Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 35 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility should be confirmed directly with the property.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Mission (Merriam), within a 15-minute drive of Kansas City Convention Center and T-Mobile Center. It is approximately 14.6 miles from Legends Outlets Kansas City and 16.2 miles from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an indoor pool available. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What are the policies regarding children staying at the property?

Up to 3 children aged 18 years and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not specify the availability of extra beds or cribs. Guests should contact the property directly for any requests regarding additional sleeping arrangements.

Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam

Average nightly price at Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$75
February	US$73
March	US$81
April	US$101
May	US$107
June	US$116
July	US$116
August	US$102
September	US$92
October	US$95
November	US$88
December	US$84

What guests think

At Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam, travelers often highlight very clean rooms, friendly staff, and a convenient location near the interstate, describing an older but well‑maintained property that delivers solid value for a quiet, budget‑friendly stay.

A recurring downside is building‑wide climate control; many guests could not cool or heat rooms adequately and were offered fans or space heaters. Pool and hot tub experiences vary widely, from pleasant and clean to cold, cloudy, or out of service. Breakfast is frequently praised for variety yet can be inconsistent, and Wi‑Fi reliability and parking availability draw occasional complaints. Overall, expect a clean, value stay with strong basics and some maintenance variability.

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Facilities

Indoor pool and hot tub are popular but frequently reported as cold, cloudy, or out of order, with jets sometimes not working. Parking can feel limited on busy nights.

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Lisa

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean and comfortable as always and the breakfast was very good. The thing that brought the score down for me was that the water is the hot tub was cold and thats a big reason I come to this hotel.

8

James

21 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only complaint was hot tub was not bubbling for some reason, a small issue. Breakfast was good with some options.

6

Terra

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hot tub was broken and was not notified or we would have stayed somewhere else

8

Teresa

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Not enough parking space

6

Christy

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, but half of the plug ins didn’t work. Also the water in both the hot tub and pool was very cold.

10

Ashley

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was clean, maybe a bit dated. Breakfast was good. Staff were nice and helpful. Parking wasn't great. Hotel parking fills up fast on weekends. Don't park over the painted dividing lines into the Danny's parking lot, their manager will come out and yell at you and threaten to have your vehicle towed. I would for sure stay at this property again.

6

Karyn

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was ok but hot tub and pool were FREEZING. We told the staff and they said they’d have it checked out but it did not improve. It is so frustrating when the pool and hot tub were a big part of why we picked this hotel with our kids.

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Jason

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Torn carpet leading into bathroom. Hot tub heater stopped working after second night and was not fixed by the time we left three days later. Disappointing as this was one of the major reasons for choosing this hotel. No one at the front desk at checkout time with four guests waiting to check out.

10

Cristina

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Michael was very friendly when we checked in, the rooms were cleaned, they really didn't have enough parking, very nice breakfast included meat, potatoes,and even shredded cheese and salsa along with a few choices for juice coffee bagels cereal and pancakes- all the goodies. Hot tub was hot in the Jets worked the water in the pool looked a little cloudy.

10

Linda

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value... clean, well maintained hotel with plenty of parking. Nice pool and large hot tub. Older bathroom but great shower. Good breakfast buffet with large variety. Room was very nice with fridge and microwave

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Cleanliness

Many reviews praise very clean rooms and well-kept common areas. A smaller number report lapses such as hair left behind, lingering odors, or, rarely, pests.

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Deanna

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was clean, comfortable and quiet

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Angela

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here for one night and picked this place based on other reviews. The hotel is right off of the highway which makes it super convenient and has several nice dining options close by. Walking in to the hotel, it smelled strongly of what I call the fabuloso cleaning product smell which to me personally is not a good smell. Check in was quick and easy. I wouldn’t say the staff was overly friendly but they did their job and we got our room. Our room seemed clean enough but the carpet was a bit sticky in places and the night stand has a mysterious substance on it. The bed was clean but sagged in the middle but there were plenty of pillow options on the bed. There are only outlets on one night stand so charging devices was not ideal but we made it work. The bathtub drain would not stay open, so, if you were showering, the tub filled with water. I had to put the complimentary bar of soap in the drain to hold it open. The water is either scalding hot or freezing cold-it was hard to get a mix of both for a good temperature. We never could figure out the tv remote so we watched bowling for some room noise lol. The room itself was quiet. We didn’t eat breakfast there so I can’t comment on that. All in all, it was ok for a one night stay but I think we will choose another option in the future.

6

Raychelle

29 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very helpful. The room had other people’s hair everywhere. In the shower, on the bed and even on the pillows. There were crumbs on the bed when we entered as well. When we showered, the ceiling bubbled up

2

Donnie

25 Nov 2024

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Roaches, roaches, roaches!! Had to throw an absolute fit in the lobby to get changed rooms once the roaches came out when the lights went off. Get my some up and move rooms in the middle of the night and wasn't even offered so much as an apology let alone a refund of any sort. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PROPERTY!

10

Scott

5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

spotless room. courteous staff. good location.

6

Andrea

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room needed vacuuming very badly. Also, hair was on bed, in shower, and on floor.

8

Tarah

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were comfortable. The establishment, tho dated, was the cleanest. I mean...immaculate! Absolutely the cleanest hotel I've stayed in - in years! Thank you!

10

Jaider

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lotus Hotel is such a nice spot! Super clean, cozy, and the staff is really friendly. I loved the breakfast too — it made the stay super easy and comfortable.

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Judy

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We did not stay after checked in less than 2 hours. 1. Room was not ready after 3 p.m. 2. Room was dirtying and it’s blenders so dirty. It looks like that house keeper hadn’t changed at all. 3. We asked her (who works at front desks) to cancel and full refund. 4. After she checked our room and agreed to full refund.

10

Joe

29 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Very clean room and overall clean and well kept property. I would recommend.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, some spacious, but bathrooms tend to be small and decor somewhat dated. Climate control is centrally managed and often hard to adjust, and a few guests note thin walls or weak Wi‑Fi.

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Kerri

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff were pleasant; breakfast was good. First room - ac wouldn't turn on then a leak developed in a ceiling grate, dripping on the floor at 3am. Not their fault but second room the ac wouldn't turn off and blasted high all night long. Are they doing appropriate maintenance?

8

Dave

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed the Hotel Lotus. Our only problem was poor WiFi reception. Room was spacious, quiet, clean and comfortable. Great surrounding area. Good breakfast. Friendly staff.

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Shelby

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Was supposed to stay at the hotel for 3 nights. I canceled 1 night before I got there due to a family event I couldn’t miss but I canceled my second night after my first nights stay because of how terrible it was. I checked in about 12:30am and was exhausted, otherwise, I would not have stayed. I got into my room and it was 80 degrees and humid. They offered a box fan stating that all the AC had been turned off “for the season”, this was mid/end October and still hitting 80+ degrees during the day. I slept with the window open and fan running full bore trying to cool it down. It did finally drop to about 74 degrees but then it was very muggy and my sheets were damp from having the window open. Bed was also uncomfortable and bathroom was very small. I barely slept that night.

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Michael

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was clean overall. The room was clean and bed semi-comfortable. The area is very safe, well located and accessible. Lots of food options close by. The only real complaint is that the decor and furnishings are very outdated. Lots of dark heavy wood furnishings in the room. Bathroom very small and needs an upgrade. Lighting in the room is poor and there are no usb ports anywhere. If you need tech options to do some work, especially in your room, this is not the place for you! The breakfast buffet was the usual stuff, but again, the area furnishings need an upgrade. The front desk staff was friendly, but not anything special. If you enjoyed staying at a Howard Johnsons in the 70s, you would love this place. If you are more into modern conveniences and inspiring decor, then not the place for you!

8

Jessica

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for the hotel. Staff was super friendly and quick to get us checked in. Room was great, only issue was the AC unit was stuck on heat and we couldn't get it to cool down. It was a little too hot. They did offer us a fan. It helped a little. Breakfast was ok. They had some reasonable options. Including a pancake making machine.

4

Aaron

22 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean. The challenge was that the thermostat did not work correctly and would run continuously (I woke up and it was 85 degrees). And no hot water the second morning. The breakfast buffet was good.

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Julia

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked our room, breakfast, pool and hot tub. The staff was friendly and helpful. The only reason I didn't give a 5 star rating is the heating and cooling system. When we arrived the room temperature was at 83. It felt like a sauna in there. I was told that the rooms where on a central heating cooling system and was given a fan. That even if I put it on cool on thermostat it wouldnt do anything.l wish there was more that could be done. The lowest the temp got our two night stay was 75. That wasn't very comfortable for us.

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Joyce

4 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They don’t have heat/air temp control in your own room They said it’s run on same temp for every room. The air conditioner was on and no way to turn it off. The gave me an electric heater for the room which helped

6

Scott

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was fine, the room clean and comfortable bed. The WiFi very weak and the coffee in the morning was not even warm and it had just been made.

8

Jill

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Hotel is older but has had some updates. Beds were comfortable. Walls are thin. Not a lot of parking. Staff was friendly

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and efficient at check-in. A minority cite unhelpful or slow responses, early check-in fees, billing/hold issues, or difficulty getting receipts.

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heriberto

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

After having a bad experience with a nearby hotel, we requested a refund and left. We booked lotus hotel last minute based on the reviews and it was not a disappointment. The check in went smoothly, the facility is nice and clean. Customer service is top notch and the hreakfast was good. Will definitely rebook here 😊

10

Jane

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

I’ve spent several nights here and have been very comfortable and felt safe. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

4

Barbara

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Night clerk was very polite and apologetic because the AC didn’t work. Had 2 fans brought to the room. Day clerk didn’t care and didn’t believe me about the AC because the night clerk didn’t tell him.

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Mark

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Always have had comfortable stays at this location. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Staff is always very friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffet is very good. Food is hot and well presented.

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Vadim

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff didn’t seem very helpful. No extra towels provided until following morning with a housekeep request. No ability to print out a receipt even if it’s a zero balance. Building is in desperate need of renovation and seems like owners are cutting corners. These weirdos are still holding my incidental charge and I checked out a week ago! Stay here at your own risk. It’s was just way too weird of an experience for me.

6

Michelle

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff were rude and acted like we were bothering them when needed something

6

Josh

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had to wait 10 minutes because there was no one at the desk to check in

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Steve

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We arrived from Dallas at 1:30 pm and they would not give us our room. We had a reservation but check in was 3:00. They told us if we want to get in to room we would have to pay them 50.00. When you travel a long distance, you never know when you will get to your destination. I know they had rooms ready, why couldn’t they let us check in early. I will not stay here again.

10

Laurel

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Simple but clean hotel. Beds and pillows comfortable. Day Shift manager helped us figure out some options regarding possible different accommodations - long story, but he was great!

2

Rebecca

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I gave a one star because I can't give a zero. I was charged twice and I tried to reach out to the customer service at the hotel and I got hung up on twice. Not super happy

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Location

Convenient just off I‑35 near IKEA and dining, and handy for reaching Kansas City attractions and medical facilities. Many found the area quiet and easy to access.

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Connie

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location to downtown KC. Close to freeway. Quiet area near family restaurants. Breakfast was good with hot and cold choices. Room was clean. Would stay again if in the KC area.

10

Clifton

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The grounds and my room was very clean. There was plenty of spaces to find parking. The location of the hotel was convenient to downtown Kansas City.

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Sabrina

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel is in a very convenient spot, easy to get to multiple "tourist"y spots and there are tons of food and shopping options a short drive away. Hotel itself was clean, quiet, and felt safe. Parking lot was lit and had plenty of spots. Any staff we encountered was friendly. The lobby smelled good haha. I'd stay here again without a second thought.

8

JoAnna

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a great stop for an overnight stay and close to the highway to continue travel

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Barbara

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The place is conveniently located for us as we had to go to cancer center only 12 minutes drive it was clean and quiet.We would definitely stay here again

8

Jessica

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for the hotel. Staff was super friendly and quick to get us checked in. Room was great, only issue was the AC unit was stuck on heat and we couldn't get it to cool down. It was a little too hot. They did offer us a fan. It helped a little. Breakfast was ok. They had some reasonable options. Including a pancake making machine.

10

Sweet

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is right next to a lot of dining options and most are within walking distance.

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Dayton

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Like location.

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Kimberly

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is older but very clean and well kept. Staff very friendly. Great location for us near family. We will be back! Spent time with family for meals etc but was close to grocery store so we could contribute to meals.

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Laura

9 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had to come for a surgery and I was completely surprised on the overall greatness of this hotel. We will definitely be coming back!

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Dining

Hot breakfast is often praised for variety and taste, including items like eggs, biscuits and gravy, and pancakes. Several reviews note inconsistency, with cold coffee or food and occasional equipment problems or spoiled milk.

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Tiara

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I didn’t like that the options at breakfast were limited. The juice bar was broken. The milk and yogurt option was warm due to the fridge not working properly. The pool was murky

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Julie

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very clean and fairly quiet. Great hot breakfast buffet. Friendly staff.

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Regan

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The check in process was fast. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The only issues were the indoor pool was freezing...not cold but freezing and the breakfast had many issues. The toaster was broken, the pancake maker was broken, the juice machine was broken and the girl bringing the food out was rude when asking for anything.

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Craig

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel was the best value Ive ever had. It is a very clean, quiet place that is very well taken care of. Rooms are spacious and the bedding is premium with comfortable mattresses and plenty of pillows. Hotel staff was friendly and helpful and the housekeeping staff was great. And the free hot breakfast every day was fantastic. Scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, sausage patties and biscuits and gravy, plus pastries, fruit, oatmeal, yogurt, pancakes and 4 kinds of juice and premium coffee. All this at the price point they charge? It is one of a kind! I am going to stay here again next week.

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kim

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was quiet except when the ac fan kicked on, it was loud. I went for coffee in the morning and on weekends it is not available until 7 and it was room temperature. As for the rest of breakfast we did not try it. I saw the Juice machine was out of order as was the pancake griddle. Probably won’t go back.

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Eli

26 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing breakfast the pancake machine is a fun idea and makes perfect pancakes … we look forward to the breakfast every morning

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Morgan

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were clean and staff was friendly. It was a little tight in the toilet shower room. Otherwise spacious room. Pool and hot tub was great for the kids. The pantry store was convenient but expensive. The breakfast was a little bit of a let down. Good options but the food was cold besides the eggs. So the warmers weren’t working properly. There was also ants all over the coffee/creamer station. Otherwise the stay was good.

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Paola

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and clean hotel. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast.

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Heidi

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The only concern was the breakfast. The selection was excellent. The problem was the temperature of the food. The pancakes were hot because they were made in a machine on request and the biscuit and gravy seemed hot. The eggs, sausage, potatoes were warm at best and the milk was curdled when poured on the cereal. This was both morning that we stayed there. Even when they brought out a new container of food is was barely warm. This is not how it was on our previous stays.

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gary

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The facility was clean, the beds were nice, the pillows were great. Negatives included low hot water pressure, heat in our room did not work but it was September so not a big deal. Breakfast was standard fair but pretty flavorless. Staff needs to do a better (or any) job of cleaning tables at breakfast.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $95	2 $152	3 $154
4 $97	5 $97	6 $96	7 $96	8 $99	9 $170	10 $166
11 $99	12 $99	13 $128	14 $147	15 $149	16 $243	17 $210
18 $99	19 $99	20 $127	21 $128	22 $130	23 $196	24 $195
25 $103	26 $128	27 $126	28 $131	29 $130	30 $197	31 $200

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $98	2 $102	3 $103	4 $102	5 $100	6 $195	7 $204
8 $101	9 $100	10 $101	11 $100	12 $101	13 $196	14 $199
15 $98	16 $101	17 $102	18 $103	19 $103	20 $139	21 $140
22 $103	23 $105	24 $105	25 $105	26 $102	27 $141	28 $141
29 $104	30 $101

Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam

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