This is a brand new property with delightful decor. The front-desk staff was efficient, friendly and seemed genuinely happy to have a bustling hotel--there were a lot of people staying the night we were there. Everything was clean, very comfortable beds, nice exercise room and a salt water pool! (Whirlpool is standard chlorine.) Breakfast was usual hotel food (drive 45 minutes to Wheatfields in Lawrence if you are headed that way anyway.) Great eco features like low-flush toilets and the key card electrical system. It was quiet and we all slept very well.

Overall a very nice new hotel but the beds are horrible and mattress pads are even worst.

For a new hotel and new beds you would think they would have invested money so guest could get a good nights sleep. The fact that you can get a rate that includes parking while your on a trip makes it very easy to book and stay, take their shuttle to the airport in the AM, so that is a huge advantage. BUT the beds are, as I mentioned horrible. They are hard, very hard and the mattress pads are even worst. Reminds me of beds you sleep on in Mexico.

We were disappointed when the old airport HIE closed a few years ago. Now a new one has been built just a bit further from the airport. The new HIE decor is a dramatic change from the old - you might call it retro/deco. We liked the use of color, the faux deluxe columns, and retro art. We liked having food available well before the full breakfast hour as many guests were there for early flights. (Kansas City's airport is far north of town and winter weather unpredictable). We didn't like the extra firm mattress or the quirky energy saving features (insert card in slot to turn electricity on). On balance, once we get used to the new concept, we will look forward to seeing more HIE properties updated to this decor.

This is a new Holiday Inn Express and the decor is fantastic. I stayed twice in one week. Once when I had to pick up my HR partner & then when she needed to be at the airport early in the morning. Both times has some impressive decorated rooms. The breakfast is the normal holiday inn express spread. Nice set up in the cardio fitness room. Much better lighting in the rooms also.