Senate Suites Extended Stay Hotel

Hotel

Nice clean rooms great staff.

Not what I was expecting but in a good way. Very nice hotel for a great price. It is in a very historic building and the building is over 100 years old but has modern amenities. Will definitely be back.

A great old fashioned almost 100 year old building with all of the comforts of home. Great staff!

Very roomy and love the historic charter! Hot tub and gym was a nice surprise, looking forward to breakfast this morning.

Very unique Hotel. Love it. Definitely continue staying when in town.

Wonderful cute hotel! The rooms were spacious and clean and staff was so friendly and accommodating! Would absolutely stay here again.

Quirky hotel. Kind of fun, nice staff, and good coffee. With breakfast! Just randomly picked this place passing through on our road trip.

Had a large family reunion here. Large room with balcony and porch swing. Good meeting rooms. Very helpful staff. The building is kind of old fashioned but comfortable and reasonably priced. The location is close to the Capitol Building.

We stayed here for a night as a pit stop in the middle of our cross country move. It’s a quaint, quirky little hotel with lots of parking. The area around it is very sketchy and I would not go out after dark and look out for your car. My husband and I were harassed by a group of non-contributing members of society for money while we were walking our dog around the hotel. Our room on the first floor of the hotel was very warm and could never get cool even with the AC running constantly. It could barely pump any air out. The room, however small, was clean though and we enjoyed the balcony. Breakfast was fairly decent. I wouldn’t stay here again though due to the dangerous area and the uncomfortably warm room.

Best hotel in Topeka. Rooms are large and very clean. It's an old building and pretty cool, they have done a good job of keeping it up, most buildings that old are falling apart and stink, but not this place, it's clean and there are no bad odors. Management is great, they went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of and had everything we needed. Staff was also great and very friendly, they made us feel welcome. The room was like a small apartment, had a kitchenette, living room area with couches, TV, and desk, and then a bedroom with doors to close it off. I really liked this places, it will be my first choice whenever I'm in town.

Very historical feel, only four blocks from the Capitol building, a great experience but not a safe area in the evenings. The hotel was once an apartment complex and the rooms have that appearance. A big, comfortable bed. The bathroom has plenty of counter space. The best part is the room is complete with a kitchenette; makes one feel at home. The breakfast was included and above average.

The building is very cool. It was fun not being in a traditional hotel. The staff was not helpful at all when we had issues. I called down to get help on how to turn off a ceiling fan above the bed and they just told me the didn't know how to do it. I guess it needed to be on all the time since it felt like none of the AC was getting into the main bedroom. It was only in the living room. I had a two bedroom suite. Thankfully I didn't have to close the bedroom door for privacy or it would have been horribly hot. I expected it to be an older hotel, but there were no outlets near the bedside tables to charge my phone and the outlets around the room really need to be replaced. A friend and I paid for the same type of room and her setup was much smaller than mine. The front desk was unresponsive when she tried to switch to a room like mine.

Great rooms and great service.

Friendly staff, excellent recommendations, conveniently located near historic sites like the capitol. Very comfortable room and reasonably priced.

Awesome. Only one big complaint: the Hot Tub Suite as well as entire hotel is supposed to be haunted, as in enough paranormal activity to get your attention. There are several reviews and guest accounts of supernatural events and sightings, but I didn't even get goosebumps during my stay. I even roamed the beautifully creepy halls late at night, witching hour included (3:00am), and I never felt, heard, smelt or seen anything remotely paranormal. Suite was awesome, the hot tub fabulous, but had my heart set on being scared poopless… lol.

My husband and I truly enjoyed our stay at the Senate. We were greeted pleasantly by a very helpful lady at the front desk. Breakfast was more than we expected; omelets were good and the selection of breakfast foods was generous. Our suite was really nice, and for an older hotel, they have really taken pains to update in the baths. Toiletries were ample and of a good quality, too. Bottom line… great price for a wonderful stay. We’d definitely stay here again.

Such a cool old hotel. The beds are amazing! Close to the Topeka capital building.

The accommodations were clean and very well maintained. The bed was super comfy memory foam and it was a great place to stay. That being said, my experience with the staff was a bit disappointing. Some customer service skills wouldn't be amiss for the night staff. I had to get new keys every day because my key cards would be deactivated for some reason. No explanation was offered. Annoying but I would stay here again because the place has a charm lacking from major hotel chains.

Beautiful historic hotel. Wonderful staff and clean, gorgeous rooms.

Friendly staff and unique rooms. Very clean. Good breakfast.

We picked the Senate over the chain hotels because we wanted more local flavor. What we got was funky smells, a maze-like layout, and a general sense that there is a lot more history living in those old walls than we were comfortable with. Staff was friendly and helpful. Being close to the capital was cool.

Really cool place. Has a lot of personality. It is older and a little dated but that is a part of what makes it so cool. We were worried because we read some bad reviews but once we got there we really enjoyed it.

I love the scent of sweet cuz that's where I used to have my birthday parties I used to stay up in there they got some nice rooms very nice I love it it's just like my another home but I can't stay there no more because I work there so I my discount to go to remodel downtown and I love that also.

The room was nice and clean, but they were defrosting the mini-fridge and didn't turn it back on so I wasn't able to use the fridge immediately. The continental breakfast was adequate.

This is my favorite hotel in Topeka! Beautifully decorated, comfortable with hot chocolate! The staff is very understanding, very accommodating. And then there's breakfast with a 2 pm checkout (if they're not too busy the next day). I love this place!

Chose this hotel due to its proximity to an event space. Definitely an older building and staff but it has been renovated. However, it was still showing it's age, creaks, poor noise insulation, loud doors, weak heat/ac, etc. The neighborhood was also surprisingly noisy, lots of sirens. I was able to sleep, but I don't think I would stay there again. I guess it may be an attractive location if you like cool old buildings, but that's about it.

Old apartment building turned into hotel. Quiet. Friendly front desk staff. Quaint rooms. If in Topeka again, will definitely stay here!

Very cozy! These rooms are like little luxury apartments! Private balconies speedster kitchen and dining area. Very nice clean rooms for being in the historic downtown.

Over priced for the quality. A little run down. Strange musty smell. The room was small, but comfortable (with a small adjoining "sitting room" with a frig (justifies calling it a "suite"). The bed foundation was "creaky" and the toilet paper holder kept falling off. Nice breakfast. The adjoining neighborhood was a little "suspect".

Hotel is nice. The rooms are spacious and clean. Location is not the best and we were advises by several locals not to wander the area after dark.

Clean and quirky. When we arrived, I wasn't sure if we were walking into a Spanish mansion or a horror film set. Turns out, we were magically transported to Spain for a night. The hotel layout was fun and the hot breakfast was great!

Very charming hotel. Everything was clean and in good working order. Excellent breakfast selection. Wished we'd stayed two nights so second really appreciate the room more.

This hotel is looking a little run down at this point. For example, there was a large patch of cracked paint on the inside surface of the door to our room. It needs sanding and repainting. However, the room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the outside porch area. The location was perfect for our needs. So — while it could use some updating, it was clean and comfortable.

Babies don't sleep this good, the bed is one of the softest I've ever slept on. We love everything about it, thank you for taking us in so late. I came in dragging at 4am after a 17 hour drive and I was given a card key within five minutes. Everything is spacious and beautiful and I'm thankful my dog and I have a safe place to stay again tonight. Thankyou!

Very hospitable. Ĺove the aspect of suites. Fully supplied with items you may have accidentally left at home. Very helpful with suggestions for food. Wish they still had the evening welcome receptions and earlier time for breakfast with a wide range of items.

The room and accommodations were excellent. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Didn't realize they had a continental breakfast available, so we missed out on that. But overall we would highly recommend it!

So happy that we chose Senate to lay our heads. The room was lovely, spacious, and comfortable. The porch swing was a delight. The decor of the entire building reminded me of our travels in Italy. Just loved it. Close enough to walk downtown and see the beautiful Capitol building and a few amazing churches to photograph. We were lucky enough to find an Irish pub for dinner and drinks. A big thank you for a clean location and friendly staff. Enjoyed our stay.

Great location and price. Two-bedoom suite doesn't have a door on one of the bedrooms.

It's a nice hotel. I wouldn't call it "luxury", but again, we're talking about Topeka. There was a uniqueness and old charm to the place. The room was big, and staff was extremely courteous. We did not try the breakfast, as we wanted to eat at Hanover Pancake House. Only complaint I have is the people across the hall from us enjoyed slamming their door and they had very loud kids. Nonetheless, would stay there again.

Beautiful historic property with reasonable prices. Some minor conveniences missing (only one ice machine in the entire place, I believe), but great size rooms and clean location. Comfy beds with abundant pillows!

The Senate Suites are right smack downtown Topeka, but hidden in a side street. I don't think many Topekans know this place is here. My friends and I call it a hidden Gem. They have fantastic rooms that may not be totally modern, but are clean, and very cozy. Our suite had separate rooms for the kitchenette/dining, a main room, a bedroom with a door, and a bathroom off the bedroom. The staff is very gracious and kind and we were without need at all times. If you have a chance, this place is where you should stay!

Feels like early 20th century apartments. Adapting it into a hotel means that not everything works quite right. I loved having a private bedroom. I would have liked to have had a bedstand and electrical outlet right there. I wager my room was originally a kitchen. Pleasant staff … Jeremy was quick with a bug zapper when a hornet appeared.

If you are the type who is not comfortable in anything less than the Club Level at a Ritz Carlton, just stop reading now. My wife and I certainly enjoy luxury from time to time, but we also love to try classic older hotels that may not have all the latest touches but have real charm. The Senate Luxury Suites in Topeka fits in the category. Built in the early 20th century to cater to Kansas state legislators, the suites are designed for comfortable extended stays. We had what amounted to a pretty nice 1 bedroom apartment with a nice size bedroom with a very comfortable queen bed, large living area with nice size flatscreen TV, and good size kitchen with a small breakfast table for 2, small refrigerator, and microwave, all for about $80 per night! Our room also had a balcony with a great view of the state capital and its copper dome. The hotel has some unique design features that are really neat. I think the outside is beautiful. It looks like a classic old-world European hotel. The hallway walls have a very deep texture that is so thick and rough looking it almost feels carved from stone. The upper corners of the room doors are cut at angles rather than just squared off. The combination of the thickly textured walls and unusual doors give a feeling like a country cottage. There is a large basement where morning breakfast is serve. The basement also has a small sitting area and a large laundry room that also houses the ice machine and a pool table.

I booked for a business trip and ended up staying for about a week. The room I stayed in was nice. The staff is friendly and the location was perfect.

Beautiful vintage building with modern touches. Our suite was clean and ready for us. Great location, friendly staff, and an affordable rate.

Stopped by for a visit to see a friend. Small tight hallways, scary "nooks" and unidentified doors. Nice friendly people running the place. Historic icon and is supposed to be haunted.

90 year old place that has been updated. Spacious — like being at your own home. Furniture is antique in some rooms. IT is not the Ritz Carlton but I like it. The beds are some of the most comfortable I have ever had in a hotel.

Beautiful lovely interior. Loads of space and room. The staff is absolutely wonderful and sweet. I would always recommend them to anyone.

I will not write a nice review about this hotel. I don't want this hotel to be known by many people. This is Topeka's best kept secret, as written on the entrance. Should be treated as such. Do not read further. If you really care to know, here's what happened: a family of 5, after 13 hours of driving, spent a wonderful resting night in a quaintly prepared two bed rooms plus a living room. My daughter even liked the pictures on the wall. After 8.5 hours of sweet sleep, we realized that we overslept for the breakfast. When we rushed to the dining hall, nice omelettes, bacon and French toast and all the other usual breakfast stuff were waiting for us. Having all of that while looking over the State Capitol was certainly the least usual part, though. All the staff were so great. After all that, I felt so guilty to have paid what I paid. Is it ok to pay this little? How could the owner keep everything at this quality for the price we paid? Ohhhh, there must be hidden agenda. I'm going to have to come back here to find out what they are.

Unique yet simple A fun place to stay Continental Breakfast area very clean and well stocked with foods to get you going enjoyable stay.

Great hotel and amazing staff! The custodian who's name I have forgotten was very nice and so was the manager, she was very sweet! It was very interesting o learn about the history of the hotel, and the stories other visitors share about there experience! It was over all a very good time and we are planning our trip back very soon since its been about a year since we visited.

We love this place. We tell our son we are staying in a castle. Great price and location.

We spent 4 nights at the Senate Suites this week, and loved it! We stayed in a one bedroom suite with our 18 year old daughter, and there was ample room for all of us. The suite has a bedroom seperated from a living area by french doors, and the kitchenette is a seperate room as well. The bedroom and living area are each as large as many hotel rooms I have stayed in. We always take an air mattress when our kids will be sleeping on a sofa bed, but my daughter was comfortable sleeping on the sofabed. The bathroom has doors into both the bedroom and living area. We were on the third floor and our balcony had a beautiful view of the capitol less than 2 blocks away. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. We were there for a softball tournament, and when we went to the losers bracket I talked to the gentleman at the front desk to see about late checkout if we lost again and had to go home a day early. He was very willing to work with us, but we kept winning so we stayed the fourth night anyway! Breakfast was standard continental breakfast with either bacon, sausage, and eggs, or biscuits and gravy. As several have said, don't mistake this hotel for "The Hilton" where rooms are gutted and remodeled every 10 years or so. The hotel is nearly to 90 years old, but the carpet is new, and everything is freshly painted and clean. This hotel is a neat piece of history where you can take the whole family for a great price.

Lovely vintage hotel! My husband and I originally reserved a room here just as a rest point on our way to Colorado. We chose the hotel because it had good reviews and we needed somewhere comfortable for us and our two boys. After only twenty minutes of being here we decided to extend our trip and book another night. The hotel staff is extremely friendly and helpful, the man whom greeted us at the counter (jeremy) was very helpful in showing us where we could find good places to eat. I was amazed at them having temper pedic mattresses in their king suites and was smitten with the decor and vibe we got from the room. Our room had a lovely balcony as well as a walk in closet, desk and kitchenette. Although the kitchenette did not have dishes to use it did have a table, sink, microwave and mini fridge. I would definitely make a special trip just to stay here again. If you are looking for the Hilton look elsewhere. This is a lovely journey back in time from the lovely architecture down to the old fashioned keys and is very much like going to grandmas house.