Plan Your Trip to
FUTURE 2026
Information you need to have the best time in Kansas City.
Kansas City is Ready for You!
Where you stay is a big part of your FUTURE experience. Through our ORCHID partnership, booking is easy and affordable. The hotels listed below are close to the convention center, Celebration at The Midland and some of Kansas City’s well-known attractions. We’ve also included transportation options to help you get around.
When you have all the information you need and you're ready confirm that you're attending, jump to the Registration page to grab your spot.
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| Hotel | Single/Double Rate | Triple/Quad Rate | Distance from Convention Center |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 – Kansas City Marriott Downtown | $219 | $219 | 0.2 miles |
| 2 – Loews Kansas City* | $239 | $259 | 0.3 miles |
| 3 – Crowne Plaza Kansas City | $194 | $194 | 0.1 miles |
| 4 – Hotel Phillips Kansas City | $182 | $182 | 0.3 miles |
| 5 – Hilton President | $194 | $194 | 0.3 miles |
| 6 – Hotel Indigo Downtown | $193 | N/A | 0.3 miles |
| 7 – Courtyard | $200 | $200 | 0.4 miles |
| 7 – Residence Inn | $214 | $214 | 0.4 miles |
| 8 – Hotel Kansas City | $199 | $199 | 0.4 miles |
| 9 – AC Hotel Kansas City Downtown | $179 | $179 | 1 mile |
*Connected to the Convention Center.
Note: AAFP Housing does not manage or help with booking reservations through this site. Room types and rates are pulled directly from the hotel's reservation systems. Please read all booking policies, which may include advanced payments, non-refundable deposits and cancellation fees. Contact the hotel directly if you have questions regarding the hotel listings and rates or to book.
Through this website, you can book your reservation through July 2, 2026. You can modify or cancel your reservation via this website through July 9, 2026. Starting July 10, 2026, contact the hotel directly for all reservation changes and cancellations.
FUTURE attendees may be the target of unauthorized hotel/housing providers who claim to be "partners" or providing services on behalf of the AAFP. As 2026’s conference approaches, be aware that these companies are not authorized to provide services on the AAFP's behalf.
We work to prevent the unauthorized contact of our community as well as the inappropriate use of both attendees' and exhibitors' names. The AAFP is firmly committed to providing quality services to make your exhibiting experience a positive one, and we will vigorously pursue these organizations to prevent unauthorized contact.
All reservation changes can be made by clicking HERE, or by calling (844) 443-7240 / (801) 214-7292 (International) through July 13, 2026. After this date please contact your hotel directly.
All cancellations must be made online, by clicking HERE, or in writing by e-mail to help@orchid.events.
To take advantage of convention rates, make your reservation by July 2, 2026. After this date, blocks will be released and the hotels can change rates.
All rates are per room, per night, and are subject to a 17.48% tax (subject to change) and a business development fee of $3.56 per night. When making reservations, special requests cannot be guaranteed; however, hotels will do their best to honor requests upon check-in.
All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card valid through September 2026.
Orchid will send you an acknowledgment of your reservation. Review to make sure all information is accurate and bring it with you at check-in. You will not receive a separate confirmation from the hotel.
Email acknowledgments will be sent within 24 hours of your reservation being processed. If you do not receive your acknowledgment, contact: help@orchid.events or by calling (844) 443-7240 until July 13. After this date, you must go directly to hotel you booked with.
Note: The acknowledgment is only sent to the primary name on your housing form or reservation. Share this with anyone who may be sharing rooms.
You may change or cancel your reservation through July 9, 2026, without penalty. Beginning July 10, 2026, to the arrival date, please contact the hotel directly for all reservation changes and cancellations.
The Kansas City Convention Center and participating hotels are located approximately 30 minutes from Kansas City International Airport.
Kansas City Convention Center
301 West 13th St.
Kansas City, MO 64105
Uber and Lyft are available from the airport via their apps.
Taxis are available at (816) 243-2345.
Fares may be prorated (shared) when the originating passenger requests it and all other passengers agree.
Rates are $2.50 plus $2.10 per mile. Rates may vary due to traffic delays and waiting time.
Notice: City ordinance requires taxicab operators to take all trips regardless of length. If short-trip service is refused, obtain the name and vehicle number of the cab and report it by calling (816) 243-5237. It is also illegal for taxi drivers to solicit your business without invitation.
KC Streetcar
Running from the River Market on the north end to Union Station and Crown Center on the south, the KC Streetcar connects all the downtown neighborhoods with 16 platform stops and two miles of track. It’s free to ride!
Bus
Kansas City’s MAX bus service operates along the Main Street corridor, from the River Market through downtown, past Union Station and Crown Center and south to the Country Club Plaza. Hours of operation are: 5 a.m.–11 p.m., seven days a week.
Cost: $1.50, collected on board, with free transfers to the rest of the Metro system.
Get the bus route map and schedules. Routes | RideKC
zTrip Taxi
For convention attendees, please use the following code for a $10 discount on your booking: VisitKC. Download the app from the app store. This discount can only be used through the app and expires December 31, 2026.
