Spanning the two states of Kansas and Missouri, Kansas City has the distinction of being the site of one of Jesse James' more notorious raids and the location where Charles Lindbergh once landed his historic aircraft, the "Spirit of St. Louis." Today, visitors can enjoy an interactive Gangster Tour, which highlights the locations of gambling halls, speakeasies and infamous crime scenes like the Union Station Massacre. The city is also home to the Airline History Museum, the Arabia Steamboat Museum and the American Jazz Museum. Guests looking to unwind in private can book accommodations featuring in-room jacuzzis within the metropolitan area of Kansas City, Missouri, or in its suburb of the same name in Kansas City, Kansas.
Romance is the name of the game at Chateau Avalon, as the hotel offers a variety of "Romantic Extras" packages that include amenities such as candles, rose petal turndown service, bubble bath, chocolate strawberries and champagne upgrades. Hotel accommodations at the Chateau have distinctive themes to assist in creating fantasy getaways, like adventure rooms with decor reminiscent of the Serengeti, Camelot, a pirate's cove and the Wild West frontier. The hotel also has accommodations with tamer themes like Hemingway, Lincoln and Casablanca. All 23 of the theme rooms feature Egyptian cotton linens, high-speed Internet, a DVD entertainment system and a two-person jacuzzi tub. The Chateau Avalon also offers guests access to its complimentary DVD library, its on-site massage therapist and a complimentary, in-room, made-to-order breakfast.
Chateau Avalon
701 Village West Parkway
Kansas City, KS 66111-1883
913-596-6000
chateauavalonhotel.com
A nonsmoking boutique hotel, Best Western's Seville Plaza serves as a pet-friendly option for families and business travelers. The centrally located Seville has the Nelson Atkins Art Gallery, the Union Station Museum, the interactive Science City children's museum and the WWI Museum within a two-mile radius. The AAA, three-diamond hotel features a fitness center, business center and meeting facilities with a range of audio-visual equipment. Room amenities include high-speed Internet access, a hot beverage maker, a desk area and cable satellite television. Spa Suites that feature two-person jacuzzis separate from the bathtub are also available upon request. These Jacuzzi Suites also feature 27-inch televisions, plush-top mattresses and guest robes. Romance packages available with the Spa Suites include champagne, roses and candy.
Best Western Seville Plaza Hotel
4309 Main St.
Kansas City, MO 64111-1809
816-561-9600
bestwesternmissouri.com
With a reputation for upscale elegance, Southmoreland on the Plaza considers itself an urban inn that provides the hospitality and comfort of a bed and breakfast. Each of the 12 guestrooms and the luxurious Carriage House Suite has a unique, romantic feature such as a wood-burning fireplace, a treetop deck or a jacuzzi tub. Room amenities provided by Southmoreland include complimentary sherry, fresh flowers and apples, a gourmet breakfast and turndown service with chocolates. The hotel also offers Wi-Fi access, a concierge service, complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres in the afternoon and evening hot beverage service featuring homemade sweets in the evening.
Southmoreland on the Plaza
116 East 46th St.
Kansas City, MO 64112
816-531-7979
southmoreland.com
