The Fontaine

4.5 star property
Luxury Kansas City hotel in West Plaza with a health club
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Terrace/patio
Presidential Suite | Bathroom
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
901 W. 48th Place, Kansas City, MO, 64112
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City
    17 min walk
  • Kansas City Art Institute
    19 min walk
  • Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
    2 min drive
  • Kansas City, MO (MKC-Charles B. Wheeler Downtown)
    10 min drive

Room options

Suite (Fontaine)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 59.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 60.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King Hearing Impaired)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Accessible (Hearing Impaired)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Impaired)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kansas City

A luxury stay in Kansas City awaits you at The Fontaine. Within a 30-minute stroll, you'll find University of Missouri-Kansas City and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a gym and a poolside bar. .The restaurant, Nine Zero One, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool cabanas. 17000 square feet (1579 square metres) of event facilities include 15 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also valet parking, along with the convenience of a free shopping centre shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4.5-property class West Plaza hotel include Crown Center and T-Mobile Center.

What's nearby

  • University of Missouri-Kansas City - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Kansas Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Crown Center - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • T-Mobile Center - 7 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • City Market Tram Stop - 9 min drive
  • Kansas City Union Station - 12 min drive
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Made In Kansas City Marketplace - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack Stack Barbecue - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Fontaine

Luxury Kansas City hotel in West Plaza with a health club
The Fontaine offers its guests a health club and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 15 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 17000 square feet (1579 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury The Fontaine. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Kansas City hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 132 guestrooms or units
  • 17000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1579 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2013
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Fontaine offers 132 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels, pay-per-view films and Netflix. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 10 to 26 for adults and USD 3 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Nine Zero One
  • Solarium Cafe

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 17,000 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay films
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 35
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 11.85 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness centre access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 26 for adults and USD 3 to 10 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 25 per day
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Sorella
Fontaine Hotel Kansas City
Sorella Country Club Plaza
Sorella Hotel
Fontaine Kansas City
The Fontaine Hotel
The Fontaine Kansas City
The Fontaine Hotel Kansas City

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Fontaine?

The Fontaine offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fontaine?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fontaine on 25 Nov 2024 start from NZ$241.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Fontaine?

Yep, The Fontaine has a secured covered self car park for USD 25 per day.

Does The Fontaine have a pool?

The Fontaine has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a cabana and under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to September).

What makes The Fontaine a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Fontaine.

Is The Fontaine family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and a free shopping shuttle, it's no surprise that The Fontaine is a hit with families.

Does The Fontaine serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is served weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Fontaine?

No, The Fontaine does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Fontaine?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Fontaine?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Fontaine?

Furry friends are welcome at The Fontaine, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Fontaine Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 628 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1005 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Fontaine is INCREDIBLE and a MUST stay whenever I am in Kansas City! The staff are SO gracious, friendly and WONDERFUL and the rooftop bar is spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel
Wonderful staff. Clean, comfortable with modern look. Beautiful pool. Great location but rooms on the 2nd floor are a little loud as expected for a city street.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was definitely a great vibe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rahsheda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rahsheda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved everything about my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

K Hanae

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Leanna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Nice hotel, staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was nice, but the mattress was terrible, they definitely need to be replaced, especially for that room rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

hannah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel. Limited staff around pool. Front desk very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Stay was ok
Room was clean, bed was semi comfortable. We were not fans of the hotel restaurant, food was fair.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible experience on all fronts - smells after cleaning and air conditioning is old
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

alisa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was comfortable. There were several loose handles and hooks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay Best breakfast Pool was so nice on rooftop Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chanel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chanel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great apot
Great spot in the heart of the plaza. Close to everywhere we wanted to be. Just a great spot
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bentley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024