InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Daily full breakfast for a fee
View from room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
401 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO, 64112
  • Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • T-Mobile Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Starlight Theatre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Kansas City, MO (MCI-Kansas City Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 51 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 71 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Concierge, 2 Balconies)

  • 71 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, View (Plaza View)

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, View (Plaza View)

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, View (Plaza View)

  • 71 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Business Lounge Access, View (Plaza View)

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, View (Concierge, Plaza View)

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Plaza View)

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, View (Plaza View)

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, View (Plaza View)

  • 71 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, View (Plaza View)

  • 88 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Roll-In Shower)

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, View (Plaza View)

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, View (Plaza View)

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Concierge)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, View (Plaza View)

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Kansas City

Located in Kansas City (Sunset Hill), InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG is within a 10-minute walk of Fountain of Neptune and JC Nichols Memorial Fountain. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Kansas City Art Institute.

What's nearby

  • University of Missouri-Kansas City - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • T-Mobile Center - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Starlight Theatre - 9 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Kauffman Center Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • Kansas City Union Station - 15 min drive
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Made In Kansas City Marketplace - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack Stack Barbecue - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min walk

About this property

InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG

Hotel with a sauna, a quick walk to Fountain of Neptune
InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG offers 371 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Kansas City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 371 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at American Slang, a brasserie which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Kansas City? This hotel has 29000 square feet (2694 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 18 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:30 AM and 11:30 AM on weekends.
American Slang - This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Oak Room - Overlooking the garden, this lobby lounge serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 26 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 32 per night)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • American Slang
  • Oak Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 18 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 29,000 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 11 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch HDTV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 25 lbs per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
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 11.85 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 20 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 26 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 32 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Fairmont Hotel Kansas City
InterContinental Hotel Plaza
InterContinental Plaza
Plaza InterContinental
InterContinental Kansas City Plaza Hotel
InterContinental Kansas City Plaza
Intercontinental Kansas City At The Plaza Hotel Kansas City
Kansas City Intercontinental

InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaylinn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Kansas city

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Balcony
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Excellent service and comfy beds and pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila, MEMPHIS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the Plaza was amazing until the cold front came through. Lol
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant options and live music
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking garage gates did not work, very annoying. Very loud in hallways, ran out of toilet paper Very nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an amazing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani

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

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was older and can use a refresh in the rooms. Staff was great !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry, Topeka

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time and love the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking garage is totally filthy and unkept. All trash cans overflowing and trash everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Britten

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Poor Service, wasn’t impressed

The hotel looks great from the outside but all the problems started as soon as we walked in. We walked into our room and it was dirty with no sheets on the beds all piled in a corner. Our next room had brown/yellow stains in the bathroom with black marks everywhere. The beds were super short and anyone over 5’9 will not be comfortable. The parking garage was filthy littered with trash and strange handprints on the walls. The front desk had no customer service and was unapologetic even after learning about all the issues we ran into and for waking us up at 8am about an issue non related to our room. Would never stay here again or recommend it to others.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

Great customer service

Really great customer service. Met our few requests, Ike a fluffy pillow, quickly and with no fuss. The main lobby area is warm and very pretty. All the staff were very kind and attentive. Will definitely be staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Disappointing for price

The hotel seemed nice at check in, but our room wasn’t as clean as I would expect for the price. There was hair on the counter, floor, and in the shower left from previous guests. We usually stay at slightly cheaper hotels so I had high expectations at this price point. I also was charged an additional $26 charge without warning or explanation so watch out for that. My receipt from Hotels.com says pay $10.07 at resort but my charge is for $36.07 and I can’t find an answer as to why. Also, if you have a lifted truck you won’t fit in the parking garage. We barely cleared the 6’4” entry sign in a standard full size pickup.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Juscena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only thing missing from my room was a microwave.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanita

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice area, the lobby is gorgeous, they have a self checkout for the convenient area, didn’t get a chance to try the coffee pastry area but was excited about that. However for how much we paid for a one night stay there was a stain on the carpet (wasn’t sure what it was) and the bathroom door knob seemed to be broken. Other then that everything seemed nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

christi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Missing the mark.

The staff was great when checking in . My issue is with the conditions of the room when compared to the price . Almost 400$ and the carpet was stained..the toilet was slanted back like it was falling backwards and the wallpaper was stained by the toilet..the caulking behind the toilet...just the over all condition of the area was totally off. There was a long black hair on the tub ..rose petals from the guest before on the floor , it obviously wasn't vacuumed..we had 3 large pillows 1 small on the bed ..it looked disheveled as soon as we entered the room..the bed was hard as a rock! The hall ways needed vacuuming throughoutthe property..the entry way tile needed mopping . We passed 2 housemen..and a lead cleaner in the hallways in the morning didnt even get eye contact let alone a hello or good morning . . When eating breakfast 1 older lady was doing everything while 1 other person just stood there with 4 dirty tables we had to sit basically on top of the couple eating beside us ..it was the only thing clean. We asked for chocolate milk....never got it.. we had to settle for hot chocolates becuase it was made wrong . The wall was dirty from food by our table. And no food was labeled in the breakfast area..was it grits or oatmeal? Is that turkey sausage or pork? I am a cleaning company owner and my expertise is on hotels.. for the price.. for the area.. your definitely missing the mark . It wont let me add pictures or i would .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025