The Eldridge

Christmas Sing-along

2008-12-08T16:44:00.002-06:00

Love to sing Christmas carols? Join us in the Big 6 Room in the basement of The Eldridge for a rocking good time! Decorate your holidays with music! Join Kim Murphree and Friends for an evening of Cocktails and Carols at The Eldridge on Thursday, December 18. Celebrate the season in the heart of downtown Lawrence with door prizes and sing-alongs, laughter and libations. Kim and friends will begin playing all your favorite holiday music at 7pm. Everything from "The 12 Days of Christmas" to "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer." Audience participation is required. You'll enjoy the twists and chuckles, and the company of great folks to brighten the holidays. We all know there's no place like The Eldridge for the Holidays!

Happy HanuChristmaKwanzakah!

2008-12-04T11:49:00.002-06:00

We like to celebrate all holidays here at the Eldridge. Anyway, I just wanted to jump on here and let you guys know about a great Holiday present. Gift Certificates for a stay at the Eldridge or for dinner at Ten! If your parents are anything like my parents, it is very hard to find them a gift that you know they'll really enjoy. (I tend to buy my dad a pocket knife every year simply because he always loses his and I know it's something he can use)

When you buy your parents (or children, relatives, friends, life-savers) a gift certificate to the Eldridge, you aren't just giving them a slip of paper. No, not at all. You are giving them the gift of a vacation or night away from home that they'll enjoy immensely.

You can give somebody the gift of a luxurious hotel room overlooking Downtown Lawrence, Kansas University, or the Kansas River. They can then enjoy a succulent dinner in Ten restaurant, with over a 100 wines to choose from, or try one of our world famous martini's. Then after dinner, they can go see a KU Basketball game (tis the season), enjoy the nightlife of Downtown Lawrence, visit a spa and receive a massage, or even go hear some live music or see a concert or play. Contact our Guest Service Representatives for more information about what great things there are to do in Lawrence on any night of the week.

If you're feeling particularly zealous, ask about our Spa Getaway Package or Alvamar Golf Package. Go here for information on these packages. And if you can't make it to Lawrence to pick up a Gift Certicate, just call us and we'll be happy to mail it to you, free of charge.

For a Ten Gift Card contact: (785) 749-1005.

For an Eldridge Gift Certificate contact: (785) 749-5011.

Stay tuned for a post about our special Christmas Day Brunch!

Thanksgiving Buffett

2008-11-17T15:48:00.003-06:00

Nov. 27th, 2008

10:00am last seating at 4:00pm

Price: Adults $25.95 Kids $8:95 (4-10) 3↓ are free!

Menu

Herb roasted prime rib w/ Port wine jus and sundried cranberry horseradish sauce
Honey-brandy roasted ham
Cider roasted turkey w/ shallot Dijon gravy and Cranberry Sauce
Mixed Seafood Grill over Penne Pasta w/ Pumpkin curry cream
Chicken and sausage over wild rice w/ sherry-tomato sauce
Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Green Bean Gratin w/ Crispy Shallots
Garlic Cream Corn
Broiled Asparagus w/ Toasted Almond butter
Sage and Parmesan Stuffing
Smoked chedddar and apple bread pudding
Chive and parsley whipped potatoes
Frisee and endive salad w/ persimmons and candied walnuts
Baby Spinach, Roasted Beets and Goat Cheese w/ Basil pesto vinaigrette
Imported and domestic cheese and cracker display
Assorted pies and cakes and sweets

Continental Breakfast

7:00am to 9:00am

In the Jayhawker

$5.95 per Person

*Note: The restaurant and bar will be closed after the last seating at 4:00pm. It will not not reopen for dinner service in the evening.

Lawrence is America's #1 sports town!

2008-11-11T16:50:00.002-06:00

The guys who broadcast from Allen Fieldhouse on ESPN always stay at the Eldridge. I love these guys, they're incredibly friendly and nice. Recently, one of the gentleman who comes and stays here wrote an article about the best cities in the Big 12. As you can imagine, Lawrence ranked in at #1. Here's the article:

Ranking the Big 12 towns

November 8, 2008 12:25 AM

Posted by ESPN's Eric Posman

As a veteran of ESPN/ABC College Football and College Basketball broadcasts, I do my fair share of frequent-flying. But to jet-set to the Big 12, that's only half the battle. Find a rental car you like and break out the GPS, we're going to caravan through America's Heartland and check out the towns that house your favorite teams. There is no scientific basis for these rankings, and by no means have I seen every restaurant or hot spot in each town. But I have been to all of them, multiple times.

1. Lawrence, Kan. -- The quintessential college town. A true blend of sports and studies in a bucolic slice of Americana. Allen Fieldhouse, home of the reigning championships is one of the holiest sites in sports, with an A-plus crowd. Not to mention the rustic, refurbished Eldridge, home of my favorite hotel bar/restaurant and better mac-n-cheese than my mom's. Did I mention the Eldridge is haunted? I stayed in the supposedly haunted guest suite this past February. I can't confirm the supernatural, but I did experience "strange" occurrences. If you manage to survive the night, you can roll out of bed and hit the coffee place across the street or any other joint within a couple of blocks no matter how cold the weather is. Massachusetts Ave. is one-stop shopping for just about everything.

Here's the inside of Allen Fieldhouse on game night:

You can see how packed the games usually are. And if you really want to know how much KU fans love their teams, check out this picture of downtown after KU won the NCAA championship, taken from the roof of the Eldridge.

The Eldridge Ghost

2008-10-29T16:21:00.004-06:00

If you've ever been into the Eldridge, there's a good chance you've seen the picture we keep on the front desk of the ghost that lives in the hotel. Speculation and professional accounts attest that the ghost is most likely Colonel Eldridge, whom the hotel is named after. They say that ghosts tend to stick around when they have unfinished business. I'm not sure what Colonel Eldridge's unfinished business might be, but it might have to do with being undenominational, or that 3 of his 7 children died in infancy. There's also the Beetlegeuse hypothesis. In Beetlegeuse (which is a movie with Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, and Michael Keaton) the Maitland's die, and after they die, they are trapped to live out their afterlife in the house they lived in while they were alive.

In any case, we occasionally have ghost hunters come and do some exploring at the Eldridge. CLICK HERE to view our channel 6 news report from one of the hunts. More recently though, we had a paranormal investigation team come and take some pictures. They noticed something interesting in these pictures which I am going to share with you now!

This is a picture of Colonel Eldridge's chair. This is a chair that we keep in in the maintenance cellar in the basement. We never move it because it is the chair where Colonel Eldridge sits. You'll notice to the right of the chair, on the concrete, the shadow of a bearded face. Here's a profile of Colonel Eldridge so you can compare.

Here we have a picture of the basement exit door that leads out the back of the hotel. The shine in this photograph is clearly the flash from the camera, but look closely and you can see what appears be a skull or outline of a face.

This is a shot of the Eldridge lobby with one of our handsome night auditors coming off the elevator. Again here, you can see a spirit lurking behind Brandon in the elevator.

We discovered from the ghost investigators that when cameras take pictures of the supernatural, that often times the camera will not pick up the photons from through a spirit. So, when the picture comes out, it comes across as an orb. With that in mind, take note of these two pictures that were taken in the Big 6 room in the basement of the hotel. You'll notice that the orb moves from one picture to the next.

Happy Spooky Halloween!

Congratulation Graduates!

2008-05-18T15:02:00.001-06:00

The Eldridge would like to congratulate all of the 2008 graduates and hope that they had a terrific graduation weekend!

Vine to the Table

2008-04-27T15:18:00.003-06:00

Vine to the Table

Featuring Fantastic Australian Wines

Imported by Grateful Palate Imports

May 1st, 2008

Reception begins at 6:30 PM

First course is being served at 7:00 PM

First Course

Goat Cheese Crusted Day Boat Scallop, Balckened Fennel, chardonnay Gastrique, Fennel Pollen and Tangerine Powder

trevor Jones :Virgin: Chardonnay, Barossa Valley, Australia

Second Course

Slow Roasted Poussin, Morel Mushroom and Garlic Bread Pudding, Market Vegetable Terrine, Preserved Lemon Sauce

Marquis Phillips "Holly's Belnd", South Eastern Australia, Australia

Third Course

Espresso Chili Rubbed Wild Boar Flank Steak, Wild Turnip Hash, Grilled Baby Squash, Marcona Almond-Cherry Pesto

3 Rings Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia

Fourth Course

Grilled Hanger Steak, Caramelized Yukon Manchego Tart, Flash Fried Spinach, Chive Garlic Butter

Marquis Phillips Carernet Sauvignon, South Eastern Australia, Australia

Fifth Course

Organic Dagoba Chocolate and Hazelnut Budini

Jonesy "Old Tawny Prot", Barossa Valley, Australia

The cost is $75 per person plus tax and gratuity

Please RSVP to scott@eldridgehotel.com

or Call 785-749-1005 and ask for Scott

Ten Monthly Wine Tasting

2008-04-27T14:59:00.002-06:00

Presents

Our Monthly Wine Tasting!

Admission $25.00

7:00 - 8:30 PM on the 1st Tuesday of Every Month

Come join us for a tasting of five wines paired with hour d'ouerves from our very own chef!

Bring your tasting sheet to The Jayhawker or TEN after the tasting and receive a Free Appetizer!

Please RSVP with Scott Valentine

at scott@eldridgehotel.com

Or call (785) 749-1005

Big 6 Sports Club

2008-03-13T11:29:00.002-06:00

Come to the Eldridge and watch KU play in the NCAA Tournament and relive history at the Big 6 Sports Club. We will be showing the KU games during March Madness downstairs in the Big 6 Room in High-Definition on two big screens. There will be a cash bar with great drink specials. Food will be served off a limited menu. Doors open one hour before game time.

Drink Specials:
$2.00 Coors Light Bottles
$3.00 Boulevard Pale and Wheat Bottles
$1.00 Crimson or Blue Shots

Menus:
Appetizers:
Fried Calamari $8.95.
Spinach and Artichoke Dip $6.95
Buffalo Wings $6.95
Smoked Salmon Quesadilla $8.95

Salad:
TEN Signature Salad $8.95
Caesar Salad $8.95
Add Chicken $1.50

Sandwiches:
Bacon Cheddar Burger $8.95
Veggie Burger $7.95
Grilled Chicken Foccacia $8.95
Crab Salad Croissant $8.95
French Dip $9.50

Pilobolus

2008-03-10T12:12:00.002-06:00

The Eldridge, along with Cornerstone Bank, are sponsoring the innovative dance company called Pilobolus. The event is happening on Wednesday, March 12 at the Lied Center in Lawrence. Tickets are available through the Lied Box Office. Check out the videos below to see what Pilobolus is all about.

Gospel Brunch

2008-01-10T17:06:00.000-06:00

Praise the Day, Pass the Biscuits!
-A Gospel Brunch
Featuring the music of Robert Houston and the Covenant Ministries
Sunday, January 27 11:30a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Crystal Ballroom at The Eldridge
$16.95 per person
Reservations Highly Recommended
785-749-1005

The Eldridge Extended

2008-01-01T09:37:00.001-06:00

Welcome to the Eldridge Extended!

The Eldridge Extended is our new property that opened in April. In a building that is actually older than the Eldridge itself, we have remodeled the inside to provide 8 fantastic hotel rooms and 3 large banquet halls. The Extended sits on the corner of 8th and Vermont; approximately 1 block away from the Eldridge. For more information please call Guest Services at 785-749-5011.

The Extended Room Descriptions:

Master Suite (EEMSTR)

We have 6 of this room type. They are rooms 3,4,5,6,7, and 8. These rooms have a king size bed, economy kitchen. All the rooms are luxuriously appointed with walk-in closets, flat panel TVs, and large bathrooms. Wood and granite accent the rooms throughout.

Ambassador Suite (EEAMB)

This room is #2, it is the second largest room at The Extended. This room has a full kitchen with antiqued wainscoting on the walls. This room has a large 2 headed 2 person walk-in shower. All the rooms are luxuriously appointed with walk-in closets, flat panel TVs, and large bathrooms. Wood and granite accent the rooms throughout.

Metropolitan Suite (EEMTRO)

Room #1 is the largest room at The Extended. This has a full kitchen with an extra large bathroom with a soaking tub, as well as two headed two person walk in shower. There is a Flat-panel TV in the vanity for your enjoyment. All the rooms are luxuriously appointed with walk-in closets, flat panel TVs, and large bathrooms. Wood and granite accent the rooms throughout. The Metropolitan Suite is perfect for a honeymoon stay.

Celebratory and Business Accommodations

Not only do we provide premier accommodations in our suites, we also have three rooms dedicated to serving the needs of businesses looking for meeting space as well as groups looking for a great place to assemble.

New Years Celebration

2007-12-18T08:59:00.000-06:00

New Years Eve Party in the Big 6

Come celebrate a great 2007 at the Historic Eldridge! There will be music, dancing, and festivities. Our live music will be provided by the Emeralds featuring Big Rick. If you're not familiar with the Emeralds - their music can be categorized as Blues, Motown, and Rock-n-Roll. The party starts at 10pm but feel free to come early because the doors open at 9pm. There is a cover charge of $15. That gets you into the party and also includes you in the champagne toast at midnight. If you need more imbibition, you are welcome to order more from our cash bar. Those of you who need some sustenance to fuel your 2008 excitement, you have several choices: you can purchase hors d'ouvres separately; you can also eat upstairs at our restaurant, Ten. No Reservations needed.

On New Years Eve, Ten will be serving our regular breakfast and lunch hours. Then we will be serving off a special menu from 5pm - 11pm. The special menu dinner will include an appetizer, salad, soup, entree, and dessert. For more information, please call Ten at 785-749-1005.

Looking for somewhere to crash after your night of dancing in the Big 6? How would you like to simply go upstairs. We have special New Years Packages for guests of the Eldridge Hotel. You can stay in one of our remodeled suites and enjoy the holiday with our 2008 New Years package. The package includes a bottle of Champagne, Eldridge Collectible Champagne glasses, and truffles. If you aren't interested in the package but are interested in getting a room, we have prices that include the package and prices that don't include the package. For more information, please call the Eldridge at 785-749-5011.

Happy Holidays from the Historic Eldridge.

The Eldridge Brunch

2007-07-06T01:27:00.000-06:00

We at the Eldridge would love to see you down at our Sunday Brunch! Bring your family and friends and enjoy some deliciousness ranging from biscuits and homemade gravy, sausage, fresh baked rolls and fresh fruit. Then go back for seconds and pile on some authentic Eldridge Mac N' Cheese, Prime Rib, pasta, and ham. For dessert choose from chocolate, carrot, or cheese cake. And if you sneak a scone or two into your pocket for the trip home, we won't tell anyone. ;^)

The Eldridge "Ghosts"

2007-07-06T00:18:00.000-06:00

On Sunday afternoons
when people avoid the sun,
these kids are on the ball field
showing us how it's done.

With history as our armor
and hospitality at our side.
We wield these together
with fury and pride.

Sweat dribbles from the kicker's head
and inches toward his brow.
Chants and Cheers for Eldridge
rise up from the crowd.

A flowing kick, a swift connect
through the air the ball soars.
It plants down hard in center field
so another runner scores.

We've dealt with many other teams
and burnt them all to toast,
but that's what happens when you mess
with the Eldridge "Ghosts"!

Willkommen!

2007-01-24T18:57:00.001-06:00

MTV's Real World is coming to the Eldridge!

Two former Real World stars, Syrus and Randy, will be at the Eldridge for an In-House DJ party.
$5.00 cover gets you in with music, dancing and special drink prices all night long.

Saturday, February 3rd from 10pm to 2am.

Make it a Martini -- Thursday is 2 for 1 martini day

2007-01-08T15:49:00.000-06:00

EVERY THURSDAY IS MARTINI DAY AT THE ELDRIDGE: 2 for 1 martinis

While the rest of the world was busy enjoying the holiday season, we, at the Eldridge, were working night and day to create something special for you, our clientele. From the APPLETINI to the PEACHES AND CREAM, we have the martini. The martini of your dream. Below is our new martini list.

BELLINI-TINI
ABSOLUT APEACH, PEACH SCHNAPPS, SPLASH OF CRANBERRY, SPLASH OF ORANGE JUICE, AND CHAMPAGNE

COSMOPOLITAN
SVEDKA VODKA, TRIPLE SEC, LIME JUICE, AND CRANBERRY JUICE

CHOCOLATE MARTINI
SVEDKA VANILLA, GODIVA LIQUEUR, AND GODIVA WHITE CHOCOLATE LIQUEUR

WHITE CHOCOLATE
THREE OLIVES CHOCOLATE AND GODIVA WHITE CHOCOLATE LIQUEUR

GIMLET
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE AND LIME JUICE

NUTS & BERRIES
SVEDKA VODKA, CHAMBORD, FRANGELICO, AND CREAM

GIBSON
BEEFEATER GIN, DRY VERMOUTH, AND COCKTAIL ONIONS

TIME CAPSULE
SVEDKA RASPBERRY, RAZZMATAZZ, TRIPLE SEC, AND CRANBERRY JUICE

BLUE LAGOON
SVEDKA VODKA, BLUE CURACAO, AND LEMONADE

FLAMER
LEMONCELLO, THREE OLIVES CHERRY, WHITE CRANBERRY, LIME JUICE, AND TRIPLE SEC

CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRY
THREE OLIVES CHOCOLATE, THREE OLIVES CHERRY, AND GODIVA LIQUEUR

PERFECT 10
TANQUERAY 10, SWEET & DRY VERMOUTH

MOST WANTED
MOST WANTED VODKA, OLIVE JUICE, AND DRY VERMOUTH

CHERRY CHEESECAKE
SVEDKA VANILLA, CRANBERRY JUICE, AND GRENADINE WITH A GRAHAM CRACKER RIM

DARK VANILLA
SVEDKA VANILLA, AND STARBUCK’S COFFEE LIQUEUR

BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S
SVEDKA CLEMENTINE, WHITE CRANBERRY, ORANGE JUICE, MIDORI, AND CHAMPAGNE

GINGER SNAP
YAZI GINGER VODKA, DISARONNO AMARETTO, AND A SPLASH OF SODA

MARGATINI
JOSE CUERVO GOLD, GRAND MARNIER, AND SOUR MIX WITH A SALTED RIM

MOCHATINI
STARBUCK’S COFFEE LIQUEUR, CRÈME DE CACAO, AND SVEDKA VANILLA

#41
SVEDKA CLEMENTINE, BLUE CURACAO, AND CHAMPAGNE

CLASSIC
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE GIN OR STOLI VODKA, AND DRY VERMOUTH

APPLETINI
SVEDKA VODKA, DEKUYPER APPLE PUCKER, AND A SPLASH OF SPRITE

BERRY BURST
SVEDKA RASPBERRY, PEACH SCHNAPPS, AND CRANBERRY JUICE

BIKINI MARTINI
SVEDKA VODKA, PARROT BAY, AND A SPLASH OF ORANGE JUICE & PINEAPPLE

BLACKBERRY
SVEDKA RASPBERRY AND CHAMBORD

BLOODY CAJUN
ABSOLUT PEPPAR, MARY MIX, AND A PEPPER RIM

COSMOBLANCA
SVEDKA CITRON, WHITE CRANBERRY, TRIPLE SEC, AND LIME JUICE

LEMON DROP
SVEDKA CITRON, TRIPLE SEC, LEMON JUICE, AND A SUGAR RIM

FRENCH KISS
SVEDKA VANILLA, PINEAPPLE JUICE, AND CHAMBORD

GLAMOUROUS
SVEDKA VODKA, ORANGE JUICE, AND A SPLASH OF GRAPEFRUIT JUICE

BIRDCAGE
SVEDKA CLEMENTINE, PEACH SCHNAPPS, CHAMBORD, AND A SPLASH OF SOUR

CARAMEL APPLE
SVEDKA VANILLA, DEKUYPER APPLE PUCKER, AND BUTTERSCOTCH SCHNAPPS

ORANGE JULIUS
SVEDKA VANILLA, ORANGE JUICE, CRÈME DE CACAO, AND A SPLASH OF CREAM

ANDES MINT
SVEDKA VODKA, CRÈME DE MENTHE, CRÈME DE CACAO, AND GODIVA LIQUEUR

RASPBERRY KISS
SVEDKA RASPBERRY, CHAMBORD, CRÈME DE CACAO, AND A SPLASH OF CREAM

HOLLYWOOD
MIDORI, PARROT BAY, AND PINEAPPLE JUICE

SNOWDRIFT
SVEDKA VANILLA, AMARETTO, AND SOUR MIX

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
SVEDKA VANILLA, CRANBERRY JUICE, GRENADINE, AND A SPLASH OF CREAM

KEY LIME PIE
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, LIME JUICE, SOUR MIX, AND SUGAR WITH A GRAHAM CRACKER RIM

DAMSEL IN DISTRESS
SVEDKA CITRON, PARROT BAY, A SPLASH OF ORANGE JUICE, AND A SPLASH OF SOUR

PEACHES & CREAM
SVEDKA VANILLA, PEACH SCHNAPPS, A SPLASH OF ORANGE JUICE AND CREAM

CUCUMBER MELON
HENDRICKS GIN, MIDORI, DRY VERMOUTH, AND A SPLASH OF SODA

2007-01-04T17:07:00.000-06:00

Congratulations to Laura Hosek:
the Eldridge Hotel Employee of the Month
for November 2006.

2006-12-28T17:35:00.000-06:00

The Eldridge celebrated Christmas 2006 with some caroling led by
Kim Murphree and Friends
in our Jayhawker Bar.
What a crew!

2006-12-28T16:36:00.000-06:00

Chase Anderson was our October Employee of the Month. Let's all give Chase a big Eldridge style congratulations!

The Eldridge has a blog

2006-11-20T09:17:00.000-06:00

As of today, November 20, 2006, The Eldridge has a blog! That's right, not only do we embrace the past, we embrace the future too. Check back soon, as we will be adding to our new blog. :>