Hilton President
The Hilton President on Baltimore provides the closest accommodations to the Kansas City Power and Light district. Built in the 1940s, the hotel offers renovated non-smoking guest rooms and a variety of suites, ranging up to the 1,800-square-foot Presidential suite that includes a formal dining room.
The President features a fitness room, valet parking and business center access. The on-site restaurant, the Drum Room, possesses a large, open dining room decorated with chandeliers and molding from the original 1940s-era restaurant. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The lounge offers patrons live jazz and local music on the weekends. Upscale casual dress is recommended.
Hilton President
1329 Baltimore
Kansas City, Missouri 64105
(816) 221-9490
hilton.com
Hotel Phillips
The Hotel Phillips, one of Kansas City's oldest hotels, was renovated to restore the original 1931 art deco design of the exterior, lobby and rooms. The historical styling combined with its location two blocks from the Power and Light District make the hotel a popular place for visitors, celebrations and wedding receptions. The hotel is centrally located to the Crossroads art/boutique district (six blocks), which is home to a large exhibition on the first Friday of each month.
The hotel provides a fitness center, full business center and on-site restaurant, 12 Baltimore, to guests. 12 Baltimore, which supplies 24-hour room service, also offers live music; upscale casual dress is recommended for the restaurant.
Hotel Phillips
106 W. 12th St.
Kansas City, Missouri 64105
(816) 221-7000
hotelphillips.com
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Located on the west side of downtown near Bartle Hall Convention Center and five blocks from the Kansas City Power and Light District, the Kansas City Marriott offers guests a heated indoor lap pool, concierge level with executive lounge access, fitness center, business facilities and valet parking. The hotel also offers a view of the downtown Kansas City skyline.
Lilly's Restaurant provides an upscale option for breakfast, lunch and dinner while the 12th Street Lounge provides a casual cocktail and light dinner lounge. Upscale business and casual clothing is recommended at Lilly's Restaurant, while evening attire is appropriate for 12th Street Lounge.
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
200 W. 12th St.
Kansas City, Missouri 64105
(816) 421-6800
marriott.com
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Lauren lives in Kansas City, Missouri works as both a writer and freelancer. Her background is in technical and spec writing for the information technology industry, as well as financial services.
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