Topeka, Kansas is the Sunflowers state's capital, a city of 125,000 people located in the northeastern part of the state. In addition to being a seat of government, Topeka played an important role in ending racial desegregation when the U.S. Supreme Court applied its 1954 "Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka" decision to schools nationally. Several luxury hotels serve the Kansas capital and are convenient to local points of interest.
This Courtyard by Marriott hotel is 4 miles from Washburn University and 5 miles from the Kansas State Capitol. Entertainment venues and businesses are nearby. This three-story, 90-room hotel offers an indoor pool, fitness facility with cardiovascular equipment, a business center, Internet connection and a hair salon. The Courtyard Cafe serves breakfast daily; a lounge is open in the evening to serve cocktails. Each room includes two queen beds, a coffemaker, a sitting area and a work desk. Executive suites feature one king bed, a separate sitting area, a refrigerator and a microwave. As of September 2010, rates start at $90 per night.
Courtyard Topeka
2033 Wanamaker Road
Topeka, Kansas 66604
785-271-6165
marriott.com
The historic Senate Luxury Suites Hotel is a Topeka landmark, an intimate 51-room Tudor-style hotel exuding old world charm. This hotel is two blocks from the Capitol and is 1 mile from the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic site. The Topeka Zoo is 3 miles from the hotel. On the grounds of the hotel are several courtyards featuring life-size bronze sculptures. Hotel amenities include an exercise room with hot tub, a game room, executive services and complimentary breakfast buffet. Each room includes one king poster bed or two double beds, a separate sitting area, a coffeemaker and Internet connection. Suites include a private balcony, a fully stocked kitchenette and a separate living room. A limited number of two-bedroom suites are also available. As of September 2010, rooms start at $85 per night.
Senate Luxury Suites Hotel
900 SW Tyler St.
Topeka, KS 66612-1624
785-233-5050
senatesuites.com
The modern 126-room Hyatt Place hotel is located 4 miles west of downtown Topeka. The Hyatt Place is 2 miles from the Topeka Zoo and is 7 miles from the Topeka Performing Arts Center. Shops, restaurants and entertainment are nearby. Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, concierge services, business services and free breakfast. Each room features two double beds or one king bed, a sofabed, a coffeemaker, a wet bar, granite countertops, a work desk and Internet connection. As of September 2010, rooms start at $119 per night.
Hyatt Place Topeka
6021 SW Sixth Ave.
Topeka, KS 66615
785-273-0066
hyatt.com
