Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Independence
Close to Kauffman Stadium and the Truman Sports Complex
About this hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Independence sits in Independence, a three-minute walk from 37th Terrace and Arrowhead Avenue, closer to the stadium's own street than almost anywhere else on this list. As a 3-star property, it keeps things comfortable, with family-friendly extras, on-site parking, solid road access, a free hot breakfast, 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 Five Four Restaurant & Drafthouse 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 Independence, 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
I would consider the Residence Inn for its included breakfast, pool and pet policy rather than for standout quality. Independence keeps the drive to the Truman Sports Complex manageable, and parking is on site. The 7.6 rating from just over 500 reviews is the weaker side: it points to a dependable but ordinary stay, so I would compare it with Stoney Creek nearby.
- Book ahead for a marquee Chiefs matchup, rooms in Independence 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 Five Four Restaurant & Drafthouse 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 Five Four Restaurant & Drafthouse
- Guest rating of 7.6/10
Why guests love itResidence Inn Kansas City Independence is an east-side option built around practical extras for a Chiefs weekend. The 3-star hotel lists a free hot breakfast, a pool, a fitness room, a bar or restaurant, on-site parking and a pet-friendly policy, and sits a three-minute walk from 37th Terrace and Arrowhead Avenue in Independence. The 7.6 average from 528 reviews suggests a fair but unremarkable stay.