StayAreasIs Country Club Plaza & Westport a good place to stay in Kansas City?
Yes, especially for couples, art and shopping. The Plaza is polished and walkable, though downtown is a ride away.
Stay here if
- Couples
- Shoppers
- Art lovers
Look elsewhere if
- You want to walk to downtown's arenas
- You want a cheap stay
- You don't want to use taxis or buses
Hotels in Country Club Plaza & Westport
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Staying in Country Club Plaza & Westport
The Country Club Plaza and Westport are the most polished place to stay in Kansas City. The Plaza's fountains, shops and restaurants are on the doorstep, the free Nelson-Atkins art museum is a short walk away, and Westport's bars are close by.
The Plaza feels like a slice of Spain dropped into the Midwest, with tiled towers, courtyards and fountains on almost every corner. At night it's calm and well lit, while Westport, a few blocks north, gets loud with students and music fans until late. The Christmas lights on the Plaza are a city tradition.
The downside is the distance from downtown, the Crossroads and the arenas, which are a car or bus ride away. The Plaza is pricier than downtown, and buses are less frequent than the streetcar.
What makes the area special is the Nelson-Atkins. You can spend a free morning with world-class art, have lunch by a fountain on the Plaza and finish the night in a Westport bar.
Getting around
- Country Club Plaza8walk
- Westport16walk
- Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art22walk
- Union Station Kansas City24transit
- Crown Center25transit
- National WWI Museum and Memorial28transit
- Kansas City International Airport (MCI)104
Country Club Plaza & Westport questions
Is Country Club Plaza & Westport a good area to stay in Kansas City?
Yes, especially for couples, art and shopping. The Plaza is polished and walkable, though downtown is a ride away. It suits couples, shoppers and art lovers.
How much does a hotel in Country Club Plaza & Westport cost?
A typical double is around $185 a night at a budget hotel, $225 mid-range and $340 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Country Club Plaza & Westport?
About 104 minutes door to door: Taxi or rideshare from the airport to the Plaza.
How far is Country Club Plaza & Westport from the main sights?
Door to door from Country Club Plaza & Westport: Country Club Plaza 8 minutes on foot, Westport 16 minutes on foot, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 22 minutes on foot and Union Station Kansas City 24 minutes.