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American Inn North Kansas City, North Kansas City, MO
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American Inn North Kansas City

1211 Armour Rd · North Kansas City, MO

Why you should go…

American Inn is a family-owned hotel right off I-35 and Armour Road, a few minutes north of downtown Kansas City. It had a total refresh in 2011 and has Spirits Restaurant and Spirits Pub on site, a seasonal outdoor pool and guest laundry. Presidential Hall hosts meetings and banquets for 10 to 150 people. The Power and Light District, Crown Center, the Kansas City Zoo and the stadiums are an easy drive.

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Good to know

General stay guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Rates swing with the calendar

    Midweek nights and shoulder-season dates are usually the kindest on price.

  • Read what is included

    Parking, resort fees, and breakfast are the three extras that most often land on the final bill.

  • Ask at booking, not at the desk

    Early check-in, late checkout, and room preferences go further when you request them in advance.

  • On a short trip, location wins

    What you can reach on foot from the door matters more than the amenities list.

What's around here?

The closest stops to American Inn North Kansas City, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    Quirky Fun

    Arabia Steamboat Museum

    Under $25

    200 tons of pristine 1856 frontier cargo, dug from a steamboat buried 45 feet under a Kansas cornfield.

    2.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Shopping
    Foodie Favorite

    City Market

    Free

    KC's historic public market since 1857, farmers' stalls, global eats and riverfront charm.

    2.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Kansas City

    Free

    A Missouri River metro known for jazz and barbecue history, hundreds of fountains, and a walkable downtown.

    3.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Stay
    Date Night

    Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa

    $50+

    A Mediterranean-themed casino resort on the Missouri River north of Kansas City, with a hotel, spa and several restaurants.

    3.2 mi awayMore like this

  • Stay
    Family Favorite

    Comfort Inn & Suites Kansas City - Northeast

    $50+

    A hotel less than a mile from Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun, with an indoor heated pool and free breakfast.

    4.2 mi awayMore like this

  • Stay
    Family Favorite

    La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kansas City Airport

    $50+

    A pet-friendly airport hotel with a free shuttle to KCI, an indoor pool and free breakfast north of Kansas City.

    8.6 mi awayMore like this