Power and Light

Rating:

5 out of 5 stars

04/05/2009
christina s. - great bend, KS

Staying at the Phillips Hotel the Power and Light District was just down the way. Had a blast. Something for everyone! The Dueling Piano Bar, Howling at the Moon was just an awesome experience!

Great fun!

Rating:

5 out of 5 stars

02/17/2009
John J. - Wichita, KS

Can't wait to return!

Outing

Rating:

1 out of 5 stars

10/16/2008
Jackie K. - Lees Summit, MO

My husband and I went down to the Power and LIght District 10/12/08 and for the most part was really pleased with the overall view and everything that The Power and LIght District has to offer. If you can't find anything to do or eat at The Power and Light District then you are very picky. What we didn't like was we went to McFaddens because my husband had heard it was the best place to go down there; we were very disappointed in the over all experience; the restrooms were really dirty; the service was terrible and the food was not that great. When we complained to what we thought was the manager ( it looked as if he was doing some kind of sound for the TV during the football games) he acted as if it was no big deal that our experience at his establishment was not that great. And I thought wow as much money that was poured into the down town area you would think he would have had a different attitude. I am sorry I didn't get his name and our waitress mumbled her name; it was just bad all the way around; and the bathrooms wow I wouldn't want my dog to use them. What looked as if he was a busboy did better service than the manager or our waitress. So we will not be going to McFaddens again and I guarantee that everytime someone talks about the Power & Light District we will be sure they know about our experience there.

The Powerful, Power & Light District

No star rating provided.

09/29/2008
Travis L. - Olathe, KS

The all new, all powerful Power & Light District. A beacon of light in the midwestern plains, proves everything is up to date in Kansas City... Except the power and the light.

Photo taken by Terry C., while visitng KC for the first time.

KCPL District Maker's Mark - HORRIBLE SERVICE

Rating:

1 out of 5 stars

09/06/2008
Jeffrey M. - independence, MO

(I rated 1 star for Maker's Mark because I can't rate a negative rate.)The Power and Light District holistically is AWESOME - great for the Kansas City night life; definitely better than the Westport scene. However, my virgin visit to the district with my wife tonight (9/5/08) was EXTREMELY disappointing - not because of the district itself but because of a specific restaurant WITHIN the district, namely, Maker's Mark Bourbon whatever (the name escapes me because it was pretty forgetabble). I am an EXTREMELY well-traveled consumer and have NEVER experienced anything as egregious as the behavior I received from the waiter at this location. If HE EXPECTED me to even TIP HIM for an EXPECTED service, he MUST BE PAID VERY WELL - for him to THROW my tip back into my WIFE'S face (yes...waited for me to leave the table to do this - that coward)...this behavior has DEFINITELY ended my CONFIDENCE in the Maker's Mark brand and value proposition, regardless of the venue and WILL BE COMMUNICATED BY MOUTH BY ME AND EVERYONE ASSOCIATED WITH ME....this experience was the EPITOME OF what not to do to retain or gain customers. As far as I am concerned, this ONE act by a small-town-minded waiter who DEFINITELY DID NOT DESERVE A TIP AT ALL (aND the $2.00 tip was out of pity that he was even a waiter AT ALL)... completely destroyed my perception of an excellent brand - regardless...i WILL NEVER BUY A MAKER'S MARK PRODUCT OR VISIT A MAKER'S MARK RESTAURANT EVER...and neither will anyone who comes in contact with me...regardless of any time or any place. - A VERY DISAPPOINTED CUSTOMER WHO WORKS IN A CUSTOMER-ORIENTED COMPANY...SHAME ON YOU, MAKER'S MARK. PLEASE contact me for more details as this only a snapshot of the horrid service I experienced. Thank you for listening...and hopefully taking ACTION.

Wow City! Kansas City, Missouri!

Rating:

5 out of 5 stars

07/23/2008
Gregg R. - Minneapolis, MN

Kansas City, Missouri in it core area is certainly world class city. From 75th St to the Missouri river the city is certainly booming. Lots of class, culture, history and excitement every where in the core. So much to see and do one would have to move there to enjoy it all. I have been there many times and it gets better by the day, litterally. The best is yet to come I am told with something big and new opening all the time downtown.

From my travel expirience in 30 countries I would say it is one of the top 30 cities in the world all things considered. From live music every where downtown--at the Sprint Center at the fabulous Power & Light Disrict with its soon to be open historic theatres to River Market and its steam boat museum to Crown Center, the National WW I Museum, Science City and Union Station. The place is exploding with world-class attractions and fun. And all of these attractions are within reasonable walking distance downtown.Hats off the KC in her 4 Billion $ plus Downtown revival. In fact the downtown Kansas City is so nice I will open a new office there in dowtown and live there part of the year when I am in country. Thanks to a truly great city--Kansas City, Missouri.

Parking only $2

Rating:

5 out of 5 stars

06/16/2008
Tim A. - Kansas City, MO

I'm not sure where otheres are parking, but you can park for only $2 anywhere in the district with a validation from any of the venues down there. Easy and we had a great time at Vinino's and Howl at the Moon!

Parking Hazard

Rating:

1 out of 5 stars

06/12/2008
Jim M. - Kansas City, MO

The P&L District would be OK if the parking didn't average $15.00. Yep, $15.00 is what it would have cost me to go for 1 beer after work. Forget the P&L district, go to the River Market area just nearby.