Merriam is in northeastern Kansas, just east of Shawnee and 11 miles southwest of Kansas City, Missouri. The closest hotels and lodging are located north and south of Merriam near I-35.
Merriam is in northeastern Kansas, just east of Shawnee and 11 miles southwest of Kansas City, Missouri. The closest hotels and lodging are located north and south of Merriam near I-35.
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"The motel manager was rude and not at all customer-friendly. Don't stay here.2016-05-16"
"Convenient to the children's hospital, and the rates were reasonable. Clean motel, but the room carpet had a large stain. The bed was comfortable. I'd stay here again.2016-03-12"
"Great motel for the price. The room was clean and quiet.2016-01-01"
Budget, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near I-635 at I-35
4 floors, 121 suites
No swimming pool
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs up to 80 pounds only, 2 dogs per suite - no aggressive dog breeds allowed - $60 per stay fee for each dog + $10 per night fee for each dog. - Jan 2021 < Less
Note: Some WoodSpring Suites charge a weekly rate, even if you stay just one night.
"The hotel room was nice and clean, but there was no easy chair. Check-in was difficult.2023-01-26"
"The hotel charged a $100 deposit. The building was cheaply constructed; I heard banging doors and heavy footsteps late into the night and early in the morning. My room was just a room and a bathroom, not a suite. The bed blanket was scratchy. 2022-03-13"
"OK hotel other than the noisy people above my room. Overall, my stay was fine.2015-04-21"
"This was by far the noisiest motel I've ever stayed in. The noise from I-35 was so loud that it sounded like we had a window open. We could also hear people upstairs walking around, flushing the toilet, and moving furniture around, as well as the neighbor's TV all night. We also heard trains and train horns. The mattress was in poor condition, and the TV was awkward to watch from bed. The desk chair looked like it had been retrieved from a dumpster. No coffee in the room; I had to ask for one at the front desk. Don't stay here.2023-02-27"
"The room badly needed an upgrade. It had a chemical smell, and the carpet and furnishings were old and worn. The TV leaned to one side. Train noise ruined any chance of sleeping through the night. The motel clerk was professional. Don't stay here.2015-10-30"
"OK motel and staff. The room needed better soundproofing; I could hear conversations in the next room, and the traffic noise was horrible. Stay somewhere else.2015-10-27"
"The deadbolt on the door didn't work; maintenance tried to fix it, but it was still hard to use. The bathroom was so small that my walker wouldn't fit through the door; I had to have help every time I needed to use the bathroom. The hotel lobby was filled with a group that was drinking and swearing. Don't stay here.2021-11-22"
"Everything about the hotel was great. It was clean, the staff was friendly, and breakfast was good. Our bed wasn't made, but that was quickly taken care of. I'll definitely stay again and highly recommend it.2018-08-07"
"The hotel room was nice, quiet, and comfortable. I loved the bathroom fixtures. Fast check-in and checkout. The staff was pleasant and professional. 2019-10-06"
"The hotel room was clean and modern, and the beds were comfortable. The pool was heated, and there were plenty of towels. No whirlpool, though. Breakfast was great and had several selections.2019-03-24"
"Easy to find. Excellent hotel in a nice area. Some kids made noise in the hallway late at night, but when I told the checkout clerk, she comped my room. Good restaurants within walking distance, and there were 2 gas stations nearby.2016-05-09"
"The hotel was convenient to KU. I had to leave at 5 AM, so I wasn't able to have breakfast.2021-05-20"
"The hotel was convenient to the hospital. The room was nice and clean, but I heard noise from other rooms; I could hear the shower and what people were saying. Limited breakfast because of Covid.2021-03-14"
"Close to KU Hospital. The hotel was clean and comfortable.2021-02-24"
"Not terrible, but there are better options. The bathtub and sink didn't drain properly, so I was standing in about 8 inches of water in the shower. The floor near the elevator wasn't level because the tiling wasn't completed. The front desk clerk was curt when I asked about breakfast; only coffee and muffins were provided. Find another hotel.2020-10-20"
"Our key cards didn't work, and we got locked out. The hotel room wasn't clean at all, and there weren't enough towels for 2 people. The breakfast area was closed for remodeling, and there was no breakfast available. We could hear loud remodeling work when we were in our room. Stay somewhere else.2020-04-21"
"The hotel was clean. Great room and staff. I had a wonderful stay.2018-02-14"
"The soundproofing was poor, and the neighbors partied into the early morning hours. The bathroom was tiny. The front desk clerks weren't very courteous. Breakfast cost $11. The ice machine was broken. Find a different hotel.2022-11-20"
"The hotel was clean, modern, and conveniently located.2023-12-07"
"The hotel was convenient to everything. The room was super clean, and the front desk clerks were friendly. We had the pool to ourselves. Great breakfast with a pancake machine. Our stay was awesome.2018-11-07"
"Convenient to Oak Park Mall, restaurants, and shops. The hotel was clean, and the staff and breakfast were great. Stay here.2018-09-05"
"The toilet in our room wouldn't flush, and it took 2 calls and 45 minutes to get someone to come fix it. We arrived at the hotel only to find out the restaurant couldn't start our dinner for a half hour, so we ended up going elsewhere to eat. The elevator was slow and sounded like it was about to come apart.2019-05-30"
"We weren't given the room type we reserved, but the hotel staff asked us if we wanted to change rooms the next day. The restaurant and bar service was terrible.2018-10-24"
"Close to IKEA. The hotel was nice and clean. A housekeeper got on the elevator with a large bag and pushed the button before we were able to exit; we had to use our hands to stop the doors from closing. Great breakfast. Good place to stay.2018-05-02"
"The hotel was set up for extended stays. The room was clean, and the decor and furnishings were current. Nice mattresses. The staff was friendly.2020-03-17"
"There was construction underway that affected my allergies. The hotel clerk was nice and helpful.2022-09-09"
"Great experience. The hotel staff was friendly and accommodating. The only drawback was that the whirlpool had too much chlorine, so we couldn't stay too long because it burned out eyes to stay in the pool area.2022-02-22"
"Nice, clean hotel. The room was comfortable and spacious. Be sure to get to breakfast before 9 AM.2021-05-26"
"Excellent service, and the staff provided a great restaurant recommendation. I highly recommend this hotel.2020-12-07"
"The circular drive in front got congested. Fast check-in and nice lobby. There was hair on the sofa in our suite, and the sink didn't drain well. The hallways needed vacuuming, and the table and decorations by the elevators were covered in dust and fingerprints. The elevators were speedy. Don't expect the hotel to be especially clean.2018-11-01"
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