Historic Hotels & Resorts in Kansas City from NZ$120

A visit to the historical places in Kansas City is likely at the top of your travel itinerary. Be sure to check out the major shopping area and entertainment choices while you’re here. And also relish a stop at the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Based on our travel expertise, Baymont by Wyndham Kansas City KU Medical Center is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Kansas City Power and Light Building is a short 5-minute drive away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Home2 Suites by Hilton Kansas City KU Medical Center and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kansas City KU Medical Center, an IHG Hotel.

In Kansas City, there are 85 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Kansas City is notable for landmarks like Huron Indian Cemetery, Strawberry Hill Museum and John Brown Monument. Cultural venues include Kansas City Memorial Hall, Granada Theater and Kansas City Children’s Museum. Legends Outlets Kansas City is another popular sight to explore.

A guest who chooses a historic hotel has the opportunity to stay in a place officially recognised with a historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world can take the form of castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — any building that’s been identified as being of special interest. These types of hotels in Kansas City often retain original characteristics such as period features or traditional architecture within the guestrooms or public spaces.

The two are similar. “Historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S., while you’ll often hear “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to place more significance on the physical building and architecture. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the place’s cultural value and how it inspired the surrounding community.

Yes, efforts are made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions, but hotel interiors are fitted with modern conveniences and safety features. Tourists who book a stay can expect the amenities you’d get from a hotel such as Smart TVs, WiFi and updated bathroom facilities. Booking a historic hotel in Kansas City doesn’t mean you’re choosing a place that’s rundown.