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The Elms Hotel & Spa, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers
Front of property
Lobby
Coffee service
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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401 Regent St, Excelsior Springs, MO, 64024
  • Place, Hall of Waters and Cultural Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Excelsior Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Worlds of Fun
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kansas City, MO (MCI-Kansas City Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Parlor)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Parlor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Parlor)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Parlor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Parlor)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Parlor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Royal)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Royal)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Royal)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Royal)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Royal)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Royal)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Royal)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Royal)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Royal Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Parlor)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Parlor)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Shower)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Excelsior Springs

Located in Excelsior Springs, The Elms Hotel & Spa, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Hall of Waters and Cultural Museum and Excelsior Golf Course. .This golf hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Fence Stile Vineyards and Winery and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Watkins Mill State Park.

What's nearby

  • Hall of Waters and Cultural Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Excelsior Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Worlds of Fun - 24 min drive - 38.5 km
  • T-Mobile Center - 32 min drive - 54.3 km
  • Kansas City Convention Center - 33 min drive - 54.6 km

Getting around

  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wabash BBQ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Golden Leaf - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ventana Gourmet Grill - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Elms Hotel & Spa, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

The Elms Hotel & Spa, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel offers 153 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Excelsior Springs hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

2 hot tubs are on site along with an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 17 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 153 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 hot tubs, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Three Owls, for lunch, dinner, or brunch. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Excelsior Springs? This hotel has 11000 square feet (1022 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 8 meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11:00 AM.
Three Owls - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
The Tavern - Overlooking the pool, this brewpub serves light fare only. Open select days.
Cafe Soterian - This café serves breakfast only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Soterian
  • The Tavern
  • Three Owls

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 hot tubs
  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11,000 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 17 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1912
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 75 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 29.41 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 for adults, and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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, 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Elms Excelsior Springs
Elms Hotel
Elms Hotel Excelsior Springs
Hotel Elms
The Elms Hotel Spa
The Elms Hotel Spa
The Elms Hotel Spa a Destination by Hyatt Hotel
The Elms Hotel & Spa, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel Hotel

The Elms Hotel & Spa, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 585 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Abigail

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Grotto was busy Friday and probably under staffed for cleaning and getting towels and water managed. Over priced facials and massages
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and the amenities are good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meggie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay older hotel charming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA, Kansas City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great buffet nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Elms multiple times. This time I had traveled with a girlfriend who needed a getaway for a recent cancer diagnosis. She’d never been there and was absolutely amazed. And in all of your establishment, we always highly recommend it to any of our friends.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No, the room was dusty actually. The staff was fabulous!!! Loved the lap pool!!!! We enjoyed our stay and the furry robes were a real plus! Thanks for the bday wishes! The food was to die for!!! Real pleasure to spend my 65th bday with the Elms!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outdoor hot tub is marvelous!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sondra

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spa services were amazing. Everyone was friendly. Loved the paranormal tour!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

It’s always a fantastic stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Kindra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, especially the spa!! We will be back. I wish the restaurant food was a little better. It was mediocre for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sister trip

Love this hotel! Lots of history and even some ghosts. Went on a ghost tour with Jay. Very knowledgeable, funny and spooky. Every employee we met was extremely friendly and helpful. Food at three owls was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My favorite place to stay!

The Elms is my go to place to enjoy some tranquil alone time. The rooms are clean, and the beds are amazingly comfortable. The staff are awesome, the food at The Three Owls is delicious, the halls are quiet, and the grounds are lovely to walk. I'm looking forward to my next visit to relax and unwind.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Elms is a staple for destination hotels! It's a magnificent hotel with an interesting history, a relaxing spa, lovely hot tubs, friendly and helpful staff, yummy food and GHOSTS!!!! Who could ask for more?!?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

De Ann

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Got to the elms ,hadnt been here in yrs but was excited to be here ,but got to the room wasnt happy with the the shower area in room mold all over the shower i ask to move to another room why cant establish check out rooms to see if things are up to standards . Mold is toxic when i go to hotels i dont like to see any mold !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bart

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025