Kansas City Hotel Openings and Updates

AC Hotel & Residence Inn by Marriott

Anticipated Opening: May 2026

Location:Lenexa, KS

A new dual-hotel development in Lenexa will introduce both an AC Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott, offering comfortable accommodations and flexible event space in the heart of Lenexa’s growing City Center.

Highlights include:

• 132 guest rooms (AC Hotel) and 129 rooms (Residence Inn)
• Onsite restaurant and bar
• Event space and parking garage

Aiden by Best Western

Anticipated Opening: Spring 2026

Location:Downtown Kansas City

Located in the historic Kessler Building — formerly known as the Mutual Building — just steps from the T-Mobile Center, this former office space is being transformed into a boutique Aiden by Best Western. The building is famously known as the site of Walt Disney’s first art studio, Iwwerks-Disney Commercial Artists.

Highlights include:

• 84 guest rooms
• Onsite restaurant and bar
• Fitness center, business center and meeting space

Atwell Suites Liberty

Anticipated Opening: Summer 2026

Location:Liberty, MO

Atwell Suites Liberty will offer a convenient place to meet, eat, work and relax. Located at the crossroads of Interstate 35 and Highways 69, 152 and 291, the hotel is just 15 minutes from major employers like Ford, Hallmark, Amazon, Google and Meta, as well as attractions including GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, CPKC Stadium and Worlds/Oceans of Fun.

Highlights include:

• 93 guest rooms
• 24/7 fitness studio, laundry facilities and onsite market
• Bookable boardroom and business center

Hilton Garden Inn Kansas City Riverside

Anticipated Opening: June 2026

Location:Riverside, MO

Located off Interstate 635 near the KC Current Women’s Soccer Training Complex and the future Morton Amphitheatre, Hilton Garden Inn Kansas City Riverside is the first new commercial project developed by the Kansas City Current.

Highlights include:

• 134 guest rooms (including nine extended-stay rooms)
• Onsite restaurant and bar, Garden Grille, serving classic American dishes
• Nearly 2,500 square feet of meeting and conference space
• Fitness center, indoor pool and a connected outdoor terrace

Holiday Inn Express & Suites KC – OP South

Anticipated Opening: Spring 2026

Location:Overland Park, KS

This new Holiday Inn Express & Suites will be part of the growing Bluhawk mixed-use development centered around the AdventHealth Sports Park – a 420,000 square foot indoor sports and entertainment complex within walking distance of retail and dining options.

Highlights include:

• 99 guest rooms
• Convenient access to the AdventHealth Sports Park for athletes and traveling families
• Proximity to the new Bluhawk shopping center

Home2 Suites by Hilton Lee’s Summit KC

Anticipated Opening: 2026

Location:Lee’s Summit, MO

Nestled within Discovery Park, a $900 million mixed-use development, Home2Suites by Hilton Lee’s Summit will offer all-suite, extended stay comfort just steps from the development’s vibrant village.

Highlights include:

• All-suite accommodations with fully equipped kitchens
• Indoor pool and fitness center
• Pet-friendly rooms

The Riff Hotel

Phased Openings: Spring to Fall 2026

Location:Downtown Kansas City

The Riff Hotel will introduce a music-themed boutique hotel experience in Downtown Kansas City, blending hospitality, nightlife and entertainment. Developers also plan to activate the Rock Island Bridge district with floating riverboat event spaces featuring food and beverage programming.

Highlights include:

• 12 boutique hotel suites
• A speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar, The Brass Monkey Lounge, with high-fidelity sound, global culinary influences and an outdoor patio
• A private first-floor club, Octus, reserved for local leaders and creatives

River Market Hotel

Anticipated Opening: 2026

Location:River Market

Set to become the first hotel in the River Market, this boutique property will bring new lodging to one of Kansas City’s most historic and walkable neighborhoods. The hotel will blend Italian-mid century style with local influences and place guests steps from the neighborhood’s dining, culture and streetcar access.

Highlights include:

• 51 guest rooms
• Interior design by Populous, the team behind the FIFA Fan Festival™ design
• Basement Italian restaurant, Con Amore
• Lobby cocktail bar and fitness studio

Towne Place Suites by Marriott Lee’s Summit

Anticipated Opening: 2026

Location:Lee’s Summit, MO

TownePlace Suites by Marriott will join Home2 Suites as part of the Discovery Park development. The hotel will offer flexible accommodations within a walkable district featuring dining, retail, and outdoor gathering spaces.

Highlights include:

• 112 guest rooms
• Designed for extended stays with flexible living spaces
• Access to the broader Discovery Park amenities

Tru by Hilton Liberty Kansas City

Anticipated Opening: Early 2026

Location: Liberty, MO

This Tru by Hilton property will bring modern comfort to Liberty’s historic downtown. Guests will be close to local dining, shopping, the Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary, and Belvoir Winery, with Kansas City International Airportunder a 25-minute drive.

Highlights include:

• 96 guest rooms
• 24-hour fitness center
• Indoor heated saltwater pool

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

Island vibes have arrived with the 2025 opening of Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City. With 229 rooms and signature Margaritaville amenities, guests can kick back and enjoy a piece of paradise in the Midwest. The new property is just minutes away from popular Kansas City, Kansas, attractions like Sporting Park, Kansas Speedway and the Homefield KC youth sports complex.

AC Hotel Kansas City Downtown

The new 238-room AC Hotel Kansas City Downtown held its grand opening in September 2024 after taking over the historic Rialto Building. Just steps from premier attractions like T-Mobile Center, the Power & Light District and the Kansas City Convention Center, guests will be able to dine at AC Kitchen + Café or enjoy drinks and Spanish tapas at AC Lounge before exploring the city.

Origin Hotel Kansas City

In September 2024, the 118-room Origin Hotel Kansas City opened its door, making it the first hotel to take up residence in the city’s thriving Berkely Riverfront.

This new boutique hotel is within walking distance of the history-making CPKC Stadium, home of the KC Current, and the upcoming Kansas City Streetcar extension. Origin Hotel also features over 4,800 square feet of meeting space, farm-to-table dining at its onsite restaurant, Show Pony, and locally inspired art throughout.

Atwell Suites Kansas City Airport

Less than 3 miles from Kansas City International Airport’s new, nationally recognized terminal, the Atwell Suites Kansas City Airport opened in November 2024. This 104-suite property is designed to help travelers seamlessly switch between work and rest with coworking spaces, a private meeting room and a 24-hour fitness studio.

Tru by Hilton Kansas City Airport

Opened in 2024, the 98-room Tru by Hilton Kansas City Airport is just four miles from Kansas City International Airport and offers a complimentary shuttle for easy arrivals and departures. Guests can enjoy a free hot breakfast each morning, with quick access to the KCI Expo Center and nearby shopping and dining at the Zona Rosa shopping district.

WoodSpring Suites Kansas City Airport

Open since October 2024, WoodSpring Suites Kansas City Airport offers 122 all-suite accommodations just over 10 miles from Kansas City International Airport. Each suite features a full kitchen, giving groups and extended-stay travelers the flexibility to work, dine and relax on their own schedule.

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Kansas City at The Legends

Welcoming guests since September 2024, this 88-room Fairfield by Marriott is close to Kansas Speedway, Tanger Kansas City at Legends, Monarchs baseball stadium, Sporting Kansas City and Atlas9.

With complimentary breakfast, an indoor pool, fitness center, and flexible meeting space, the hotel is perfect for teams, families, and groups looking to stay near the action with easy access to I-435 and I-70.

Cascade Hotel Kansas City

Kansas City is also still celebrating the October 2023 opening of the Cascade Hotel Kansas City in the luxurious Country Club Plaza neighborhood.

Con 175 habitaciones, este moderno hotel ofrece un salón de comidas con cuatro conceptos de restaurante únicos, un bar en la azotea, un spa de servicio completo e impresionantes vistas de la arquitectura española de la Plaza. El hotel también cuenta con casi 4.000 metros cuadrados de salas de reuniones, la mayor de ellas con capacidad para 450 personas y eventos de todos los tamaños.

Aloft Kansas City Country Club Plaza

Its sister property, Aloft Hotel Country Club Plaza, opened in January 2023. The $100 million dual-hotel development is connected via a walkway, allowing guests to take advantage of amenities at both hotels.

Hilton Country Club Plaza

The Hilton Country Club Plaza completed an $8 million renovation in June 2023. All 257 rooms saw upgrades, as well as public spaces approximately 2,800 square feet of event space and more.