Plan Your Trip
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Book Your Hotel
Hotels within walking distance to the Kansas City Convention Center fill up fast! Make your reservations early to secure rooms at your preferred hotel.
If you have an existing reservation and need to cancel or make a change, you may do so until July 17. Starting July 18, all cancellations and changes must be made directly with the hotel.
| Hotel | Single/Double Rate | Triple/Quad Rate | Distance from Convention Center |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - Kansas City Marriott Downtown | $212 | $212 | 0.2 miles |
| 2 - Loews Kansas City** | $214 | $224 | 0.3 miles |
| 3 - Crowne Plaza Kansas City | $179 | $199/$219 | 0.1 miles |
| 4 - Hotel Phillips Kansas City | $184 | $194 (Triple) | 0.3 miles |
| 5 - Hilton President | $185 | $195/$205 | 0.3 miles |
| 6 - Hotel Indigo Downtown | $199 | $199 | 0.3 miles |
| 7 - Courtyard/Residence Inn | $214 | $214 | 0.4 miles |
| 8 - Hotel Kansas City | $215 | N/A | 0.4 miles |
**Connected to the Convention Center.
Questions About Hotels?
Please contact Visit KC – Passkey at vkchousing@visitkc.com.
Changes to Parking
Barney Allis Plaza is unavailable for parking.
Download this PDF for nearby alternatives.
We are aware that National Conference attendees may be the target of unauthorized hotel/housing providers who claim to be "partners" or providing services on behalf of AAFP. As the 2024 AAFP National Conference approaches, please be aware that these companies are not authorized to provide services on AAFP's behalf. AAFP works to prevent the unauthorized contact of the AAFP community as well as the inappropriate use of both AAFP attendees' and exhibitors' names. Please be assured that 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.
To take advantage of convention rates, make your reservation by July 10, 2024. After this date, blocks will be released, and rates are at the discretion of hotels.
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 2024.
VisitKC – Passkey will send you an acknowledgement of your reservation. Please 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 and fax acknowledgements will be sent within 24 hours of your reservation being processed. If you do not receive your acknowledgement, please contact VisitKC – Passkey Housing office at vkchousing@visitkc.com.
Note: The acknowledgement is only sent to the primary name on your housing form or reservation. Please share this with anyone who may be sharing rooms.
You may change or cancel your reservation through July 17, 2024, without penalty. Beginning July 18, 2024, to the arrival date, please contact the hotel directly for all reservation changes and cancellations.
Getting Around
Between buses, taxis, ridesharing services, and the KC Streetcar, there is no shortage of transportation options for you to explore Kansas City conveniently and safely.
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
Taxi service can be called using your personal phone by dialing (816) 243-2345. Make sure you give the dispatcher your exact location.
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.
Uber and Lyft are also available from the airport.
Car Rental
AVIS and Budget are the AAFP official car rental companies. Take advantage of your membership benefit when renting a car for National Conference.
AVIS: Members always receive up to 25% off base rates with AWD# A685100. Plus, enjoy additional offers like dollars off, a complimentary upgrade, or a free weekend day. Visit avis.com or call (800) 230-4898 to make a reservation.
Budget: Members always save up to 25% off Budget base rates with offer code D574100. Plus, get other great offers like dollars off, a free upgrade, or a free weekend day. Visit budget.com or call (800) 268-8900 to make a reservation.
Frequent free shuttles between the terminal and the rental car facility are available.
Get a map of downtown parking garages.
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 2 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, 2024.