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A large, two-story brick building with a prominent entrance and a sign that reads "The TRUITT A BOUTIQUE HOTEL."

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a glass table.

A room with a classic design, featuring a large window with a grid pattern, a chandelier, and a seating area with a patterned cushion.

A cozy, dimly lit lounge area with a patterned rug, leather sofas, and a coffee table.

1. Truitt Hotel

Southmoreland, 1.5 km from University of Missouri-Kansas City

Emily

￥25,727

￥28,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel entrance with a brick facade, a fountain, and decorative lights.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and a view of the city through large windows.

A grand lobby with a chandelier, red upholstered chairs, and a reception desk.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a brick facade, and outdoor seating.

2. The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection

1 km from University of Missouri-Kansas City

Lisa

￥34,198

￥40,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A large hotel with multiple floors, a prominent entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a tiled wall, and a view through glass doors.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, a television, and a bed.

An outdoor patio with lounge chairs and tables, stone walls, and large windows.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City-Country Club Plaza

West Plaza, 1.7 km from University of Missouri-Kansas City

Christine

￥20,534

￥24,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A modern living room with a large painting, leather sofa, and decorative pillows.

A hotel lobby with a curved staircase, seating areas, a bar, and a view of the night sky.

The entrance to The Fontaine hotel with a glass facade and a sign above the doors.

A modern outdoor dining area with wicker furniture, a bar, and a variety of food and drink options.

4. The Fontaine

West Plaza, 1.6 km from University of Missouri-Kansas City

Melissa

￥18,661

￥25,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A modern hotel building with a prominent "Cascade Hotel" sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bar area with seating and a well-stocked liquor display.

A balcony with tables and chairs overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a tower.

A modern living room with a beige sofa, a round coffee table, and a decorative centerpiece.

5. Cascade Hotel, Kansas City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Plaza Westport, 1.3 km from University of Missouri-Kansas City

David

￥23,844

￥28,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern lounge area with seating, a bar, and a patterned wall.

A modern hotel entrance with glass doors, a reception desk, and a neon sign.

A bar area with a white counter, black bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

An outdoor patio area with a wooden bench, chairs, and a fire pit.

6. Aloft by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza

Plaza Westport, 1.4 km from University of Missouri-Kansas City

MICHELE

￥19,138

￥23,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating area, and stone walls.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor seating areas.

A buffet area with various food items and beverages, including a refrigerated section with drinks and a display of fruits and pastries.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kansas City Plaza

West Plaza, 1.9 km from University of Missouri-Kansas City

Alien

￥20,134

￥24,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A reception area with blue sofas, a patterned carpet, and a decorative deer head.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a blue patterned rug, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

A bar area with stools, a coffee machine, and a variety of liquor bottles.

8. Hotel Westport Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Westport, 2.2 km from University of Missouri-Kansas City

William

￥17,366

￥21,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a coffee table, and a view of the outside.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception counter displaying various food items and a large vase with flowers.

A cityscape with a prominent historic building in the foreground, surrounded by modern skyscrapers.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

9. Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza

Southmoreland, 1.4 km from University of Missouri-Kansas City

Eden

￥17,530

￥21,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A Hilton hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a prominent entrance.

A gym with treadmills aligned in rows, large windows, and a view of a snowy outdoor area.

A bar area with a marble countertop, multiple bar stools, a flat-screen TV, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A large Hilton hotel with a rooftop pool and a modern building adjacent to it.

10. Hilton Kansas City Country Club Plaza

West Plaza, 1.6 km from University of Missouri-Kansas City

Daniel

￥18,401

￥22,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A stone building with an arched entrance and a sign that reads "Boutique Hotel".

A hallway with striped walls and a patterned carpet.

A room with a mirror, a vase of white orchids, a book titled 'Pablo Picasso: A Retrospective', a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and fireplace.

11. Aida Hotel

Southmoreland, 1.5 km from University of Missouri-Kansas City

Tori

￥25,727

￥28,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and a piano.

A modern reception area with a curved reception desk, a digital display, and a wall-mounted photo.

A beverage center with various drink options including sodas, juices, and alcoholic beverages.

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza

Plaza Westport, 1.3 km from University of Missouri-Kansas City

Ryan

￥21,036

￥25,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

The exterior of the ACHOTEL WESTPORT building with a prominent sign, modern architecture, and a clear sky.

A spacious living area with a modern sofa, ottoman, and multiple armchairs. There is a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and the room features large windows with sheer curtains.

A modern breakfast buffet with various food items and a television in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar with various bottles, and a large window providing natural light.

13. AC Hotel by Marriott Kansas City Plaza

Westport, 2.3 km from University of Missouri-Kansas City

Daniel

￥21,036

￥25,429 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A large, multi-story hotel with a central tower and several smaller buildings.

A hotel lobby with a central seating area, sofas, and a dining space.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a water feature.

A spacious lounge with a grand piano, a fireplace, and a chandelier.

14. InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG

Sunset Hill, 1.1 km from University of Missouri-Kansas City

Michael

￥19,295

￥25,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A patio with a table and chairs, a concrete staircase, and a metal railing.

A self-service breakfast area with a yogurt machine, a toaster, and a fruit bowl.

A person holding a plate with food near a black appliance, possibly a microwave, with a freezer below it.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to an outdoor area.

15. Spark by Hilton Kansas City Plaza Streetcar

Southmoreland, 1.7 km from University of Missouri-Kansas City

Tierney

￥15,179

￥18,302 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A stone building with a sign reading "VERBINA" and outdoor seating with tables and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A restaurant with a wine rack, dining tables, and chairs.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

16. The Inn at Meadowbrook

9.8 km from University of Missouri-Kansas City

Samantha

￥45,790

￥54,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, modern furniture, and a view of a cityscape with buildings and a bridge.

A modern bar area with a central chandelier, seating, and large windows offering city views.

A spacious lobby with a large Christmas tree, seating areas, and a Red Wheat store.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and large windows.

17. Loews Kansas City Hotel

Crossroads Arts District, 6.8 km from University of Missouri-Kansas City

Stephen

￥29,648

￥35,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A building with a large garage door, a brick facade, and a round light fixture on the exterior.

A modern interior with a staircase, a patterned curtain, and a chandelier.

A modern outdoor seating area with white chairs and tables, a glass entrance to a building labeled "CHERRY," and a brick building in the background.

A room with a large potted plant, a red sofa, and a window with a grid pattern.

18. Cherry Warehouse Hotel

4.3 km from University of Missouri-Kansas City

Andrea

￥20,330

￥24,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a covered parking area, and a handicap parking symbol.

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a flat roof terrace with a railing.

A snack display area with shelves stocked with various snack brands and a refrigerated section.

A breakfast area with a counter, coffee machines, and a sign that says "Happy Breakfast Starts Here."

19. Hampton Inn Kansas City Southeast, Mo

South Kansas City, 10.1 km from University of Missouri-Kansas City

Felice

￥17,880

￥21,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern hotel with a prominent 'ORIGIN' sign, multiple balconies, and a well-lit facade.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a piano, and four red bar stools.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, black leather chairs, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of a body of water.

20. Origin Kansas City Riverfront, a Wyndham Hotel

9.2 km from University of Missouri-Kansas City

Uriah

￥17,867

￥21,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Missouri-Kansas City

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Truitt Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 738 reviews	View
The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City-Country Club Plaza	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
The Fontaine	9.0 Wonderful 1,067 reviews	View
Cascade Hotel, Kansas City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 222 reviews	View

Top University of Missouri-Kansas City Hotel Reviews

Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza

8/10 Good

"The rooms were clean."

Aloft by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was as expected from Aloft hotels"

Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza

10/10 Excellent

"The overall experience of the hotel was awesome and we enjoyed our stay"

Aida Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay. Clean rooms, beautiful design and convenient location to the plaza!"

Stunning South Plaza Home On Loose Park

10/10 Excellent

"Mike's place was wonderful! Ample space for multiple families to stay. Parking and access was super easy. The location could not be more prime. A short, easy walk to the Plaza and literally across the street from Loose Park, which is perfect for exercise and playground access.Mike was super communicative and accommodating. We will definitely be staying again!"

Modern Kansas City Retreat on The Plaza

10/10 Excellent

"Great location close to the Plaza"

Southmoreland Mansion-Sleeps 28!

10/10 Excellent

"This property was everything we hoped for and more. The house was very charming. The rooms each had their own personality and private bathroom which was perfect for our group. The gathering spaces were comfortable and exactly what we needed, and the hosts were great to work with."

Other attractions near University of Missouri-Kansas City

National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Revisit your youth at this museum that houses one of the largest collections of dolls, bears and miniature sets in the Midwest.

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Kansas City Repertory Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Kansas City Repertory Theatre on your trip to Kansas City. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

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Spencer Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Spencer Theatre on your trip to Kansas City. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Kauffman Foundation Conference Center

Learn about the events happening at Kauffman Foundation Conference Center during your trip to Kansas City.

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Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden

Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden is just one of the places to see in Kansas City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

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Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center during your travels in Kansas City. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

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Plaza Tennis Center

Catch an event at Plaza Tennis Center during your trip to Kansas City. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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The Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park

You can take time to visit The Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park during your travels to Kansas City. Experience the entertainment venues and theater scene in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Missouri-Kansas City?

University of Missouri-Kansas City is located in an area of Kansas City known for its popular art scene, top museums, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 91 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to University of Missouri-Kansas City?

InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from University of Missouri-Kansas City. Other good choices close by include Hilton Kansas City Country Club Plaza and Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza.

How many hotels are there close to University of Missouri-Kansas City?

Expedia has 91 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Missouri-Kansas City.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Missouri-Kansas City, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of Missouri-Kansas City?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near University of Missouri-Kansas City, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near University of Missouri-Kansas City?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, or Hallmark Visitors Center. Sights like Kansas City Power and Light Building, Municipal Auditorium, and The Midland are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Uptown Theater, Starlight Theatre, and Grinders KC.

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Our top choices for University of Missouri-Kansas City hotels

1. Truitt Hotel

2. The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City-Country Club Plaza

4. The Fontaine

5. Cascade Hotel, Kansas City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

6. Aloft by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kansas City Plaza

8. Hotel Westport Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9. Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza

10. Hilton Kansas City Country Club Plaza

11. Aida Hotel

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza

13. AC Hotel by Marriott Kansas City Plaza

14. InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG

15. Spark by Hilton Kansas City Plaza Streetcar

16. The Inn at Meadowbrook

17. Loews Kansas City Hotel

18. Cherry Warehouse Hotel

19. Hampton Inn Kansas City Southeast, Mo

20. Origin Kansas City Riverfront, a Wyndham Hotel

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Top University of Missouri-Kansas City Hotel Reviews

Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza

Aloft by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza

Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza

Aida Hotel

Stunning South Plaza Home On Loose Park

Modern Kansas City Retreat on The Plaza

Southmoreland Mansion-Sleeps 28!

Other attractions near University of Missouri-Kansas City

National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Kansas City Repertory Theatre

Spencer Theatre

Kauffman Foundation Conference Center

Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden

Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center

Plaza Tennis Center

The Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park

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