The Best Hotels to Book in Wichita, Kansas

Get to know the Arkansas River like the back of your hand at the Hyatt Regency. The neutral color palettes in the suites seem to bring an airy, light-filled vibe through the windows with river views. You can walk along the riverfront or roll into downtown as soon as you step foot out of the lobby, but you’re free to stay indoors if you’re headed to the Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center connected to the hotel.

Pre-show preparation for a rocking night at Roxy’s Downtown or the Orpheum Theatre begins at the Ambassador Hotel Wichita. One block away from both venues, you’ll feel like a headliner the moment you step into the luxurious rock star suite – a one-bedroom suite with a king-size bed, panoramas of the city and nearly 1,600sqft (149sqm) of space where you can host a crazy afterparty. But, please, leave the TV chucking to Jagger and Richards.

Is it surprising that one of the best hotels in Wichita is right beside the Wichita State University campus? Live the life you always wanted to in college in a one-bedroom suite – a space that has no hand-me-down furniture, movie posters tacked to the walls or Ramen noodles in the kitchen. Grab a healthy breakfast, bar food and quick bites downstairs in the lobby without the need for a meal pass.

While there are a handful of hotels in Wichita near the water, only Homewood Suites by Hilton is at the Waterfront – a mixed-use neighborhood full of restaurants. This hotel is a great base for a fun night out. Get dressed in your casual best and mix a pre-dinner drink in your king suite. Visiting on a weekday? Let the bartenders mix one for you at the evening social hour, then allow them to direct you to the best eats in the area.

Whether it’s a commercial plane or a jet from McConnell Air Force Base that’s flying you into Wichita, you’ll find a safe landing at this Marriott. Its complimentary shuttle has you covered on the ground, at least from the airport to the hotel. When you arrive, check yourself into the M Club Lounge king room, where you’ll get free refreshments and much more than a complimentary bag of peanuts.

Sitting pretty atop one of the main drags in Wichita, the Hilton Garden Inn on Douglas Avenue can be your downtown digs for the night. Its king and queen suites cater to all crowds, from those who want snacks readily available to light sleepers who need the extra darkness – it offers rooms without windows. All overnighters are welcome to get a view of the city like no other from the pool, with windows overlooking Douglas Avenue.

Mosey on over to the historic Delano neighborhood, and kick off your cowboy boots at Home2 Suites by Hilton. There’s no charge to park your horse-powered ride for the night; breakfast and wifi are complimentary, too. Rustle up some grub in the restaurant, or seek out dinner deep in Delano. Before tipping your hat and riding into the sunset, be sure to sit a spell at the riverfront Delano Park.