Located in northeast Kansas west of Topeka, the small town of Manhattan is historically named after Manhattan Island in New York City, and fittingly bears the nickname "The Little Apple." (See Reference 1) This town is also home to the 23,000-student Kansas State University, and rests just east of Ft. Riley military base. For travelers to the area who want a basic motel stay but need wireless Internet access, several area motels offer the service - some for free, and some for a modest fee.
Conveniently situated at Manhattan's main highway junction (where Highways 24 and 177 connect), this budget property offers wireless high-speed Internet access free of charge. Additional amenities include a free continental breakfast, interior hallways and an exercise room. Single and double rooms are available; singles feature king-size beds and in-room recliners. Several restaurants are found within a half mile of the property.
Super 8 Manhattan Kansas
200 Tuttle Creek Blvd.
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-537-8468
super8.com
This low-cost motel is located just north of the Super 8 along Highway 24. Luxuries are sparse, but the property does offer morning coffee and an outdoor swimming pool. Several restaurants can be found within walking distance. To keep rates low, wireless Internet is available in the guest rooms as an add-on expense, for $2.99 for each 24-hour period (as of September 2010).
Motel 6 Manhattan
510 Tuttle Creek Boulevard
Manhattan, KS, 66502
785-537-1022
motel6.com
This motel is located on the east side of town along Tuttle Creek Road (Hwy. 24), and lives up to its name by offering a fair amount of amenities for an economical rate. High-speed wireless Internet is offered free of charge; other amenities include an outdoor pool, a playground and barbecue/picnic area, a free "deluxe" continental breakfast (including waffles and biscuits and gravy), and in-room refrigerators and microwaves. A drive of a mile or less brings you to any of a number of nearby restaurants.
America's Best Value Inn
1501 Tuttlecreek Boulevard
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-539-5391
americasbestvalueinn.com
With rates slightly higher than neighboring motels, this property near the Highway 24-177 intersection also offers more in the way of amenities. In addition to offering free high-speed wireless (and wired) Internet access, this motel includes a microwave, refrigerator, DVD player and oversize desk in every guest room. Additional property features include an indoor heated swimming pool, fitness center and access to business services. Numerous restaurants are about a mile away.
Best Western Manhattan Inn
601 E Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-537-8300
bestwesternkansas.com
