The small town of Cleveland in western Missouri has a population of less than 700 people, covers just over 1.5 square miles, and is part of the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Although there are no hotels in Cleveland proper, the neighboring communities of Belton and Grandview have several that are just a short trip by car. These properties are mainly brand-name hotel chains that lend a sense of familiarity and reliability, along with easy access to local points of interest and major highways like Interstate 35.
The 52-room Econo Lodge in Belton is located near the Oceans of Fun water park, Sprint Center arena and Ameristar Casino, and is about 22 minutes from Cleveland. Amenities include a laundry facility, newsstand, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, and ample parking for cars, trucks and buses. In addition, business travelers can make use of free local calling, a photocopier and fax services. Free coffee and a continental breakfast are served every morning, while lunch and dinner spots like Bob Evans and Longhorn Steakhouse are right down the road. Spacious guest rooms are outfitted with microwaves, refrigerators, coffeemakers and cable television. Pets are permitted in smoking rooms only for a small additional fee. Also, this hotel is FEMA-approved for government travelers.
Belton’s 50-room Comfort Inn, situated just over 20 minutes from Cleveland, is convenient to area attractions such as the Kansas City Zoo, Kauffman Stadium and Eagles Landing Golf Course. A safe behind the reception desk is available for guest use, while on-site recreation opportunities include an exercise room and seasonal outdoor pool with sundeck. The hotel also features wheelchair-accessible interior corridors and a main phone for the hearing impaired. A free light breakfast is offered in the lobby, and a Waffle House is adjacent to the property. Standard rooms feature satellite television, climate controls and free high-speed Internet access. Choice Privileges Rewards Program members can earn and redeem points here for room rate discounts, free stays and airline miles.
The 63-room Rodeway Inn in the city of Grandview is less than 22 minutes from Cleveland and is just a short drive to points of interest like the Kansas Speedway, Kansas City Convention Center and Calvary Bible College. The property features a large, indoor heated swimming pool, guest laundry and game room, as well as an outdoor picnic area and truck parking. Business travelers and event planners can use banquet and meeting facilities that can accommodate up to 320 people. All guests are entitled to a free full breakfast, while an evening cocktail hour/reception is offered in the bar’s lounge area. Over-sized guest rooms are equipped with mini-refrigerators, microwaves, pay-per-view movies and AT&T long-distance calling. No pets are permitted on the premises.
Grandview’s 72-room Holiday Inn Express, just 15 minutes from downtown Kansas City and 25 minutes from Cleveland, provides easy access to local hot spots like the River Oaks Golf Course, Kemper Arena and Country Club Plaza. Guests can enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking the heated indoor pool and spa tub, while executive travelers have access to a business center with multiple PCs and high-speed Internet. Safety deposit boxes are available behind the front desk, and a hot buffet breakfast bar is laid out each morning. For dinner, the 54th Street Bar & Grill and Jack Stack Barbecue are both nearby. Rooms are equipped with a work desk, private bath and double-glazed windows, while newspapers are delivered right to the door. Some rooms also have stereos and sofa beds.
