The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Sure, most think of it as a hotel first, but The Oread is way more than the sum of just its rooms. Those are jammed every weekend throughout the school year and possibly the summer. I live less than a mile away so unless I decide to do a getaway I can walk to I may never actually be a hotel guest.However, I have plenty of insight into the venue to offer that most won't. It's part public space that hosts all kinds of corporate and school functions, weddings and related parties, private meetings, all of which require catering and staffing. Of those I've attended my share. It's also public space with several dining facilities and bars.Head to the rooftop, AKA "The Nest" for the single most breathtaking view of the entire city and campus, one that has no equal in the entire city. Breathtaking. Visit in the evenings on weekends and you can catch live music and a small bar on the rooftop, everything you need for a special night out, and I already mentioned, that view! Not just for hotel guests that are staying, in case you wonder.First floor, The Birddog Bar has a nice selection of my favorite beers and spirits and is a relaxed place to kick back and has a credible bar menu. For fine dining, "On The Hill," their Italian restaurant is turning out the best hand crafted pasta dishes and more in the city. Elegant, and highly rated.And for folks like me wanting to quaff a great cup of joe on a morning walk, that's available ala Starbucks in the morning in the lobby by the front door. Oh, and for the college crowd there's an age appropriate bar on the backside down the hill. I'd consider myself a bit old to visit according to my daughter. Wise advice from what I've heard. I'll stick with that.If you come: valet parking, close to everything KU related, you can even see parts of the football field for game day, and the University promises it'll be a winning team in a year or two. We can only hope, right?One last thing: a neighbor is a lead housekeeping worker in the facility and speaks highly of her employer. THAT gets my attention.

I have enjoyed coming to the Oread hotel for lunch and drinks in the past and this year I decided to stay at the hotel for the weekend. I was shocked when I headed upstairs in the elevator to find stained worn out carpet in the halls and even carpet missing near the icemaker. I arrived in my room and it was very sparse. No coffee maker no bottled water no room service menu or magazines and nothing other than a desk chair to sit on. The bedspread was a very thin cotton blanket with no other covers. I did find a blanket in a bag in the closet and used that too. The heater/air-conditioner panel was open and would not stay shut. Thankfully there was a sound machine because you can hear everything in the hall and joining rooms... especially the doors slamming because they are extremely heavy. I had a view of a wall of the hotel that you could see if you opened two wooden doors. Two nights with parking was $500.00I was extremely disappointed in my stay at the Oread. I did eat breakfast downstairs one morning and the food and service was good.

If y'all are doing renovations on the bathrooms you should at the least have some rugs in there especially if the shower curtain doesn't even reach the floor. Almost broke my back stepping out to the floor being soaked. Highly do not recommend staying somewhere with mattresses that feel like plastic and shower curtains that don't even reach the floor....

What a lovely location and beautiful hotel. The deign itself is pretty and the room was so large and spacious. That being said, here are the Pros and Cons to this place.Checking in was a breeze and the person who checked us in was really nice. They didn't have valet parking available (no big deal) so they have street parking and the attendant mentioned they have a garage where we could park. We opted for the garage since it was conveniently located. Now, I recommend that you read their website thoroughly; I found out after the fact that they charge $15 to park in the garage. At the moment when I opted to use their garage, it didn't occur to me to ask about the cost so that's on me however, the fact that the person wasn't upfront about it, not cool. They could have easily said, "We do have a garage you can use but just so you know now, we do charge $15 per day". The room itself was strange. No carpeting in the room which is fine, but at least have a rug. Nobody likes to walk around on a cold floor. The bathroom was huge which was nice; shower big enough for two. I will say this hotel has really odd noises. Pretend you are in Brooklyn and the pipes are loud.... it was annoying and all night. We could hear people walking above us (we were on the 4th floor) and it's as though there is zero insulation between the walls. I have never in my life stayed at a place that has a noise canceling machine in the room so clearly they are aware their place isn't quiet. We LOVED the room service which was fantastic. Food is provided by the Bird Dog Bar. We ordered the Pretzels which were so darn good. I had the cheeseburger with avocado and my husband had The Jayhawker which he said was amazing. The value and cost of the food was appropriate for quantity and quality. I will say that they give you a lot of fries for $5 and it's enough for two people. My biggest hang up with the room itself was no table and chairs to sit and eat a meal. We had to eat our food sitting on our bed. Every hotel I have ever stayed at all over this country has a table and chair(s) so the fact that this place doesn't, huge bummer. It's the little things folks.If you are looking for a hotel that offers free breakfast like some do, this isn't the place. So for $179 a night, not worth it. I don't care how amazing the views are or how beautiful the place is. The stay didn't leave us feeling like we wanted to return and we aren't. We didn't hate it but it was simply Meh. I would give this place a solid 2.7 - 3.3 rating out of 5 stars. If I am going to pay $179 a night, I want a table in my room, I want quiet sleep and a room that doesn't feel like I am staying in a nicer version of a hospital.

Great boutique type hotel. I was there for a conference for the entire week and I was still finding quaint areas on my last day. There are terraces on the 2nd, 5th, and 9th floor which give a gorgeous view of the campus, the city and the surrounding countryside. (I can imagine these terraces being booked for many weddings.)There is a bar/restaurant in the lobby and a higher end dining experience with Italian "farmhouse cuisine" is located in the hotel proper. In the lower levels there is a cookie spot and a pizzeria. Tuesdays through Saturdays, The Nest is open on the 9th floor for cocktails and fantastic sunsets. A coffee shop selling Starbucks concoctions is also in the lobby as is a KU apparel shop.The rooms are large with an expansive bathroom as well. (Mine had a soaking tub.) I loved that there were ceiling fans in the rooms.The staff was very accommodating. Why only four stars then?Parking was only available on the street as one could find it or it was valet only at $15 a day. Also, there were no coffee makers in the rooms. (But, there was a sleep/sound machine.)

Hilton Tapestry's acquisition of The Oread Hotel in the heart of the University of Kansas has ruined the once-charming and local boutique campus hotel experience that once was. Now you are put on hold in India and it is another chain hotel.

We went to The Oread last night after the basketball game. We ordered food after 30 minutes they tell us they ran out of chips so 1/2 the food we ordered we couldn't get. We waited another 30 minutes to be told they couldn't serve us any food.

10/10!!! We stay here every chance we get. My hunny and I travel for work. We are in a different state every weekend and by far and I mean far we love love this location! If you can.. please give them a stay. Awesome people and clean facility and rooms! Also the bar is very accommodating. They allow you to bring your bar glasses to the room if you prefer!!Thank you all for all of the unforgettable experiences we have had here at doubletree

Lawrence does not have many nice hotels. Of the choices, I think Oread is one of the better ones. Hilton has done a nice job of updating the rooms but they could still use a few more updates such as replacing odd solid wood window coverings with blinds, worn shower valves and paint shipping off of doors. Our room was large but lacked a chair to sit in while watching TV. Positives of the hotel are unbeatable KU campus location, views, historic building, comfortable beds, and great front desk staff.

By far the best accommodation available within the state of Kansas. It is a castle built over 100 years ago but the rooms are modern and fresh as can be, also having two feet of stone walls makes the room incredibly quiet all the time. The dichotomy of modern accents in an ancient castle is incredibly alluring. The restaurant downstairs is fantastic and reasonably priced. Service across the board has been amazing in every aspect, I would especially like to thank Nick Givechi, he was incredibly helpful and made me feel so valued as a client. Anytime I am in the area I will be staying at the Oread without a doubt. The hospitality is top notch and the pricing is better than any other hotel in Kansas in terms of value for your stay.