As well as guest rooms, the Vermilion Rose offers common areas (library, dining room, living room) which are available for meetings, receptions, and holiday parties. Served in the dining room, library, or on the porch (weather permitting) between 7:00am and 9:00am, guests may choose from a continental-plus breakfast menu which includes a variety of fresh seasonal fruits, juices, hot and cold cereals, breads, pastries, and our specialty - fresh-baked scones. Freshly-ground coffee and several house-blend teas are also available. The patio, porches and brick walkway through the gardens are open to guests. The antique roses planted at Vermilion Rose were selected for their adaptability to the Kansas climate. Copying, fax, dataport, telephone, directories, maps, downtown restaurant menus, local attraction brochures, as well as afternoon beverages are available. For Your Information. ~Check in after 4:00 p.m. and out at 11:00 a.m. ~We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. ~Transportation to and from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport is available ($15 one-way). ~For the comfort of all our guests, Vermilion Rose has always been a non-smoking facility.

~ Vermilion Rose is on the northeast corner of 11th Street and Topeka Avenue, 2 blocks south of 13th Street. Pull into the drive to the north of the house or park at the curb. ~ After check-in, parking is available next to the carriage house behind the house. ~ From US Hwy 54/US Hwy 400: two miles north on Broadway, 1 block east on 12th Street, 1 block south on Topeka Avenue. ~ From Interstate 135: 3/4 mile west on 13th Street and 2 blocks south on Topeka Avenue. Vermilion Rose is: ~ 5 minutes north of downtown in the Historic Midtown district. ~ 5-minute drive or 25-minute walk to downtown, Old Town, or Century II convention center. ~ 5-minute walk to Via Christi Regional Medical Center-St. Francis Campus. ~ 7.5 miles (20-minute drive) from Wichita's Mid-Continent Airport.

Old Town Marketplace. This is located in downtown Wichita off of Douglas Street. It features 60 restored, historic warehouses that provide dinning, shopping, appartment living, and professional services. This site has the capability of listing available taxicabs and other transportation. It also lists auto rentals and has airport connections. Lastly, the site can suggest possible entertainment and restaurant establishments. Wichita Convention and Visitors Bureau. This web site contains a variety of information such as performing arts, museums, dinner theatres, a map of places to stay, and a calendar of events.

Wood floors, bannister, period windows and fixtures beckon you as you enter Vermilion Rose. A wonderful gathering place: guests may play the upright grand piano, sit by the fire during colder months or simply enjoy visiting with others. A comfortable area for serving breakfast, with two buffets, chandelier, and a cozy, wood-burning stove. Books on a variety of subjects are available to guests, as well as comfortable wing back chairs, and a fainting couch.

 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Facsimile services
 Access to internet
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set