Located near Kansas City Zoo, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex offers a free breakfast buffet each morning. Enjoy the indoor pool, gym, in-room WiFi, and business center. Helpful staff ensures express check-in for a smooth arrival experience.
Located in South Kansas City, a neighbourhood in Kansas City, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG is in the suburbs. Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Crown Center. Enjoy an event or a match at Kauffman Stadium, and consider making time for Kansas City Zoo—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Visit our Kansas City travel guide
8551 E Blue Pkwy, Kansas City, MO, 64133
What's nearby
Kansas City Zoo
4 min drive - 4.6 km
Kauffman Stadium
5 min drive - 9.6 km
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
6 min drive - 9.3 km
Cave Spring Interpretive Center
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Crane Brewing
4 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
Plaza Tram Stop
11 min drive
Lee's Summit Station
16 min drive
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
37 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
14 min walk
Pizza Hut
4 min drive
Taco Bell
17 min walk
Sonic Drive-In
4 min drive
Wendy's
4 min drive
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG
Hotel near Kansas City Zoo
Located close to Crane Brewing and GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a business centre.
Other perks include:
An indoor pool
Free self-parking
Express check-in, a front desk safe and a TV in reception
Newspapers in the reception, a lift and multilingual staff
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 81 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 6 AM to 9:30 AM
Things to do
Gym
Indoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Cot (surcharge)
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
Business centre
Meeting room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
1 building
4 floors
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
Built in 2010
Designated smoking areas
No plastic drinking straws
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Cot (surcharge)
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
Indoor pool
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 7 kg per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
We should mention
Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM to 10 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG on 6 Apr 2026 start from 2.147.498 ₫, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG pet-friendly?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 7 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG located?
Located in South Kansas City, this hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Crane Brewing and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Kansas City Zoo. Kauffman Stadium and GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG Reviews
7.6
Good
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The bathtub was eroding around the edges and drain. The hallways smelled like weed. However, the shower was hot and the breakfast was good. My nieces enjoyed the pool.
It was an unplanned trip due to the flash floods and tornado in the area. The room was Clean and the pool was a heated pool which is great. Kids enjoyed the breakfast.
We booked this hotel for a fun weekend with family.
The pool room was 50° with the air conditioner running in the middle of winter.
The breakfast was empty and everyone was upset.
The TV in our room was broken.
Staff was minimally helpful.
Staff finally agreed to give us a refund. Did not actually give us refund. Stopped answering the phone when we called to see why they failed to keep their refund promise.
Do not do business with this hotel.
Matthew
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Dana
1 Oct 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice. This property was clean but clearly older, dark, and shabby. Considering the exorbitant price per night, we expected a much nicer property. The worst problem was finding this hotel! Hotels.com has the wrong address posted for this Holiday Inn Express! We discovered this when we drove to the posted address only to be told we were at the wrong Holiday Inn Express! Hotels.com needs to post the correct address!
Dana
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Rory
22 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Spent one night here while moving. It’s less than 10 minutes to the baseball and football stadiums. Room was solid and the staff was nice. The internet was spotty in our room but that’s my only complaint.
Check was easy and simply. Had a small issue prior when i called and they couldnt find my reservation due to i confirmed it though hotels.com.
The room was cleans and the staff was very friendly. Wasnt to far from downtown or the sports complex
Overall the property was nice. The pool was closed and the ice maker on the lower level was not working. Continental breakfast could be improved by offering fresh fruit. Nice grassy areas around the property to walk a dog. Suggest putting in a dog waste station.