As a Kansas City resident for nearly a decade AND a transplant, I have stayed in my fair share of Kansas City hotels. My family has as well. KC truly has so many special neighborhoods, which is why I split up this list into sections by neighborhood. If you are asking for my favorite area, I would say the Plaza. It holds a special place in my heart, because I lived there for 5 years and have so many wonderful memories there. Enjoy your next trip to KC!