Country Club Plaza Kansas City, Missouri
Opened
1975
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Social ClassicOutside the door
The house
MarriottHistoric jazz salon
Doormen greet arrivals under vintage awnings, leading into an intimate European salon where live jazz drifts through the lobby each evening.
What it’s good at
Notable
A 1928 Italian Renaissance Revival landmark, originally the Villa Serena Apartments, listed on the National Register.
Notable
Nightly live jazz sets at Chaz Lounge and outdoor summer concerts during Strings on the Green.
Notable
Welcoming guests since 1975 with doorman greetings, European vintage charm, and traditional dining on Ward Parkway.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
It’s charming, comfortable and clean and has everything you’ll need but is not super modern.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Overlooking Brush Creek along Ward Parkway, the hotel sits steps from the Moorish-inspired architecture, tiled fountains, and shops of Country Club Plaza.
The rooms
Interiors pair dark wood furnishings with neutral palettes, white crown moldings, and marble-tiled baths overlooking the Country Club Plaza.
The gym
- Gym
- 24-hour fitness center with treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bikes, rowing machines, free weights, strength equipment, and yoga gear.
Restaurant
Chaz on the Plaza
Live local jazz plays each evening across the stepped dining room, which serves regional prime steaks and seafood.
How it began
Architect Alonzo H. Gentry designed the 1928 Italian Renaissance Revival building as luxury apartments before its 1975 boutique hotel transformation.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.