Location. The Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown soars above the streets of Kansas City, Mo., adjacent to the Kansas City Convention Center and one mile from Union Station. This high-rise hotel sits across the street from a Metro Area Express transit system stop, affording guests convenient transportation to eclectic boutiques, fine dining and entertainment venues of Crown Plaza and Country Club Plaza. Sports enthusiasts can travel eight miles to Arrowhead Stadium or Kaufman Stadium. Hotel Features. Guests at the 28-story Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown can enjoy comfortable seating areas in the inviting lobby. The seasonal outdoor pool and sundeck provide a perfect environment for relaxing. Cardiovascular machines and strength-training equipment are available in the hotel's fitness center.

The hotel's on-site restaurant, the Bistro 1301, serves regional cuisine, wood-fired pizzas and mouthwatering desserts in a casual atmosphere.

Guestrooms. The Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown's 388 guestrooms exude elegance with European-style décor and wood furnishings with a soothing earth- tone color scheme. Accommodations feature cable television with video-game consoles, and well-lit desks with complimentary high- speed Internet access.

Expert Tip. Inspired by the architecture of Seville, Spain, the historic Country Club Plaza is four miles from the hotel. Dotted with original statues throughout the 55-acre area, this district features 150 upscale shops and more than a dozen fine restaurants.

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Driving Directions: From Kansas City International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 20 miles.

Take I-29 South to the Downtown/Broadway exit. Proceed on Broadway to 12th Street. Turn left and drive 2 blocks. Turn right on Wyandotte.