The Fontaine

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near University of Missouri-Kansas City

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Dinner served, American cuisine
Dinner served, American cuisine
Exterior detail
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Property entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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901 W. 48th Place, Kansas City, MO, 64112
  • Place, University of Missouri-Kansas City
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Kansas Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kansas City, MO (MCI-Kansas City Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King Hearing Impaired)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King Hearing Impaired)

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Kansas City

West Plaza stay.Your stay at this West Plaza hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Missouri-Kansas City and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Also, Crown Center is within 3 miles (5 km) and Kansas City Convention Center is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Missouri-Kansas City - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kansas City Art Institute - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • University of Kansas Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Plaza Tram Stop - 14 min walk
  • Kansas City Union Station - 16 min drive
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Winstead's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Jack Stack Barbecue - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Andy's Frozen Custard - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Grand Street Cafe - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Fontaine

4.5-star luxury hotel near University of Missouri-Kansas City
The Fontaine offers its guests a health club and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 9 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 11000 square feet (1022 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury The Fontaine. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Kansas City hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 132 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 11000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1022 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2013
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Fontaine offers 132 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 30 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 40 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 10 to 26 for adults and USD 3 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 35
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 17.78 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 26 for adults, and USD 3 to 10 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 30 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 40 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Sorella
Fontaine Hotel Kansas City
Sorella Country Club Plaza
Sorella Hotel
Fontaine Kansas City
The Fontaine Hotel
The Fontaine Kansas City
The Fontaine Hotel Kansas City

The Fontaine Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 681 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raschell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Will return!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Had to switch rooms three times. First room smelled like a sewer. We prepaid for a jr suite and no others were available so we were forced h to a downgrade. Second room had a giant brown stain on the mattress. Third try was the charm. All of the rooms feel tired. Every piece of trim in the rooms needs a coat of paint. Carpets look tired. If not for the rooftop igloos, I don’t really see a reason to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Joelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel looks so nice, but the main reason for one's stay at a hotel is to sleep and the whole sleeping area needs a major overhaul. First and foremost, the bed is like sleeping on cardboard. I literally could barely walk after getting out of bed in the morning. Every bone in my body hurt. The worst of all was the pillows. Why on earth are they using very flat, awful, smelly down pillows? Why not hypoallergenic down alternative pillows that are fluffier and can be washed and sanitized? I woke up with a migraine, snot literally running out of my nose, and a rash on the side of my face I was sleeping on. And they were so flat I had to sleep on three of them. Lastly, the flooring in the entryway is not extended into the sleeping area. The carpeting is dirty, ugly, and not allergy friendly. Additionally, even though our room was "refreshed" after our first night's stay, we did not get more coffee, tea, sugar, or cream refilled and were only provided enough for one morning. Same for bottled water. Stays at other comparable hotels refilled these items daily. I had such high hopes for this "luxury" hotel that is not luxury at all. This is the closest hotel to our son who lives in the KC area but we will not be staying again until upgrades are made.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Really was a nice stay, but there was an awful smell throughout the building that was unfortunate.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room did have a slight bad smell when we first checked in, I did happen to have my own air fresheners, so I got that under control myself. I was not happy the way our breakfast was handled, other people were getting waited on and getting their food that sat down after we got there, I don’t understand what the problem was, got handed off to another waitress while still trying to get coffee and get our food ordered, only had one place setting of silverware on the table, and no sugar on the table, after I got my coffee cups, I have to get those items off another table after the customers left, and as I looked around, others had their own coffee craft, but one was given to us, I still don’t understand why????, saw other couples get their food and get done before us, we were there an hour, I did complain to the check in desk when we checked out, was not happy with that experience, that made me not wanting to ever return , I did like the room and the shower was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

shany

Cozy room with comfortable bed
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

kent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff was great. Room was spotless
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destiny

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

dujuan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shubham

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very stylish hotel, helpful staff. Hot water didn’t always work at the sink in our room. Restaurant was really understaffed. The one server did the best he could but he needed help!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

irene

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I love their hot shower, front desk staff, so helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Yes and no. The check in clerks/front desk had little to no knowledge about public transportation options when asked about a local location, that I was traveling to, only suggesting Uber. When I inquired about a local newspaper, again the check in clerks/front desks clerks had no response other than "I have no idea where you can get a newspaper." This may seem minor to someone who doesn't enjoy a certain spirit, but I noticed that you do not have any gin products for sale in your small kiosk Yes: The bartender I encountered on Thursday, in the lounge, early evening was amazing! I ordered a Caesar salad and a cup of coffee. She was so kind, professional and her service was attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geeta

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Audrey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lobby smelled like sewage. Only one elevator seemed to be working. Waited a long time in the bar for anyone to acknowledge that we were there. No hot water in the shower and the toiletries on the counter in the room had already been opened and used. Gross.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so kind and welcoming. Room was very clean and bar had great drinks!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect. Easy walk to the plaza.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025