Kansas City Hotel Guide

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KC Daily
January 07, 2024

KC Daily’s Guide to Hotels in Kansas City 🏨

Visiting the area? Have some family or friends in town? Live here and just need a staycation? We’ve got you covered! We put together some of our favorite hotels in Kansas City.

📍1228 Baltimore Ave

Photo Courtesy of Hotel Kansas City

History abounds in this downtown staple. Established in 1882 as the Kansas City Club, it served as a premier social club that welcomed the likes of U.S. Presidents Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower. Since Hotel Kansas City took over the space in 2020, it has served as a premier lodging destination in downtown KC. The hotel was named one of the Best New Hotels in the World by Travel + Leisure in 2021.

📍 325 Ward Pkwy

Photo Courtesy of The Raphael

With sweeping views of the Plaza, luxurious European style, and historic architecture; The Raphael is one of Kansas City’s finest boutique hotels. Perfect for honeymoons or anyone looking to add a little elegance to their stay in Kansas City, and the cherry on top is dinner accompanied by live music at their in-house restaurant, Chaz on the Plaza.

📍1515 Wyandotte St.

Photo Courtesy of Loews Hotel

With 800 guest rooms and 47 luxury suites, Loews Kansas City is one of the largest hotels in the area. The hotel is directly connected to the Kansas City Convention Center via a pedestrian bridge, so there is always something going on at this downtown hub. Don’t miss the Horsefeather Social, a modern cocktail lounge located on the 7th floor with incredible views of the Kauffman Center.

📍2101 Central St.

Photo Courtesy of Crossroads Hotel

Energetic, trendy, and artistic; just like their neighborhood namesake. Crossroads Hotel is the perfect mix of historic and modern and aims to be a meeting place for all types of Kansas City creatives. Boasting one of the best rooftop bars in KC (Percheron) as well as a new heavy-hitter in the fine-dining scene (Lazia); you don’t even need to leave the building to have an incredible night.

📍4901 Meadowbrook Pkwy, Prairie Village

Photo Courtesy of The Inn at Meadowbrook

This is our pick for our favorite hotel in Johnson County. Tucked into Meadowbrook Park with gorgeous views of the pond and green space, The Inn offers luxurious amenities in a warm and meticulously maintained space. Cleanliness is a focus here, as the hotel has earned the honor of being a GBAC STAR-accredited facility.

📍4320 Oak St. + 206 E 44th St.

Photo Courtesy of The Truitt

Owners Ryan Hiser and David Tran have created two of Kansas City’s most design-forward boutique hotels in town. Both The Truitt and AIDA are housed historic homes near the Nelson-Atkins Museum that have been restored and curated to perfection. Rooms are limited, so expect a very intimate stay.

📍1111 Grand Blvd

Photo Courtesy of The Ambassador Hotel

Right in the heart of downtown KCMO, The Ambassador is perfect for business trips, T-Mobile Center events, or just a downtown getaway. The building was built in 1920 and originally housed the Gates City National Bank, and is now on the National Registry of Historic Places. Do not miss a night at Lonnie’s Reno Club; a dinner club with live jazz performance that is quintessential Kansas City.

📍1717 Wyandotte St.

Photo Courtesy of No Vacancy

A spot so trendy that Heidi Gardner rented out the entire place for her perfect birthday weekend! This micro-hotel offers 8 guest rooms that are completely unique as well as an incredible courtyard perfect for nightcaps. In addition to incredible stays, the hotel offers photoshoot packages if your Instagram grid needs a colorful boost.