Recently kansas city had a huge storm and i was so lucky to have that storm hit one of my power lines :( I was desperate to stay somewhere so i went and checked out a couple of hotels down the street. when i went into candlewood the lobby was very nice and a very nice lady greeted me. she said it would be 99 plus tax for a double bed. i told her i was going to look around... i did so and came right back! the total ended up being 120, which was a little pricey for one nights stay but i didnt really have a choice... when i walked into my room i was amazed. the lady didnt tell me it had almost a full kitchen! pots and pans, plates, utensils a built in new microwave, stove top dish washer, full size refridgerator! it was so nice! i ended up going to my house and bringing all the food i just bought in my hotel fridge so it didnt go bad! if i ever need a hotel again, i know where to go! also has a salt water pool! you can also borrow dvds to watch in room at no cost from the front desk!

I, my wife and son recently spent a couple of days at Worlds of Fun and stayed here. Terrible mistake, while the motel itself was fine they ended up charging our card an additional $65 per day. Luckily I happened to check my account balance while we were there and discovered it. The manager said she couldn't find it on their computer, but my bank spotted it on theirs, and said only a staff member from that hotel had authorized this. To make a long story short we cut our trip short, so we'd have money to get home on. The manager said she'd cancel the charges, which we still haven't seen in our account yet. My advise is don't ever stay here, if you do plan to get ripped off!!!

the night staff, name Teresa was wonderful,, other than that this hotel is pretty sad... the general manager just tells you what you want to hear with no intention of doing anything she says... she promised to make up for the problems on my stay by giving me priority club points, and didn't even do that, and then priority club did nothing to enforce what she had promised and didn't deliver, better to stay down the street from here at the Holiday Inn, they have better location, on staff security guard and incredible wonderful breakfast buffet!!! candlewood had many breakins of cars when I was there, I actually assisted in the apprehension of a criminal when I was there who was trying to steal, I have a permit to carry a concealed handgun and have always tried to help out others, but that is not the kind of place I want to go back too

Having traveled extensively, I've quickly learned that nothing beats the hospitality, quality, and experience of a bed & breakfast. However, being in the corporate world, we often find ourselves unable to escape the many pre-fabricated boxes that line our nation's highways. A recent business trip brought me to the Candlewood Suites near Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, MO. After several exhausting hours on the road, I arrived at the firm's entrance to find a dog lifting its leg on a bush right next to me. Apparently, this is one of the few chains that is "animal friendly." While this may be a luxury for some, it's a nightmare for an allergy sufferer. I do love animals, but I really don't like sleeping in a room where a stranger's pet has been allowed to roam free. I stayed in a studio room, which, as this is an extended stay, includes a small fully-equipped kitchen, bed, and john w/shower. I found the appliances and kitchen to be clean and well-stocked, as I cooked for myself every day while staying here. The bathroom was also clean and the shower worked well. However, the bed was a disappointment, and in my opinion, it's the bed that really makes the hotel. The pillows were too small, offered no real support, and felt more like piles of shredded paper. One wasn't enough and two stacked made the attempt at getting comfortable even more uncomfortable. Stiff neck the whole week. Despite this hotel's apparent young age, the mattress has seen its share of obese residents - my body had a tough time to the growing cave on the right side of the bed and my sleep lacked as a result. My sleep quality wasn't affected just by the bed. As I mentioned, this chain allows pets, and apparently, my room had hosted its share. On top of the less-than-comfortable bed, my sinuses swelled up and my eyes caught fire. I don't know where Fido had been sleeping, but certainly not far from the bed. After five days of Candlewood, I was ready to head home. After I had returned to the warmth and comfort of my dog-free home, I discovered that Candlewood had taken a bit more than a few good nights of sleep.. The clerk that handled my check-out apparently over-rode my company's credit card and instead charged my bank account for the full amount of the stay. Upon discovering this, I immediately called the hotel. The person handling the front desk said she was "unable" to handle a refund and that I would have to call back the next day to "straighten things out" with the manager (should it really be MY job??). So, the next day, I called the hotel back, and the manager assured me he would send an email reflecting the reversed charges. I got the email, but it's been 48 hours and not a penny returned. I'm confident they'll eventually follow through. In the meantime, I've caught up on my sleep, my sinuses are recovering, and my future itinerary will likely not include a return visit to Candlewood.