Lodging

This year, a block of discounted rooms has again been reserved for KU Mini Collegians at the Oread Hotel, 1200 Oread Ave.;  the Hampton Inn, 2300 W. 6th St.;  and TownePlace Suites by Marriott, 900 New Hampshire.

THE OREAD
The Oread, at the northeast edge of campus, is offering a special Mini College rate of $135 a night per room plus applicable taxes and parking. Parking in the hotel garage is available for $15 per day.  The KU Mini College block of rooms will only be held at the discounted room rate until May 2.

To book, call (785)748-6299, Monday though Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST. Please refer to the group name “KU Mini College” when placing your reservation. Or, book online on the Oread’s website. Enter the dates you want to arrive and depart and then update. Under the dates selected, the site will read, “Have a promo or group code? Enter it now.” You should enter the code KU Mini College. The system will automatically adjust the rate.

Default check-in date: Sunday, June 2
Default check-out date: Wednesday, June 5

HAMPTON INN
The Hampton is offering discounted rooms at $99 per night. To book, call 785-841-4994 and state the dates you wish to stay. Refer to the group name “KU Mini College” or the group rate code (KUM) to obtain the discount. You can also book online (link includes the discount) on the Hampton Inn’s website. You must make your reservation by May 24 to receive this discount. The Hampton offers complimentary hot breakfast, an indoor pool, fitness center and free WiFi.

Default check-in date: Sunday, June 2
Default check-out date: Wednesday, June 5

TOWNEPLACE SUITES by Marriott
The TownePlace Suites is offering discounted rooms at $117 (king only). To book, call 785-842-8800 and ask for the KU Mini College discount or you can book online (link includes the discount). You must make your reservation by May 5 to receive the discount.

Default check-in date: Sunday, June 2
Default check-out date: Wednesday, June 5

FIND ADDITIONAL LODGING OPTIONS on the Explore Lawrence Places to Stay website.