Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton
106 W 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105
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#38 of 128 hotels in Kansas City
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An Art Deco masterpiece in the heart of downtown, the Hotel Phillips is a popular choice with guests who appreciate the charm and character of a grand and historic hotel. The hotel's address was once occupied by a haberdashery operated by President Harry S. Truman and his brother. Today, the hotel's top floor suite is named in his honor.
Built in the 1930's, this 20-story luxury hotel, a national landmark, continues to exude all the elegance of the period with modern amenities. Many of the original details remain, including the walnut paneling, intricate metalwork, 20-story mail chute, Art Deco light fixtures and a gilded winged statue of the goddess Dawn.
The 216 rooms are cozy, characteristic of a historic hotel, and comfortable, with modern amenities such as complimentary WiFi, multiple charging outlets, flat screen TVs, plump duvets, high-end linens, C.O Bigelow bath products and Keurig coffee.
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Property amenities
Valet parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Paid public parking on-site
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Meeting rooms
Non-smoking hotel
Shared lounge / TV area
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Room service
Cable / satellite TV
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Radio
Hair dryer
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City view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Art Deco Style
Historic Hotel
Languages Spoken
English
Location
93Great for walkers
Grade: 93 out of 100
86Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
37Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
106 W 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105
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I ate at the restaurant Tavernonna inside the hotel & Fran the bartender helped us. She was very kind, amazing & made excellent cocktails! I highly recommend anyone & everyone to dine with her & let her make you drinks. 100/10 recommendation & service! 💯
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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It was a Fabolous stay from the moment we pulled up to the hotel. The valet team was extremally friendly with smiles on their faces while providing excellent customer service. Thank you for opening the door for my wife! I had no doubt my vehicle would be in great care. The front desk associate, Michaela, was excellent. Another friendly face and bright smile. She accommodated us to perfection. Very professional and knowledgeable. The rooms were very clean and tidy. There is absolutely zero complaints from us. It was a great night to relax and enjoy the city.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from Ryan Baldwin, General Manager at Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Responded Feb 4, 2023
Hello, Thank you for your review of our hotel. I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. I'll be sure to pass along your wonderful comments to our staff. Please come back and stay with us again in the future! Regards, Ryan
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Devenie did an amazing job. She was kind and polite, and called me by name when she saw me each day. She made our stay fantastic and when we are back in KC we plan to stay at Hotel Phillips because she made us feel right at home.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Amazing place to stop and have good food and drinks. Fran was very attentive and made amazing drinks, it was a pleasure to watch her make interesting cocktails that were delicious and visually impressive, I'm Impressed!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Room Tip: Fran will make you the best drinks! Ask for a recommendation!
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Response from Tyler Masters, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you for sharing such great feedback about Fran! We are lucky to have her on board and I'll be sure to share this glowing review with her. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
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Francieli was very sweet. She was patient. Explained the varieties of ingredients. Made very good suggestions on what to eat. Very good experience. I will be back. Food was fabulous as well. This hotel, restaurant, & P.S very good experience.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Francieli was great
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Response from Tyler Masters, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you for the kind words about Francieli and your experience at our hotel! We are delighted that you enjoyed your time here. We hope to welcome you back again soon! With kind regards, Tyler
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The hotel is a true gem and the staff is great to work with. Before we arrived Tyler gave us a good rundown of the city and where to eat and how to get around. He was a wealth of information. Ann in the dining room greated us each morning with a great smile and we had some great food. All in all this is a quality hotel with an interesting history. (and even a speak-easy in the basement!) Thanks for making our week special! OJW
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Hotel is a block away from the trolly line that takes you to the most interesting places in KC...
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Response from Tyler Masters, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you for taking the time to share details about your recent experience at our historic hotel. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed your stay with us! Please keep us in mind for future visits to Kansas City, as we would love to welcome you back again soon. With kind regards, Tyler
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I use this site before booking anything and the reviews were split. First time review here too. Personally, I choose to go with the good over the nit-picky reviews. I am so disappointed in this hotel. Pictures do not reflect reality. Let me first say, this is an old hotel. I don't mind that; in fact that is why I booked here. I am an antique enthusiast and I loved the look of this hotel. What bothers me is that it is a beautiful hotel that has been neglected. Here is our experience. We got there at 1 am with three kids and they gave us a key that didn't work for a room on the 13th floor. Then when we opened the door to a room with such a old musty odor. We woke up to a room that mimicked a college dorm room in size as well as furnishings. The paint job, ceiling, fridge, bedside table, lamp, and TV stand all look like it came from a frat room garage sale. This is unacceptable for a Hilton hotel. If I paid for a Super 8 priced hotel, I'd expect this with no complaints documented; not so. If you choose to go here, you've been warned my super optimistic peeps. These corporate pictures are straight up fraudulent and I plan to reach out to corporate when completed with this review. For those of you still on the fence, once you move out of the elevators, prepare for the experience to worsen each step you take. -Doorman was cool and nice...…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Tyler Masters, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you for taking the time to share feedback with us regarding your recent stay. I would like to apologize for delivering a disappointing experience here at our hotel. Your valuable feedback will be shared with the appropriate teams so we can use it in future planning of building updates and refreshes. We hope that you will soon return and experience the changes already being made and soon to be made to ensure a comfortable stay for each of our guests. With kind regards, Tyler
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I enjoy staying downtown and I enjoy the older art deco locations. The Phillips is a prime example of this! My room was large with a claw foot tub! Bed was comfy and. The TV was awesome. Staff was excellent. I did valet park and they were very responsive. If you are a Diamond member the lounge is awesome!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Tyler Masters, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Responded Aug 5, 2023
Hello! Thank you so much for the kind words about your recent stay with us! We are delighted to see that we were able to impress you not just with our historic building, but with our staff as well. Please keep us in mind for future trips to Kansas City! We would love to welcome you back again soon. Regards, Tyler
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We (my husband and I) booked a room to celebrate our anniversary/getaway from the kids. We chose this location because it’s center of the city and we love old historic buildings like these. The front desk lady Kayla was really friendly and recommended some great spots for dinner and the hotels Speakeasy for drinks. We didn’t know about the speakeasy, so we took her recommendation and made a reservation there for before dinner. The speakeasy was busy with only one person working, so we decided to keep it simple and split a drink and go. We were struggling to get a good picture when the bartender, Bri, kindly offered to take it for us. She told us she saw it was our anniversary on OpenTable and wanted to make it special and surprised us with a champagne cheers! We were thrilled. She asked if we planned to come back after dinner, we explained we don’t get out much and didn’t know or like most of the stuff on the menu, so probably not. She understood and told us she’d be happy to go off menu if we do. After dinner we came back and it was busy still, but the ambiance was perfect. We spent the evening by candlelight drinking Bri’s delicious versions of whatever random cocktail recipes we pulled up on our phones. It was so much fun that we lost track of time and closed the place down. But not without a couple tasty nightcaps to take to up our room. The whole experience completely made our evening and our anniversary. We might make it a regular thing. …
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Make sure to get a reservation for the speakeasy no matter what day, it gets busy. And make sure...
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Response from Tyler Masters, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Responded Aug 1, 2023
Christopher & Kayla, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! It was our honor to host you two as you celebrated your anniversary. It also warms my heart to see that our staff took such great care of you during your special time! We love to help make those moments even more memorable and hope that we were able to achieve just that. Thank you for choosing to celebrate at Hotel Phillips - a Curio Collection by Hilton. We hope that you'll come back to see us again soon! Regards, Tyler
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Hotel itself was nice. Historic vibe, clean. Valet parking was understaffed, hotel staff were friendly, but far too casual. Would not stay here again due to parking and elevator capacity resulting in lengthy waits, but I guess that’s hard to deal with in a historic location and build.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Tyler Masters, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Responded Jul 19, 2023
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share feedback about your recent stay. I am sorry to see that you experienced issues with our elevators and parking. I'll be sure to share this feedback with the appropriate teams so we can better the experience we offer moving forward. Thank you for staying with us. Regards, Tyler
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PRICE RANGE
$176 - $293 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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FORMERLY KNOWN AS
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LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
216
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton?
Nearby attractions include Blade & Timber Axe Throwing (0.1 miles), KC Fountains (0.3 miles), and Power and Light District (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton?
Yes, paid private parking nearby, paid public parking on-site, and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cosentino's Market and Deli, 801 Chophouse, and Bristol Seafood Grill.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness center during their stay.
Is Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.1 miles away from the center of Kansas City.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Union Station (1.1 miles), Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site (2.7 miles), and Kelly's Westport Inn (3.3 miles).