We had never visited Kansas City and were unsure about locations when making this reservation. At first, we were concerned because the hotel is very close to train tracks but the building proved to be well insulated and noise was not a problem at all. This hotel is connected by a covered walkway to an “Aloft” hotel. Our room was spacious, comfortable and clean with the only problem being a bathroom door that didn’t shut fully. There is a “Chicago Pizza” restaurant very close that had excellent food and service. The restaurant is owned by the same folks that own the hotels, so guests showing their room key get a 20% discount off food. Morning breakfast was pretty good with freshly cooked eggs available if desired (thank you Donna- you deserve a raise!) and various fruits, beverages, cereals and breads. Driving into the downtown area takes about twenty minutes. “Jack Stack” is a nice choice for lunch and is walking distance from Union Station and the Mall.