Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown, an IHG Hotel
A downtown base for the night before
About this hotel
Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown, an IHG Hotel sits in downtown Kansas City, a four-minute walk from Power & Light and a rooftop pool above the downtown skyline. As a 4-star property, it keeps things polished, with family-friendly extras, on-site parking, solid road access, a downtown location, 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 The Town Company 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 downtown Kansas City, so guests plan on getting in the car well before kickoff rather than counting on a walk to the gates.
- Upscale rooms
- family-friendly extras
- On-site pool
- On-site bar or restaurant
Our take
I would choose the Crowne Plaza for a downtown weekend with a bit of style. The rooftop pool is the reason to book, Power & Light is four minutes away on foot for food and pre-game atmosphere, and parking is on site for the drive to Arrowhead. An 8.2 across more than 2,600 reviews confirms that the 4-star label holds up.
- Book ahead for a marquee Chiefs matchup, rooms in downtown Kansas City fill days before the ticket lines do.
- Confirm the parking charge before you arrive, this property doesn't list free parking.
- Eat at The Town Company or the hotel itself before you leave, food lines inside the Truman Sports Complex build fast before kickoff.
Why we love it
- Lists family-friendly extras
- Pool for downtime after the game
- Close to The Town Company
- Guest rating of 8.2/10
Why guests love itCrowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown stands out for its rooftop pool above the downtown skyline, a rare feature among the hotels on this page. The Power & Light District is a four-minute walk, and the 4-star hotel adds a fitness room, a bar or restaurant, on-site parking and a pet-friendly policy. An 8.2 average from 2,640 reviews is a solid, well-supported score. Arrowhead means a drive east.