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    4.9 (28 reviews)
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    This is an outstanding Bed and Breakfast with spectacular cuisine and comfortable surroundings, minutes north of the Purdue University campus in West Lafayette, Indiana. Breakfast was included in our stay and we also took advantage of the dinner (at Additional cost ). This was a tremendous way to spend a weekend on campus in a far more comfortable environment than a hotel. Elizabeth and Andrew of the Whittaker inn are incredible hosts. We will visit again!

    Jason S.

    Our first stay at this lovely and pleasant inn. They have small touches that make is extra nice. Breakfast served to your room for one and all made to order. Great meal too! Comfortable bed and accommodating care such as making sure we did not have feather pillows. My wife is very sensitive to feathers and pet dander. The room we had was dog friendly which is usually death for her, but the hardwood floors and cleanliness made it a non-issue! Great AC, though we could use a heavier comforter it was a quiet and pleasant nights sleep. Love the night kitchen and special hot drinks. Love gummie bears and cookies too. They make you feel very welcome and we hope to be back!

    One decoration in the Tanzania room. So cute!

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    Everything is always excellent. Clean, comfortable, delicious breakfast! Try to stay as much as we can when at Purdue.

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    Delicious food. Beautiful, clean rooms with thoughtful designs. Very friendly owners who clearly care for their guests' every need.

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    Review Highlights - The Whittaker Inn

    Elizabeth and Andrew welcome guests with homemade cookies and to a bnb feel with all the modern hotel amenities and more.

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    DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette East - Restaurant

    DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette East

    (38 reviews)

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    If I could give 10 stars I would! This was for a very short experience but impactful to my mom and…read moreI. We were in Lafayette meeting family for birthday celebrations. On the way to the restaurant we spotted DoubleTree. So on the way home my mom asked to make a stop there to get their famous cookies! She called ahead and spoke to Adam. He was very kind on the phone and said absolutely we can stop in just for cookies. In person he gave us extra cookies and we left very happy and giddy! Lol This used to be something my Mom did with my Dad. Stop into a Doubletree for special occasions and pick up a couple cookies. My Dad is not well enough to travel any more, so it was so nice for my mom to still experience their tradition. Thanks Adam! You may have thought it was no big deal, but made a big difference for my mom.

    I was in town for a graduation at Purdue University and selected this hotel for the close proximity…read moreto Highway 65 and the University was about 6 miles away. Located in area with stores and eateries. Longhorn & Panera is right next door and of course the warm Cookies!! Hotel staff were friendly, the room was comfortable and clean however the water pressure and temperature is just horrible. Barely and water pressure and warm water at best. Stayed in 601 with views of the highway. Around the corner from 601 is an elevator which I'm not sure guest were aware of as it seems we were the only ones to use it. Breakfast is available for a fee but there is an IHOP and Denny's within walking distance. No extra towels and bedding in the room but the staff was accommodating when asked for extra. While I would stay here again the water issues could deter me to a different hotel in the area.

    Hilton Garden Inn West Lafayette Wabash Landing - Guest room

    Hilton Garden Inn West Lafayette Wabash Landing

    (44 reviews)

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    Great service from Front Desk Supervisor Uriel who calmly and graciously helped us out when our…read morebooking engine site was unable to deliver our payment to the hotel. It was a grim experience (no fault of Uriel or the Hilton - avoid Rocket Travel by Agoda like your life depends on it), but Uriel made it all work out. Our king room was comfy and well furnished. The A/C was cold, the views from the non-opening windows were pleasant, we had plenty of towels (service only every other day, but you can always get more at the front desk) and the was a coffee machine. Decent outlets and lighting and the black-out shades worked well. Quiet environs and a comfy bed gave us good sleep. Great location for walking to food and bev options, or just for exercise. All the staff we encountered were pleasant. WiFi worked fine in the room. Elevators weren't Vegas-fast, but worked fine. Parking was in a city garage nearby but was hassle free. Best stay I've had in the area in a while. It wasn't fancy, but it was reasonable and it was convenient.

    This review is only because of my experience at breakfast. When I checked in the night before they…read moretold me breakfast was NOT included, " We have a restaurant...' I said that was fine, I did find it strange but whatever. I showed up for breakfast, the woman asked me what I'd like, I said "scrambled eggs, no bacon. I'm allergic to pork" she stood there in silence, blank look in her eyes like she didn't care. I repeated myself, "I'm allergic to pork" again, blank look in her eyes like she didn't care. I've been in hotels in small town USA and when I say I'm allergic to pork they have some sort of response. She clearly could care less. The eggs were over cooked, the potatoes were reheated (that's not a problem with me) but they were cold. The TURKEY sausage was probably microwaved because it was hot for 3 seconds, then quickly got cold and became chewy. I know toast is suppose to be dry, but how do you make dry toast, it was bad, I had to pull to tear the bread away. Was it stale? The orange juice was probably Tropicana or something gross When they said we have a restaurant, I was expecting more. This woman's claim to fame was being on 'Iron Chef' this hotel "breakfast" is in Lafayette Indiana, college town, wasn't included in my hotel reservation I had to PAY FOR IT I've had hotel breakfast, in Dodgeville Wisconsin that was included better than this. Any hotel off the interstate, in California, Ohio, West Virginia, North Carolina All better than this This was the absolute worst hotel breakfast I have ever experienced. Save your money and go somewhere else It was so gross

    Homewood Suites by Hilton Lafayette - Guest room

    Homewood Suites by Hilton Lafayette

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    Where to even begin! The metal stairs are rusted, parking is terrible and all doors are outside. So…read moreif you're a woman please be careful These were supposedly apartments back in their hay day. There are no smart TVs, just DIRECT. There are bugs everywhere. I discovered a colony of ants in the dark carpet on the floor. Followed their trail all the way to my door where I seen them coming in from the bottom left side of the door. I talked to staff at the front who said they would have maintenance come. I asked to have them call after he was done, they didn't. He did come and when I came back after work I seen that the dead ants were still on the kitchen wall. Ants were still coming from the same side of the door. I talked to 2 different staff members who apologized and moved me to an alternate room(handicapped room). It seemed better so I agreed. Boy was I wrong! The paper towels left in the room were dirty, the fridge was not thoroughly cleaned, the curtains were torn, the pans in the cabinet were dirty, there's no sponges to hand wash, and the carpet in both places was torn as well! The pans, plates and utensils were placed in the top cabinets, so if you're handicapped and in a wheelchair, you would never be able to reach them unless you called for assistance or had someone with you to grab them. The only things accessible in the room were the sinks, shower, refrigerator, and sliding dishwasher. If you wanted to clean your dishes you would have to put them in the dishwasher and hope that they left you dishwasher detergent. Because the first room didn't even have that. Bugs were better but definitely still present. All in all I will never stay here again, the staff were kind and I don't have an issue with how I was treated but the cleanliness and upkeep are terrible and the whole place needs a remodel! Even the outside is covered in bugs, so seeing the ants & spider webs in my room just made it worse. And lastly to end things with a cherry on top. I attempted to take a shower Thursday morning to discover there was no hot water. Not from the shower, the bathroom sink or the kitchen sink. Apparently a pipe busted, they had a water leak and this damaged the hot water heater. They had a plumber come, however, a tech would not be in until Friday afternoon. Thankfully, there are gyms nearby so I was able to shower there before I left Friday morning.

    I really enjoyed my stay while in town for work. This was my first time staying at a Homewood…read moreSuites and I really enjoyed it. The room was incredibly spacious and clean. It had a dining area and kitchen; a living room, large bedroom with a king size bed and TV. All of the hotel staff I interacted with throughout my stay were very friendly and helpful. The free breakfast every mornings was always delicious. They had washer and dryers on-site for laundry as well as a fitness room with treadmills, free weights, and a Peloton bike!

    Holiday Inn Lafayette-City Centre - Strolling around area near hotel

    Holiday Inn Lafayette-City Centre

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    This is an older hotel but appears to have been renovated…read more I had a king balcony room on the 8th floor. My room was fine, and the balcony was very nice. It was a clear evening so I was able to enjoy the balcony. This is a good location if you want to enjoy Downtown Lafayette. Plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance. While this hotel was ok I do prefer some of the other nearby hotels. I frequently work in Lafayette and have stayed in IHG and Marriott properties all over Lafayette.

    Location is great if you want to be in the downtown area. Lafayette has a lot of fun nightlife…read more Upon entering the lobby, you get a distinct smell of natural gas. This was evident throughout the hotel during my stay. The lobby is a nice, comfortable place to meet up to relax and chat (except for that odor). The bar is nice as well. I haven't had a mixed drink there, so I can't make recommendations on that. Wine selection is average. The hotel was completely renovated approximately 2 years ago. Decor is new/modern. My room was clean and comfortable. They took out the pool when they did the renovation. There is still a small workout room. Now, why only 2 stars. In addition to the smell of gas throughout, I could not take a shower. Considering the new renovations, the state of the shower in my room was deplorable. And my room isn't the only one like that. We have associates that come in town and stay here. It is hit or miss on the showers depending on the room. Suites appear to have been completed with very nice showers and tubs so they typically try to book a suite. Regular rooms, all I can guess is they ran out of money??? I've posted pics for you. There are two other very nice hotels just across the river if you want to be in the downtown area. You'll pay a little more, but at least you'll be able to shower.

    Best Western Plus - Lafayette - Exterior

    Best Western Plus - Lafayette

    (9 reviews)

    This hotel is clean and an ok value. Unfortunately, it seems to be on a slide down. Several out of…read moreorder signs are to be seen. Notably, the pool was out of order. That is a big deal for me and I feel you should update pricing if major amenities are not available. Just for fun, I noticed that the same wildflower picture is on all three floors. It's a nice picture, just don't use it as a landmark to know what floor you are on. The breakfast was included. It was generous and had those great make your own waffles. There was not any hot chocolate packets, though. The scrambled eggs were inedible. I assume that was just a lot of salt. Overall, I have to say I'll avoid this place in the future.

    We arrived a 1AM on a summer night. The A/C in the room didn't work. The man at the front said he…read morewould reset it, but he didn't and just went back to watching TV. There was human hair around the sink and toiletries; and dog hair all over the couch and bed. We had a king size room for me, my wife, and our 13 year-old daughter. We are all allergic to dog hair, but my daughter has it the worst. After lying on the bed for a few minutes, her shirt was covered with dog hair and her eyes started itching. The man at the desk said he could put us in the only other room availbale and that it would be comped. The other room was a single queen size, so it was tight to sleep the three of us. And that second room's abthroom reeked of cigarettes. When we checked out, I asked how our hotels.com fee would be refunded (as we had already paid but had been promised our room would be comped). We were told the manager would call us at 9a, then at 11a, then at 4p. When we called at 5, we were told he was there but unavailable and he'd call us back. He NEVER DID. We had to keep calling before he finally answered and then he refused to honor the comp. His argument was, "I'm not going to charge you for the smaller room I gave you, but I'll still charge you for the larger, unacceptable room you can't use". They were very shady, and I would not go back to them again.

    The Whittaker Inn - venues - Updated August 2026

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