The Hilton President is a 1926 downtown hotel that has kept its character. It has 213 rooms on 13 floors at 1329 Baltimore Avenue, and it is described as a historic property with restored character, which sets it apart from the glass towers nearby. Dining is at The Drum Room, which serves American cuisine, with the Walnut Room and a Starbucks, and there is a bar and lounge and a 24-hour gym. Free Wi-Fi covers all rooms, and on-site electric-car charging is available. The location is the point: the Kansas City Convention Center, the Power and Light Building and The Midland are each about two minutes on foot, the T-Mobile Center three, and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts about eight. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 from over a thousand reviews. It is a dependable pick for convention visitors, concert-goers and anyone who wants downtown history at a sensible mid-range level.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on Baltimore Avenue, a block or so from several venues. The Convention Center, Power and Light Building and The Midland are about 0.1 miles away, the T-Mobile Center 0.2 miles and the Kauffman Center 0.5 miles. Union Station is a longer walk of around 19 minutes, though the free streetcar is nearby, and the airport is about 26 minutes by car.
Rooms and facilities
The 213 rooms are comfortable and well suited to short stays, and the historic building gives public areas a traditional feel. The Drum Room is the main restaurant, and there is a lounge for a drink before an event. Covered self-parking costs about 30 dollars a day and valet around 45 dollars, with electric charging available on site. Pets are not allowed other than service animals, and there is no pool listed.
Who it suits
Convention attendees, concert and theatre fans, and visitors who want a historic downtown hotel without paying for a boutique rate. Good to know: nearby events can make streets busy and noisy, so ask for a higher floor, and remember that Hotel Kansas City is a close neighbour on the same avenue if you want to compare styles.
The best use of this hotel is to treat it as a hub for evenings downtown. Concerts at The Midland, shows at the Kauffman Center and games or events at the T-Mobile Center are all within an easy walk, so you can skip the car entirely. For daytime sightseeing, use the free streetcar to reach Union Station and Crown Center, and take a rideshare for the Plaza and the zoo. Book early when large conventions or concerts are on, because rates rise quickly.
Why stay here
- ✓The Drum Room restaurant
- ✓Walnut Room
- ✓Starbucks coffee
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓24-hour fitness center
- ✓Covered parking and valet
- ✓Electric car charging
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
Where is the Hilton President Kansas City?+
It is at 1329 Baltimore Avenue downtown, about two minutes on foot from the convention center, The Midland and the Power and Light Building.
When was the hotel built?+
It was built in 1926 and is described as a historic property with restored character.
Is there parking?+
Yes, covered self-parking is around 30 dollars a day and valet about 45 dollars, with on-site electric vehicle charging.
