Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The historic Westport area in southern Kansas City, Missouri, was the site of the Battle of Westport during the American Civil War. It has since become a popular entertainment and dining district with Kansas City locals. The hotels in Westport are within five minutes of these restaurants and music venues, as well as historic buildings, such as Kelly's Westport Inn restaurant. The restaurant is housed in Kansas City's oldest building, which was constructed in 1850.
This Holiday Inn Express is in the heart of Westport, and features modern décor in the lobby area and guest rooms. Hotel amenities include a fitness center, and pets may stay for an extra fee. Some of the guest rooms have sleeper sofas and work areas.
Off-site dining establishments and lounges on Westport Road are within walking distance of the hotel, including the Firefly Lounge and historic Kelly's Westport Inn. The hotel is also a five-minute drive from cultural attractions at Kansas City Sculpture Park. This recreation area has outdoor art sculptures, and is home to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. This gallery features more than 33,500 pieces of classical and contemporary art.
The boutique Q Hotel is in the heart of the Westport district, but the guest rooms have soundproof windows that drown out most of the district's nightlife noises. According to the New York Times, the hotel performs eco-friendly practices, such as using energy-saving light bulbs, renting bicycles and offering complimentary shuttle service to Westport attractions with a hybrid car. The Q Hotel also houses the Q Spa, which offers Swedish massages, manicures and hot stone body treatments. The hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast with organic fruits and coffee selections.
The hotel is only a short walk from the restaurants and night clubs that are lined up on Westport Road. Rosedale Park is only a 10-minute drive west of the hotel. This urban, Kansas City recreation area features an 18-hole municipal golf course and paths for walking and bicycling.
The Embassy Suites, located in southern Westport, is only a 10-minute walk from the nightlife scene and restaurants on Westport Road. The hotel is also within 10 minutes of the Country Club Plaza, a 15-block entertainment district with upscale shopping and dining options. Some of the stores in this district include Halls, the Apple Store and Burberry. Country Club Plaza also hosts live music concerts in the district's Courtyard area, and annual events, including the Plaza Art Fair.
This luxurious hotel has an elegant atrium with a stone water fountain in the middle of the lobby area. This all-suite hotel's guest units have a living room area, microwave and refrigerator. According to Zagat, the Embassy Suites has a fitness center in the hotel's Health Club, swimming pool and concierge services. The Cattleman's Steak House serves lunch and dinner every day of the week, and the menu consists of Omaha-style steak entrees.