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A Victorian-style house with a prominent front porch, multiple windows, and a decorative roof.

A small, compact room with a wooden floor, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a chair, and a bed.

A wooden cabinet with glass doors, containing various decorative items and a framed picture.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a small table, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

1. The Bissing House

1.3 mi from Optimist Playground

Scott

£85

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor seating area with fire pits, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a modern building with large windows and a covered walkway.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a bar, and a colorful carpet.

A modern lobby with two yellow armchairs, a central coffee table, and a colorful carpet.

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, green bar stools, and a variety of bottles.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Hays

0.8 mi from Optimist Playground

Lynne

£106

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a round table and four chairs, a grill, and a fire pit.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of the parking lot.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, lounge chairs, and a view of the cityscape.

3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hays

1 mi from Optimist Playground

Philip

£116

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.

A modern lobby with a sofa, green armchairs, a bench, a small table, a TV, and a bookshelf with plants.

A buffet with labeled trays of turkey sausage, bacon, and other items.

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hays by IHG

1.1 mi from Optimist Playground

Taylor

£93

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'avid' sign, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

A modern reception area with a counter, a 'Market' sign, and a refrigerated display case with beverages.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern restaurant with a large TV screen, wooden tables, and chairs. There is a counter with a coffee machine and a sign that reads "Fresh for you. All day. All night." The room has large windows and a view of the outside.

5. avid hotel Hays by IHG

0.8 mi from Optimist Playground

Frank

£73

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with wooden ceiling and tiled walls, surrounded by chairs and a small table.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a mini-fridge, and a lamp.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a brown sofa, a round coffee table, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a brown sofa, a round table, a yellow armchair, and a reception desk.

6. Sleep Inn & Suites Hays I-70

0.9 mi from Optimist Playground

Craig

£73

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by beige walls and a tiled floor.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a green vase with dried flowers, and framed certificates on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small seating area.

7. Best Western Plus Butterfield Inn

0.9 mi from Optimist Playground

Salvador

£95

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern restaurant with a central island, booths, and a bar area.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a projector screen, and a carpeted floor.

A dark grey sofa with colorful patterned cushions, a framed cityscape artwork above it, and a tall floor lamp to the left.

A hotel reception area with a central desk, a clock, and a coffee station.

8. Hampton Inn Hays-North of I-70

1 mi from Optimist Playground

Dave

£97

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a large framed picture on the wall, and two lamps.

A Super 8 motel with a row of single-story rooms, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

A kitchen with light wood cabinets, a granite countertop, and a black chair.

A living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a large framed picture on the wall.

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Hays KS

0.8 mi from Optimist Playground

Jill

£64

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A reception desk with a wooden finish and a sign above it.

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, and a Life Fitness elliptical machine.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a nightstand.

10. AmericInn by Wyndham Hays

0.8 mi from Optimist Playground

Neal

£80

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a sectional sofa, a bed, a nightstand, and framed pictures on the wall.

A breakfast bar with a coffee machine, juice dispenser, and various food items.

A hotel room with a sectional sofa, a bed with a red blanket, a desk, and two framed pictures on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden interior, a blue pool edge, and a ladder leading into the water.

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Hays I-70

0.9 mi from Optimist Playground

Alexandra

£81

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with three beds, wooden headboards, and a wooden floor.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, seating areas, and a small plant.

A water dispenser labeled "Scotsman" mounted on a wall, an exit sign above a door, and a tiled floor.

A building with a 'Lobby' sign, a stone facade, and a parking lot with cars.

12. Econo Lodge Hays I-70

0.7 mi from Optimist Playground

Hannah

£75

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a television on a stand, and a small desk with a lamp.

A spacious lobby with a breakfast bar, seating area with leather chairs, and a tiled floor.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

13. Baymont by Wyndham Hays

0.8 mi from Optimist Playground

Ryan

£63

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious living area with a chandelier, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a large painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, and a coffee station.

A vending machine with a Pepsi advertisement and a variety of snacks.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Hays

0.7 mi from Optimist Playground

Trevor

£73

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a refrigerator, a window with blinds, a microwave, and a sink.

A swimming pool with a wooden interior, a lifeguard chair, and a clock on the wall.

A breakfast area with waffle and hot food stations, seating, and a flat-screen TV.

15. Quality Inn Hays I-70

0.9 mi from Optimist Playground

Denise

£70

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Optimist Playground

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Bissing House	9.4 Exceptional 87 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Hays	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hays	9.0 Wonderful 805 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hays by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
avid hotel Hays by IHG	8.8 Excellent 966 reviews	View

Top Optimist Playground Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Hays-North of I-70

8/10 Good

"We loved the little 81 yr old lady in the breakfast area working!(PK) She was a delightful personality and she started our day with a big smile and some added reminders about how blessed we all are! Hang on to that lovely child of God!"

AmericInn by Wyndham Hays

8/10 Good

"All and all a pretty good place to stay. Our room smelled a bit musty and the pool was out of service, but other than that it was a decent place to stay."

Super 8 by Wyndham Hays KS

8/10 Good

"My brother got bit by a spider while sleeping"

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hays

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, staff was helpful, breakfast was great. Would definitely stay here again on our cross country trips!"

Best Western Plus Butterfield Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Stopped for the night on our way to Colorado. Last minute booking was accommodating through Hotels.com room was very nice, very well maintained. Didn't look like some hotels where they slap a coat of paint on it and call in updated. Can day this was one of the nicest hotels we've stayed in on a last minute booking. Breakfast was good, pretty standard, area was clean plenty of variety. Staff we encountered were all very pleasant. AC worked great. Would stay again."

Sleep Inn & Suites Hays I-70

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was a nice last minute place to stay. Clean and comfy bed."

The Bissing House

8/10 Good

"Location was perfect for us."

Quality Inn Hays I-70

10/10 Excellent

"Nice stay for a night off of I-70 heading east."

Prime on the Nine

10/10 Excellent

"Incredibly Grateful for such great communication and kindness from server! Beautiful property & extremely clean! Perfect for our family! Thank you "

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Daniel G. Rupp Park

After visiting Daniel G. Rupp Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hays. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Big Creek Crossing

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Northridge Shopping Center

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Optimist Playground?

Optimist Playground is located in Hays. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 17 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Optimist Playground?

Best Western Plus Butterfield Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Optimist Playground. Other good choices close by include Baymont by Wyndham Hays and AmericInn by Wyndham Hays.

How many hotels are there near Optimist Playground?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Optimist Playground.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Optimist Playground, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Optimist Playground.

What can I see and do near Optimist Playground?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Ellis County Historical Society Museum and Fort Hays State Historic Site. You can enjoy live performances at Fox Theatre and Hays Community Theater. Spend some time wandering around Hays Dog Park, Treat Playground and Custer Island Park.

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Our top choices for Optimist Playground hotels

1. The Bissing House

2. Hilton Garden Inn Hays

3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hays

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hays by IHG

5. avid hotel Hays by IHG

6. Sleep Inn & Suites Hays I-70

7. Best Western Plus Butterfield Inn

8. Hampton Inn Hays-North of I-70

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Hays KS

10. AmericInn by Wyndham Hays

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Hays I-70

12. Econo Lodge Hays I-70

13. Baymont by Wyndham Hays

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Hays

15. Quality Inn Hays I-70

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Top Optimist Playground Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Hays-North of I-70

AmericInn by Wyndham Hays

Super 8 by Wyndham Hays KS

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hays

Best Western Plus Butterfield Inn

Sleep Inn & Suites Hays I-70

The Bissing House

Quality Inn Hays I-70

Prime on the Nine

Other attractions near Optimist Playground

Whisnant Park

Rolling Hills Park

Daniel G. Rupp Park

Big Creek Crossing

Northridge Shopping Center

Tebo Village

Hays City Boot Hill

Centennial Plaza

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