Crossroads Hotel is the stay for visitors who want to be in the middle of Kansas City’s art and dining scene rather than in a conventional business district. It stands at 2101 Central Street in the Crossroads Arts District, and its 131 rooms come in 14 different room types, so there is real choice between a simple room and a suite. The design leans on exposed brick, reclaimed wood and leather in a four-story atrium, and a 2,000-square-foot gallery in the lobby shows rotating art installations. There is even a preserved vault that serves as the entrance to the Vault Suite. Three restaurants, Lazia, Percheron and XR Cafe and Bar, share the building with three bars and lounges, and the Percheron Rooftop and a beer garden give you outdoor space with a skyline view. The location is a major strength: Union Station and Crown Center are about ten minutes on foot, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a similar distance, and the KC Streetcar stop is six minutes away, so a car is optional for the central sights.
Location and getting around
The hotel is a ten-minute walk from the Kansas City Convention Center, Union Station and Crown Center, about eleven minutes from LEGOLAND Discovery Center and around fourteen minutes from the T-Mobile Center. The nearest streetcar stop, Crossroads, is six minutes away, and the free streetcar links you with the River Market and downtown. The airport is roughly twenty-eight minutes by car. Tom’s Town Distillery and the galleries and restaurants of the Crossroads are a short walk or streetcar ride away.
Rooms and facilities
With 14 room types, it pays to read the descriptions before choosing. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a complimentary coffee station, in-room minibars, a 24-hour gym, a billiards table, a concierge, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk. Ballroom and meeting space make it popular for events, so weekends can be lively. Valet parking is the only parking option and is charged per night, which is worth factoring into your budget.
Who it suits
Couples on a city break, art and design lovers, food-focused travellers who want three restaurants on site, and visitors attending events at the convention center or the Kauffman Center. Good to know: this is a lively, social hotel with rooftop and beer garden crowds in good weather, so request a quieter room if you are a light sleeper. It is a short walk to many sights but a rideshare is easier for the Country Club Plaza, the Nelson-Atkins and the stadiums.
Why stay here
- ✓Percheron Rooftop terrace
- ✓Beer garden
- ✓Three on-site restaurants
- ✓Three bars and lounges
- ✓Lobby art gallery
- ✓24-hour fitness center
- ✓Billiards table
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
Where is Crossroads Hotel?+
It is at 2101 Central Street in the Crossroads Arts District. Union Station and Crown Center are about a ten-minute walk away.
Does Crossroads Hotel have parking?+
Yes, valet parking is available for a nightly charge, so many guests use the free streetcar and rideshares instead.
What dining is on site?+
There are three restaurants, Lazia, Percheron and XR Cafe and Bar, plus bars and a rooftop terrace with a beer garden.
