OverviewThis hotel is situated within a 2-minute drive of Interstate 435 and the Oceans and World of Fun theme parks (which can also be accessed in about a 12-minute walk). Located northeast of the downtown area, this property is well suited for guests looking to explore the area by car or to access the theme parks.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, a TV, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, a microwave, an iron and ironing board, a desk and chair, bathrobes, a hair dryer and air conditioning. Select rooms also include a sofabed. Accessible rooms are available.
Free parking is available on site and pets are permitted in select rooms for an additional fee of $10 per night (limited to two pets per room).
A free breakfast is served daily from 6 am to 9 am. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant, but it does have a convenience store and BBQ for guest use.
Other on-site amenities include an outdoor pool, a business centre, an ATM, guest laundry facilities, ice/vending machines and safe deposit boxes.
Ameristar Casino is a 7-minute drive away, while Harrahs Casino is 9 minutes away by car. Downtown Kansas City is a 15-minute drive away and downtown attractions include the Sprint Centre, the Kansas City Convention Centre, the River Market and the American Royal Rodeo Grounds. The Zona Rosa Shopping Mall is a 20- to 25-minute drive away.
The Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is about 25 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on November 13, 2013: Free breakfast hours.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, there were a mix of positive and negative reviews. However, several guests thought that the room rates were reasonable and several reviewers complimented the staff for their friendly and helpful service.
Several guests described their rooms as older, but clean, spacious and comfortable. A few reviewers specifically mentioned that the beds were comfortable. However, several other guests expressed concerns about the condition of their rooms (see below for more details).
A couple of reviewers found the location convenient for accessing the highway.
The Bad
There were several common concerns found for this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this editorial.
Several guests described their rooms as rundown and dated, while several reviewers said that their rooms did not meet their cleanliness expectations.
A few guests complained about unreliable Wi-Fi.
One guest said that the breakfast ended too early (9 am), while another reviewer thought that the selection offered at the free breakfast was poor.
A couple of reviewers complained about construction in the parking lot.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 2.9 out of 5, with 62% of 510 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #87 out of 111 hotels in Kansas City, with an average score of 2 out of 5, from 142 reviews.
The author called the hotel on November 13, 2013 to verify some information.
