THE ELMS HOTEL & SPA, A DESTINATION BY HYATT HOTEL, Excelsior Springs – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
The Elms Hotel & Spa offers 153 rooms and suites with Hyatt Luxury Pillowtop Mattresses, keyless entry, and Bluetooth speakers. Select suites include separate seating areas, wet bars, and jetted tubs. The Royal Presidential Suite features a king bed, sofa bed, and mini fridge. All rooms have Keurig coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, and Parisi Coffee blends.
Dining Options
Three Owls serves rustic Midwest dishes with herbs from the hotel's garden. The Tavern offers pub fare, local beers, and live music on weekends. Café Soterian provides espresso, pastries, and grab-and-go salads. The wine bar features curated wines and light bites. Breakfast buffets are available Saturdays and Sundays.
Spa & Recreation
The 28,000-square-foot Spa at The Elms includes a HALO-IR sauna, Roman-inspired Grotto with hot/cold baths, and an aromatherapy bar. Guests access a heated saltwater pool, fitness center, and yoga classes. Outdoor amenities include lawn games, hammocks, and seasonal poolside cocktail service. The hotel spans 16 acres with gardens and walking trails.
Location & Attractions
Located 50 km from Kansas City, the hotel is near Watkins Mill State Park (2.5 km) and Excelsior Springs Museum (0.5 km). Local stops include Willow Springs Mercantile (1 km) for live music and Wabash BBQ for smoked meats. The Roasterie coffee company supplies the hotel's blend.
Services & Events
Concierge service assists with spa bookings and local activities. The hotel has 11,000 sq ft of event space, including the Grand Ballroom (300 guests) and Gazebo (300 seats). GBAC STAR-certified cleaning protocols are in place. A $25 nightly destination fee covers Wi-Fi, parking, pool access, and EV charging.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Off-site car park
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Barber shop
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Yoga class
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Indoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor