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
Meeting facility
Restaurant
Exterior
Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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8551 E Blue Pkwy, Kansas City, MO, 64133
  • Place, Cave Spring Interpretive Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Crane Brewing
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kansas City, MO (MCI-Kansas City Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Outdoor Living Area)

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

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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About the neighborhood

Kansas City

Located in South Kansas City, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG is within a few miles (5 km) of popular sights such as Crane Brewing and Kansas City Zoo. This 81-room hotel has conveniences like free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Cave Spring Interpretive Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Crane Brewing - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Kauffman Stadium - 5 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • T-Mobile Center - 13 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hy-Vee Market Grille Express - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min walk

About this property

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

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG, guests enjoy an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a business center, a meeting room, and express check-in.
Guests can expect 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (15 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • 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

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG?

As of Dec 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG on Dec 3, 2025 start from $79.2, 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.

What is there to do close to Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG?

This hotel is situated in South Kansas City within a short 15-minute walk of Cave Spring Interpretive Center. You'll also find GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium and Kansas City Zoo within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG feature a casino on the premises?

No, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9 AM and 10 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress and free Internet access as well as an indoor pool.

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

No, but some guestrooms at this hotel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG for a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per stay.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), which is about 23.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG.

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

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 92 out of 1009 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tammi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Carman

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

10/10 Excellent

Alysha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family and I loved the entire experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dolores

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Constance

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was dirty and very run down. Breakfast was good. Pool was dirty. Saw a guy shooting up outside of the pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room had some dead bugs in it which I guess to me wouldn’t be hard to miss in the cleaning process but other than that my room was top notch and loved the jetted tub!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Tiesha, Gainesville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our bathroom was not clean at all and horribly stained. Reception were polite and cordial but did not have adequate support for the evening shift. We did not want to bother him with the condidtion of the room b/c he was there alone for the entire night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Derek

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The facility is old. We didn’t even stay. Check in and it was nasty. Our non smoking room very much smelled like smoke. The shower had mold all over it and the ceiling looked like it could fall in at any moment. The staff was terrible. Asked for more bedding and they wanted us to come get it….. But we checked out 15 minutes after we checked in and went somewhere else that was better.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Disliked: Staff & service

Don't Just Don't

Where to begin. The room itself was fine, room was clean, the bed good and the pillows better than average. However, at about 8:am the fire alarm went off, and it kept going on and off for over 15 minutes. Person at the desk was on the phone and the housekeeping staff were jut going about their work. The breakfast area was HORRIBLE. The Cinnamon rolls were under a warming light, but were FROZEN. the tables and the floor was filthy. There were two guys in the kitchen area but made no attempt to clean anything. The property is full of weeds. On top of all of this, they charged $100 for incidental fees. We stayed at two other nice hotels over the weekend and they charged only $20. Never, Never Again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

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

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place doesnt look anything like pictures plus bad area fire alarms were going off and staff couldn't figure out why fire department was there and left fast and alarms never shut off so we just left!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was big and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cooper

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was one working ice machine for the entire building. The staff lied about the pool being heated instead of just saying maybe it wasn't working and they continued to pretend it was heated the entire stay. Our curtains in our room had 30 plus holes in them like there was a gun fight and one of our bathroom lights was out as well. When you stay at a Holiday inn, you expect a certain level of quality and this lacked all of that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Lisa, Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean a little noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shalon

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

2/10 Terrible

Ophelia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NEED TO LET PEOPLE KNOW THEY NEED A DEPOSIT
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Good for a quick stop on the south side. I’d do another HIE closer to the airport next time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025