Hilton President
Built in the 1940s, the Hilton President features renovated guest rooms and suites are the closest to the Power and Light District, just two blocks away from the action. Each guest room offers coffee maker, high-speed Internet, cable television, and all rooms are nonsmoking. Guest suites include a large Presidential suite with staff kitchen, dining room and dressing area; a large living and dining area in the Junior Suite; and a full kitchen, dining room and living room in the king Regan suite.
The Hilton President offers on-site dining in the Drum Room and Walnut Room daily. The Drum Room is a lounge open for happy hour and evening crowds. The Walnut Room serves breakfast and lunch in its open ballroom-style dining area. The hotel offers valet parking, business center and high-speed Internet access.
Hilton President
1329 Baltimore
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-9490
Hotel Savoy
Built on the corner of 9th Street and Central, the Savoy is a Kansas City landmark hotel in the downtown area. Originally constructed in 1888, the Savoy was built in an art nouveau style and expanded to include the on-site restaurant, Savoy Grill, in 1903. The restaurant has been renovated and serves Savoy guests from a full bar and menu items, such as seafood, steaks, and chops.
The guest rooms at the Savoy have been updated, and are modeled as Victorian suites. The Deluxe Victorian Suite includes large windows, claw footed tubs, fireplace, and separate sitting and sleeping areas. The Victorian Suite offers original furniture, claw footed tubs and separate sleeping rooms. Dining and nightlife locations are across the street at Tanner's Pub and The Quaff, a full-service bar. The Savoy is two blocks from the Lyric Opera House and 10 blocks from the Power and Light District.
Hotel Savoy
219 W. 9th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 842-3575
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Known for flashy and brightly lit exterior during evening hours, the Kansas City Marriott Downtown is located on 12th Street. The Marriott is located five blocks from the Kansas City Power and Light district, and three blocks from Bartle Hall Convention Center. Lilly's Restaurant is one of the options for fine dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The 12th Street Lounge provides cocktails and light dinner in a lounge setting.
The Kansas City Marriott Downtown offers concierge level with executive lounge access, a heated indoor lap pool, business facilities, fitness center and valet parking. Wireless high-speed Internet, views of the downtown area, granite counter tops are amenities offered within the guest rooms.
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
200 W. 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 421-6800
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