I found the area to be very safe and the surrounding neighborhoods and parks Just a short drive down the road to the downtown area. Located close (walking distance if you enjoy walking) to Country Club Plaza, and The location is really ideal in that its is centrally Priceline or Orbitz - not sure) at an unbelievable price.the amenities were Hotel with a flight combination on one of the major websites (it was either My best friend and I went to Kansas City April 16 - 19 2008 and stayed at this