Hotel Lotus

9009 Shawnee Mission Pkwy., Merriam, KS 66202 United States (USA) near Exit 228b on I-35 (~0.2mi)
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3.0 Star Property
39.014300-94.689650
+1-800-219-2797
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Very Good
4.5/5

Based on 74 guest reviews

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  • Our hotel comes with an outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
  • 110 rooms in property
  • Hotel has 4 floors
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
  • Group score of 10.0/10

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

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Room Types

Check RatesLucid Limited Group Rate | King | Non-Smoking
Non-Smoking

Local Attractions

American Jazz Museum – 11.0 MI Arrowhead Stadium – 16.0 MI Children's Mercy Park – 15.0 MI Country Club Plaza – 5.0 MI Crown Center – 10.0 MI Downtown Kansas City – 10.0 MI IKEA – 2.0 BLK Kansas City Convention Center – 10.0 MI Kansas City Ice Center – 8.0 MI Kansas City International Airport – 28.0 MI Kansas City Zoo – 13.0 MI Kansas Speedway – 15.0 MI Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts – 10.0 MI Kauffman Stadium – 16.0 MI Merriam Town Center – 3.0 BLK Mid America Sports Complex – 5.0 MI Oak Park Mall – 4.0 MI Providence Medical Center Amphitheater – 10.0 MI Riverboat Gambling – 10.0 MI SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium – 10.0 MI Sprint Center – 10.0 MI The American Royal – 10.0 MI Worlds & Oceans of Fun – 20.0 MI

Verified Reviews of Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Love this place!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Love this place!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
21-Jan-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jan 08 to Fri Jan 12 2024 at a $93.99 average nightly rate.
"I love this place. Very quiet and clean."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Love It
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-Jan-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jan 08 to Fri Jan 12 2024 at a $93.99 average nightly rate.
"Hospitable, accommodating and very friendly."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We stayed at the hotel for just one night, but were pleasantly surprised. After a long day of travel, the front dest was kind and accommodating, the room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the shower pressure was nice. Thank you so much for having us.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
03-Jan-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Dec 28 to Fri Dec 29 2023 at a $118.99 average nightly rate.
"Clean room, very good breakfast, plenty of parking."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Clean room, very good breakfast, plenty of parking. Would return again.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-Oct-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Oct 07 to Sun Oct 08 2023 at a $175.99 average nightly rate.
"Hotel was very clean; staff was very friendly and helpful! Perfect"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Hotel was very clean; staff was very friendly and helpful! Best hotel in town. Great staff.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
17-May-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed May 17 to Thu May 18 2023 at a $81.99 average nightly rate.
"Clean room and good breakfast!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very nice comfortable and clean room. Will stay here again.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
25-Feb-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Feb 24 to Sun Feb 26 2023 at a $109.00 average nightly rate.
"Very Nice Clean Hotel"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very nice and clean rooms. Had a great time.
(Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from US flag
21-Dec-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Dec 16 to Sun Dec 18 2022 at a $120.60 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 6 guest reviews

Property Description

The Drury Inn Kansas City Shawnee Mission is walking distance from IKEA and is a short drive to major Kansas City shopping destinations like Country Club Plaza. Ten miles south of downtown, our hotel is off I-35 near Overland Park. Start your day with a free hot breakfast and end it with a free 5:30 Kickback® evening menu.

Green Sustainability

.From the design and construction of our hotels, to the amenities inside of our hotels, we strive to innovate from the building up. Small efforts like our shower amenity dispensers help by not adding to our landfills. Our towel program helps decrease water consumption; and our recycled key program helps by not creating more plastic waste.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Year of Last Renovation: 2012
Floors: 4
Rooms: 110
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 110
Handicap Rooms: 3
Suites: 0
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 1 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 1080 sq. feet
Pool Info:
Outdoor Pool (10 am - 10 pm)
Ownership: previously - Drury Inn Kansas City Shawnee Mission
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Individual reservations may cancel up to 12 PM the day of arrival. Group cancellation of entire group is per contract specifications.
Nightly Parking: Free
Total Taxes: 15.98%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 8.98%
Occupancy Tax: 7.00%

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry valet service
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Spa
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

Kansas City International - 28M

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

Free Hot Breakfast - including waffles, sausage, biscuits & gravy, cereal, pastries, fruit and juices

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Cats and dogs are accepted at all Drury Hotels if state and local laws permit. Pets are not allowed in the public gathering areas of the hotel, including the breakfast area and pool. Pets are not to be left unattended for more than 30 minutes, and each guest must assume liability for damage of property or other guest complaints. There is a limit of two pets per room. Dogs, for persons with disabilities, are accepted and permitted access to any area frequented by their owners. No state or local laws concerning dogs apply to guide dogs. Guest will be asked to read and sign our "Pet Owner Letter" at check in. Rooms with pets will be charged a daily cleaning fee of $40 per room plus tax. Service animals are welcome free of charge.

Internet / WiFI

Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel

Cleaning Policies

We want you to feel safe from check-in to check-out, and everywhere in between. We are proud to partner with Ecolab Inc. – a global leader in hygiene and infection prevention solutions. We use products approved by the CDC and EPA, and our housekeeping team has received additional cleanliness training focused on the disinfection of frequently touched areas in your room. We have also installed transparent shields at our front desk and dining areas to provide an extra barrier between guests and team members. Our team uses a detailed checklist to ensure all frequently touched areas—including handles, luggage carts, elevator buttons and more—are disinfected frequently throughout the day.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Corner Bakery Cafe - Enjoy a tasty breakfast at Corner Bakery Cafe, located 2 miles from Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam.
  • Lunch: Q39 - Indulge in mouthwatering barbecue for lunch at Q39, situated 8 miles from Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam.
  • Dinner: Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que - Famous for its delicious barbecue, Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que is located 5 miles from Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam.
  • Activity: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - Explore the impressive art collection at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, located 10 miles from Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: First Watch - Start your day with a delicious breakfast at First Watch, located 3 miles from Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam.
  • Lunch: Jack Stack Barbecue - Enjoy a scrumptious barbecue lunch at Jack Stack Barbecue, situated 6 miles from Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam.
  • Dinner: The Capital Grille - Experience fine dining at The Capital Grille, situated 7 miles from Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam.
  • Activity: Country Club Plaza - Explore the upscale shopping and dining district at Country Club Plaza, located 9 miles from Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Succotash - Start your day with a tasty breakfast at Succotash, located 4 miles from Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam.
  • Lunch: Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue - Indulge in delicious barbecue for lunch at Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue, situated 7 miles from Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam.
  • Dinner: Gram & Dun - Enjoy a delightful dinner at Gram & Dun, situated 8 miles from Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam.
  • Activity: Union Station - Visit the historic Union Station and explore its exhibits, located 11 miles from Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam.

Previously known as:
Drury Inn Kansas City Shawnee Mission

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Hotel Lotus

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Hotel Lotus.

Feel free to use the Hotel Lotus meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Merriam event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Small Meeting Room #215 15 x 24 x 10 360--/----12--1214--/--15----
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Small Meeting Room #215

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
360 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
15 x 24 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Small Meeting Room #315 15 x 24 x 10 360--/----12--1214--/--15----
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Small Meeting Room #315

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
360 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
15 x 24 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
3
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Small Meeting Room #415 15 x 24 x 10 360--/----12--1214--/--15----
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Small Meeting Room #415

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
360 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
15 x 24 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
4
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System

FAQs about Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam have?

There are 110 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam?

Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam?

Free Hot Breakfast - including waffles, sausage, biscuits & gravy, cereal, pastries, fruit and juices

How much does internet cost?

Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel

Can I get a AAA rate at Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

Is there a gym at Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor Pool (10 am - 10 pm).

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