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The best hotels in Country Club Plaza & Westport, Kansas City, ranked

2 hotels in Country Club Plaza & Westport seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 27% less than Expedia.

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Axel's take on Country Club Plaza & Westport

6.8/10

Choose the Plaza for date nights, Westport for a later finish.

Getting around
5.6
On your doorstep
4.2
Hotels
8.1
Value
4.4
Axel’s verdict
8.5

These are two different stays. Around Nichols Road and Ward Parkway, the Plaza offers Spanish-inspired architecture, fountains and dinner terraces, with the Nelson-Atkins and Kemper museums nearby. Westport Road and Pennsylvania Avenue feel more casual: brunch, patios, pubs and late-night entertainment. Westport also puts established LGBTQ nightlife closer at hand.

Pick the Plaza side for couples and museum days; pick Westport when nightlife matters more than quiet. They are connected neighborhoods, not one continuous entertainment strip. The Plaza also has conspicuous vacant storefronts amid redevelopment plans, so do not expect an immaculate luxury-shopping district. Downtown conventions are less convenient than staying downtown itself.

Best for
couplesluxury travelersshoppingLGBTQ+ travelers
Skip it if
You need to walk to downtown conventions; You want quiet directly beside Westport bars
Getting around
The free streetcar serves Main Street at the Plaza and Westport stops; allow an additional walk to Westport’s bar streets or western Plaza addresses. From MCI, use 229 downtown plus the streetcar, or a taxi/rideshare.
After dark
Westport is the louder, later bar district; the Plaza leans toward dinners and cocktails, so the exact street matters for sleep.
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The best hotels in Country Club Plaza & Westport, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $223 a night · usually 8% under the public rate.

  1. The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection
    #1 in Country Club Plaza & Westport

    The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection

    a historic 4-star boutique hotel beside Country Club Plaza

    9.1/10

    A strong Plaza pick for personal service, comfortable rooms and evenings of jazz.

    • couples on a Plaza weekend
    • travelers who enjoy historic hotels
    • live-jazz and dining enthusiasts
    Axel
    $286 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10

  2. Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City-Country Club Plaza
    #2 in Country Club Plaza & Westport

    Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City-Country Club Plaza

    a comfortable, limited-service hotel one block from Country Club Plaza

    8.9/10

    A strong Plaza pick for clean rooms, welcoming staff and useful family extras.

    • families wanting a pool and breakfast
    • Plaza shopping and dining trips
    • longer stays in kitchen suites
    Axel
    $160 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 10 to Nov 14, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

  3. SpringHill Suites Kansas City Plaza
    #3 in Country Club Plaza & Westport

    SpringHill Suites Kansas City Plaza

    a mid-range Marriott all-suite hotel near Country Club Plaza

    8.7/10

    Spacious suites and standout staff make this a strong Plaza-area base, despite awkward parking.

    • families wanting extra room
    • Plaza shopping and dining weekends
    • business travelers who value workspace
    Axel
    $163 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 25 to Dec 1, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12

  4. The Fontaine
    #4 in Country Club Plaza & Westport

    The Fontaine

    an upscale boutique hotel beside Country Club Plaza

    8.5/10

    A strong Plaza pick for spacious rooms, welcoming staff and rooftop downtime.

    • couples on a Plaza weekend
    • friends seeking rooftop pool time
    • shopping and dining without much driving
    Axel
    $178 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13

  5. Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza
    #5 in Country Club Plaza & Westport

    Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza

    a full-service, mid-range Marriott near the Plaza and art museums

    8.3/10

    A dependable Plaza base with welcoming staff, but parking and dated touches disappoint.

    • museum and Plaza visitors
    • business travelers
    • travelers using the streetcar
    Axel
    $121 /night
    Expedia
    $165 /night
    $44/night less than Expedia (27%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

  6. AC Hotel Kansas City Plaza
    #7 in Country Club Plaza & Westport

    AC Hotel Kansas City Plaza

    a modern 3-star in Westport’s dining and nightlife district

    7.7/10

    A good Westport base, but construction makes it a less straightforward stay.

    • Westport dining and nightlife
    • Couples on short city breaks
    • Travelers prioritizing location over extensive amenities
    Axel
    $151 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 2 to Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

  7. Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza
    #8 in Country Club Plaza & Westport

    Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza

    A practical 3-star extended-stay hotel beside Country Club Plaza

    7.6/10

    Kitchen-equipped suites and a handy Plaza location, but room condition needs more consistency.

    • Longer stays with self-catering
    • Plaza shopping and dining trips
    • Families wanting kitchen-equipped rooms
    Axel
    $157 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10

  8. InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG
    #9 in Country Club Plaza & Westport

    InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG

    an older, full-service 4-star overlooking Country Club Plaza

    7.6/10

    Come for the Plaza views and welcoming staff, not flawless luxury.

    • Plaza shopping-and-dining weekends
    • Travelers who prioritize space and views
    • Guests who enjoy evening live music
    Axel
    $149 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 2 to Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

More deals seen in Country Club Plaza & Westport this week

  • Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza

    Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza

    ★★★
    Axel
    $148 /night
    Expedia
    $257 /night
    $109/night less than Expedia (42%)

    Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

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  • Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza

    Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza

    ★★★
    Axel
    $121 /night
    Expedia
    $165 /night
    $44/night less than Expedia (27%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

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  • Hotel Westport Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

    Hotel Westport Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

    ★★
    Axel
    $141 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 2 to Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

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  • Hotel Westport Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

    Hotel Westport Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

    ★★
    Axel
    $141 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 2 to Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

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  • InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG

    InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG

    ★★★★
    Axel
    $149 /night

    Includes $12/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 2 to Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

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  • AC Hotel Kansas City Plaza

    AC Hotel Kansas City Plaza

    ★★★
    Axel
    $151 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 2 to Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

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  • Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza

    Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza

    ★★★
    Axel
    $158 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 2 to Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

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  • Aloft by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza

    Aloft by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza

    ★★★
    Axel
    $167 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 2 to Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

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  • Hilton Kansas City Country Club Plaza

    Hilton Kansas City Country Club Plaza

    ★★★★
    Axel
    $168 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 2 to Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

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2 hotels in Country Club Plaza & Westport seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 27% less than Expedia.

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Axel's take on Country Club Plaza & Westport: #2 of 6 in Kansas City, 6.8/10

Choose the Plaza for date nights, Westport for a later finish. Strong hotels and distinctive character secure second place, but sightseeing access and doorstep convenience trail Downtown & Crossroads.

These are two different stays. Around Nichols Road and Ward Parkway, the Plaza offers Spanish-inspired architecture, fountains and dinner terraces, with the Nelson-Atkins and Kemper museums nearby. Westport Road and Pennsylvania Avenue feel more casual: brunch, patios, pubs and late-night entertainment. Westport also puts established LGBTQ nightlife closer at hand.

Pick the Plaza side for couples and museum days; pick Westport when nightlife matters more than quiet. They are connected neighborhoods, not one continuous entertainment strip. The Plaza also has conspicuous vacant storefronts amid redevelopment plans, so do not expect an immaculate luxury-shopping district. Downtown conventions are less convenient than staying downtown itself.

  • Best for: couples, luxury travelers, shopping, LGBTQ+ travelers
  • Skip it if: You need to walk to downtown conventions; You want quiet directly beside Westport bars
  • Getting around: The free streetcar serves Main Street at the Plaza and Westport stops; allow an additional walk to Westport’s bar streets or western Plaza addresses. From MCI, use 229 downtown plus the streetcar, or a taxi/rideshare.
  • After dark: Westport is the louder, later bar district; the Plaza leans toward dinners and cocktails, so the exact street matters for sleep.
  • Rates: Typical Axel rate $223 a night · usually 8% under the public rate

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The best hotels in Country Club Plaza & Westport, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel scored for what it is by Axel's own review; the rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates.

  1. The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection 9.1/10, historic 4-star boutique hotel beside Country Club Plaza. A strong Plaza pick for personal service, comfortable rooms and evenings of jazz. $286 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  2. Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City-Country Club Plaza 8.9/10, comfortable, limited-service hotel one block from Country Club Plaza. A strong Plaza pick for clean rooms, welcoming staff and useful family extras. $160 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  3. SpringHill Suites Kansas City Plaza 8.7/10, mid-range Marriott all-suite hotel near Country Club Plaza. Spacious suites and standout staff make this a strong Plaza-area base, despite awkward parking. $163 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  4. The Fontaine 8.5/10, upscale boutique hotel beside Country Club Plaza. A strong Plaza pick for spacious rooms, welcoming staff and rooftop downtime. $178 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  5. Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza 8.3/10, full-service, mid-range Marriott near the Plaza and art museums. A dependable Plaza base with welcoming staff, but parking and dated touches disappoint. $121 a night with Axel against $165 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $44 a night less (27%). Sign up free to book this rate
  6. Hilton Kansas City Country Club Plaza 8.0/10, full-service, all-suite 4-star on the Country Club Plaza. A strong Plaza base for spacious suites, with some uneven service and upkeep. $141 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  7. AC Hotel Kansas City Plaza 7.7/10, modern 3-star in Westport’s dining and nightlife district. A good Westport base, but construction makes it a less straightforward stay. $151 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  8. Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza 7.6/10, practical 3-star extended-stay hotel beside Country Club Plaza. Kitchen-equipped suites and a handy Plaza location, but room condition needs more consistency. $157 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  9. InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG 7.6/10, older, full-service 4-star overlooking Country Club Plaza. Come for the Plaza views and welcoming staff, not flawless luxury. $149 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate

Recent hotel rates in Country Club Plaza & Westport

Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Oct 15, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for that hotel and those dates.

HotelStayAxel ratePublic rateSavingBook
Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza · 3-star, Marriott HotelsDec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$148 a night · non-refundable$257 a night on Expedia$109 a night less (42%)Sign up free to book
Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza · 3-star, Marriott HotelsNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$121 a night · refundable$165 a night on Expedia$44 a night less (27%)Sign up free to book
Hotel Westport Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · 2-star, Hilton HotelsJan 2 to Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults$141 a night · refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Hotel Westport Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · 2-star, Hilton HotelsJan 2 to Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults$141 a night · refundablenot seenSign up free to book
InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG · 4-star, InterContinental Hotels & ResortsJan 2 to Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults$149 a night · includes $12 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
AC Hotel Kansas City Plaza · 3-star, AC HotelsJan 2 to Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults$151 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza · 3-star, Residence InnJan 2 to Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults$158 a night · refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Aloft by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza · 3-star, AloftJan 2 to Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults$167 a night · refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Hilton Kansas City Country Club Plaza · 4-star, Hilton HotelsJan 2 to Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults$168 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kansas City Plaza · 2-star, SpringHill SuitesJan 2 to Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults$168 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
SpringHill Suites Kansas City Plaza · 2.5-star, SpringHill SuitesJan 2 to Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults$172 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City-Country Club Plaza · 2-star, HamptonJan 2 to Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults$177 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book

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