Located close to Crane Brewing and Kansas City Zoo, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym. In addition to a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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.
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 - 9.2 km
T-Mobile Center
13 min drive - 19.5 km
Cave Spring Interpretive Center
18 min walk - 1.5 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
Sonic Drive-In
4 min drive
Pizza Hut
4 min drive
Taco Bell
17 min walk
Dairy Queen
14 min walk
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, multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
A front desk safe, a vending machine and a TV in reception
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
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 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG on 7 Dec 2026 start from 2.336.971 ₫, 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
7.4
Good
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Room was surprisingly spacious. Clean and well maintained. Perfect location for a stay following events at the stadiums.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Eve
7 Sep 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was located close to the Starlight. It was easy to find .it was close to most food. All were helpful and room was clean . Price was very reasonable.
They serve the breakfast late. The parking is bright and felt safe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Rachel
10 Aug 2026
The room was fine and to be expected, but it was a more older-looking, run down room property. It served the purpose for our stay but it could use a refresh. The breakfast was good.
The hotel itself is in a good location and the rooms are comfortable. Breakfast was good. But the hotel front desk is lousy. No one is ever there so there are long waits to get assistance
The room was cleaned and housekeeping was great. Unfortunately the tv did not have cable and it took a while to get staff to provide another one . The second tv was cracked. Also the shower head water pressure was not high enough to shower and the toilet broke as well. Staff was slow on getting help but once the maintenance man was notified he fixed and replaced everything that was broken extremely quickly. New tv and new shower head and he fixed the toilet. So shout out to the maintenance guy on staff .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
5 Jun 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel was okay, but not particularly memorable. The location was easy to find and the property was quiet, which I appreciated. Having EV chargers available was also a nice feature.
Unfortunately, the hotel feels pretty worn down. The exterior looks dated, the paint throughout the room was cracked and chipped, the grass was overgrown, and there were greasy handprints on the headboard that should have been cleaned before check-in. The lobby still had poinsettias and a "Happy Holidays" sign up despite it being May, which added to the overall impression that the property isn't being maintained very closely.
Nothing was terrible, but the condition and cleanliness made the stay feel less comfortable than expected. With some maintenance and better attention to detail, this could be a much better experience.
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.
The staff was excellent but condition of hotel and surrounding area needs definite improvement
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Michelle
23 Nov 2024
I've never slept in a bed so comfortable in my life. The room was clvery clean and well organized. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Sonoma
12 Apr 2026
Disliked: Staff & service
The air in the lobby and hallways was stale and smelled like cigarettes and marijuana, the carpeting in the lobby and hallways were stained, dirty and better complete replacement.
It's looks and smells rundown.
The room's condition was a pleasant surprise! Clean and very large!
The front desk gentleman was not a welcoming person at all.
Evren though we paid for the room through Expedia in advance, he demanded an additional $125 security deposit on our credit card before he would give us the room key.
Why?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Faustina
27 Mar 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bed was very comfortable and I enjoyed the breakfast. When we went to go swimming, the pool was too dirty for our comfort level to go swimming. There was a bunch of black stuff on the bottom.
The room layout flowed well. The bathroom was spacious but the shower was very dirty. Our drain wouldn’t drain until I removed the hair clogging it. It wasn’t my hair, it was the first time we were showering there.
Our stay was overall good/okay, it wasn’t terrible but it could have been cleaner.