The Woodward Rooms

Rooms at The Woodward
The Woodward Inns on Filmore are all equipped with Wireless Internet for guest convenience.

The Library
The Library is a replica of the Sir Walter Scott Library at Abbotsford, Scotland. It is supported by hand hewn timbers imported from England. It features stained glass windows floor-to-ceiling on the front and back walls with library shelves made of imported old English Brown Oak on all other walls. A safe sits tucked into the back corner where Chester Woodward would keep his beloved rare books and prized possessions. A small circular stairway enabled Mr. Woodward to access his gallery above. A five-foot fireplace with a remote control switch allows the guests to be cozy and warm. The Library also features a large TV with VCR/DVD with great surround sound.

Today The Library can serve as a Chapel for up to 100 people seated plus 60 more standing in the Gallery above. For a sit down meal, The Library is full and comfortable up to 90 guests. For a reception and dance, the house with activities focused around The Library is full at 250 in poor weather or inside/outside 500. The Library is often used as well for a resort-style conference location either in conference style up to about 45, casual style (up to about 60), or theatre style (up to about 75). When the home is used more relaxed in style for Quiet Bed & Breakfast, The Library becomes a wonderful room in which to enjoy a roaring fire, a movie with theatre surround sound or just quiet, intimately lit massage/spa services.

The Dining Room
The Dining Room features the original oak table made for the room and the two original buffet tables which were built for, but not built into, the Dining Room. Additional leaded glass windows open onto the front patio's fountain area. The original plaster ceiling is greatly detailed in its multi-level design. Today the Dining Room is used as seating for the evening dessert served to sleeping guest and for morning breakfast. For parties, the Dining Room is used for the main buffet table for meals or hors'douerve service. French doors with leaded glass lead from the Dining Room onto what is now Elizabeth's office but was once a screened in sun porch.

The Living Room
The main feature of the home's original Living Room is the massive front door in solid Olde English Brown Oak. It has black iron hammered hardware. The chandeliers in the Living Room are also original and quite unique with one having posed sculpted men adorning the top edges and the tudor rose symbol of King Henry VIII along the lower curvature. Large stones were imported from England for molding into the bay windows and leaded glass encompasses the functional crank-style window opening. Today, the Living Room also features the joyous sound of the player baby grand piano and more of the cobalt blue glass collection. Comfort in the Living Room includes a scrunchy red velvet oversized sofa and matching red leather high-back swivel studded chairs.

The Master
The Master is the home’s original master bedroom and features a King sized Mahogany bed with four posters and a canopy.

It is highly carved and sits high off the ground (much like the story of The Princess and The Pea) with a matching desk. Other furnishings in The Master also include a soft loveseat built for two and a comfy Chaise with ottoman. The Master is done in hues of burgundy and cream and has a TV/VCR as well as a Bose Stereo/CD sound system and a beautiful mahogany fireplace to with fur-covered floor pillows to snuggle during the chilly evenings. The Master also overlooks the front fountain, so cool weather evenings allow you to enjoy the sounds of the water below. The bathroom for The Master features original imported European Tile and has a large easy-access shower along with other luxurious amenities. Rates starting at $125 for weekday business travel; $195 for personal travel.

The Chisholm
The Chisholm is popular for its original tiled fireplace which is automatic and gas. The tile depicts the Chisholm Trail which Fredericka Woodward's family helped pioneer. The new Chisholm bed is highly carved mahogany, high off-the-ground with a tall half-canopy. The dressing of the room is dark teal, gunflint and chestnut brown with a cozy leather rug in front of the fire. Also popular about The Chisholm is the two-person claw-foot slipper tub which is six feet in length, custom made to match the color of the room (gunflint) with bronze claw feet and bronze faucets. The slipper tub sits between the front bay window and the bed with the fireplace at the tip of the slipper tub. The small Chisholm bathroom features standard amenities in rich sueded paint and bronze fixtures. Rates begin at $125 for weekday business travel; $195 for personal travel.

The Chester
The Chester is The Woodward’s premier Queen sized room and is decorated in rich Ralph Lauren hues of olive, taupe, burgundy and navy with walls lined in

political memorabilia left over from my days as the owner of the first woman-owned lobbying firm which I started in 1980 . The Chester has a Queen-sized leather and cherry sleigh bed with cotton and velvet clothes and a fabulous overstuffed chair and ottoman and a leather comfortable large sofa and leather shag rugs. The Chester’s bathroom is done in chocolate and terra glazing with tub and shower. The Chester also offers TV/VCR/ CD stereo sound. Rates beginning at $115 for weekday business travel; $165 for personal travel.

The Sisters
The Sisters is known for its king-sized iron bed painted in dark teal with lion's heads, half-canopied overhead. It has colors of teal, white and pink. The Sisters is very popular because of the custom designed pink and white champagne (jetted) slipper tub in the

bedroom between the fireplace and the bed. While the tub is big enough for two, some would consider it a large one-person tub. The Sisters is named for my sister, Mary Kai. Her picture adorns the room along with other sibling pictures. Other furnishings in The Sisters include an electric fireplace, an overstuffed pink satin chair and an ottoman. The Sisters features a custom-made two-person jetted slipper tub with claw feet in the bedroom. In addition to the tub in the bedroom, a full bath is one step into the hall and has a large, easy-access shower among other amenities. The Sisters offers TV/VCR and a CD Stereo system. Rates begin at $125 for weekday business travel; $195 for personal travel.

Special Features, Policies and Rates

Wireless Internet provided for guest convenience. Adapters available if needed.
Large guest rooms with private baths and in-room television
Private whirlpool deck available
Large English Library with fireplace
Large meeting areas include chapel style (160 capacity) and reception style (250 capacity), and conferences (up to 75 theatre-style)
Lap Pool available year-round, outside, heated to 91 degrees.
Spa Services including Massage Therapy done late at night (after meetings, dinner, etc.) in the King Henry VIII Library. Also Pool-side Massage and other packages.
Business services available upon request: Fax, copier, computer, wireless internet
Homemade evening dessert and homemade breakfast provided
Private dinner meals are sometimes available
Private party facilities available for small to large gatherings
Appropriate for well-behaved children if full house rental
Located in Historic Holliday Park
Near downtown, State Capitol, business district, Washburn University, Expo Center
Close to the city's Bike/Hike Trail

Reservations: 888-321-9407 (outside Topeka) or 785-354-7111 / FAX 785-354-4166
Price range: $125 to $245
Payment: Checks, cash, Mastercard, Visa, American Express
Cancellation: Any party or lodging deposits will be fully refunded if and when the reservation rebooks to another party or guest.
Check-in: 4-6 pm or by appointment
Check-out: 10:30am or noon, depending on house party schedule

Anniversary, wedding and other special occasion packages available
Gift certificates available.