Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Independence

On the eastern edge of Kansas City in Independence’s shopping district, this extended-stay hotel puts you near Centerpoint Medical Center. You’re a short drive from Arrowhead and Kauffman Stadiums, Cable Dahmer/Silverstein Eye Centers Arena, the Midwest Genealogy Center, Adventure Oasis Water Park, Burr Oak Woods and the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site.

The property has 80 air-conditioned suites and rooms with kitchenettes or full kitchens—refrigerators, stovetops and microwaves come standard. Rooms include flat-screen (42-inch) Smart TVs, desks, safes and complimentary Wi‑Fi for a home-away-from-home, extended-stay vibe.

Jump into the indoor pool, sharpen your serve on the outdoor tennis court, or sweat it out in the fitness center. There’s a picnic area with barbecue grills, free self-parking onsite, laundry and dry-cleaning services, plus accessible elevators—simple comforts with practical flair.

A 24-hour business center and a 500 sq ft meeting room make this a solid pick for work trips. Expect express check-out and complimentary newspapers in the lobby, along with property-wide free Wi‑Fi.

Grab basics at the on-site grocery/convenience store, join the complimentary reception on select nights, or fuel up with the complimentary buffet breakfast (weekdays and weekend hours vary). For meals out, nearby options include Master Wok, Thai Spice and Noodles & Company for quick Asian and local bites.