Families visiting Kansas City will be amazed by all the family-friendly attractions the city contains to enjoy with their young ones. Take the free KC street car throughout the various districts and visit such attractions as Sea Life Aquarium, Kansas City Zoo, Kaleidoscope, and the Money Museum’s interactive exhibits for free admission. Visitors will feel like they are following the yellow brick road to the Emerald City with all its arts, dining, live music, and amusement parks and other spectacular attractions during their visit. In order to see as much as possible, please check out the kid-friendly hotels in Kansas City, Missouri, USA which will enhance your stay to the area.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to kid-friendly amenities and activities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 07, 2024.
1. Hilton Kansas City Airport (from USD 124)
Competitive pricing with daily charge for leaving car during trip
24-hour shuttle, clean and comfortable rooms, Starbucks and bar/restaurant on site
Conveniently located near the airport, close to restaurants and shopping
Excellent restaurant food, with some complaints about breakfast and restaurant cleanliness
Families will enjoy the spacious, modernly furnished suites which include living rooms, where everyone can spread out and enjoy watching their favourite movie or TV shows. Kids will enjoy splashing around in the indoor or outdoor pool onsite while parents can relax under an umbrella nearby. A breakfast buffet is provided to get families off to the right start, which includes fruit, cereals, juices, and other items and there is a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The hotel is conveniently located to major freeways to Zona Rosa shopping and entertainment, AMC theatres, and Springs Aquatic Center for family fun as well.
Hilton Kansas City Airport
Address: 8801 Northwest 112th Street
24.89 km (15.5 mi) from Union Station Kansas City
2. Four Points by Sheraton Kansas City Airport (from USD 79)
The guest rooms have a sofa bed along with a king or two queen beds for families to enjoy during their stay in Kansas City. The outdoor pool is ideal for the kids to play around in between sightseeing, while the outdoor bbq area with fire pit is a nice gathering place for a casual dinner for families to enjoy afterward. The restaurant offers buffet breakfasts with a variety of fruits, cereals, juices, etc. for 12.95 USD per person. The complimentary shuttle provides transportation to the Zona Rona shopping and entertainment complex and the airport to help your trip run smoothly.
Four Points by Sheraton Kansas City Airport
Address: 11832 Nw Plaza Cir
26.1 km (16.3 mi) from Union Station Kansas City
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3. Kansas City Marriott Downtown (from USD 249)
The suites include living rooms and some include dining rooms where families can recount their daily adventures, while enjoying a casual in-room dinner. There is an indoor pool for the family to enjoy some leisure time together and a large seating area where guests can just relax and socialize. The hotel offers a breakfast buffet of healthy food options such as cereals, fruit, and juices, as well as restaurants where families can enjoy meals together. The hotel is set in the midst of the Power and Light entertainment district where families can enjoy dining, shopping, live music at the Music Hall, the performing arts at Kauffman Center, or outdoor cinema during the summer months at Crown Center, the Public Library, or at the City Market located in downtown Kansas City.
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Address: 200 West 12th Street
1.73 km (1.1 mi) from Union Station Kansas City
4. Crossroads Hotel (from USD 279)
Families will enjoy staying in unique suites such as the Pendergast Suite with a pool table in the middle of the living room, or the H.S. Truman Suite with large dining and living rooms to relax in between activities, and a poker table to enjoy or play a round of go fish at. There is also an art gallery where families can take in art work created by local artists. Continental breakfast is provided by the hotel which will help get families out the door and prepared to explore the nearby Crossroads Art District, where they can check out the shops, art galleries, Kauffman Center featuring ballet, opera, and classical music concerts or art shows and food truck dining at First Friday each month.
Crossroads Hotel
Address: 2101 Central Street
434 meters (0.3 ft) from Union Station Kansas City
5. Hotel Phillips (from USD 126)
Pricier than expected with additional fees for parking and limited amenities.
Historic charm, beautiful lobby, and a speakeasy with live music.
Convenient location within walking distance to restaurants, music hall, and conference venue.
Mixed dining experiences with good breakfast but inconsistent dinner quality.
The rooms in this renovated 1930s historic hotel will provide an enjoyable stay for parents, with custom furnishings including beds with quilted velvet headboards, flatscreen TV, Wifi, and city views from the windows. There is onsite dining for families to enjoy during their stay and a lounge for parents to take in a live jazz performance while the kids enjoy complimentary puzzles and board games or the game room facilities. The hotel is centrally located to the Power and Light entertainment district where families can enjoy shopping, dining, and live music performances. For kid-friendly options, the hotel is located 1.2 miles (2 km) from Sea Life Aquarium where kids can enjoy aquarium exhibits, and Legoland where they can enjoy creating with lego blocks.
Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection By Hilton
Address: 106 West 12th Street
1.72 km (1.1 mi) from Union Station Kansas City
6. The Fontaine (from USD 254)
Reasonable pricing for the area, with affordable Uber rides to the airport.
Modern, clean rooms with a rooftop pool and inviting cabanas. Quick elevator service due to fewer floors.
Conveniently situated near traditional shopping areas, good restaurants, and within walking distance to the Plaza.
Delightful dining experiences at the rooftop bar and a charming coffee shop in the lobby. Excellent omelets and a lovely breakfast cafe.
Families will enjoy the luxuriously decorated spacious rooms, large bathroom, and the private balcony off the master. The rooftop pool provides a secluded leisure area for families to enjoy together. Families can enjoy a complimentary European breakfast daily in the Solarium Lounge where they will enjoy being bathed in the morning sun and city views from the floor to ceiling windows. Although being located in the middle of the Country Club Plaza shopping and dining district, the hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service which families can take advantage of to transfer to other city districts within a 5 mile (8 km) distance of the hotel, including Crown Center with its many kid-friendly attractions such as the aquarium, Kaleidoscope, theatres, shopping, and dining which provide enjoyable moments for the entire family.
The Fontaine
Address: 901 West 48th Place
5.01 km (3.2 mi) from Union Station Kansas City
7. The Raphael Hotel - Kansas City (from USD 220)
Families can enjoy European Chic decorated suites with large living areas to unwind and play board games in during their stay. There is a terrace and picnic area outback for families to relax and enjoy each other’s company. More adult friendly entertainment can be found at the lounge each evening, where parents can enjoy live music performances. The hotel is located a short 2-minute walk from Country Club Plaza which boasts over 300 shops and restaurants, where kids can enjoy a live music performance of their own at Moneca and Andy or share in creative activities at the Plaza Art Fair, while Mum and Dad enjoy some wine and cheese tasting after at The Better Cheddar.
The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection
Address: 325 Ward Parkway
5.03 km (3.2 mi) from Union Station Kansas City
8. Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center (from USD 279)
Families will enjoy the spacious living areas with TV and complimentary Wifi in the suites at the Sheraton. There is also a rooftop pool with stunning views of the city that parents can enjoy while the kids swim. The hotel is located in the Crossroads Art district where families can enjoy live arts performances and is accessible to Crown Center by a connecting glass walkway, where families can have fun exploring Sea Life Aquarium, Legoland, the Ice Terrace skating rink, live theatre and music at Coterie and MTH Theatres, free movies under the stars, and dining at Crayola Cafe.
Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
Address: 2345 McGee Street
432 meters (0.3 ft) from Union Station Kansas City
9. Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Downtown/Convention Center (from USD 199)
For those who have stayed with Residence Inn as kids with their families, you’ll agree that the accommodations provided are ideal for family travel, and the staff specializes in making a memorable stay for everyone. The hotel provides a complimentary American buffet breakfast daily which helps with the budget and kids can enjoy the waffle bar or bacon, eggs, fruit, and muffins. The spacious suites offer plenty of lounging area in the living room and a dining table adjacent to the kitchen, for those who want to cook or have snacks on hand. If enjoying time at the pool isn’t enough entertainment, the Convention Center is nearby where families can enjoy live events, and the hotel is on the streetcar line so quick access to the Power and Light District or to downtown to visit Crown Center for shopping, dining, Sea Life Aquarium, Legoland, or Union Station is a short and fun-filled ride away.
Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Downtown/Convention Center
Address: 1535 Baltimore
1.13 km (0.8 mi) from Union Station Kansas City
10. Hampton Inn Kansas City - Near Worlds of Fun (from USD 145)
Families will enjoy the large suites where they can spread out after a long day at nearby Worlds of Fun or Oceans of Fun theme parks, and socialize or watch TV. A complimentary breakfast is provided daily with a grab and go option for those running late. The city of Liberty is 4 miles (6.9 km) from the hotel, offering more dining options and much healthier than the nearby Taco Bell. Otherwise, the main Kansas City entertainment and dining districts are located up to 9 miles (15 km) from the hotel.
Hampton Inn Kansas City Northeast
Address: 4233 N. Corrington Ave.
12.34 km (7.7 mi) from Union Station Kansas City
Whirling around Kansas City
Kansas City is a definite family vacation location, and has just been named National Geographic’s best trips of 2019, so make certain to start planning now. Just imagine Dorothy clicking her ruby red sequined slippers and heading off to Kansas City to explore all the kid-friendly activities with Toto in tow. Hopefully, a visit to the City of Fountains has provided a fun-filled adventure at every turn for you and your family while staying at these family conscious hotels. Don’t forget to enjoy some famous Kansas City bbq while taking in a live jazz performance or a free art night before your departure.
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