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Reader Review :: The Westin Kansas City Crown Center Will Keep You Entertained

Where: 1 E Pershing Rd [map], Kansas City, MO, United States, 64108

Every so often we feature a hotel review from one of our readers that we feel should be shared with the rest of you dear hotel guests. These reviews are highlighted because they are timely, about cool hotels in cool places and are relatively level-headed. Think you can submit one just like this? Send it in. Now, we present you with reader Mr. B's review of the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City. Enjoy.

Business took me to the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City Sept 16-20. My 9th floor room was very spacious, bigger than two NYC hotel rooms, even offering excellent desk space. The room came with two queen beds, decked in the Westin's signature heavenly bed ensembles, complete with five pillows each.

Am I plebian for only sleeping on one at a time? A catalog to order the linens et al. was "thoughtfully" provided.

The KC Westin is literally attached to the Crown Center shopping mall, with fun shops like the Crayola store and Kangaroo Crossing, which offers Australian clothing and accessories. Kabuki, a Japanese place offering sushi and Japanese standards, has been a fixture in the mall for years. Across the street from the Mall is Crowne Center plaza, complete with dancing water fountain. It's no Bellagio, but still a very pleasant place.

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Stuck In Kansas City? At Least The Hyatt Has a Good View

Where: 2345 McGee Street [map], Kansas City, MO, United States, 64108

If you're looking for an air of history and an easy walk to the new Power and Light entertainment district in Kansas City, stay at Hilton Hotel President or the Hotel Phillips. But if you want a killer view of the skyline, check into an even-numbered room at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center.

The photo here is from room 2416.

This 40-story high-rise has your standard Hyatt set-up and mostly average amenities, but rooms come with an iPod dock alarm clock that cranks out good sound. Plus the WiFi is gratis in the large lobby area, which always makes us happy. You can walk through glass tunnels above the street to the Crown Center shopping and dining area, plus the Hallmark visitor's center is a block away. If you just want to visit for the view, get a reservation at the revolving restaurant on top.