K.C.I. Expo Center Connected & Adjoining Headquarters Hotels
| Headquarters Hotel | Total Rooms | Max Group Commit | Walk / Connection to K.C.I. Expo Center | In-Hotel Meeting Space | Typical Group Rate Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center | 720 Rooms | Up to 324 peak rooms | 1–4 min walk / connected corridor | 113,737 sq. ft. | $193–$263/night |
| The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center | 724 Rooms | Up to 326 peak rooms | 4–8 min convention corridor walk | 72,798 sq. ft. | $193–$263/night |
| Kansas City Marriott Downtown | 983 Rooms | Up to 442 peak rooms | 4–8 min convention corridor walk | 67,817 sq. ft. | $193–$263/night |
Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (4) & Local Suppliers
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| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | Show Rate vs. Off-Peak | Block Status | Room & Block Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sheraton Kansas City at Crown CenterConnected HQ Anchor Features 113,737 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 2 min (~160m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$299/nt Off-peak: $229/nt | Available | |
 The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center4-Min Corridor Walk Features 72,798 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 4 min (~320m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$271/nt Off-peak: $209/nt | Available | |
 Kansas City Marriott Downtown9-Min Corridor WalkPer-Diem Friendly Features 67,817 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 9 min (~720m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$251/nt Off-peak: $193/nt | Available | |
 Loews Kansas City Hotel11-Min Corridor WalkPer-Diem Friendly Features 60,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 11 min (~880m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$236/nt Off-peak: $175/nt | Available |
Ask Anything About K.C.I. Expo Center Specs, Union Rules, Hotels or Buyouts
Ask specific operational questions — hand-carry monitor limits, electrical & drayage rates, closest walkable hotels, or 30-person VIP dining buyouts.
Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
Kansas City Union Labor Jurisdiction. Exhibitors may hand-carry small pop-up materials in a single trip without dollies; crated dock freight, forklift drayage, overhead rigging, and electrical distribution route through official facility and show contractors. K.C.I. Expo Center Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
K.C.I. Expo Center offers 3,227+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 4 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Kansas City is $168/night lodging and $69/day M&IE.
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