The Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center is a big, dependable base with an attraction cluster on its doorstep. It has 720 rooms and sits at 2345 McGee Street, in the Crown Center district. LEGOLAND Discovery Center and SEA LIFE Kansas City are each about five minutes on foot, the Hallmark Visitors Center eight, Union Station seven and the National WWI Museum and Memorial and Liberty Memorial about 11 minutes. There is an on-site restaurant and bar, an outdoor pool that is open from 5 am to 10 pm, a 24-hour gym and a full breakfast available for a fee of around 22 dollars a person. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 from roughly a thousand reviews, which is very good for a hotel of this size. It suits families, groups and travellers who want a straightforward, full-service stay close to the museums and the streetcar, without paying downtown boutique prices.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the Crown Center district, where shops, restaurants and attractions are a minute away on foot. The Union Station streetcar stop is about six minutes, and from there the free streetcar runs to downtown and the River Market. The airport is about 26 minutes by car.
Rooms and facilities
The hotel is large, with 720 rooms and a choice of room types and suites, so it can handle groups and families. The outdoor pool is a welcome extra in summer, and the 24-hour gym suits early flights or late workouts. Covered self-parking costs about 33 dollars per day and valet about 45 dollars. Dogs are accepted, up to two, with a fee per stay, and service animals are exempt. In-room Wi-Fi costs around 15 dollars a day, and public areas have free Wi-Fi.
Who it suits
Families, business travellers, groups and visitors combining the WWI Museum with LEGOLAND and SEA LIFE. Good to know: it is large and can feel busy, the breakfast fee adds up for families, and the Plaza is a drive away. Compare rates with the Westin next door on your dates, as the two share a similar location.
To make the most of the location, plan a walking itinerary: Hallmark in the morning, LEGOLAND or SEA LIFE after lunch, and a stroll to Union Station for dinner under the great hall. The Liberty Memorial is close enough for an early visit before the crowds. If you want to save money, skip the hotel breakfast on one or two mornings and eat in the Crown Center or Union Station areas instead. Light sleepers should ask for a higher floor away from any events.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓24-hour fitness center
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Full breakfast available
- ✓Covered parking and valet
- ✓Pet-friendly (dogs)
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Good questions
How far is the Sheraton from the WWI Museum?+
The Liberty Memorial is about an 11-minute walk, and Union Station is around seven minutes on foot.
Does the Sheraton have a pool?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool open from 5 am to 10 pm, plus a 24-hour gym.
Is breakfast included?+
No, a full breakfast is available for a fee, around 22 dollars per person when we checked.
