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The Elms Hotel & Spa, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

The Elms Hotel & Spa, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

3.5 out of 5
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
A tranquil hotel pool encircled by beautiful arches

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Find out more about Clay County

Find out more about Clay County

What's Clay County like?

If you're looking for a place to get away, look no further than Clay County. Our map displays the areas and neighborhoods around all Clay County hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area.

Where are the best places to stay in Clay County?

Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Clay County:

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Kansas City North/Gladstone, in Kansas City

Kansas City hotel with indoor pool
  • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Central location

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Kansas City Liberty, in Liberty

Liberty hotel with indoor pool, bar
  • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Attentive staff

Hampton Inn Kansas City - Liberty, in Kansas City

Shoal Creek hotel with indoor pool
  • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Attentive staff

The Inn at Belvoir Winery, in Liberty

Liberty inn with winery
  • Free parking • Free WiFi • Bar • Terrace • Spacious rooms

Holiday Inn Express Kearney, an IHG Hotel, in Kearney

Kearney hotel with indoor pool
  • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Attentive staff

What is there to see around Clay County?

  • Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (9.3 mi/15 km from the city center)
  • Smithville Lake (14.5 mi/23.3 km from the city center)
  • Missouri River (613.2 mi/986.8 km from the city center)
  • Liberty Jail Historic Site (0.1 mi/0.2 km from the city center)
  • Mosby City Hall (8.2 mi/13.2 km from the city center)

What is there to do around Clay County?

  • Worlds of Fun (6.2 mi/9.9 km from the city center)
  • Belvoir Winery (1.3 mi/2.2 km from the city center)
  • Oceans of Fun (6.2 mi/10 km from the city center)
  • Ameristar Casino Kansas City (7.3 mi/11.7 km from the city center)
  • Harrah's Casino (9.8 mi/15.8 km from the city center)

Other Popular Clay County Attractions

  • Jesse James Bank Museum
  • Shoal Creek Living History Museum
  • Kids Quest
  • Jesse James Farm and Museum
  • Paradise Playhouse

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