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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kansas City

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Kansas City

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Kansas City, Kansas? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Kansas City, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Kansas City to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Kansas City, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Kansas City for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Kansas City for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Great Wolf Lodge Kansas City

3-star Resort with prices starting at $217 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Kansas City
  • Heated pool
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Located at 10401 Cabela Drive, Great Wolf Lodge Kansas City has great rooms from $217 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 10.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a game room at this relaxing hotel. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
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Homewood Suites By Hilton Kansas City Speedway

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $149 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Homewood Suites By Hilton Kansas City Speedway which has nice rooms starting at $149. Offering a casino, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 10922 Parallel Parkway. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 11 miles from the city center. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Kansas City KU Medical Center

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $156 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Kansas City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Home2 Suites by Hilton Kansas City KU Medical Center to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $156. We loved that is has room service, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 3440 Rainbow Boulevard. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.5 miles from the center of town. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Kansas City KU Medical Center

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $176 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $176, Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Kansas City KU Medical Center, at 3932 Rainbow Blvd. Provides a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and an indoor pool. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and meeting facilities. It's located just 4.1 miles from the city center, too. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
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Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City at The Legends

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $197 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Kansas City
  • Heated pool
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Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City at The Legends has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $197 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1875 Village West Parkway. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 10.9 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Comfort Suites Speedway - Kansas City

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Comfort Suites Speedway - Kansas City is 8.20 out of 10. This place has a casino, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $125, and it's located at 3000 N. 103rd Terrace. We also love the a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 10.3 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Kansas City, Overland Park, Independence, Lawrence, and Olathe.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Kansas City, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Kansas City or Best Hotels for One Week in Kansas City.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Kansas City?

Kansas City Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$170

Travelers to Kansas City, Kansas will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 6 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $170. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kansas City.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $188
  • 2-star hotels: $152


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