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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
Property entrance
Dinner served, American cuisine
Lobby

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
    ‪16 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 640 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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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room, 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

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 450 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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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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

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 - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • 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

  • Plaza Tram Stop - 14 min walk
  • Kansas City Union Station - 16 min drive
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Winstead's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Jack Stack Barbecue - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Andy's Frozen Custard - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Grand Street Cafe - ‬17 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 9 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 11000 square feet (1022 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • 11000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1022 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
  • 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 hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • 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)

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
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • 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

  • 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.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, 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, Diners Club, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, 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 23.6 mi (35-min drive) away from the Kansas City International Airport (MCI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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 (18-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 and happy hour.

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. 681 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

kent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff was great. Room was spotless
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destiny

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

dujuan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shubham

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very stylish hotel, helpful staff. Hot water didn’t always work at the sink in our room. Restaurant was really understaffed. The one server did the best he could but he needed help!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

irene

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I love their hot shower, front desk staff, so helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Yes and no. The check in clerks/front desk had little to no knowledge about public transportation options when asked about a local location, that I was traveling to, only suggesting Uber. When I inquired about a local newspaper, again the check in clerks/front desks clerks had no response other than "I have no idea where you can get a newspaper." This may seem minor to someone who doesn't enjoy a certain spirit, but I noticed that you do not have any gin products for sale in your small kiosk Yes: The bartender I encountered on Thursday, in the lounge, early evening was amazing! I ordered a Caesar salad and a cup of coffee. She was so kind, professional and her service was attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geeta

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Audrey

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lobby smelled like sewage. Only one elevator seemed to be working. Waited a long time in the bar for anyone to acknowledge that we were there. No hot water in the shower and the toiletries on the counter in the room had already been opened and used. Gross.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so kind and welcoming. Room was very clean and bar had great drinks!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect. Easy walk to the plaza.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbi

Liked: Cleanliness
We did not have hot water last night or tonight. We called the front desk for help with this last night and someone came up to fix it. We had hot water this morning. Today at 5pm we didn't have hot water again. We asked someone to take a look. At 9:30pm we still didn't have hot water. This is disappointing. Also, you ask us to hang up our towels and go green..so as not to use housekeeping and use more towels. However, there are no hooks or towel bars to hang the towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My friend and I had a great stay for a night. She left her silky, blue pillow there and the front desk said they couldn't get it but had a website for her to try and find it. We spent hours trying to see if we could get it back to no avail. She lives in KC and was hoping to drive back and get it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel was average at best! What made it worse was the staff…nice people, but just not trained! Service was poor!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location friendly attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moh'd, Hutchinson

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kaily

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and great drinks at the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Meghan, Chicago

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was looking forward to staying at The Fontaine, especially given its reputation as a top upscale hotel in KC but unfortunately, my experience fell far short of that standard. The room itself was surprisingly cramped, which was disappointing for a property marketed as upscale. Even worse, the cleaning service was unreliable. One day housekeeping showed up at 8am and I asked them to come back later - they did not return that day. The next day when housekeeping actually showed up, all they did was make the bed. I requested a full service that day. They didn’t replace the trash liners, replenish the in-room coffee, or remove the dirty towels I’d intentionally placed on the floor for replacement. The floors and counters were never cleaned during my six-night stay. For a hotel in this price range, that level of service is unacceptable. I also had issues with billing: the hotel attempted to charge me for overnight parking every night, even though I only parked overnight twice. It felt careless and added an unnecessary layer of frustration to the stay. The bathroom wasn’t in great shape either—there was splattered paint in the corners and several areas clearly in need of repair. Overall, the room and upkeep didn’t reflect anything close to a luxury experience. In the end, The Fontaine was not a comfortable place to stay and did nothing to make guests feel like they were in a high-end hotel. I expected much better and would not choose to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Trystan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No hot water at all. Room was dirty and needed repairs. Blankets/bed was dirty with many stains. Very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025