How Axel worksAxel's lowest rate seen for Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown by IHG: $116 a night all in, Nov 23 to Dec 1, 2026. Seen Oct 15.
#2 of 9 hotels in Downtown & Crossroads by Axel's takeDowntown & Crossroads is #1 of 6 places to stay in Kansas City
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2-star hotel · InterContinental Hotels & Resorts · 417 East 13th Street, Kansas City
ATM · Shopping on site · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Security guard · Television in lobby · Express check-out · Fire Extinguisher · Accessibility features
Hotels in Kansas CityA select-service downtown hotel in a converted historic building
8.9/10
A strong downtown pick for clean rooms, helpful staff and easy concert access.
This select-service hotel in a converted historic building is a strong pick for a straightforward downtown stay. T-Mobile Center and the Power & Light District are a short walk away, and recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the cleanliness, helpful staff and comfortable beds. The included breakfast earns unusually consistent compliments, while in-room refrigerators and microwaves add practical value. We'd choose it for concerts or downtown business rather than for spending the day at the hotel.
The clearest drawback is parking: it costs extra, the onsite lot is limited, and overflow can mean parking a block away. There is no pool or full-service restaurant, so families wanting swimming or travelers expecting extensive facilities should look elsewhere. Otherwise, the evidence points to a hotel that delivers its limited-service basics very well.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · axios.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
$273 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$246 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$472 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 7, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (extra beds included) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 7, 2026 · 1 night · 4 adults · Seen Oct 14
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Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$170 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 8 to Nov 19, 2026 · 11 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 9 to Nov 13, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 10 to Nov 14, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 17 to Nov 30, 2026 · 13 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 23 to Dec 1, 2026 · 8 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$123 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Dec 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, Child bed is not included) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 25 to Nov 29, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$124 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 25 to Dec 1, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 25 to Dec 25, 2026 · 30 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, Child bed is not included) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 27 to Nov 30, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 10 to Dec 13, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 2 to Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15
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Axel's lowest rate seen for Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown by IHG: $116 a night all in, Nov 23 to Dec 1, 2026. Seen Oct 15.
#2 of 9 hotels in Downtown & Crossroads by Axel's take. Downtown & Crossroads is #1 of 6 places to stay in Kansas City. The best hotels in Downtown & Crossroads, ranked · Where to stay in Kansas City
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A strong downtown pick for clean rooms, helpful staff and easy concert access. A select-service downtown hotel in a converted historic building, scored for what it is.
This select-service hotel in a converted historic building is a strong pick for a straightforward downtown stay. T-Mobile Center and the Power & Light District are a short walk away, and recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the cleanliness, helpful staff and comfortable beds. The included breakfast earns unusually consistent compliments, while in-room refrigerators and microwaves add practical value. We'd choose it for concerts or downtown business rather than for spending the day at the hotel.
The clearest drawback is parking: it costs extra, the onsite lot is limited, and overflow can mean parking a block away. There is no pool or full-service restaurant, so families wanting swimming or travelers expecting extensive facilities should look elsewhere. Otherwise, the evidence points to a hotel that delivers its limited-service basics very well.
Best for: T-Mobile Center concertgoers; Downtown business travelers; Visitors exploring downtown on foot
Watch out for: Paid parking with limited onsite spaces; No pool or full-service restaurant; Downtown highway closures planned from December 2026
Location: Walkable to T-Mobile Center, Power & Light dining and downtown streetcar stops.
Rooms: Comfortable beds and practical rooms with refrigerators, microwaves and coffee makers.
Cleanliness: A standout strength across recent guest reviews and major booking-site ratings.
Service: Repeated praise for helpful front-desk staff and responsive problem handling.
Amenities: Included breakfast, free Wi-Fi, fitness center and guest laundry; no pool or restaurant.
Fees and surprises: Parking costs extra; overflow may be a block away. Luminary Park work brings I-670 closures from December 2026.
Axel's opinion of Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown by IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · axios.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown by IHG within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, 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 dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $273 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $273 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $246 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $246 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 7, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $472 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 7, 2026 · 1 night · 4 adults | $600 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (extra beds included) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $532 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 8 to Nov 19, 2026 · 11 nights · 1 adult | $170 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 9 to Nov 13, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $141 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 10 to Nov 14, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $129 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 17 to Nov 30, 2026 · 13 nights · 1 adult | $147 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 23 to Dec 1, 2026 · 8 nights · 2 adults | $116 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult | $125 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Dec 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $123 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 25 to Nov 29, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults | $129 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, Child bed is not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 25 to Dec 1, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $124 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 25 to Dec 25, 2026 · 30 nights · 1 adult | $189 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 27 to Nov 30, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $149 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, Child bed is not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 10 to Dec 13, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $309 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 2 to Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $130 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book |
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