other hotel around. Rooms and building are awesome. But the people that helped me out today make me want to give ten stars. The best. read more

1st time we drove from Denver to Dallas we spent a fortune for a hotel in Hays, and it was the worst hotel I had ever stayed in. The next time I drove straight thru - not recommended. The 3rd time, I lucked out and called the Russell Inn. Ginormous big comfy bed, cookies up front where the person was incredibly sweet, and a free breakfast where they let you fill your travel mug with hot coffee and vanilla syrup. I've stayed here numerous times now and it's the only hotel for me on I-70. Rooms are clean, comfortable, and have a refrigerator, microwave and coffee pot. TV seems decent but honestly I've never turned it on. All the staff I've encountered have been SO nice and personable. For the price, it really can't be beat. However, I would recommend paying the extra $5 for an updated room. Thanks Russell Inn for making my travels much more safe! PS if you're expecting a Ritz Carlton, this isn't the place for you. But it's 100x better than Days Inn or Comfort Suites. Oh and the BEST part - pets are welcome. read more

I decided to stay at the Lodge at Russell for a few nights. I was very pleased with the staff on helping me find the best room, as I didn't need anything to big. The beds were very comfortable, almost as good as the one at home and very clean. The best part was the free morning breakfast. Staff was great at keeping up with the coffee and making sure there was enough food for everyone. Overall, a great stay! read more

Found this jewel on a very cold winter night . Great value for the cost and BEST customer service. The owners are truly happy to have you and hope you return. And when you do, they will remember you. We will stay everytime we go through town which is several times a year. read more