Name: Fossil Creek Hotel And Suites
Address: 1430 South Fossil Street, Russell, US

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2026

Anjanette

We only stayed for about 12 hours here. The room was nice, the lobby was very nice, I didn’t bring my suit so I didn’t use the indoor pool. The staff upon check-in was neither rude nor nice almost like he was indifferent that we were there. We would stay here again if we are back in this area.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Brian

It was great!

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2026

Jeffery

It’s an older hotel but in good shape. Right off the highway easy access.Room was very clean breakfast was good . Only bad thing work out room was shut down.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Alan

We enjoyed our stay and appreciated the large King room. Excellent service at the front desk with non-stay related friendly discussion that really made us feel welcome and appreciated for more than just staying overnight. Good hot water shower. Wonderful breakfast. Quiet. Super easy on/off access. Great room for much less than staying in a comparable hotel in either Hays or Salina.

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2026

meghan

good room at a good rate for a quick stop while driving through.

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2026

Linda

Nice to lay on a seemed to be a new mattress. Not sunken in.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2026

Ethel

Everything was clean. Bed slept good! Thanks !!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Chris

The hotel was fine. However, it appeared to have few customers when we were there. The pool, hot tub, and sauna were working and were very welcome after a long, hot drive. There were no lights on, and no light switch to be found, so, as darkness fell, we were in a pool only lit by outside lighting finding its way indoors through the large windows.
It is very conveniently located right off the Interstate so it makes for a quick stop on a long trip.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2026

Larissa

Breakfast was 6-9 am even over the weekend, so no sleeping in -we arrived to the breakfast at 8:50am and had the cold, dry scraps of food that was left, which was barley anything.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Cindy

Stayed one night while traveling to Denver. This hotel was clean, bed very comfortable and felt safe here. Breakfast was delicious and the coffee bar had sugar free syrups options, which impressed me! Will definitely stay here again!

4/10

Poor

21 Jul 2026

STEPHEN

Staff needs to speak English better and when speaking to me they need to give me their attention and not some kid crying in the next room. I was asked 2 times if I had a dog. I said no the first time?

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Michael

Clean and quiet. Comfortable beds and newly remodeled in our room.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2026

Adrienne

A halfway stopping point on our way to Moran WY. It had a small decent breakfast. Room & hotel were clean. I had booked the wrong room online and the front desk clerk was very helpful with moving us to a different room before went to our room. With it being a holiday weekend the hotel wasn’t very full so it was quiet.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2026

Bradley

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10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Travis

Large room. Jacuzzi was nice. Sauna was nice. Great breakfast.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

Daniyel

The room and lobby were reasonably clean and the A/C worked well. However the sink faucet needed repair and some of the pillows were old and stained. Breakfast was decent, though the juice machine was out of at least one juice both mornings. Our biggest complaint is with the pool. We chose this hotel because the pool looked great for our 4 year old, however the kiddie pool was out of order and was still full of stagnant water. The regular pool had damaged tile growing moss in some spots and the floor was discolored in the deep end, and the hot tub was underfilled and more lukewarm than hot. The bathroom in the pool area was dirty and not well maintained, and the floor around the pool is made of pebbles glued to the floor decades ago that are falling apart and hurt to walk on.
All in all, I would expect to pay $60/night for a hotel like this in its condition. It's fine in a pinch, but it needs some serious TLC.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Michael

Pleasant stay and seemed very clean. We had a third floor room and it was very quiet. The pool and hot tub were relaxing but the pool deck was in need of repair. Overall a good stay and good value.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Stacy

We had a nice stay- the staff was friendly, the hotel was decent, we had a nice breakfast. The pool was ok and the tub in our room would hold water. Overall, it was a quiet, decent place to stay

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

PENNY M

Very clean and quiet

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

VENKATESWAR

Overall good for the price.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2026

Clemance

1 in room coffee for a 2 ned room. Microwave didn't work, refrigerator was unplugged. Breakfast was fine. Poor property maintenance.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Megan

Nice quiet place

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

ramji

Nice clean room & in breakfast was having good options. Overall it was great stay.

Friends

4/10

Poor

02 Jul 2026

Kenna

Rooms seemed very outdated, not kept up to date. Lights didn’t want to come on in the bathroom, push bars on doors were broken, and we had a roach trap in our room, and our room had a bad sweaty smell.

Pet

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2026

RENEE

Older hotel. Requested a room with walk in shower - we got a tub. No grab bars in the shower.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Thomas

Located at the Russell exit, no digital map needed. Spacious, clean room. Conference center is named for Russell's favorite son, former Senator Bob Dole.

Self

2/10

Poor

28 Jun 2026

John

We didn’t use the pool, but there was an extra charge… No toiletries were included or left in the bathroom for us to use. There was quite a bit of wind noise coming through the window. I can sleep through a hurricane, but some people may have a problem. In the morning, a small refrigerator was making a noise that sounded like a spaceship taking off. Other then that, I have stayed at much worse

4/10

Poor

28 Jun 2026

LeAna

The a/c and heating unit had wires sticking out from it. Hair ball on the shower wall.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Brooke

This appears to be a family run business and it shows. It’s much more well maintained and clean than all those Wyndham owned places that are always run down and not so clean. They are dog friendly too. Only $20/dog. Very pleased with our stay!

Pet

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2026

Alecia

Okay it really was a nice place. I loved how it looked and it was very busy. My problem was the time itself. It was very humid and sticky feeling due to the humidity. The carpet and the bedding were both sticky. The sink faucet water smelled like rotten eggs. Strangely the tub faucet water was fine.
We needed to ask the front desk a question but never found anyone.

Family

4/10

Poor

27 Jun 2026

Amy

Room was full ok. In room 210 you couldn’t even turn the water on at sink unless you used 2 hands. Pool area wasn’t that clean there were bugs in the floor like they don’t even clean up there. Pool and hot tube really need to get fixed. Kiddy pool had sand in it. And there was a bird in the pool area. When we went down to get breakfast they didn’t have much or anyone to bring out more eggs cuz they were all gone and we still had 1hr and half still left for breakfast. I wouldn’t stay here again that’s for sure.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2026

Julie

helpful man at front desk.
hotel very empty.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Jill

Amazing! Would love to.go back again

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

14 Jun 2026

Kenneth

Location is good. However we have stayed there several times in years past but now the WiFi was poor, the breakfast was sub par, had to ask for room to be serviced.

Family

2/10

Poor

12 Jun 2026

Mark

Where do I start? First, the smoke alarm didn’t work, because it was hanging off the wall, mud on the bathroom floor , a little girl’s barrette in the bed and the kicker, 3 inch metal hooks and leads (used for catching snapping turtles) were in the dresser drawers! Obviously, no one checked the room after it was “cleaned”. Staff were not concerned, just said “you have to check with Expedia to get a refund!” Wow, just wow!

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2026

Terri

Pros: despite being very close proximity to I70, there was no road noise. Very quiet/peaceful. Bed was reasonably comfortable compared to other hotels.
Cons: blackout curtain was broken and the property owner had previously attempted to fix it with black electrical tape… which was 0% effective. Made for an early morning with the sun beaming in. AC never really got super cold, it just made the room air feel thick and humid. Hot breakfast options are limited to sausage, eggs, and self serve waffle station.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2026

Teresa

We stayed in a suite, and unfortunately the air conditioning in the sitting room was not working. When we arrived, the room temperature was 86°F, making that area very uncomfortable during our stay.
The pullout sofa mattress, where our grandson slept, had several questionable stains, which was concerning. We also noticed that the hallway carpet was heavily stained and appeared to be in need of replacement or deep cleaning.
My husband and grandson were somewhat disappointed with the breakfast selection, feeling that there were limited options available.
That said, this is an older property, so we tried to keep that in mind and extend a little grace. While the hotel has potential, some maintenance, cleanliness, and amenity improvements would greatly enhance the guest experience.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Lynette

I have stayed there for business the last 4 years and not one time have I had a complaint. I will continue to stay there every year. My television was not working and they responded quickly to get me one that was working. I also left a mirror and they mailed it to me. It isn't a \"fancy\" hotel but the friendliness and cleanliness all but makes up for any 5 star hotel. In my opinion it is 5 star!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Jon

Nice place to stay, enjoyed the included hot breakfast.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jun 2026

Maicol

Staff is friendly, the rooms are really outdated. The carpet looks dirty. Also one of the two bedrooms we got had the window open with no screen so bugs went in. The room smelled like cigarettes which I’m guessing that’s why the room window was open. Overall a great place to just stop for a day, to get some rest.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2026

Jeri

Place is dated but clean. Sheets would not stay on bed. Pool area is in need of repair. Breakfast was good.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2026

Richard

Curtains need to be fixed or completely changed. They did not close fully. Breakfast was disappointing. Eggs were almost gone at 8:00 and there was no staff around monitoring it.
Parking was convenient. The one person we had any contact with was not very cordial. No thank you, enjoy your stay, or letting us know Breakfast hours. We were disappointed because we had stayed there years ago and still expected the same experience. We won't be back.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

25 May 2026

Dominic

Very dated and in need of refurbishing. Internet connection was horrible as was the reception on the TV. It was clean but very dated

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

Jeff

Motel was fine but nothing exceptional. Our TV kept buffering, which was annoying. The mattress was OK but left me with a slight backache each morning. Continental breakfast was good, but it was advertised as having omelettes to order, which it did not. Dog fee is $20 per pet per night, which they say is for extra cleaning. However, they don't clean the room every day, so why is it a daily charge?

Pet

2/10

Poor

24 May 2026

Karen

We were unable to stay at Fossil Creek because of overbooking. We were disappointed & found another place to stay. We bought the insurance and expect a refund. Please reply as soon as possible if we were charged.

6/10

Pleasant

23 May 2026

Drew

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Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 May 2026

Christopher

Not worth the money-dirty, nasty staff, pool is in rough shape to the point my kids would not swim in it. Fridges did not work well. Dog left barking in a room next to us for all afternoon until I fell asleep

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2026

ED

Room was clean, a bit outdated, but fine overall

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

lillian

we’re and Casey were so friendly and accommodating. We were in town for a funeral and they made everything go seamless. Whatever we needed they got for us. Check in was a breeze and there were no problems. If the food was getting low Casey was there to fill it up again. If we ever go back to Kansas we will definitely stay there again.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Truitt

A great place to stop for the night at a reasonable rate.

Partner

4/10

Poor

18 May 2026

Chris

I do not understand how this hotel is rated an 8.8. This hotel has reaffirmed that future hotel stays should be with branded, familiar hotel names.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

17 May 2026

Stephanie

The Pool was full of bugs, and there was a massive Wolf Spider crawling around the hot tub.
Multiple lights in our room didn’t work.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Larry

All good

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2026

Raymond

Enjoyed our stay. This is a great property if traveling with pets. Wish they had maintained their pool area better, as the sauna did not work, the hot tub was 4-6” shortof being filled. This meant that none of its water could cycle through the filter system. The children’s pool was out of order.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

John

The desk clerk was helpful to get into the best room for my needs. Property was quiet. Parking was close to entrance and well lighted. Room was typical and bed was comfortable. I would stay here again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Suzanne

The thing that makes this hotel is the friendly staff. The room was clean, the beds comfortable and they had a pool and hot tub!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Kyle

Hot tub needs to be hotter.

Family

4/10

Poor

09 Apr 2026

James

We've stayed here multiple times on our way to Oklahoma City, but won't be staying again. The breakfast was awful, towels were very rough and overall the hotel has gone down hill. Very disappointing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

TJ

All good, liked it

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2026

Letticia

very pet friendly, had a sauna indoor pool& jacuzzi. The staff and everything was great! Only thing that dissapointined was the breakfast things ran out fast and there was no yogurt stayed two nights.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

27 Mar 2026

Rebecca

Mattress was hard as a stone slab; beds were sloppily made. Strong smell of cumin and coriander cooking in hallway farthest from lobby. Blackout curtains did not serve to block the bright-as-daylight streetlights pointed directly at room windows from the parking lot. Pool water was murky, kids' pool was drained, and hot tub was lukewarm. While the shower tub itself was brand new, water damage above it in the wall and ceiling looked like mold. Though there were fewer than 10 rooms occupied in this 60+room hotel, *of course* a group of guests were put in the next room, door slammers and barking dogs and all.

Pet

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Jake

Unfortunately, they were having maintenance issues with the pool, hot tub, and kiddy pool. I really hope they can have the hot tub fixed by the next time we visit.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

22 Mar 2026

Nina

Very dirty room. Would not recommend

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Mar 2026

Mary

I was happy there was a W/D but they should be kept wiped down as well as the folding table. The internet was terrible. We never got on line and the front desk said they were aware and working on it. The way she made her statement it gave me the impression this is a on going issue, nothing new.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Melissa

Traveling for a funeral, this was a really good place to stay. Heated pool, Jacuzzi and sauna was a nice destresser. The bed was very comfortable, got a great night sleep, safe environment. Convenient store and Sonic across the street and a DG down the street.
I'd definitely stay here again!

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2026

dietrich

Hotel was nice and staff Friendly. Very nice stat

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2026

Nicole

Yes

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2026

Loretta

It was clean, staff was friendly, and had all yhe amenities.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Lisa

Comfortable beds, clean, dog friendly

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Kathy

Room cleanliness. Friendly staff.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Angelique

Clean rooms. Breakfast needs some work , for sure not what it once was. However staff is very nice and rooms are comfortable.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2025

Andrew

Very friendly staff, clean rooms, and a great nights sleep!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Dec 2025

Patricia

Was okay for an older hotel. Price was fair. Excellent location, right off highway. Pool looked nice but didn’t use it. Exercise room wasn’t available - apparently storage now.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

Kevin

So picture this: we’re checking out of Fossil Creek in Russell, and the wonderful desk attendant, Veer, is making sure everything’s good. We mention a little leaky faucet, and he’s on it like a champ, apologizing and promising to fix it up. All good, right?

But then—plot twist!—as we’re about to head out, we pull a little “oh, one more thing” moment. We let Veer know we were a bit miffed that breakfast wasn’t included as we expected. Veer, without missing a beat, goes, “Oh, I’m so sorry about that—let me make it right.” And just like that, he turns what could’ve been a grumpy morning into a moment that had us smiling and laughing again.

Thanks to Veer, a leaky faucet and a breakfast mix-up turned into a five-star comedy of great service. Thanks, Veer, for the top-notch hospitality of making us breakfast and the good vibes!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Dec 2025

Bobby

We stayed for the pool intending to exercise daily. It was dirty with bugs and hair floating on the top. A considerable amount of dirt, or sediment, was present in the bottom of the pool. We asked management to clean it up but the rensing days of our three day stay were no better.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2025

Kevin

Nice room. Check in manager was great

Business

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Wendel

Yes

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

Roberto

Staff

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2025

Linda J.

We were traveling to Colorado and needed a place to spend the night. The staff were very friendly and the hotel was clean and comfortable. They allow dogs for a very reasonable price so that was a bonus for us.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2025

Timothy

Hotel and room were very clean, breakfast buffet had hot food with a good variety. Room linens were fresh and the bed was very comfortable.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 Nov 2025

Leonard

Room was ok had a drain problem, I checked out early would like to recover last night of billing

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

14 Nov 2025

Doug

The room was dirty and the breakfast was not good at all.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Margie

Had a pleasant stay. Friendly staff, clean room

Business

2/10

Poor

27 Oct 2025

Linda

Terrible hotel.

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2025

Allison

The rooms were clean and the place was cute, but the bed are hard like a brick.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Judy

Perfect quick stay

4/10

Poor

13 Oct 2025

Karly

Staff was not friendly, laundry room was covered in drywall dirt from wall repair and big piles of debris inside, hot tub wasn’t even warm and was murky, found a flea on me in the room, fellow traveler found bugs in bathroom they had to kill, our tub backed up with sitting water with any water on in it, beds were very hard, breakfast was not worth staying for (powder eggs, small offerings mostly bread things).

It was a quiet place, the shower was good for spray and no temperature fluctuations. Overall, not the nicest place and I wouldn’t stay again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Michelle

Welcoming atmosphere at the entrance. Everything looked and smelled clean. Breakfast was acceptable.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Oct 2025

Kathryn

Pool area

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2025

Charles

Yes

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Sandra

Showed up late after driving all day. The staff was so nice and made a point to make me smile and feel welcome!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Rebecca

We weren’t looking for fancy we were looking for clean. Clean sheets, clean bathroom, etc. we have had a few bad experiences of late

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Oct 2025

Diana

The water at our sink did not work. We got in late and just wanted to go to sleep. Went to brush out teeth. We at this point did not want to change rooms so we used the bathtub faucet. When told staff they were rude and said it was not her fault. Really??

Partner

4/10

Poor

04 Oct 2025

Karen

That was okay.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2025

Trevor

Got in late. It was a stopping point on my way to Dallas. The hotel was a great place to rest for a few hours before I hit the road again.