Address
The Fontaine
901 W 48th Pl, Kansas City, MO 64112
Lowest upcoming
$122
4 Jan 2027
Highest upcoming
$523
10 Jul 2026
Median nightly
$146
across 365 upcoming days
Cheapest week
2 to 8 Jan
5% below annual median
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Cheapest week ahead: 2–8 Jan 2027
at $139/night
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Review
Condé Nast Readers' Choice 2025 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019
Character and identity
Set on Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, The Fontaine is a 132-room hotel that trades the usual Midwestern register for something more theatrical: Venetian glass chandeliers, tile mosaics, Carrera marble floors and bathrooms, and reworked Renaissance art layered through the public spaces. The signature address is Parker, the rooftop restaurant known for brick chicken and treetop views over a seasonal outdoor pool. A private Serenity Garden, a chic cocktail lounge, and a pet-friendly stance round out the personality. Expect polished, design-forward surroundings within walking distance of the Plaza's parks and the Fountain of Neptune.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and design-minded travellers who want a stylish Plaza base with a strong rooftop scene, plus weekenders bringing dogs along, given the property's genuinely pet-friendly setup. Shoppers and park walkers benefit from the Country Club Plaza location and the proximity to green space.
Should look elsewhere:
Travellers wanting a full resort programme, a destination spa, or extensive kids' facilities will find the offer narrow. Business guests needing a downtown address or convention-centre proximity should book closer in.
Bottom line
What sets this place apart is the design vocabulary: marble, mosaic, and chandelier work that genuinely distinguishes it from the Midwestern competition, anchored by a rooftop restaurant locals also rate. Book it if you want a stylish Plaza weekend with good food upstairs; aim for a higher-floor room and warmer months when Parker's pool and terrace are in season.
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901 W 48th Pl, Kansas City, MO 64112
Missouri, United States · 39.0401° N, 94.5985° W
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