Located close to Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and University of Missouri-Kansas City, The Fontaine provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a firepit. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Nine Zero One, offers lunch, dinner, and happy hour. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
In the entertainment district, The Fontaine is in West Plaza, a neighborhood in Kansas City with great shopping. Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Harrah's Casino are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Kansas City Zoo and Worlds of Fun. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at T-Mobile Center or GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Visit our Kansas City travel guide
901 W. 48th Place, Kansas City, MO, 64112
What's nearby
Kansas City Art Institute
19 min walk - 1.6 km
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
3 min drive - 1.8 km
Fountain of Neptune
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Plaza Tennis Center
13 min walk - 1.1 km
University of Missouri-Kansas City
18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Plaza Tram Stop
14 min walk
Kansas City Union Station
16 min drive
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
35 min drive
Restaurants
Winstead's
15 min walk
The Cheesecake Factory
12 min walk
Jack Stack Barbecue
11 min walk
Andy's Frozen Custard
15 min walk
The Mixx
14 min walk
About this property
The Fontaine
Luxury hotel near University of Missouri-Kansas City
Located close to Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Crown Center, The Fontaine provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a firepit. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Nine Zero One, offers lunch, dinner, and happy hour. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
A seasonal outdoor pool along with cabanas and pool umbrellas
Full breakfast (surcharge), a free shopping center shuttle, and valet parking (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, a gift shop, and tour/ticket assistance
A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and a ballroom
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 132 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and memory foam beds
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
55-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at The Fontaine?
As of 2026/10/23, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fontaine on 2026/11/17 start from NT$3,960, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is The Fontaine pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for USD 30 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 40 per day.
What time is check-in at The Fontaine?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 35 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at The Fontaine?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is The Fontaine located?
Located in West Plaza, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Missouri-Kansas City and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Crown Center and Kansas City Convention Center are also within 6 mi (10 km). Plaza Tram Stop is 14 minutes by foot and Art Museums Tram Stop is 18 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Fontaine Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Great location with a neat rooftop pool/restaurant/bar. On one side you have a nice large park with a rose garden and on the other side you have a ton of shops and restaurants. Very walkable.
Everything was great. Our room had a small balcony and it was so nice to sit outside with our coffee in the mornings. Room was updated and very roomy. Highly recommend.
The room was super clean, the overall vibe of the hotel is very trendy and cool but when you look closely you can see in certain areas where the property is dated/worn. That said, the staff was excellent and we had a great experience!
We really enjoyed staying here. It's a lovely, comfortable hotel and so near Crown Center. I appreciated the complimentary coffee every morning, but I still think it lacks a casual restaurant that could be used for breakfast. Perhaps its close proximity the Crown Center makes it hard to keep another full restaurant available??
It is a beautiful hotel with large comfortable rooms. It is close walking distance to great restaurants and shopping. We enjoyed cocktails and appetizers at the roof top pool. Our server Tamara did a great job. We were there on a Saturday so the pool was very busy and we were a large group of 9. Tamara had great customer service. She did a great job keeping up with the large crowd and the cocktails and food were both very good. The front desk staff that checked us in and answered any questions we had during our stay also had great customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Saveth
2026/7/28
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff; great pool and poolside services. The room was very clean but had kinks such as a glass shower door that was misaligned and would slam and one side of the closet door didn’t open.
Great staff, cleanish room. Just showing some wear and tear and grout stains. I know it can’t be perfect but for a higher end hotel you kinda do a double take. Overall nice stay and definitely better than a chain hotel.
Friendly staff, cordial and nice.
You need to ask for a cleaning service and even toilet paper. Food was good, Location was great! they are super friendly
Nice location and great architecture in the area.
Close to restaurants and shopping.
Would stay again but dislike that parking is paid to park in hotel car park.
- Off street parking is available and plenty close by for free in evening hours.
Would 100% stay again.