The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
A Crown Center hotel with spacious rooms overlooking Union Station, offering shuttles to the Power and Light District.
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The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center provides spacious rooms with impressive views of downtown Kansas City, Union Station, and the World War I Museum. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, comfortable beds, and pedestrian access to the adjacent shopping complex. However, reviewers regularly complain about an added fee to use the fitness center, sluggish elevators, and dated details in parts of the property. 819182
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers consistently celebrate the hotel's central Crown Center location, highlighting easy access to Crossroads and the free shuttle service to the Power and Light District. 198
- Rooms earn praise for generous luggage storage, comfortable Marriott bedding, and expansive views of the city and freight rail passing Union Station. 7
- Front desk and gift shop staff are widely described as kind, welcoming, and eager to provide helpful local recommendations. 19818
The catch
- Dining feedback is mixed: some guests enjoy appetizers and meals at The Brasserie or Benton's, while others call the lounge breakfast terrible. 19
- Reactions to the bathrooms also vary, with visitors appreciating the generous size and rain shower heads but complaining that the whirlpool tubs can be dirty. 177
Who it's for
- — Travelers wanting direct access to Crown Center shops
- — Guests seeking views of Union Station and the downtown skyline
- — Visitors planning to use the free shuttle to the Power and Light District
Skip it if
- — Guests who object to paying extra fees for the fitness center
- — Travelers in a hurry who get frustrated by slow elevators
- — Anyone counting on a high-quality lounge breakfast
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“if you curve around to the left here is the typical Marriott king bed with all of the wonderful Marriott bedding on it”
youtube.com0:43“and then out this window we have an amazing view of kansas city”
youtube.com1:27“so here's another overall view of the room it's very spacious I'm surprised they call it a junior suite probably because…”
youtube.com2:08“here is the closet with very typical but also plenty of room luggage storage hanging space and safe”
youtube.com4:36“and then the typical shower again plenty of room but normal but but all the good supplies”
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Score breakdown
How the 84/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
88Location
92- “The location of this hotel could not be better! The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center is located right in the middle of downtown, across the street from Union Station.” 19
- “If you are headed to Kansas City, the Westin Crown Center is definitely an affordable, friendly hotel in the perfect location!” 19
Room
86Service
89- “I had excellent interactions with all staff at this hotel! From check-in to the gift shop, everyone was so friendly and kind at the Westin.” 19
- “The inhouse reservations staff already blocked my favorite room for me. Virtually a nonstop checkin to my room! Service does not get much better than that!” 18
Bed & Sleep
90- “if you curve around to the left here is the typical Marriott king bed with all of the wonderful Marriott bedding on it” 160:43
Value
81- “When I found out the Westin was right in the center of downtown and had tons of awesome added amenities for a great price, you get all the amazing amenities of a Westin hotel without having to splurge.” 19
- “Overall, this is a decent Westin offering and prices are usually quite reasonable on the weekends.” 8
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Details checked 2026-08-30
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 4 points below the mid-range median of 88, across 564 hotels in the same bracket.
- This hotel
- 84
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 90
Based on 564 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
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No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
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.
View the 64 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Inside, I signed my name on the guest clipboard and was welcomed by a very friendly associate. Before he found out that I lived locally, I was given a number of recommendations for local sites and restaurants (BBQ-need I say more?!) to visit and even got an offer to help with making reservations.” 8
- “The hotel has 724 rooms!, but with a concert scheduled for the following evening, I figured my chances of a better room seemed pretty slim. There was no wait to check-in, which surprised me, considering how busy the hotel was.” 8
- “I had excellent interactions with all staff at this hotel! From check-in to the gift shop, everyone was so friendly and kind at the Westin.” 19
- “Guests rave about the kind and helpful staff members and the hotel's proximity to Union Station, but recent visitors think the accommodations are a bit outdated.” 12
- “Rooms are spacious; some offer nice city views.” 6
- “Check-in was quick and easy, and the hotel had upgraded me to an Executive Suite.” 9
- “The inhouse reservations staff already blocked my favorite room for me. Virtually a nonstop checkin to my room! Service does not get much better than that!” 18
- “Lowes hotel is a better option if they are available. Cascade (Marriott hotel) on the plaza is also nice and clean.” 2
- “Cascade (Marriott hotel) on the plaza is also nice and clean.” 2
- “Large convention hotel with beautiful rooms and a nice pool.” 15
- “The breakfast is terrible, in the lounge. But the rooms are nice, check out the train station and The Wise Guy!” 17
- “But the rooms are nice, check out the train station and The Wise Guy! Those "whirlpool" tubs are dirty and gross.” 17
- “My favorite amenity offered at this hotel was the very kind concierge and shuttle around downtown.” 19
- “It was a bit of a welcome surprise and aptly sums up the polite and helpful service I received during my stay. This hotel is an old physical plant but the management has done a solid job keeping it modern and comfortable.” 7
- “Sheraton Suites-- Very friendly staff, and when I was staying there monthly a couple of years ago, the front desk clerk would greet me and simply hand me my keys as he saw me alight from my car.” 18
- “Since you're considering a Marriott in Crown Center...check out the Westin instead. It's been maintained much better than the Sheraton. Now it's got a more retro-cool vibe as opposed to a retro-they-stopped-cleaning-this-place vibe. And it's easy to get to the transit stop right by Union Station.” 2
- “check out the Westin instead. It's been maintained much better than the Sheraton. Now it's got a more retro-cool vibe as opposed to a retro-they-stopped-cleaning-this-place vibe.” 2
- “The staff was also really helpful, telling me about the shuttle and making sure I was comfortable throughout my stay.” 19
- “Since you're considering a Marriott in Crown Center...check out the Westin instead. It's been maintained much better than the Sheraton. Now it's got a more retro-cool vibe as opposed to a retro-they-stopped-cleaning-this-place vibe.” 2
- “The hotel even has a free shuttle service that will take you there and back, as well as to the Power and Light District.” 8
- “The agent I spoke with asked me to hold on for just a second, then came back and recognized my Platinum status and asked if I needed a 4pm check-out (the time guaranteed by Platinum status). It was a bit of a welcome surprise and aptly sums up the polite and helpful service I received during my stay.” 7
- “Hotel Kansas City is nice. But it isn't child friendly. And breakfast options are limited.” 2
- “The room was typical of a Westin and I found it to be pretty comfortable. Most of my stay was spent preparing for the following day, though the room was comfortable and offered plenty of space to relax.” 8
- “The bedroom area was compact but had all the essentials including a refrigerator.” 9
- “so here's another overall view of the room it's very spacious I'm surprised they call it a junior suite probably because there's not actually a wall separating the bedroom where it's a true one-bedroom suite” On camera162:08
- “The desk area has the standard chair and plenty of work space. The hotel has done a good job of dealing with an older building and a lack of plugs with a well-placed power strip.” 7
- “I stayed here back in May and even without SPG status I got a nice room on a high floor facing the city.” 7
- “I loved my room at the Westin! It had an incredible view, which was definitely my favorite part. It was a large room with all the amenities readily available.” 19
- “and then out this window we have an amazing view of kansas city” On camera161:27
- “here is the closet with very typical but also plenty of room luggage storage hanging space and safe” On camera164:36
- “Westin Crown Plaza-- Suites. Lots of good upgrade potential as there are multiple types of rooms and suites, including at least one with a piano. Better views-- rooms facing Downtown have a nice view of the skyline and Union Station.” 18
- “Due to the height and the building and the wall of windows, it definitely had a great view 0f the city.” 9
- “I had a great view of the train station and city skyline, which was particularly awesome during a sunset in a thunderstorm.” 9
- “Westin all day - The Fairfield isnt bad by any means and decent free breakfast - but with that said” 10
- “Westin all day - The Fairfield isnt bad by any means and decent free breakfast” 10
- “The breakfast was really great as well. I enjoyed a large omelette and fresh-squeezed juice. I love how refreshed and energized I felt for the day after breakfast.” 19
- “Dinner service was just about to end, though I managed to make one pass for a few snacks. The buffet was fairly limited, though they did offer one hot dish (wontons), in addition to veggies, cookies, and some other snack foods.” 8
- “I enjoyed a breakfast and appetizers at the hotel while there. There is one restaurant in the hotel, The Brasserie, and it had delicious food. The appetizers we received were excellent, and we enjoyed them a bunch.” 19
- “If you stay at the Westin, you have to eat at Benton's. I never recommend eatting at the hotel restaurant, but this is the one exception. You will love it!!” 18
- “The breakfast is terrible, in the lounge.” 17
- “Sheraton is nothing like the Hyatt it used to be. Even the on site restaurant/bar sucks. Hotel KC is a much better option” 2
- “Westin all day - The Fairfield isnt bad by any means and decent free breakfast - but with that said I lived in the Union Hill neighborhood and I had really bad heating issues during one of those super cold winters a few years back and HVAC guy couldnt get out right away.” 10
- “My only complaint was the coffee! They had a full-service coffee bar with espresso, but I opted for a regular coffee. Maybe I should have gone for the latte, but the drip coffee was not so great that day.” 19
- “If you are coming from the airport, definitely check with your hotel before you decide how to get there! This hotel has some excellent amenities, a gorgeous lobby, and great views.” 19
- “The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center is one of the best located hotels in Kansas City. Steps from the Liberty Memorial, home to the National World War I Museum, Union Station, and a short walk or drive from the well known Power and Light District.” 8
- “The connected Crown Center shopping area has excellent choices for drinks and nibbles, and it's close to the Crossroads area.” 15
- “Stay at the new Sheraton in Overland Park. It's a very short drive to downtown and worth it.” 18
- “Westin. Better location and easy walk to the big KC attractions” 10
- “The streetcar stop is essentially in the middle of the route, so you can quickly get to both the Plaza on the South end and River Market on the North end, plus the Union Station/Liberty Memorial area is a little more picturesque without the noise of the middle of downtown.” 2
- “The Sheraton has a Club Lounge which had the typical cheese/vegi/fruit/something heated stuff but the location is great.” 18
- “The location of this hotel could not be better! The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center is located right in the middle of downtown, across the street from Union Station.” 19
- “Westin 1000 percent. Better area. Will be easier to get in and out of for ride share to the stadium or the tourist spots not on the streetcar line.” 10
- “If you are headed to Kansas City, the Westin Crown Center is definitely an affordable, friendly hotel in the perfect location!” 19
- “Crown center for sure. Love that hotel and the location.” 10
- “The location certainly can't be beat, and the opening of the Streetcar in the spring will make it even better for those wishing to visit other parts of Kansas City and save the cost of an Uber or a taxi.” 8
- “here's the bathroom it's more spacious than the typical Marriott bathroom but it's designed the same and appointed the same so all of your towels and storage hairdryer” 16
- “The bathroom is a decent size, marble finishes and a rain shower head. I actually prefer the rain shower heads to the dual shower head "Heavenly Shower" Westin used to promote.” 7
- “The bathtub was huge, which made for luxurious showers and baths. I love being able to relax while traveling!” 19
- “and then the typical shower again plenty of room but normal but but all the good supplies” On camera165:08
- “Overall, this is a decent Westin offering and prices are usually quite reasonable on the weekends.” 8
- “If price isn't a factor, Westin is in the middle of everything. Stick with that one for sure.” 10
- “There is a fee to use the fitness center ($5 or $10, I don't recall), which struck me as odd for this type of property. That's something I see at Vegas casinos and some large hotels in metropolitan properties, but it strikes me as a bit of a nitty way to generate revenue for this property.” 7
- “When I found out the Westin was right in the center of downtown and had tons of awesome added amenities for a great price, you get all the amazing amenities of a Westin hotel without having to splurge.” 19
- “if you curve around to the left here is the typical Marriott king bed with all of the wonderful Marriott bedding on it” On camera160:43
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
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- 17Staycation at the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City this ...reddit.comForum thread2026-08-23Current4 quotes used
“The breakfast is terrible, in the lounge.”
Read originalreddit.com - 10Westin Crown Center vs Fairfield Union Hill for World Cup?reddit.comForum thread2026-03-03Current8 quotes used
“Westin all day - The Fairfield isnt bad by any means and decent free breakfast - but with that said”
Read originalreddit.com - 2Sheraton Crown Center or Hotel Kansas City : r/kansascityreddit.comForum thread2026-02-12Current9 quotes used
“Lowes hotel is a better option if they are available. Cascade (Marriott hotel) on the plaza is also nice and clean.”
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- 19A Stay at the Westin Kansas City Crown Centermeghanthetravelingteacher.comReview site2018-01-05Ageing14 quotes used
“I was able to use the free shuttle instead of walking around in the cold. They will take you from the hotel all the way up to the Power & Light District. I definitely saved money by taking this shuttle instead of an Uber…”
Read originalmeghanthetravelingteacher.com - 8The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center Reviewinsideflyer.comForum thread2016-02-10Ageing11 quotes used
“Inside, I signed my name on the guest clipboard and was welcomed by a very friendly associate. Before he found out that I lived locally, I was given a number of recommendations for local sites and restaurants (BBQ-need I…”
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