
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
Best for families and groups who want resort amenities (indoor pool, waterslide, arcade) close to Village West attractions.
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Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City is a family-friendly, resort-style property in the Village West entertainment district with indoor and seasonal outdoor pools and activity spaces. Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center is a large, full-service convention hotel connected to Crown Center for travelers focused on downtown attractions and events.
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Best for families and groups who want resort amenities (indoor pool, waterslide, arcade) close to Village West attractions.

Best for conventioneers, event planners, and travelers who want direct access to Crown Center and downtown Kansas City venues.
When Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City wins: choose Margaritaville if you want resort-style pools (year-round indoor plus seasonal outdoor with a waterslide), kid-friendly activities, cabanas and an arcade — ideal for families, pool-focused stays, or Village West events.
When Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center wins: choose the Sheraton if your priority is downtown access, a large set of meeting rooms and ballrooms, proximity to Crown Center attractions, and the familiarity of a national full-service brand.
Bottom line: Margaritaville is a purpose-built family resort with active pool and entertainment offerings; Sheraton is a big downtown convention hotel. Pick Margaritaville for leisure and family fun, Sheraton for meetings and downtown convenience.
| Category | Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City | Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Casual resort, family-oriented, activity-driven | Large, full-service, business- and event-oriented |
| Location | Village West entertainment district near Kansas Speedway and Legends Outlets (Kansas City, KS) | Connected to Crown Center and close to downtown Kansas City (Kansas City, MO) |
| Size (rooms) | 228 guestrooms, including 11 suites | 720 guestrooms (supplier listing) |
| Who can stay / age policy | All ages welcome; primary guest must be 21 to check in | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Pools & water features | Heated indoor pool open year-round (NINJACROSS obstacle course, rock-climbing wall) + seasonal outdoor zero-entry pool with waterslide, cabanas and fire pits | Outdoor pool (supplier listing) — indoor/outdoor pool details beyond that are not published |
| Restaurants & bars | LandShark Bar & Grill, 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill (poolside), LandShark Lobby Bar, Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions | On-site restaurant and bar/lounge; room service available (limited hours) |
| Spa & wellness | No spa (hotel listing) | Not published |
| Meetings & events | Over 14,000 sq ft of indoor/outdoor event space; Compass Rose Ballroom and Coral Reef Ballroom (up to 300 guests) | 15 meeting rooms, ballroom and banquet facilities; positioned to serve conventions and events |
| Family & kid features | Arcade (Fin City), kid-friendly pool obstacle course and activities, day passes available for pools | Family welcome (up to 2 children may stay free under Sheraton policy) but fewer dedicated kid attractions published |
| Parking & transport | Self-parking and valet (fees), electric vehicle charging, car recommended for area attractions | Self parking and covered parking available (surcharges); car recommended |
Margaritaville sits in the Village West entertainment cluster in Kansas City, Kansas, close to Kansas Speedway, Legends Outlets and other family attractions.
Choose Margaritaville if you want to be near Village West attractions and event venues outside downtown.
Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center is in downtown Kansas City and physically connected to the Crown Center complex and its attractions.
Pick the Sheraton for direct access to Crown Center and downtown meeting and entertainment options.
Margaritaville offers 228 rooms with a mix of patios/balconies and family-friendly suite layouts.
Rooms emphasize pool access and family layouts rather than sheer volume.
Sheraton lists a broad set of traditional rooms and suites to serve business and leisure travelers downtown.
Sheraton suits groups and travelers who need a wide selection of room types and accessible options.
Margaritaville centers its dining around pool views and casual, island-leaning fare.
Good for casual, family-friendly meals and poolside cocktails.
Sheraton has an on-site restaurant and bar/lounge, plus limited in-room dining during set hours.
Suitable for business meals and convenient downtown dining without leaving Crown Center.
Pools are Margaritaville’s central draw: a year-round indoor play pool and a seasonal outdoor zero-entry pool with a waterslide.
If pools, a waterslide and family water play are priorities, Margaritaville is the clear choice.
Sheraton lists an outdoor pool among its recreation offerings and a 24-hour fitness center.
Sheraton offers a pool for guest use, but does not publish the same family-activity water features as Margaritaville.
Margaritaville focuses on family recreation and fitness rather than a formal spa or evening nightlife district.
Expect fitness and casual evening entertainment—no spa services listed.
Sheraton provides standard full-service hotel wellness basics and easy access to downtown nightlife.
Sheraton covers fitness and downtown nightlife access; published spa details are not available.

Margaritaville — indoor obstacle-course pool, waterslide, arcade and family programming.

Sheraton — 15 meeting rooms, ballroom and direct Crown Center connection.

Margaritaville — year-round indoor pool plus a seasonal zero-entry outdoor pool with slide and cabanas.

Sheraton — steps from Crown Center and within easy walking distance of many downtown attractions.
Margaritaville — it has a family-oriented indoor play pool with an obstacle course, a seasonal outdoor pool and an arcade.
Sheraton — it offers many meeting rooms, ballrooms and direct connection to Crown Center and nearby downtown venues.
Margaritaville’s published info states 'No spa'; Sheraton’s supplier listing does not publish spa details.
Yes. Margaritaville is explicitly family-friendly; Sheraton is not adults-only and welcomes guests of all ages.
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