Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Downtown polish for a Chiefs weekend
About this hotel
Kansas City Marriott Downtown sits in downtown Kansas City, a two-minute walk from downtown's 11th Street corridor and an eight-minute taxi from the National WWI Museum and Memorial. As a 3-star property, it keeps things comfortable, with family-friendly extras, upscale amenities, 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 Dott Boss 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.
- Mid-range comfort
- family-friendly extras
- On-site pool
- On-site bar or restaurant
Our take
For a downtown base with few compromises, I would look at the Marriott first. An 8.8 rating from more than 5,000 reviews is both high and well tested, the pool and bar cover the hours around the game, and pets are allowed. Parking is on site, which matters because the trip to Arrowhead is a drive, not a walk.
- 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 Dott Boss 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 Dott Boss
- Guest rating of 8.8/10
Why guests love itKansas City Marriott Downtown is the large, well-reviewed option for a Chiefs weekend in the city center: 8.8 from 5,225 reviews. The 11th Street corridor is a two-minute walk, the National WWI Museum and Memorial an eight-minute taxi ride, and the hotel lists a pool, a fitness room, a bar or restaurant, on-site parking and a pet-friendly policy. Arrowhead means a drive east on game day.