Wesport Plaza is a southern neighborhood in Kansas City, and it is a popular spot for locals and tourists for upscale shopping at Country Club Plaza mall and nature walks at Kansas City Sculpture Park. This recreation features outdoor sculpture pieces and is home to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Hotels in the Westport Plaza area are with five minutes of the mall, park and the historic architecture at Old Westport, one of the Kansas City's oldest neighborhoods.
The Intercontinental hotel is on the southern end of the Plaza Westport district, within walking distance of the Country Club Plaza mall. This upscale hotel is a member of the Five Star Alliance hotel group, and was once frequented by the late author Ernest Hemingway. This hotel features an outdoor swimming pool with sundeck, concierge service, valet parking and a fine-dining restaurant, the Oak Room, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant features preset dinnerware on the tables and elegant draperies covering the dining room walls.
The hotel is a five-minute walk from the upscale dining options and department stores at the Country Club Plaza mall. This mall also hosts events in the centrally located Courtyard area, such as live music concerts and the annual Plaza Art Fair. Intercontinental is also less than 20 minutes from golfing opportunities at the 18-hole Deer Creek Golf Course, designed by the renowned course architect, Robert Trent Jones.
The Sheraton Suites is in the western region of Plaza Westport, and it provides a domed canopy at the front entrance that greets guests upon their arrival. According to the Kansas City Convention and Visitors Bureau, this hotel offers an indoor/outdoor swimming pool and upscale dining at the Gallery Restaurant. This restaurant serves steak and seafood selections for lunch and dinner, and offers a breakfast menu as well. Each of the guest rooms has a microwave, refrigerator and living room with sleeper sofa. Some rooms offer views of the swimming pool, while other provide a glimpse of the nearby Country Club Plaza.
The hotel is a five-minute drive from the restaurants and shopping opportunities at the Country Club Plaza. Outdoor recreational facilities, such as nature walking trails and picnicking areas, are available at Jacob Loose Park, approximately 10 minutes from the hotel. This 75-acre park was the site of the Battle of Westport during the Civil War, but now offers tranquil attractions such as the Japanese Tea Room and Loose Lake.
Holiday Inn Express, located on the northern edge of Plaza Westport, is a 10-minute drive from the Country Club Plaza's shops and restaurants. The hotel is also within walking distance of off-site dining options in the Old Westport district on Westport Road. One popular local eatery is the Westport Flea Market, which hosts live music throughout the week. This district features some of the oldest buildings in Kansas City, such as the Harris Kearney House built in the 1850s. The hotel features a fitness center, buffet breakfast and pets may stay for an additional fee. Some of the guest rooms have sitting areas with sleeper sofas. The upper-level guest rooms offer views of the Country Club Plaza entertainment area and the historic buildings in Old Westport.
