Aloft by Marriott North Kansas City
A straightforward base for the drive to Arrowhead
About this hotel
Aloft by Marriott North Kansas City sits in North Kansas City, a nine-minute taxi from Worlds of Fun with its own bar that hosts regular live music. As a 3-star property, it keeps things comfortable, with on-site parking, solid road access, a live-music bar, a pet-friendly policy, a pool and a fitness room for guests stretching a Chiefs weekend beyond a single game. The on-site bar or restaurant gives a place to watch pre-game coverage without leaving the building, and Old Chicago sits nearby for guests who'd rather eat off-site. No hotel on this list is a genuine walk from Arrowhead Stadium itself, and this one is no exception: the drive or rideshare to the Truman Sports Complex is the same as from most of North Kansas City, so guests plan on getting in the car well before kickoff rather than counting on a walk to the gates.
- Mid-range comfort
- on-site parking
- On-site pool
- On-site bar or restaurant
Our take
I would book Aloft for the atmosphere more than the rooms. The live-music bar gives an easy evening after the game, the pool covers the downtime, pets are allowed and parking is on site for the drive to Arrowhead. The 7.8 from 320 reviews is middling, so quieter travelers may prefer one of the higher-rated downtown hotels.
- Book ahead for a marquee Chiefs matchup, rooms in North Kansas City fill days before the ticket lines do.
- Take advantage of the free parking here and leave your car overnight before an early kickoff.
- Eat at Old Chicago or the hotel itself before you leave, food lines inside the Truman Sports Complex build fast before kickoff.
Why we love it
- Lists on-site parking
- Pool for downtime after the game
- Close to Old Chicago
- Guest rating of 7.8/10
Why guests love itAloft North Kansas City brings some evening energy to a Chiefs weekend, with its own bar that hosts regular live music. The 3-star hotel also lists a pool, a fitness room, on-site parking and a pet-friendly policy, and Worlds of Fun is a nine-minute taxi ride away. A 7.8 average from 320 reviews points to a decent stay rather than a standout. Arrowhead means a drive across the river.