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Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG 2 stars

8551 East Blue Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64133, United States

#110 of 123 hotels in Kansas City

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 71 hotel reviews

5.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.0

  • Comfort

    6.3

  • Location

    6.3

  • Facilities

    5.3

  • Staff

    6.4

  • Value for money

    5.3

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  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    4.0
    Not worth the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom needed remodeled. The shower sprayed water all over the floor and wall. The ceiling paint was peeling so bad it was falling. The tub was stained horribly and the walls of the shower were disgusting.

    The staff was friendly

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2024

    4.0
    Not very good stay at all , win my business back some how...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Feature Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no hot water when I tried to take a shower three times, The heater didn't work , so the room was cold, The room up above me must had kids , you could hear them stomping, The volume on the TV would go up but the sound wouldn't match the volume number. The room smelled of cigarette smoke & Marijuana, I asked about moving to another room , the motel staff gave me an attitude & claimed there was no other room to move me to, I wouldn't recommend going to this place...

    Not much i did like to be honest, There was a lot of things I didn't like & will add that in next section

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2024

    6.0
    Just ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Headboard hadn’t been dusted in a LONG time. Hallway needed updated carpet (stained) and a coat of paint. Couldn’t get the air to work on the heating/air unit, even after calling the front desk.

    Bed and pillows were very comfortable

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2024

    6.0
    I'm not doing business again
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Feature Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like it when I walked to my room. The whole hallway smelled like Marijuana, once I got to my room, I noticed the people above me were making all kinds of noise, I called the front desk , asked to be moved to another room, the clerk was non helpful, I wanted to leave early , but they wouldn't pro rate or refund my payment) so I stayed , it was a horrible stay.. not going back...

    When I checked out,

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was outdated, the bathtub/shower was not in great shape.

    It was close to the stadium, easy access to that.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    4.0
    Very disappointed in this location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty, rundown and smells like urine. The hallways were filthy and broken air conditioners with parts on the floor.

    Bed was comfortable

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    5.0
    Property is fine, but good luck at the counter.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff weren’t very friendly and they were not knowledgeable. Several people had trouble with their bookings and I have let my company know not to book there in the future.

    One and only one of the staff was very helpful and courteous.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    5.0
    Hotel is getting kinda ghetto
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is looking pretty ghetto. The common areas are really banged up, stained carpets, etc. The room was ok, but for how rough the hotel is these days, it’s quite overpriced. It’s not in the best area, so I guess it’s likely to get more rundown, but we were a bit surprised at the condition of the hotel. The staff were all nice except one receptionist who was kinda rude. I thought we had reserved two beds vs a king, so we went back to registration and requested a different room. She responded that was just a preference, not what we reserved, and they didn’t have two beds available for us. She was kinda rude about it and her coworker seemed embarrassed by her rudeness.

    The room was fine; clean, relatively comfortable bed. Generally the staff were all nice except one lady at registration. It’s the only hotel available in the area so if you need to stay in the area then the location is good I guess.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    4.0
    Run down hotel with good staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is the most run down hotel I have stayed in for a long time. The rugs were filthy. The paint was dirty. Wallpaper was ripped and dirty. There was a huge water stain leak in my bathroom. There was mold all around the bathtub. Laundry facilities were inadequate with just one machine. Kids running up and down the hallways at night topped off a very poor stay.

    The staff here was excellent, particularly Carla at the front desk. The location was fairly near some restaurants and shopping. The room was spacious. Check-in was fast and easy. Breakfast was ok, typical Holiday Inn Express.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The pool had no heat, so the kids couldn't even swim. The room wasn't cleaned daily and we had a very difficult time getting linens for the additional children. The murphy bed couch was unusable because the mattress was so old and flat. My son ended up just sleeping on the couch without folding it out. The bathroom smelled like urine and we were barely given enough towels for each person each day. The bathroom sink did not have hot water either.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2022

    4.0
    we won’t ever stay here again and probably not the smartest $570 I’ve ever spent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nasty floors, loud washing machine at night that rocked our room, very few towels in the room, no hot shower one night, no towels at the COLD pool, shabby looking walls and ceilings

    beds and pillows were comfortable. easy to get to the hotel

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    4.0
    We will not stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had problems with the toilet and the sofa bed did not have a mattress or bedding. Only 2 hangers, available; there were three of us in the room. No ice bucket, but there was a lid for the bucket. Ice machine was not working. Only 2 towels for three people & no hand towels; also only 1 bar of soap. My charge card was charge $234.10, after the stay, but when I book the room I was quoted $214.00. We DID NOT purchase or request anything else that would require the extra payment.

    Comfortable beds & Pillows. Breakfast was good.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    1.0
    Horrible, dirty place and gross
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had dirty bedding with toenail clippings and blood streaks when pulling back the bedding. Also we got be bug bites all over our legs. I’ve tried talking to the manager multiple times with no success. Everytime we call they tell us manager is gone and we just missed her, however they will call us back. Still no callback.

    Nothing

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Mold mold mold

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    3.0
    Needs improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The carpet was sticky and the bathroom floor was sticky.

    Location was decent

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    9.0
    Probably want stat there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Men where in vans sitting in front of the door on the phone and texting but that was only at night SCARY for a woman the night clerk was outside as well never said anything to the man that was in the van Breakfast :the ladies that was doing breakfast was not good once the food ran out they didn't fix anymore No hand soap I told the attendant he said he was gone fill it NEVER DID had to spend $100 more for deposit never knew anything about a deposit need to be more clear on somethings

    It was close to where I was visiting

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough staff. Front desk was unable to help me with a problem with my check-in. I had to call booking.com to figure out the situation myself.

    Breakfast was good and the bed and bedding was comfortable

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    It was peaceful and quiet.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    7.0
    Sight was adequate but for the price it did not meet expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Feature Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very worn and tired.

    Location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    1.0
    DO.NOT.STAY.HERE.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    DO.NOT.STAY.HERE. The location is not good. A handful of vehicles, including ours, was vandalized overnight. Our non smoking room smelled like smoke. When I called to ask if I left something behind in our rush to get out of there, the person answering the phone would not look and told me to call back.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    1.0
    The hotel was in such horrible shape that we canceled our reservation and left!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Feature Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The condition of that hotel is so horrible. They should tear it down!

    Location was right behind arrowhead Stadium

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    1.0
    Stay away
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were very uncomfortable. The couch was leaning to the middle. Bugs in the 3rd floor ice machine. Cold pool. Stink bugs in room bathroom door wouldn't close.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2024

    3.0
    Adequate for a place to sleep but the state of the facilities made me worry about overall cleanliness. I would not stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities were old and needed cleaning/painting etc. our room had no tv remote and no phone. Pull out bed has crumbs of food on it. Walls in the facility were scuffed and dirty with chipping paint in areas.

    Staff was pleasant.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2024

    7.0
    Would be nice if they started to update the hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were very dated. Lights were burnt out. Luggage carts were broken so hard to use.

    Stayed in November 2024

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