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The Fontaine

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

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Exterior detail
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
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
    ‪18 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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Living room | 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 640 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kansas City Art Institute - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • University of Kansas Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kauffman Center Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • Kansas City Union Station - 15 min drive
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kona Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Granfalloon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪True Food Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪T’ÄHÄ - ‬2 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 15 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 17000 square feet (1579 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
  • 17000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1579 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
  • Front-desk safe
  • 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 coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 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)
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking

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
  • 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

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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:
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector 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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Fontaine to the airport?

The Fontaine is 23.5 mi (30-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 The Fontaine?

As of Jan 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fontaine on Jan 11, 2026 start from $160.18, 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 The Fontaine have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Fontaine.

Does The Fontaine offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Fontaine, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 26 for adults, USD 3 and 10 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at The Fontaine?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Isle of Capri Casino Kansas City (12-min drive) and Argosy Casino (17-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Fontaine?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs USD 35 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Fontaine?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 30 per day, and valet parking for USD 40 per day.

Does The Fontaine have a pool?

The Fontaine features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does The Fontaine have a restaurant?

The Fontaine is home to Nine Zero One, which features American cuisine, happy hour, and brunch.

Does The Fontaine have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Fontaine to downtown Kansas City?

The Fontaine is 4.3 mi away from Kansas City.

The Fontaine Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 697 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1011 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed two nights for a show and my room was excellent, the bar/restaurant had great offerings and the staff was always helpful to validate parking in the garage below. Wonderful hotel and I would happily come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Then linens on my bed were dirty with stains. I felt very unsafe sleeping in the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Front desk attendant was rude at checkout. I challenged the $28 parking fee per night when the garage was only $20 and free on weekends. She did not remove the charges and was very rude.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointing. The advertised shuttle service was not running while we were there. The room did not have a bathtub despite them being pictured on the website for the king rooms, and the service at the restaurant was poor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice room was good. Would stay here again! One weird thing; both elevators smelled strongly like livestock. It was super odd.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

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

Loved the hotel

Was only in KC for 2 days, but absolutely loved this hotel. The staff was extra friendly and helpful, the hotel pool / lounge area was beautiful, and my room had a cute balcony overlooking a nice view as well. I would definitely stay here again if I'm ever in KC again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff at the hotel are very nice and accommodating! Hotel is walking distance to the plaza! Rye and Classic cup both have delicious breakfast. Beauty Brands have great stylist, especially Janie Wales
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, from valets, to front desk, to food service providers, to sales manager (a surprise encounter). Compliments end there. Two major problems with room: shower is in tub. Sides of tub unusually high. Floor of tub very slick. Slip and fall potential is high while stepping into tub. Second problem was with bed. Mattress sheet too small for mattress; could not be tucked in and secured. Worse, one side of mattress had 5 inch depression versus other side. Mattress needed replacement years ago. Fitted sheets also necessary. Shared sheet issue with front desk after first night. Issue noted, but never fixed. Was only disappointment encountered with any member of hotel staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Windham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quinlan

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

2/10 Terrible

Toni, Germantown

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Horrible stay at a place that chose to prioritize dog yoga over hotel guests. They sent a text welcoming you for coffee in the cafe from 7-9 am. Then closed the cafe at those times for a dog yoga class. Went to the restaurant 7 floors up for coffee, stood around waiting for service, then back and forth to the lobby searching for service. Finally found someone who served coffee from a Thermos in a paper cup with packet creamer for which they charged $5. Pretty certain it was from the cart going to service the dog yoga class. They need to understand and appreciate their core business and customers, which one would presume is not dog yoga enthusiasts. But who knows? They certainly received priority treatment over paying guests. The place also sent out various conflicting messages re: the dog class and which services would be cancelled and guests inconvenienced to support the dogs. I received 3-4 conflicting text messages and other communications re: what they were limiting for the hotel guests so that the dogs could hold their yoga class. I love dogs. I have 3 of them. I don’t appreciate paying $300-$400 per night for a hotel to have it overrun by dogs and their yoga class such that basic breakfast, lunch, and even coffee services are eliminated for paying hotel guests. I travel often to KC for family and business and have stayed here many times. I won’t be back. At least at a $100/night Holiday Inn one can obtain coffee. For FREE, albeit in a paper cup.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The restaurant breakfast was the best that I have ever eaten. Tender biscuits. Gravy better than home. Fluffy scrambled eggs. Keep that cook! Warm enough to swim in the roof top pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

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

10/10 Excellent

Chandee

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

Great trip!

Staff was wonderful. Very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Everything was clean and up to date. Room and bathroom were spacious. Bed was a little bit firm for us but definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shanan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

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

8/10 Good

Jon, Omaha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Fontaine continues in our regular rotation of hotels we stay on our weekend trips to Kansas City. Rooms are clean, comfortable (with good climate control) and well maintained. The rooms show some wear in places but not noticing anything too egregious. This visit the front desk staff was welcoming and pleasant. The 7th floor bar/pool remain a great place for a cocktail. Friday night hallway outside our room was peaceful all night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chieshia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Not bad. Should be better.

Honestly front desk and valet were great. Location was great. Rooms were fine. Gym was small. Pool was small but nice. Room was ok but while we were out the first day it wasn’t cleaned. Then when we asked they said staff was gone. No one could make up the room. My mid review is based on value. If it were priced lower my rating would be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sinead

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

Great location

Nice hotel with great bar, easy to explore the local area from the hotel and there are many dining options close by
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Nice property but service has declined since my last stay here. Repeated strong marijuana stink on floor (reported multiple times). Room not serviced (even after request). Seems to lack overall service attention to excellence.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing throughout!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025