Best Fitness Hotels in Kansas City

Set inside the former Gate City National Bank building, the Ambassador Hotel Kansas City, Autograph Collection balances iconic 1920s neoclassic architecture with modern amenities and stylish decor. Guests are greeted by expansive rooms appointed with contemporary accents like 37-inch flat-screen TVs, coffee makers, minifridges and iHome docking stations. What's more, the hotel sits within walking distance of cherished downtown attractions, including the Kansas City Power and Light District and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Apart from the elegant setting and close to downtown shops and restaurants, previous visitors especially praised the cuisine and presentation at Reserve restaurant. Should you wish to explore the area's attractions, you can take advantage of the hotel's shuttle service, which offers free rides anywhere within a 5-mile radius of the property. And since the hotel is now part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, Marriott Bonvoy members can collect and use points here.

If you're looking for a boutique hotel with a central downtown location, the Hotel Phillips in the Power & Light District might be just the choice for you. Guests enjoy the art deco decor and praise the staff members, describing them as both friendly and helpful. Spacious rooms include European-style beds, flat-screen televisions and complimentary Wi-Fi access. And since this hotel is pet-friendly, you don't have to leave the pup behind when you head out on your Kansas City trip. The on-site restaurant Tavernonna Italian Kitchen serves classic Italian cuisine daily. The hotel is also home to a coffee shop and a contemporary speakeasy. And bucks spent on-site can go even further, because Hotel Phillips is part of the Hilton Honors program. 

For shopaholics, the location of this InterContinental is one of its best features: It overlooks the Country Club Plaza from its perch on Ward Parkway. Guests also appreciated the hotel's style: Marble baths, crystal fixtures and extravagant textiles make it the ideal spot for a weary shopper to get some rest. The Oak Room is a good place to refuel for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and it has a wide selection of vintages on its comprehsive beverage list. But then again, the outdoor pool and sundeck might trump all when it comes to relaxation. Still, what guests tend to comment about most is the kind and helpful staff. If you're an IHG Rewards Club member, you can earn or redeem points by choosing to stay here.

Unlike the city's Westin, this Sheraton isn't actually inside of the Crown Center, but it is right next door and accessible via an enclosed walkway. Recent guests said the pleasant staff adds to the property's charm, but noted that rooms could use some updating. Visitors also said the lodgings are made all the more comfy with the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed, and recommend booking a room on one of the upper floors for views of downtown Kansas City. Beyond your digs, you'll find an on-site fitness center, an outdoor pool (located on the fourth floor) and two on-site eateries. If you feel like exploring beyond the property, the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to the Power & Light District and the Freight District Monday through Saturday from 3 to 10 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. What's more, you can earn or redeem points at this hotel through the Marriott Bonvoy program.