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

2.5 star property
Hotel near Crane Brewing in Kansas City

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Welcome to our lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating, and a beautiful potted plant.
Cozy living area with a fireplace, TV, and seating for relaxation.
Welcome to Holiday Inn Express & Suites, featuring a modern architectural design with a combination of brick and stucco exteriors.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, TV, and comfortable seating area.
Relax in a serene space with a carpeted floor, comfortable seating areas, and a large window with natural views.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
8551 E Blue Pkwy, Kansas City, MO, 64133
  • Kansas City Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kauffman Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kansas City, MO (MCI-Kansas City Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Outdoor Living Area)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Outdoor Living Area)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 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

  • 323 sq ft
  • 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

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

  • 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
  • Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - 11 min drive - 7.1 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 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. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG also features multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

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
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. 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).

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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 32 mi (35-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 Jul 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG on Aug 10, 2025 start from $74.0, 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 (16-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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1007 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Carolina

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property needs renovation and the water is insufficient
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hot mess of a hotel

Checked in saw the condition of the tro checked out. There were unidentifiable liquids splattered on the. The bathtub was covered in hair. No bed bug covers on the bed. And the room was overall dingy and smelled unpleasant. There full refund and this should removed from hotels. Com and lose their IHG flag.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gil

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paula

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the worst experiences I have ever had with hotels! When we checked in they attempted to put us in a room right next to a room that was being painted, we got moved to a secondary room, due to excessive smell of paint fumes in the room, and it also smelled so much of paint fumes we got light headed and ended our reservation early. Their staff was so unhelpful during the whole process, They refused to refund me my money, and insisted on charging me a cleaning fee. For a room that we only pulled the sheets back on and noticed was dirty before we had even got there, super combative staff when it comes to their costumer services. I just counted my losses. But i would not recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Edel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent but condition of hotel and surrounding area needs definite improvement
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Ok, minus the noise & limited privacy

Well, in general, I usually like a Holiday Inn Express. The actual hotel was pretty ok, nice bed, in-room coffee maker, microwave, refridgerator. The fitness center was really just a small room with 2 cardio machines, but at least it was something. I chose to do yoga in my room, though. The indoor pool seemed ok, and warm, though I did not use it. The included hot & cold breakfast was a fairly decent offering (the expected), & the front desk personnel were nice. However, my room, 130, not a great location. It is at the corner of the wing that leads to the pool & fitness center, which appeared convenient at first. I soon learned that it meant I would hear all foot traffic to those areas AND through the glass doors JUST OUTSIDE MY WINDOW. I literally could not open my curtains unless I wanted to watch everyone coming in and going out, and let them watch me. I could have watched while certain guests who smoke stood just outside the doors, propping them open despite the sign saying not to, and allowing smoke into the building (I'm allergic). Weirdly, the fact that this hotel is just off a highway is not what made noisy. Those noises were few. There was a ton of door slamming and kids running and pounding thru the hallway next to me & above me. I did ask one of the front desk personnel to help in that situation, & they were nice, but I am not sure what actually followed. So, it was a rough 2 nights of not enough sleep. Maybe a different room would have worked out better?
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

tammi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Allison

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked the property due to it having pool facilities, only to turn up and find out the pool was closed. Damage to room evident upon arrival, missing handles on furniture, cracks and sealant missing in the bathroom and toilet continuously flushing. Room was booked to make use of the pull out bed, which no linen was provided, despite number of bodies occupying the room being confirmed online. During the breakfast, staff handling the food had no food service PPE on i.e. no gloves, no hair nets. Pieces of equipment in the dining room not functional, including pancake maker and juice machine with no signs indicating they were out of order. Issues with key cards not working which could have been a major safety issue, quickly rectified by reception staff. Other than the complaints listed above, the reception staff were the small beacon of light that made the hotel welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Walked into Non smoking room that smelled like heavy cigarette/cigar smoke. TV didn't work, and there wasn't a phone in the room. Staff was nice, we reported what we found but they had to check the room to confirm. After they confirmed our findings they gave a different room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

tammi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was big nice and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the stadium
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Corina, Louisville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was cold when arrived, thankfully the heat did work once turned on. Shower had hair in the tub and an old used bar of soap left in the shower. Hotel is run down and not very clean. It was an 8 min drive to Arrowhead stadium which was convenient but wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diana

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nearly lost my job, because of a unplowed lot.

My work is demands that i am available during all types weather and when a winter storm comes into the area. On this occasion, i stayed two nights waiting out the storm to make a few blocks to my place of employment. I got up early to clean off my car to travel to work when i noticed that the parking lot wasn't cleaned as expected. Resulting in me being last for work, which affected my employment. Hours when by before i was able to speak with the management about my concern and I i felt that they didnt care if i was about to lose my job.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025