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

2.5 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Outdoor Living Area)

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kansas City Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Kauffman Stadium - 5 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Crown Center - 14 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

  • Plaza Tram Stop - 11 min drive
  • Lee's Summit Station - 16 min drive
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

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

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 dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. 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
  • Vending machine

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • 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).

Property is also known as

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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 May 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG on May 10, 2026 start from $101, including 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, close to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City Zoo, and Kauffman Stadium. You'll also find Starlight Theatre and Swope Park 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. Wheelchair-accessible van 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 amenities will couples enjoy at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and free wired internet as well as an indoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG?

No, but this hotel offers jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms 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.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG?

No, you won't find 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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 109 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 99 out of 1002 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Travis

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Asked several times for towls for the pool, was told they would bring them but never did. Also needed towls for the room family of five but they only gave us 3 never received them either. They blankets on the bed were stained
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of hot water but the locked liquid body wash soap bottle rack wouldn’t pump anything out. Same for shampoo, conditioner, lotion, etc. Free breakfast with broken pancake machine having Home Depot clamp on it just in case you didn’t notice it has no power. The juice and drink dispenser only served watered down water but they had iffy tasting “juice” in a pitcher. Not sure
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Theresa

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were with a youth hockey team & the entire hotel left due to bed bugs, cockroaches & drugs found in their room. A case was made & police were notified: Waiting for a refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Pete

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
The room was decent, but there was a strong oder in the hallwy. Like spicy food was cooking on the floor I was on.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was not quiet, had to notify staff (twice) that neighbors Rm121 was loud with music.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My first wrong impression was upon entering the hotel. No one greeted us as we walked up to the desk. The guy just kind of looked at us. We finally got our keys and my son ask where Room 030 was at in the hotel. An older man was sitting at the desk counting change and he said "Basement" in a not very nice way. Yes, they put us in a room in the basement not far from the laundry room at the very end of the hall. I believe we were the only guests down there! The room smelled a little funny, the carpet was stained and looked dirty, and the bathroom was in terrible shape. It looked like they had tried to paint the bathtub and the paint was all bubbled up, the sink dripped, the wall by the bathroom was all moldy, and old and ugly looking. The bathroom needed to be completely renovated and cleaned!! I didn't even feel like it was very clean. I've never been treated this way before!! We've stayed at Holiday Inn Express hotels quite a few times and have never had a problem. We almost felt like we were being discriminated against!! The rooms weren't cheap. We paid good money for a very cheap-looking hotel room. Such a disappointment!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Traveled with family
Room had a strange or odor. Appears staff tried to cover it up with air fresheners - but it didn't work. Smelt like food had been cooked - curry or other strong type.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rodolfo

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JMoi

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Mallory

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When we arrived, we had to wait 15 minutes for a staff member to show up at the front desk. Once we checked in, our room was in a basement. The layout was strange and we were right next to the elevator shaft. The bathroom shower was not clean, and the fact that all the amenities like lotion and soap were locked to the wall was pretty weird. We were very glad we only stayed one night and hurried out of there in the AM.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Arla

Older hotel Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ethan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew, Manhattan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this hotel for a fun weekend with family. The pool room was 50° with the air conditioner running in the middle of winter. The breakfast was empty and everyone was upset. The TV in our room was broken. Staff was minimally helpful. Staff finally agreed to give us a refund. Did not actually give us refund. Stopped answering the phone when we called to see why they failed to keep their refund promise. Do not do business with this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Diljeet

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Food was aweful. Some of the breakfast items got finished before 10 am and was not replenished. Breakfast options were so limited like an roadside motel. Pet fees was not communicated at the time of booking. Not worth the Holiday Inn brand and price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we stayed in was disappointing. Water damage on the ceiling/corner right above one of the beds. We had asked for a king bed; got 2 queens instead. Not the end of the world; just generally unpleasant. Nasty hair dryer in the bathroom. Smelled musty. We probably would not stay here again.
Water damage above one of the beds.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Broken bed, and unkept. Bathtub was disgusting
Sunken in and unable to use it
Large
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marcia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay was absolutely terrible. The bathroom toilet leaked on the floor. I called down about it. Nobody came up. They said they would but didn’t, our room phone was dead, we had to use our cell phones to call the front desk. They had boys from a football game staying at the hotel they ran up and down the hallway all evening and night long and above, they ran and ran it sound like a heard of elephants stomping on the floor above us. The worst day I’ve had at a hotel ever. I’ll never stay here again. I would like a refund or a credit or something. It was just terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Wilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Garrett

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From a distance, the hotel looks ok but as you look closer, you see all the issues. Hotel is in need of a major update. In the public areas: wall paper falling off walls, exterior doors not working, pool not heated, smells musty and dirty, only a single washer/dryer for guest use. In our suite: air conditioning sub par, room dirty, mattress are old including sofa sleeper, fridge barely kept items cool, bathroom tub wasn't functional, shower head broken, mold growth on bathroom walls, and room needs updated. I would not recommend this hotel especially for the price we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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