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Ambassador Hotel Downtown Kansas City

4.0 of 5
1111 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64106
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Ambassador Hotel Downtown Kansas City
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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28 reviews 28 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

This is a great hotel. Great location only a few blocks from Power and Light district. Wonderful personal service. A car will take you anywhere in the area like the Plaza. Great food and a cool bar. The rooms are very nice.

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Michael H, General Manager at Ambassador Hotel Downtown Kansas City, responded to this review
18 May 2013

Thank you for your kind words. I am glad that you enjoyed both our complimentary shuttle service, as well as our cuisine and service at Reserve Restaurant! My staff here works very hard to provide the best possible experience for all of our guests, and we hope to see you again soon! More

New York City, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

We recently stayed at the Ambassador for a few days in connection with a sightseeing trip to KC. The hotel, a former bank, is a hidden gem with large rooms furnished in understated modern tones, with very comfortable beds Rooms have wall safes and complementary bottled water and coffee makers. The staff is exceptional. Prices are reasonable and we recommend... More

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Kansas City
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3 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Highly recommend the Ambassador Hotel, my girlfrend and I stay there and our room was huge, even with the two queen size beds, really big and luxurious! The bathroom was equally big with two sinks opposite each other, a massive shower plus extra room, largest bath I have ever had at a hotel. Every aspect of the hotel was high... More

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Michael H, General Manager at Ambassador Hotel Downtown Kansas City, responded to this review
18 May 2013

I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We love to hear compliments about our spacious guest rooms, as well as our lobby. I will be sure to let my staff know about your very generous comments. We hope that you will stay with us again on your next trip to Kansas City! More

Dallas
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Stunning hotel ...loved the history of the building, stylish renovation of public spaces and the large, comfortable and beautifully appointed guest rooms. Both the wait staff and hotel staff were superb and professional in appearance and service -- similar to what one would experience at a fine hotel in large U.S. and European cities. Great bar food and excellent selection... More

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Michael H, General Manager at Ambassador Hotel Downtown Kansas City, responded to this review
4 May 2013

We are very happy that you had such a memorable experience during your stay. We strive to always exceed our guests expectations. I will be sure to share your comments with the team and we look forward to seeing you again. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Amazing location! We went to the annual Kansas City Burlesque Festival at The Folly Theater which is only a couple of blocks away. We used the Ambassador shuttle service which was fast and runs until 11pm. The Power & Light district is down the street. The room was clean, comfortable and beautifully designed. From the moment we checked in the... More

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Michael H, General Manager at Ambassador Hotel Downtown Kansas City, responded to this review
18 May 2013

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I am glad you enjoyed our complimentary shuttle service that we provide for all of our guests, and yes we are very close to the Folly Theatre located just outside the Power and Light district. I will inform my team of your nice comments, and we hope to see you again in... More

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Really lovely boutique hotel, GREAT food. I had a burger and fries - the fries were big, meaty garlicky natural cut fries with parmesan cheese --delicious! I also tried the beignets and my coworkers had a berry crisp they said was great. The service was also spot on, very friendly. The complimentary car service a huge, huge help, also. The... More

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Michael H, General Manager at Ambassador Hotel Downtown Kansas City, responded to this review
4 May 2013

I am delighted to hear your wonderful comments about your recent stay with us! Thank you for taking time to post the review, we are always please to receive great feedback from our guests. I hope you will stay with us again next time you are in KC. More

USA
Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
49 hotel reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
109 helpful votes 109 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Stayed for two nights in April 2013. Very very pleased with the accommodations and service. Probably the best hotel currently in KC. The hotel is located in the Power and Light district. It is near a lot of touristy stuff and restaurants and also rather close to the Crown Center. It is about 15 minutes from Country Club Plaza. The... More

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Michael H, General Manager at Ambassador Hotel Downtown Kansas City, responded to this review
4 May 2013

Thank you so much for writing such a nice review. We enjoyed having the wedding group stay with us and we are pleased that you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. More

Nebraska
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

The Ambassador Hotel in Downtown Kansas City is beautiful! It is in an old bank building that stood empty for years and was scheduled to be torn down. I love to see these old downtown buildings saved from the wrecking ball. The building has been restored and remodeled, with a beautiful lobby, dining area and bar.The rooms are fabulous -... More

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Michael H, General Manager at Ambassador Hotel Downtown Kansas City, responded to this review
21 April 2013

I am delighted that you "Loved It"! Thank you for your great review, we are always thrilled when our guests have a memorable experience. I happy you found our before and after photo album, its always fun to look back at how the building looked then and compare it to the beautiful, restored treasure that it is today. We hope... More

lincoln,ne
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

This hotel is very modern and chic, but not large like the chains. We really liked that the parking lot was right next to the door (its about $15 a day) and we used the free Escalade service a number of times. We had a great corner room and I never heard any of our neighbors and I was surprised... More

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Michael H, General Manager at Ambassador Hotel Downtown Kansas City, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Thank you for all of your nice comments, I am so happy you enjoyed your stay. I will be certain to share your review with the team! Please contact me personally next time you plan to visit so we can make up the inconvenience you experienced during this visit. I look forward to speaking with you very soon. More

The plains
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32 reviews 32 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We were in KC for the NCAA tournament. The Ambassador is just two blocks away so it's very convenient. We had a king bedroom with a separate sitting area. There was a half bath in addition to full bath which made it very useful for guests. The decor is contemporary and the furnishings were very nice. They provided plush robes... More

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Michael H, General Manager at Ambassador Hotel Downtown Kansas City, responded to this review
11 April 2013

I am so pleased that you plan to stay with us again when you visit Kansas City. We really enjoyed our first year of being open during all the March basketball! Our location is perfect for any event being held at the Sprint Center. We hope all is well in Wichita and we look forward to your return. More

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Address: 1111 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64106
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Region: United States > Missouri > Kansas City
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Wheelchair access
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Ranked #3 of 109 hotels in Kansas City
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The former Gate City National Bank building has been transformed into a chic, independent boutique hotel. Built in 1920, the seven-story structure exhibits the neoclassical style favored at the time. The building retains the striking architecture that put it on the National Register of Historic Places. Lobby walls and curved staircase to the lower level are sheathed in marble and Reserve Restaurant provides innovative cuisine. ... more   less 
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