Best Hotels & Neighborhoods to Stay in Kansas City

Find the best neighborhoods and top-rated hotels in Kansas City.

Best Places to Stay in Kansas City

Editor's Pick Modern Luxury High-Rise
9.3
$$$$ 433892712

Loews Kansas City Hotel

⭐ 9.3 (675 reviews)
📍 Downtown / Power & Light
Indoor Lap Pool Connected to KC Convention Center Rooftop Terrace Fine Dining Bar +1 more
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Editor's Pick Industrial-Chic Boutique
9.0
$$$$ 176088447

Crossroads Hotel

⭐ 9.0 (121 reviews)
📍 Crossroads Arts District
Rooftop Bar with Skyline Views Historic Building (Pabst Brewing Co.) Contemporary Art Gallery Local Coffee
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Editor's Pick Historic Luxury Landmark
8.8
$$$$$ 435992116

The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection

⭐ 8.8 (101 reviews)
📍 Country Club Plaza
Award-winning Jazz Lounge Historic Building (1928) Fine Dining Personalized Service Near Plaza
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Editor's Pick Upscale Luxury Boutique
8.4
$$$$ 542300733

The Fontaine

⭐ 8.4 (460 reviews)
📍 Country Club Plaza
Rooftop Pool & Bar European-inspired Design Walking Distance to Plaza Shopping Fitness Center Pet Friendly
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Editor's Pick Gothic-Revival Boutique
8.4
$$$$ 662341668

Hotel Kansas City - In the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

⭐ 8.4 (113 reviews)
📍 Downtown / Theater District
Historic Social Club Landmark Speakeasy Lounge Stunning Architecture Fitness Center
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Sophisticated Boutique
9.3
$$$$ 435993965

Ambassador Hotel Kansas City, Autograph Collection

⭐ 9.3 (82 reviews)
📍 Downtown
Luxury Chauffeur Service Historic Neoclassical Building Fine Dining Restaurant Chic Decor
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Full-Service Landmark
8.5
$$$ 463256642

Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center

⭐ 8.5 (143 reviews)
📍 Crown Center
Rooftop Outdoor Pool Connected to Crown Center Link to Union Station Fitness Center Spacious Suites
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Modern Value & Convenience
8.3
$$ 254141505

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kansas City Beacon Hill

⭐ 8.3 (2,213 reviews)
📍 Beacon Hill (0.6 km from downtown)
Complimentary Hot Breakfast Free High-Speed Wi-Fi Fitness Center Business Center Pet-Friendly Rooms +2 more
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Modern Minimalist
7.9
$$$ 461586851

AC Hotel Kansas City Plaza

⭐ 7.9 (2,252 reviews)
📍 Westport / Plaza
AC Lounge with Craft Cocktails European-style Breakfast Fitness Center Sleek Design
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Historic Art Deco Charm
7.8
$$$ 585907614

Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton

⭐ 7.8 (322 reviews)
📍 Downtown Financial District
Speakeasy Bar Art Deco Architecture (1931) Live Music Lounge Near Power & Light
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Classic Full-Service Luxury
7.5
$$$$ 245802439

InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza

⭐ 7.5 (268 reviews)
📍 Country Club Plaza
Outdoor Heated Pool Spectacular Plaza Views Elegant Lounge Fitness Center Ballroom
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Family & Business Hub
4.3
$$$ 339864370

The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center

⭐ 4.3 (4,200 reviews)
📍 Crown Center
Outdoor Heated Pool Connected to Crown Center Shops Near Union Station Fitness Center
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More about staying in Kansas City

Choosing where to stay in Kansas City means deciding between Spanish-style luxury plazas, historic industrial lofts, and modern downtown skyscrapers. The city’s hospitality landscape is exceptionally diverse, offering high-end service with a distinctly friendly Midwestern touch. Accommodation in the United States offers a unique blend of heritage and modern comfort here in the "City of Fountains."

The Country Club Plaza area is the undisputed choice for those seeking luxury and a walkable European feel. Staying here provides immediate access to high-end boutiques and fine dining, all set among beautiful fountains and statues. This region features upscale boutique hotels and grand historic properties that are perfect for premium urban tourism and romantic getaways.

For travelers who want to be in the center of the action, Downtown and the Power & Light District offer a high-energy alternative. This area is home to soaring glass towers and modern business hotels that put you steps away from major arenas and nightlife. It is the preferred location for business travelers and entertainment seekers who want a contemporary stay with panoramic views of the city skyline.

If you are looking for a more artistic and local vibe, the Crossroads Arts District is the place to be. Staying here allows you to experience the city’s creative soul, surrounded by art galleries, craft breweries, and restored warehouse lofts. These lifestyle boutique hotels are ideal for travelers seeking a modern, industrial-chic atmosphere that reflects Kansas City’s thriving contemporary arts scene.
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