 | LAWRENCE, KS — The Eldridge and The Oread hotels took home first place and second place at Best of Lawrence 2016 for Best Hotel. This is the fourth year in a row that the hotels have placed first and second. Additionally, this is the eighth time The Eldridge has won Best Hotel! The Eldridge features TEN restaurant and Jayhawker Bar and is located at the intersection of 7th and Massachusetts streets. It features 56 suites and friendly valet and concierge services, along with free wi-fi, in the main building and at the extended-stay property, Eldridge Extended. The Oread Hotel received second place. It features Bird Dog Bar, The Nest on Ninth, Slice of History and Lemon Bliss Tanning. The Oread offers 99 rooms, breath-taking views from two terraces, and fully equipped meeting and social spaces. It’s located on the north gate of the University of Kansas campus. The Eldridge staff are doubly proud of this year’s awards. The Jayhawker Bar, a classic Downtown bar that many KU students consider a right of passage, won Best Place to Get a Cocktail or Mixed Drink against heavy competition. The Jayhawker’s Martini list offers 36 different options. The Jayhawker Juice martini, which features pineapple infused vodka, is a local favorite. Martinis are half-price every Thursday at The Jayhawker, and its Happy Hour goes from 4-6:30pm Mon-Fri. |
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