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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near Crane Brewing in Kansas City

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by chairs and a lifeguard chair, with pool rules and exit signs on the walls.
A breakfast buffet area with a refrigerated display of yogurt and milk, cereal options, and a variety of fruits.
A laundry area with three washers and dryers, a clock, and a sign indicating guest laundry use only.
A hotel conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a large window with curtains.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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8551 E Blue Pkwy, Kansas City, MO, 64133
  • Place, Cave Spring Interpretive Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Kansas City Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kansas City, MO (MCI-Kansas City Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Outdoor Living Area)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a television, desk, chair, two beds, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two armchairs, a small table, and a television.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a chair.

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

2 Queen Beds Standard

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bathroom

2 Queen Beds Standard Extra Floor Space

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Kansas City

South Kansas City stay.Your stay at this South Kansas City hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Crane Brewing and Kansas City Zoo. Kauffman Stadium and GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Cave Spring Interpretive Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kansas City Zoo - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Kauffman Stadium - 5 min drive - 9.3 km
  • GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium - 6 min drive - 8.9 km
  • T-Mobile Center - 13 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Plaza Tram Stop - 11 min drive
  • Lee's Summit Station - 16 min drive
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG

Hotel near Crane Brewing in Kansas City
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG. Free self parking is available.
  • 1 building
  • 81 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2010
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • 1 conference room
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG offers 81 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Kansas City hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 15 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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 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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG is 33.9 mi (37-min drive) away from the Kansas City International Airport (MCI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG?

As of Sept 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG on Sept 21, 2026 start from CA $123, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Ameristar Casino Kansas City (17-min drive) and Isle of Capri Casino Kansas City (17-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9 AM to 10 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG to downtown Kansas City?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG is 8.2 mi away from Kansas City.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 108 out of 1003 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is in a good location and the rooms are comfortable. Breakfast was good. But the hotel front desk is lousy. No one is ever there so there are long waits to get assistance
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, close to Starlight Theatre and Swope Park. Room was spacious and clean. Staff friendly, breakfast average for a hotel of this size. Parking free!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Ng

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They should not be charging nearly what they do for the quality of the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was just okay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ayoade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need to improve on the breakfast, let there be varieties and enough food..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The security lights are so bright on the front half of the building that it looks like daylight in the room, but the staff is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Joe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price. Great location. Everything needs a good cleaning. Shower had dirty wash cloth in it. Breakfast room had multiple dirty table tops. Breakfast was very basic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Syed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room. Shower was excellent. Pleasant and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kaylee

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Trash found underneath furniture. Satellite didn’t work, asked for assistance and never received any. Guests were allowed to unaccompanied by adults in the pool area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was fine except the shower didn't get hot enough
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Arla

Older hotel Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Judson

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were filthy, dirty sheets that weren’t changed, candy wrappers on the floor, shower dirty, vanity falling off the wall, sink cracked. Took 90 minutes to get help and find another room. Some of them smelled of cigarettes, and entire hallways smelled of marijuana. We were told we had to pay a damage deposit and I refused.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not have a very good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Collin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel was okay, but not particularly memorable. The location was easy to find and the property was quiet, which I appreciated. Having EV chargers available was also a nice feature. Unfortunately, the hotel feels pretty worn down. The exterior looks dated, the paint throughout the room was cracked and chipped, the grass was overgrown, and there were greasy handprints on the headboard that should have been cleaned before check-in. The lobby still had poinsettias and a "Happy Holidays" sign up despite it being May, which added to the overall impression that the property isn't being maintained very closely. Nothing was terrible, but the condition and cleanliness made the stay feel less comfortable than expected. With some maintenance and better attention to detail, this could be a much better experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff tried to come in to my room using the master key without knocking. Then they said they needed to check my ID as there may have been a mistake in rooms. I walked down to the desk but the were telling me I didn’t need to go just for me to give them my ID. Not happening. I will never stay in this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alysha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family and I loved the entire experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was big and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tim

Breakfast was good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Tv not working I any rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Matt

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower was cold, only after running it for 25 minutes did it turn warm. AC made a weird noise all night long. Water pressure seemed to explode out of the facet, drenched my arm when first turned on. Felt more like a quality inn rather than holiday inn.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only good thing about this hotel is the location if you are going to a sporting event. If you generally like Holiday Inn Express, lower your expectations. Old, outdated and in need of major renovation. I think it was clean but it was hard to tell from how old everything was. Carpet looks to be from the 80s, and not in a cool vintage way. The blow dryer in the room was rusted, the shower had broken off shelves, there were paint splatters on the walls and it was definitely not Dove products in the soap containers. The lobby still had Christmas decorations up (it’s May). The price gouging for forgotten items was crazy($10 for deodorant!). Honestly, Holiday Inn should be appalled to have their name on this motel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026