35 miles from Russell, KS — just off I-70
The Best Hotel Near Russell, Kansas
Park View Inn & Suites in Hoisington offers everything the highway chains can't — free hot breakfast, the Duck Blind Bar, pet-friendly rooms, and genuine Midwestern hospitality. A quick drive south from Russell on I-70.
Free Hot Breakfast
Start every morning right
Free High-Speed Wi-Fi
Throughout the property
Pet Friendly
Dogs welcome — no extra hassle
Duck Blind Bar On-Site
Cold drinks steps from your room
Why stay with us
More Than a Pit Stop Between Russell and Wichita
We're the best-value full-service hotel in central Kansas — a real destination, not just a highway stopover.
35 miles from Russell on I-70
Heading east or west on I-70? Park View Inn is a natural stop — just exit at Hoisington and you're there in minutes. Far better value than the highway chains.
Quiet park-side setting
Our property adjoins Hoisington City Park — peaceful surroundings, walking trails, disc golf, and a dog park right outside your door.
Large vehicle & trailer parking
Plenty of room for trucks, trailers, boats, and hunting rigs. No squeezing into a cramped lot.
Locally owned & operated
Real Midwestern hospitality from people who live here. We know the area, the hunting spots, and the best local tips.
Clean, comfortable rooms
From standard queens to king suites with jacuzzis — every room is spotless, well-maintained, and priced fairly.
Gateway to Cheyenne Bottoms
Just 6.5 miles from one of the most important waterfowl migration stops in North America. Prime duck and goose hunting season after season.
About our location
Central Kansas Lodging — Between Russell and Great Bend
Park View Inn & Suites is located at 57 W KS-4, Hoisington, Kansas 67544 — 35 miles south of Russell via US-281 and KS-4. Russell sits on I-70 in Russell County and is best known as the hometown of Bob Dole. Travelers driving I-70 across Kansas often need lodging in the central part of the state, and Hoisington is one of the best-value stops in the region.
From Russell, take US-281 south to Great Bend, then head west on KS-4 to Hoisington — about 40 minutes total. Alternatively, take I-70 west to Hays and head south, or cut through Ellsworth and Lyons. However you arrive, you'll find free parking with plenty of room for trucks, trailers, and any gear you're hauling.
We are the closest full-service hotel to Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area, just 6.5 miles from our property. Cheyenne Bottoms is one of the most significant interior wetlands in North America and a premier destination on the Central Flyway for duck and goose hunters. Hunters traveling from Russell, Hays, Salina, or points north and east regularly use Park View Inn as their base camp. We welcome hunting dogs, offer large vehicle parking, and the Duck Blind Bar is on-site so you can unwind without driving anywhere after a long day in the field.
The area around Hoisington and Great Bend also offers the Kansas Wetlands Education Center, the Brit Spaugh Zoo in Great Bend (free admission), the Barton County Historical Museum, and Hoisington City Park — directly adjacent to our hotel — with walking trails, disc golf, pickleball courts, a public pool (seasonal), and a dog park.
Whether you're a hunter, a road tripper on I-70, a business traveler working in Barton or Russell County, or a family visiting the area, Park View Inn & Suites offers genuine Midwestern hospitality at a fair price. Book directly at (620) 292-6022 for the best available rate — no third-party fees, no surprises.
Our location
Hoisington, KS — Right in the Heart of Central Kansas
35 miles from Russell — south on US-281 through Great Bend, then west on KS-4. About 40 minutes from I-70.
12 miles from Great Bend — close to Clara Barton Hospital, Barton County events, and downtown Great Bend dining.
6.5 miles from Cheyenne Bottoms — the premier waterfowl hunting and birdwatching destination on the Central Flyway.
Guest reviews
What Guests Say About Staying in Central Kansas
"Perfect base camp for hunting in central Kansas. Clean rooms, friendly staff, and the Duck Blind Bar is a great way to end the day."
Mike T.
Wichita, KS
"Stopped here on a drive across Kansas. Exactly what you want — clean, affordable, and the staff actually cares."
Dave L.
Salina, KS
"We were passing through on I-70 and ended up staying two nights. The breakfast was wonderful and the beds were incredibly comfortable."
Sarah & Jim R.
Kansas City, MO
Ready to Book Your Stay Near Russell?
57 W KS-4, Hoisington, KS 67544 · (620) 292-6022