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Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to T-Mobile Center

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Exterior
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown, an IHG Hotel offers a prime location near Crown Center and Hallmark Visitors Center. Guests fuel up at the breakfast buffet, maintain fitness routines at the gym, or handle business matters in the 24-hour business center.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Comm) | Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Comm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Kansas City, a neighborhood in Kansas City, Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown by IHG is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk/promenade. Hallmark Visitors Center and Liberty Memorial are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Crown Center. Check out an event or a game at T-Mobile Center, and consider making time for Kansas City Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Map
417 East 13th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64106

What's nearby

  • T-Mobile Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kansas City Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Crown Center - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hallmark Visitors Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • LEGOLAND® Discovery Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Metro Center Station - 7 min walk
  • Kansas City Union Station - 9 min drive
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny's Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Founder's Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zoo Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Count on More Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪HomeGrown - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown by IHG

Hotel near T-Mobile Center
Located close to Crown Center and Hallmark Visitors Center, Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services
  • 1 meeting room, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 73 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 750 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a regional park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 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 public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee

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, 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

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

Is Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown by IHG?

Self parking is available for USD 25 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown by IHG?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Kansas City, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of T-Mobile Center and Crown Center. Hallmark Visitors Center and Liberty Memorial are also within 3 mi (5 km). Metro Center Station is 7 minutes by foot and Power and Light Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 623 out of 868 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 868 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 868 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 868 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 868 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel had great staff and the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location within walking distance of the Power & Light district! Great breakfast and facilities!! Would gladly stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanyam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, staff was very easy going and hospitality was top notch
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel had the most amazing smell. It felt very luxurious
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Amenities
This Holiday Inn Express was very clean, the staff was helpful and friendly, and the breakfast had the consistency that you’d expect from a Holiday Inn Express! Parking is $25 a night, though, which felt slightly exorbitant and definitely racks up quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, bright, airy, the signature scent hugely welcoming! Comfortable room, and bed. Walkable to the Power and Light District and Cinvention Center.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Efren

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its expensive for the area. I expected better hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay. The hotel was clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location if you are attending a show at the T-Mobile Center, which is what I was doing for the purpose of my stay. Also, centrally located to other sights around KC and the KC Street Car.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Friendly staff. The location was perfect for attending a concert atvthe T mobile center.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in.. great breakfast.. comfy bed.. close parking and access to our venue!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

shonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building inside n our room was beautifully decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome but it worth the price if $350 for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location! Easy check in, great room!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great environment

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel, great downtown location and great customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean remodeled room. Comfortable bed. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only a mile away from sites we wanted
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfonzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. It was very clean and close to the T-Mobile Center. Valerie, the general manager, was super sweet and very kind. She asked how our concert was the next day and always had a smile.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to Power & Light.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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