
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
Best for families and leisure travelers who want on-site pools, a waterslide and kid-friendly activities.
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Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City is a 228-room, family-friendly resort-style hotel in the Village West entertainment district, aimed at travelers who want pools, arcade fun, and on-site restaurants. Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown is a full-service, 4-star downtown hotel geared to business travelers and convention or event attendees who need central access to the Convention Center and T-Mobile Center.
Updated · about 16 miles (≈25.7 km) apart

Best for families and leisure travelers who want on-site pools, a waterslide and kid-friendly activities.

Best for business travelers and event attendees who need walkable access to the Kansas City Convention Center, T-Mobile Center and downtown nightlife.
When Margaritaville wins: choose Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City if you prioritize resort-style amenities — year-round indoor pool with obstacle course, a large seasonal outdoor zero-entry pool with waterslide, cabanas and family entertainment — and convenient access to Village West attractions (Kansas Speedway, Legends Outlets, Children's Mercy Park).
When Crowne Plaza wins: choose Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown if your trip centers on downtown events, conventions, concerts or meetings; it has extensive meeting and ballroom space, a 24-hour business center, and is steps from the Kansas City Convention Center and Power & Light District.
Bottom line: pick Margaritaville for a leisure-focused, family stay with extensive pool and kid amenities; pick Crowne Plaza for central, business- and event-oriented convenience in downtown Kansas City.
| Category | Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City | Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Resort-style, family-focused, playful brand touches | Full-service downtown hotel focused on business and events |
| Location | Village West entertainment district near Kansas Speedway and Legends Outlets (suburban, car-friendly) | Downtown Kansas City, steps from the Convention Center and T-Mobile Center (walkable to venues) |
| Size | 228 rooms (including 11 suites) | 385 guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | Family-friendly; primary guest must be 21+ at check-in (children welcome) | All ages welcome; not adults-only |
| Pools | Heated indoor pool open year-round (NINJACROSS obstacle course, rock-climbing wall, basketball hoop) + seasonal outdoor zero-entry pool with waterslide, cabanas and lawn games | Seasonal outdoor pool (listed); indoor pool not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site outlets: LandShark Bar & Grill (full-service), 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill (poolside), LandShark Lobby Bar, Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions | The Depot (restaurant), 1 bar/lounge, 1 coffee shop/cafe; buffet breakfast available (surcharge) |
| Spa & wellness | No spa published; Fins Up! fitness center on-site | Not published |
| Meetings & events | Over 14,000 sq ft of flexible indoor/outdoor event space, ballrooms (Compass Rose, Coral Reef) and poolside event options | Large conference capability: ~157,314 sq ft conference space and 10 meeting rooms; ballroom and banquet facilities |
| Parking & transit | On-site self-parking and valet (fees), electric vehicle charging; car recommended | Covered self-parking (surcharge), self parking fee listed (USD 30/day); central downtown location makes walking/transit feasible |
| Known for | Pool complex, waterslide, family entertainment and Village West access | Proximity to Kansas City Convention Center and T-Mobile Center; downtown meeting/ballroom space |
Margaritaville sits in Village West, a short drive from Kansas Speedway, Legends Outlets and Children’s Mercy Park.
Good if you want easy access to Speedway, outlet shopping and family attractions; not central downtown.
Crowne Plaza is located in the heart of downtown Kansas City, a short walk to the Convention Center and T-Mobile Center.
Choose Crowne Plaza for downtown access and event proximity; expect more urban surroundings and easier transit/walking options.
Margaritaville has 228 rooms including 11 suites, several with private balconies or ground-floor walk-out decks.
Rooms emphasize resort access and outdoor views; good for families and pool-facing stays.
Crowne Plaza offers a larger room inventory (385 guestrooms) with a range of standard and premium room types plus suites.
Crowne Plaza provides more room variety and higher room count, useful for large groups and conferences.
Margaritaville centers dining on LandShark Bar & Grill plus multiple bars and a coffee/provisions shop.
Expect casual, family-oriented dining and poolside drinks, with several on-site options open to locals and guests.
Crowne Plaza has an on-site restaurant (The Depot), a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe.
Crowne Plaza covers the basics for downtown dining and quick business meals, with fewer on-site casual/pool options.
Pools are Margaritaville’s signature amenity — a year-round heated indoor pool with obstacle course plus a seasonal outdoor zero-entry pool with waterslide.
If pools and family water activities are a priority, Margaritaville is the clear choice.
Crowne Plaza lists an outdoor seasonal pool among its amenities.
Crowne Plaza provides a basic seasonal pool; it’s not marketed as a family water-activity destination.
Margaritaville offers on-site family entertainment and a branded fitness center.
Good for families wanting both fitness options and kid-friendly entertainment on property.
Crowne Plaza provides business-friendly fitness and urban nightlife options nearby.
Crowne Plaza pairs standard hotel wellness amenities with immediate access to downtown nightlife and dining.

Margaritaville — year-round indoor pool with obstacle course plus a large seasonal outdoor zero-entry pool and waterslide.

Crowne Plaza — located next to the Kansas City Convention Center with large conference space and multiple meeting rooms.

Margaritaville — multiple bars and a two-story LandShark Bar & Grill with pool views and live music.

Crowne Plaza — steps from T-Mobile Center, Municipal Auditorium and downtown nightlife.
Margaritaville is more kid-friendly with an indoor obstacle-course pool, outdoor waterslide and an arcade; Crowne Plaza is a standard downtown hotel without those family water attractions published.
Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown is the practical choice — it sits adjacent to the Kansas City Convention Center and offers extensive meeting space.
Neither property publishes a full-service spa in the supplied listings (Margaritaville: 'No spa' in Google listing; Crowne Plaza: not published).
Yes. Margaritaville lists self-parking and valet with set nightly fees; Crowne Plaza offers covered self-parking for a surcharge.
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