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

2.5 star property
Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Lobby
Indoor pool
Exterior
Suite, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Restaurant

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Outdoor Living Area)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
8551 E Blue Pkwy, Kansas City, MO, 64133

What's nearby

  • Kansas City Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Starlight Theatre - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Kauffman Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Crown Center - 14 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

  • Lee's Summit Station - 16 min drive
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min drive

About this property

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

Hotel near Kansas City Zoo
Located close to Crane Brewing and GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-in, 1 meeting room, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 81 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • No plastic drinking straws

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 15 lbs per pet)

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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–10 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 15 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

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.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG located?

Located in South Kansas City, this hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Crane Brewing and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Kansas City Zoo. Kauffman Stadium and GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10

All of the workers were very friendly and helpful, but seemed understaffed for a busy holiday weekend. The hotel needs some updating with paint and ceiling patches.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

The pull out couch in the room was not functional but everything else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10

The staff was excellent but condition of hotel and surrounding area needs definite improvement
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10

Pool was nasty! Hair on deck, cold cloudy water! Room have wads of hair on tub, and literal dried contacts by the sink that someone took out of their eyes and put there. Trash in lobby overflowing, trash outside overflowing. Just awful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10

Don’t book third party, I’ve been waiting on a hold release for over 2 weeks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Room was big nice and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10

The property needs renovation and the water is insufficient
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Nice decent place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10

Hotel was less than appealing. It is run down and dirty. The pool was not clean. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Close to the stadium
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10

Several car windows were broken out in the parking lot. The cleanliness of the hotel could be better. My bathroom sink did not have running water.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Right on the highway, nothing in walking distance, but nice quiet & clean.

10/10

Great staff. The room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10

Room had very toilet paper in it. TV kept loosing service. Hair dryer was missing and had to call twice for it. Light bulb out in the bathroom. Musky smell in the room. Didn’t even try the jetted tub and ended up leaving early couldn’t sleep cause of the smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Wonderful friendly staff, clean rooms, great breakfast service!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

I've never slept in a bed so comfortable in my life. The room was clvery clean and well organized. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Decent hotel. We didn't have any issues during our stay. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10

Rude customer service. Housekeepers didn’t show up at all, I never received my $100 refund. People’s cars got broken into, shader glass everywhere in the parking lot. Felt very humid inside the room Beds are very uncomfortable!! pillows are horrible!! Location Right beside the highway hard to get in too much traffic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Room was very clean and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Peaceful stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Good location for stadium events.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Nice staff, helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024