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About the Hotel

1601 N Universal Ave, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America, 64120

Rooms & Amenities

Howard Johnson Plaza Kansas City Hotel & Conference Center offers spacious rooms with free WiFi, air conditioning, and satellite TV. Family rooms include cable TV, and some triple rooms feature a sofa. Blackout curtains ensure privacy.

Dining Options

The hotel has two onsite restaurants: Lakeside Restaurant and Clubhouse Bar and Grill. Both serve American cuisine for lunch and dinner. Tea and coffee-making facilities are available in rooms.

Leisure & Fitness

Guests can swim in the heated indoor and outdoor seasonal pools or work out in the fitness center. The hotel also has launderette facilities for guest use.

Location & Attractions

The hotel is 10 minutes from Isle of Capri Casino and 8 miles from Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals. Nearby attractions include Harrah's North Kansas City (3.5 km), Worlds of Fun (4.5 km), and SubTropolis (3.5 km). The Power and Light Districts are a few minutes away.

Services & Events

The hotel has 20 meeting rooms and 13,500 square feet of event space, accommodating up to 1,000 conference guests. Customer service agents assist with inquiries. The hotel is pet-friendly.

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Getting around

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City Center
Kansas City 4.9 mi
Airports
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown (MKC) 7.1 mi
Kansas City International (MCI) 20.9 mi
Bus
Bus stop400 ft

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/Tea in lobby

Room decor

  • Blackout curtains
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Location

1601 N Universal Ave, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America, 64120
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1601 N Universal Ave, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America, 64120
Nearby
Metropolitan Community College
1700 ft
Restaurants
Waffle House
2600 ft
6840 E Front St

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings
64%
enjoyed their stay & would return
view
included dining
outdated furniture
remote location
6.4/10
Nice
Rooms
7.4
Location
5.0
Service
7.0
Dining
7.2
Guest reviews
6.4/10
based on 5 reviews
6.2
6.2/10 based on 253 reviews
Bill
United States of America, April  2024
6.6/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were in good condition with large windows offering a great view, which was a definite plus. However, I was a bit uncertain about the service as I didn't even know when a Manager would be available. On the bright side, they graciously cancelled my reservation without penalty when they couldn't meet my needs. The location was a bit off the beaten path in an industrial area, but it was just outside the main attractions of Kansas City. Although the dining only offered English muffins, they were fresh and soft, adding a nice touch to the stay. The facilities were decent but could use some improvement. Price-wise, it was reasonable, but not the best value for money.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were in good condition with large windows for a great view.
Service
7.0
I was uncertain about the service availability, but they did cancel my reservation graciously.
Location
6.0
The hotel is in an industrial area off the beaten path but close to the main attractions of Kansas City.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience included only English muffins, which were okay.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were decent but could use improvement.
Chris
United States of America, November  2023
5.8/10

The hotel had a great view from the rooms, but the furniture looked outdated. The service was strong and confident, yet the lack of managerial presence was noticeable. Located in an old industrial park, it was far from restaurants and attractions. The dining included soft fresh biscuits but was limited in options.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms offered a great view, but the furniture looked like it was from the 1980s.
Service
7.0
The service was strong and confident in delivering customer service, but the absence of a Manager was concerning.
Location
5.0
The hotel is situated in the middle of nowhere in an old industrial park, far from restaurants and attractions.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience included soft fresh biscuits but was limited in options.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel had included dining with soft fresh biscuits, but the overall dining choices were limited.
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outdated furniture
John
United States of America, September  2023
5.6/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms had a beautiful view of outside through large windows, but the furniture looked quite outdated. The service was hit or miss, with some staff members being confident in customer service while others seemed unaware of managerial presence. The location was in an industrial park area, making it somewhat inconvenient, although it was close to the Chiefs football. The dining experience offered sweet cakes, but it was not clear if it was included in the price. The facilities were average, lacking any standout features.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms had a beautiful view of outside through large windows, but the furniture looked outdated.
Service
6.0
Service levels varied, with some staff members strong and confident while others seemed unsure.
Location
5.0
The hotel was located in an industrial park area, making it somewhat inconvenient.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience included sweet cakes, but it was not clear if it was included in the price.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities were average, lacking standout features.
Roy
United States of America, September  2023
7.0/10

The hotel offers a great view of the coast with rooms featuring a mid-70s temperature and huge 1980's looking furniture. The air conditioner tends to be loud, though. Service is confident and strong, and the staff graciously handled reservation adjustments. The location is adjacent to the lake, but in an old industrial park, limiting convenience. Dining options include delicious vegetarian couscous and soft fresh biscuits. The facilities are adequate but could use some updates.

Rooms
7.0
The room had a great view of the coast and a comfortable mid-70s temperature. The furniture was quite dated, reminiscent of the 1980s. The only downside was the loud air conditioner.
Service
8.0
The service was delivered confidently and with strength. The staff graciously canceled my reservation when they couldn't meet my needs.
Location
5.0
The hotel is conveniently adjacent to the lake but unfortunately situated in an old industrial park, limiting nearby attractions.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was delightful with delicious vegetarian couscous and soft fresh biscuits.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were sufficient but could use some updates and modernization.
Brett
United States of America, August  2023
7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was quite comfortable and pleasant. The rooms were spacious with the temperature set just right in the mid 70s. The bed and chairs were very comfortable, although the huge 1980's looking furniture gave a somewhat dated feel to the room. The service was strong and confident overall, though they didn't know exactly when a Manager would be available. The location, although in a somewhat industrial area, was convenient to the industrial park. The dining experience was delightful, especially with the soft fresh biscuits, and the facilities offered were satisfactory.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and comfortable.
Service
7.0
The service was strong and confident in their delivery.
Location
6.0
The hotel is situated in a somewhat industrial area, convenient for the industrial park.
Dining
9.0
I enjoyed the dining experience, especially with the soft fresh biscuits.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities provided were satisfactory for my needs.
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