Bartle Hall Convention Center - Adjacent and connected Folly Theater - 1 block Midland Theater - 2 blocks City Market - 0.5 miles 18th and Vine (historic district) - 1.5 miles River Market/Steamboat Arabia and Farmers’ Market - 2 miles Hallmark Visitors Center - 2 miles Union Station/Science City - 5 miles Freight House art district - 5 miles Country Club Plaza (shops and restaurants) - 5 miles Harry S Truman Home and Library - 8 miles Jazz Museum and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum - 8 miles Truman Sports Complex (home to Kansas City Royals/Kansas City Chiefs) - 8 miles Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun (amusement park) - 10 miles Kansas City International Airport (MCI): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 22 miles. Driving directions from Kansas City International Airport: Head south on I-29 to the Broadway/Hwy 169 exit. Continue on Broadway to 12th St and turn left. Proceed one block to the hotel on the left. Shuttle service through KCI Shuttle is one of the most convenient ways to reach the hotel and costs $5–$15. Fee subject to change without notice. Travelers use a courtesy phone across from baggage claim to request service. Rental cars are also convenient and are available via this Web site. Taxis are another option and cost more than $36. Fee subject to change without notice. Getting around: Several shopping, dining, and entertainment options are within walking distance. For longer distances, rental cars are convenient and are available via this Web site. While parking in the heart of downtown can be difficult, many attractions in greater Kansas City do offer convenient parking. Both self-parking and valet parking are available at the hotel for $5–$15 per day. Fees subject to change without notice. With a taxi stand at the hotel, taxis are available 24 hours per day and are another handy transportation option. The Metro bus system also serves a number of popular destinations for less than $5. Fee subject to change without notice. |