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Hilton President Kansas City
A historic downtown hotel walking distance to the Power & Light District, featuring Deco corner rooms.
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Set in downtown Kansas City, this historic property places guests within easy walking distance of the Power and Light District. Travelers appreciate the comfortable plush beds, gold canopy frames, and spacious bathrooms with granite countertops. However, lower-floor rooms endure late-night noise from weekend nightlife crowds, and the elevators can be sluggish during morning checkout rushes. 69521
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What travelers noticed
- The location is a major highlight, placing guests steps from the Power and Light District, T-Mobile Center, and the streetcar line. 1795
- Bedrooms provide comfortable king mattresses, soft pillows, and thick linens for a restful sleep. drawn from the full read
- Corner rooms offer ample natural light through original Deco windows with views of the downtown skyline. 6178
The catch
Who it's for
- — Power and Light District nightlife
- — Downtown weekend getaways
- — Fans of historic architecture
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to late-night street noise
- — Travelers in a hurry during morning elevator rushes
- — Guests assigned to west-facing rooms with skyscraper views
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Score breakdown
How the 80/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
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- “Bathing in the clawfoot bathtub was a relaxing way to end my hectic day. Additionally, the bathroom was spacious and inviting, thanks to large windows.” 9
- “What I appreciated the most about the bathroom was the windows. There were two decently sized windows, one next to the clawfoot tub and another one by the shower, and they let in a healthy amount of natural light, making the bathroom brighter and more inviting.” 9
Location
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- “crobertdillon • 2y ago My go to Hilton in downtown KC - beautiful property My go to Hilton in downtown KC - beautiful property ArnoldoSea • 2y ago Stayed here back in 2019. It's such a beautiful hotel. A very photogenic place if you're into the Art Deco, roaring 20s vibes.” 19
- “Nice location and walkable to many restaurants. Would definitely stay again.” 17
Room
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- “Booked a 2 queen room on points and was upgraded to a 2 queen loft on the 14th floor. Beautiful room and a steal with the 20% back in points.” 17
- “When we checked in, we were put into a larger king on the 13th floor; one of two rooms on the floor facing Baltimore Avenue and above the main entrance to the hotel. Overall, we were very happy with the size of the room.” 17
Service
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- “The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout.” 17
- “Service is polished but not stiff. Staff is calm and friendly, from the moment you pull up to the valet stand to the minute you check out, and the front desk will be happy to offer neighborhood recommendations beyond the usual barbecue hits.” 8
Bed & Sleep
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- “Attractive room design, interesting artwork, a wonderfully plush bed with thick, Thompson-style, linens (but was softer on the mattress side, which I definitely like), and a nice walk-in shower with good pressure.” 17
- “Recent visitors appreciated the renovated guest rooms, which are outfitted with Hilton Serenity beds, blackout curtains, 37-inch flat-screen TVs, complimentary HBO and coffee makers.” 12
Value
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- “the rate I think was about $120 so not horrible I've seen the rates much higher here if I looked at some sample dates so I think they got a good deal here as far as the conference rate” 103:51
- “The bar has a daily happy hour and occasionally hosts live music. There's also the Providence Room, serving American cuisine for lunch and dinner, and the Walnut Room, a 1940s-inspired space serving a daily breakfast buffet (for a fee). But complaints about slow service have been made.” 21
Where it is, how to reach it
1329 Baltimore
Kansas City, Missouri
64105 USA
Details checked 2026-09-01
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Trails its peers
Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 8 points below the mid-range median of 88, across 321 hotels in the same bracket. In Kansas City it sits 3 points below the local median of 83.
Price bracket
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Mid-range
- This hotel
- 80
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 89
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Which room to ask for
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
Food
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Bathroom
67
Room
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Service
52
Value
52
Noise
47
Bed & Sleep
12
Location
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Food11 mentions
- “Tavernonna (the restaurant) isn't very good anyway, so nothing missed there. Kansas City native here.” 19
- “Breakfast was done in a bar area that was super small so they only let people in on a timed basis.” 19
- “my breakfast amenity was a $50 credit; we used it at the Lobby Cafe for some unremarkable breakfast burritos and a strangely-crafted cortado.” 17
- “Tavernonna (the restaurant) isn't very good anyway, so nothing missed there.” 19
- “Breakfast is a $30 credit at the lobby coffee bar, but was honestly pretty terrible. The only savory options were a breakfast burrito (which was gross and inedible) and a pimento cheese bread thing (I don't like pimento cheese). The coffee cake wasn't very good, either.” 17
- “When you get hungry, head to the redesigned Providence or have breakfast in the elegant Walnut Room.” 12
- “Had a nice Italian dinner and got drinks at the speakeasy. Such a cool place with great memories!!” 19
- “Snag a bar seat early for the best people watching, but be sure to start your meal with the hot buns no matter what.” 8
- “I've had dinner twice at TOWN, the lobby restaurant at the Hotel Kansas City. Both were excellent meals.” 17
- “Breakfast options were somewhat limited, though tasted good. They had two choices of breakfast burritos, a brioche bun and some other pastries.” 17
- “Most of the 213 rooms are spacious with flat-screen TVs and coffee/tea facilities.” 21
Noise5 mentions
- “If you're sensitive to noise, request a room away from event spaces, as the hotel is a popular wedding venue.” 8
- “In a 1931 building the elevator wait at checkout on a busy morning is the one place the historic bones show; budget a few extra minutes if you have a flight.” 6
- “Though older, the windows blocked a majority of sounds from P&L, with the exception of the numerous sirens in KCMO.” 17
- “If you want to earn Hilton points there's a Hampton Inn down the street on Main that's right on the street car line. It's not fancy but it's cleaner.” 7
- “Lower-floor street-side king during an event weekend. Floors 3 to 5 on the 12th Street side pick up Power & Light crowd noise on Friday and Saturday until about 2 AM.” 6
Room20 mentions
- “While I appreciated the historical charm of Hotel Phillips, my corner suite didn't deliver the opulent suite experience I originally expected.” 9
- “Booked a 2 queen room on points and was upgraded to a 2 queen loft on the 14th floor. Beautiful room and a steal with the 20% back in points.” 17
- “The consistent use of the gold color as the theme of the room began to tire me slightly, and the room's amenities were outdated.” 9
- “The owner, a collector, has displayed many artifacts from the Reagan era throughout the property. It's a historic hotel with a sophisticated vibe, though some of the decor, like the floral-patterned carpeted hallways, is starting to look worn.” 21
- “When we checked in, we were put into a larger king on the 13th floor; one of two rooms on the floor facing Baltimore Avenue and above the main entrance to the hotel. Overall, we were very happy with the size of the room.” 17
- “The room was comfortable and nicely furnished. Our room was on the twelfth floor and faced to the Kauffmann Center and points south.” 17
- “Avoid every room on the west side no matter what floor you're on you're going to be facing a skyscraper will have zero view.” 3
- “The centerpiece of the bedroom was a gold canopy bed. The canopy frame naturally made the ceiling appear taller, and its presence certainly made the room feel more upscale and impressive.” 9
- “Even though my room was a corner suite, the bedroom only had two windows, and they weren't big enough to let ample sunlight into the bedroom.” 9
- “Rooms were huge with big screen tv and a sofa that folds out into a bed.” 11
- “Attractive room design, interesting artwork, a wonderfully plush bed with thick, Thompson-style, linens (but was softer on the mattress side, which I definitely like), and a nice walk-in shower with good pressure.” 17
- “The room was barely bigger than the beds. It had love seats at the end of the beds which served little purpose as they were not comfortable to use and were only a foot or so from the TV.” 17
- “Room 1320, 1224, 1112. Rooms 132 and 110 don't have a view but these rooms are huge in size.” 3
- “Junior Suite (around 450 sq ft). A handful per floor, with a separate sitting area and the building's best bathrooms.” 6
- “At one end of the lobby was a beautifully decorated bookcase wall, and my favorite piece of furniture was the green velvet couch in front of the wall.” 9
- “I appreciated that the hotel continuously reinforced the use of a gold color theme in many interior design components, including the canopy bed, which was the room's highlight.” 9
- “Suites have separate living room areas with couches and chairs and some, like the Reagan Suite and the Presidential Suite, have kitchenettes with full-size refrigerators, microwaves, toasters, sinks, and dishes. But note that not all rooms have good views.” 21
- “The work desk's narrow profile significantly restricted the desktop space, and I ended up working on the bed.” 9
- “The media console across from the bed had the same gold frame as the nightstands, but it was disappointing to find a regular TV instead of a smart TV.” 9
- “The guest rooms at the Hilton President Kansas City have a stately decor, though it's one that borders on dated.” 21
Service11 mentions
- “Staff were very nice, though, and valet was helpful.” 19
- “Upon check in we were given two bottles of water for the room; it was nice to have a mini-fridge in the room to keep them cold.” 17
- “The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout.” 17
- “Only problem is that valet parking situation at Phillips is soooo shitty. They charge you a premium to keep your car in a public garage a couple blocks away... Then literally run to get your car when you need it.” 19
- “Once the agent did come out, they apologized for the wait - oh, well, everyone has to take breaks. The agent was quite friendly, so good recovery there.” 17
- “I used valet each day during the stay (maybe a 5-10 minute wait for the car if they were busy) and had no issues.” 17
- “Service is polished but not stiff. Staff is calm and friendly, from the moment you pull up to the valet stand to the minute you check out, and the front desk will be happy to offer neighborhood recommendations beyond the usual barbecue hits.” 8
- “Stayed here on the cross country drive to our wedding 🤍 the staff bumped us up to the presidential suite as a congratulations!!” 19
- “The lady who checked us in was delightful and the valets were all cheerful. Otherwise, my husband commented on the grumpiness of the remainder of the staff.” 17
- “I will say that the staff does seem to be trying to deal with this the best they can - they said they thought this would be easier for me than moving me to another hotel, which I agree with.” 17
- “Yes very haunted, the staff had so many interesting stories when I was at the speakeasy back in 2019” 19
View3 mentions
- “King Corner (around 340 sq ft). Floors 9 to 18 on the building corners, with two walls of original Deco windows and skyline views toward Power & Light or the Crossroads. The best balance of period detail and light in the building.” 6
- “Active city views overlooking nightlife, streets, and skyline. Best for energy and nighttime views.” 3
- “ZERO VIEW A Skyscraper blocks the view entirely across all floors. West-facing rooms should be avoided.” 3
Bathroom10 mentions
- “Bathroom was fine with a large walk in shower.” 17
- “Bathing in the clawfoot bathtub was a relaxing way to end my hectic day. Additionally, the bathroom was spacious and inviting, thanks to large windows.” 9
- “Bathroom was sized large.” 11
- “The lounge wasn't open then. Our room was "interesting", it seemed very compartmented and very dated with peeling wallpaper and a water leak in the bathroom creating a puddle under the sink and beside the toilet.” 19
- “Bathrooms are spacious with cream tiles, patterned wallpaper, and granite sink countertops.” 21
- “What I appreciated the most about the bathroom was the windows. There were two decently sized windows, one next to the clawfoot tub and another one by the shower, and they let in a healthy amount of natural light, making the bathroom brighter and more inviting.” 9
- “The clawfoot tub in the bathroom was charming and allowed me to decompress and relax at night.” 9
- “The toilet it my room was so loud, it kept me up all night.” 7
- “The bathroom featured a double sink vanity with brass trims, but the countertop space was quite limited.” 9
- “While the shower came with a glass screen, it couldn't completely prevent the water from splattering to the bathroom floor.” 9
Bed & Sleep3 mentions
- “The king mattress was bouncy but comfortable, and the beige/gray microfiber headboard complemented the gorgeous gray crown molding on the ceiling.” 9
- “Attractive room design, interesting artwork, a wonderfully plush bed with thick, Thompson-style, linens (but was softer on the mattress side, which I definitely like), and a nice walk-in shower with good pressure.” 17
- “Recent visitors appreciated the renovated guest rooms, which are outfitted with Hilton Serenity beds, blackout curtains, 37-inch flat-screen TVs, complimentary HBO and coffee makers.” 12
Location8 mentions
- “Nice location and walkable to many restaurants. Would definitely stay again.” 17
- “Hotel Phillips is located in the Power and Light District of downtown Kansas City, MO. If you are visiting the city for the first time or want to enjoy shopping, sightseeing, and nightlife, you have chosen the right location.” 9
- “It's a five-minute walk to the Sprint Center, which hosts concerts and events, and a six-minute walk to the Kansas City Convention Center, making the property conveniently located for tourists and business travelers alike.” 21
- “DrummingFireman • 2y ago We stayed there in the summer of 22. We stayed there in the summer of 22. Great location, neat property.” 19
- “The 2 Hampton Inns down there are both pretty new and the Hilton in the middle of downtown is probably the best location in my opinion.” 18
- “Both were excellent meals. We have a family house in the Plaza area of KC, so I have not yet stayed overnight at the hotel, but it is well-located and a beautiful re-use of the old Kansas City Club building, which sat mostly vacant since the 1990s.” 17
- “crobertdillon • 2y ago My go to Hilton in downtown KC - beautiful property My go to Hilton in downtown KC - beautiful property ArnoldoSea • 2y ago Stayed here back in 2019. It's such a beautiful hotel. A very photogenic place if you're into the Art Deco, roaring 20s vibes.” 19
- “The hotel's location is in the heart of Kansas City, making Hotel Phillips a great choice if you are a first-timer or want to stay close to the city's main attractions.” 9
Value3 mentions · 1 filmed
- “The bar has a daily happy hour and occasionally hosts live music. There's also the Providence Room, serving American cuisine for lunch and dinner, and the Walnut Room, a 1940s-inspired space serving a daily breakfast buffet (for a fee). But complaints about slow service have been made.” 21
- “Each room has a flat-screen TV, MP3 clock radio, coffee/tea facilities, ironing facilities, safe, bathrobe, bottled water (for a fee), and air-conditioning, though some guests have complained of noisy air-conditioning units.” 21
- “the rate I think was about $120 so not horrible I've seen the rates much higher here if I looked at some sample dates so I think they got a good deal here as far as the conference rate” On camera103:51
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- 6Hotel Phillips Kansas City: The Best Historic Curio in 2026?besthiltonhotels.comReview site2026-05-20Current7 quotes used
“King Corner (around 340 sq ft). Floors 9 to 18 on the building corners, with two walls of original Deco windows and skyline views toward Power & Light or the Crossroads. The best balance of period detail and light in the…”
Read originalbesthiltonhotels.com - 18Recommendations for Kansas City Power and Light District?reddit.comForum thread2026-04-07Current1 quote used
“The 2 Hampton Inns down there are both pretty new and the Hilton in the middle of downtown is probably the best location in my opinion.”
Read originalreddit.com - 7Crown Plaza or Hilton President hotel : r/kansascityreddit.comForum thread2025-12-22Recent5 quotes used
“I would advise against The President. I stayed there a couple months ago and it just seems like it's fallen into disrepair? Idk, I know it's an old historic hotel, but I'd stayed there a couple years ago and remember it…”
Read originalreddit.com - 21Hilton President Kansas City Reviewoyster.comReview site2024-08-07Ageing8 quotes used
“The owner, a collector, has displayed many artifacts from the Reagan era throughout the property. It's a historic hotel with a sophisticated vibe, though some of the decor, like the floral-patterned carpeted hallways, is…”
Read originaloyster.com - 19Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hiltonreddit.comForum thread2024-07-29Ageing14 quotes used
“Tavernonna (the restaurant) isn't very good anyway, so nothing missed there. Kansas City native here.”
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