We stayed 3 nights. Breakfasts were 5 star events. The first breakfast we ate in the dining room…read moreunder the beautiful chandelier with other guests. We all became fast friends! The people who stay at Inn at 425 appreciate the beauty of the turn of the century decorations and they love Kansas City. Great conversation! Our stay at 425 was a special time of our trip which we valued as equal to any of the attractions of KC. It was to converse and get to know Stephan and Carl, the owners. Here are the details: - This is a fine location that is close to attractions of KC: WWI Museum, Truman Library and Steamboat Arabia exhibit were our favorites. - Taking Lyft to dinner is quick and easy. (We enjoyed Q29 BBQ.) - The details I appreciated: coddled eggs served in beautiful coddlers, quality cutlery being placed perfectly (knife side in!), tasteful placement of antiques that give the room warmth and character. - Clean! I mused the bathroom floor was clean enough to eat off of... but I did not. - Attentive service! I brought back a six pack of ale and put into the cooler. At that time, there were only wine glasses standing by, but in the morning, Weizen glasses appeared in the collection. - I can't say enough of the quality! The food was real! Thick slices of real ham, fresh fruit; and even the capers were high end. There is a lot to see and do in KC. Sofie and I look forward to returning to the Inn at 425 to see our new friends Stephen and Carl! Maybe we will take a day and just sit out in the garden at 425. It's that kind of place!

If I could give Inn At 425 10 stars I would! Carl and Stephan have created a true jewel of a bed…read moreand breakfast in the heart of Kansas City's historic district. Ten of us recently rented out the whole Inn for a Junior High School reunion. Carl and Stephan worked hard to make sure everything was just right for us. Every detail was perfect - the ornately welcoming Victorian home was an elegant, but homey place for us to come together, each of the rooms was sparklingly clean and perfectly decorated and the breakfasts were amazing. The Inn At 425 was such a fabulous venue for our get together, I can hardly wait to bring my husband back for a romantic weekend. Carl and Stephan, you ROCK!!! With Love, Beth and the Girls

I wanted to plan something a little different for my boyfriend's birthday this year, focusing more…read moreon the experience than the coolest gift that he would love. The Aida became part of the gift simply for how easy it was to book, the communication from the owners was quick and friendly, and it ended up being close to the theater we were seeing a show at! I booked this hotel thinking it would be like any other hotel. I was wrong on all accounts. The Aida gives you the comforts and peace of any hotel chain that cares about its guests but where the Aida stands out is the ease of booking, checking in, checking out, and communication I usually receive from a vacation rental. That's just the experience I had before we even checked in! Upon check in we were both delightfully surprised at the gorgeous historic building it actually was. Situated across the street from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of art and amongst other gorgeous historic buildings, our mini birthday vacation became more than we expected yet everything we wanted. Check in was contactless and a breeze. We found our room quickly and loved that it was a corner room with a little sitting area separated by a thick velvet curtain from the sleeping area. There were no closets but there were hanging rods we could easily hang our jackets and clothing if needed. The touch of local chocolate was nice and the postcard was as well. I love getting postcards from where we travel to, a small souvenir that takes little space in your luggage! The bathroom was clean and the shower head felt nice after a long day of gallivanting around town. We ended up just walking to the show that night and it was a pleasant evening to walk back. The next day we checked out just as easily as check in and spent more time around the city. We truly loved our stay here. The bed was incredibly comfortable and we woke up refreshed and knew we'd stay here again! I almost forgot to mention, not only was the inside of the hotel well kept but so was the garden and seating area outside. It's its own peaceful oasis under the trees!

Great place to say. Best customer service and the best views. The suite is always clean and…read morespotless. The decor is phenomenal throughout the whole building. I love the waiting areas in the front two rooms, they are very comfortable, cozy, and very stylish. You can tell there is skill and intention behind every piece of furniture.

Do NOT stay here!! We reserved a "loft" on August 20th to stay the nights of September 2-5 for a…read moretotal of $504. We knew we would arrive late, so we messaged the host to let them know. We arrived at 11:30 pm & after much struggle to gain entrance to the sketchy repurposed school building (definitely not a "loft") we found that the unit had not been cleaned & was not ready for us! We attempted to contact the host thru Airbnb, but we were told it would be ready for us the following day at 3pm!! This was a holiday weekend! We had to pay another $250 to stay at a nearby hotel in the middle of the night! We lost food that we'd brought with us because we couldn't use a refrigerator! When we finally were able to get into the unit, there was no bath soap, only 2 rolls of toilet paper (for 4 people, 4 days & 3 nights), electrical outlets in the kitchen & bathroom didn't work, so we had to flip the breakers in the breaker box, & someone's sock was on the floor near the coffee table! Adding insult to injury, not only did we spend the ENTIRE TRIP trying to get the host and/or Airbnb to help us with compensation, the host called us on the 4th to say that the cleaner had gone into the unit & saw our belongings, so he asked why we hadn't left yet! We replied, "Because we aren't scheduled to leave until tomorrow!" The compensation for our trouble, loss & distress? A refund for the night we DIDNT stay there. And I will also add that Airbnb did nothing to help, only polite lip service about how they couldn't help us. And then asked us to give the host & them a review. After hearing my story, my friend told me she had stayed there too & had trouble with them with no suitable ending. She too was screwed over by this host and Airbnb. She left a bad review & it was removed. Stay there if you like, but be warned!!

My friend and I attended IHOP's Prayer & Prophetic Conference this past Oct. 2012. It was amazing…read moreand life changing! For a few months we were looking at hotels around the area and for this and that reason, we could not decide. It was coming down to a few weeks before the conference and we didnt have a place to stay. I desperately googled housing near ihop and Paul & Djany's website www.Housingnearihop.com popped up! At first I did a double take because I thought, what are the odds...a good/clean/affordable place?! It turned out to be better than any hotel/motel we could have booked. Their website is very easy to navigate. I just filled out the booking form and Paul promptly replied the next day. Even before we met, Paul encouraged us via the emails that we were going to encounter God and be blessed :) I felt so encouraged and became even more excited for the conference. When we arrived, we walked into their very warm and cozy home. Our clean/beautifully decorated master bedroom welcomed us with chocolates/candies on the bed. The master bedroom has a bathroom attached, so it was very convenient. You are welcomed to use the kitchen- store your food in the fridge/cabinets and cook your meals. The house is very close to IHOP's main sanctuary (8 min drive), as well as the Prayer Room (5 min drive). You can even walk to the prayer room from their home and IHOP has shuttles that take you straight to the main sanctuary. The hosts Paul & Djany were absolutely amazing! Very friendly and welcoming. Usually when I am away from home, I become home sick but I was at complete peace and was so blessed during our stay. They truly want to encourage & bless everyone that walks through their doors and oh how I felt the love of God through them. I'll never forget the wonderful time of prayer/praise/fellowship that we shared. I just knew God lead us to their home. I am so thankful to this beautiful couple and to all the wonderful friends we met during our stay. Love you guys!! We will be back soon! Save a room for us :D Love, Michelle :)

Djany and Paul were so accommodating! I spent three nights at their place. Although their place is…read moreextremely close to IHOP (25 minute walk), they were incredibly generous about picking me up and giving me rides to the prayer room. I was given a quiet room upstairs for a great price. Considering there are no hotels in the immediate area that charge as little as they do, I highly recommend Djany and Paul's place for housing near the IHOP prayer room. And lastly, their hospitality displays their deep love for Jesus and conveys their uncompromising hungry which is contagious for all those that get an opportunity to be in their presence. I look forward to coming back and spending more time with them!

The Main Street Inn was as advertised and so much more! We were looking for someplace special for…read moreour 20th anniversary and it delivered! The website is very complete. The guidebook is very helpful. Kathy responded very quickly to my questions and make sure all our needs would be met. And the food! A foodie's fun start to the day for sure! There were also a lot of extra touches that were unique to us. French press coffee and homemade muffins at your door, a towel warmer, warm blankets for the fire tables outside and even a beautiful Christmas tree in our room. Looking for a stay with something extra special? This is the place!

Everything was great until we met the owner Kathy at breakfast. Which quickly became Kathy's time…read moreto talk nonstop. Kathy's 30 minute breakfast speech to us was about how annoyed she was about previous guests. She spoke so poorly about return guests that I almost wanted to defend people I didn't even know. Also the 7:30am coffee and door knock is annoying and stupid, but is more than likely used to try and get her guests to check out earlier. This place was great, but Kathy the owner was truly the worst part and made the whole experience not relaxing.

We loved this place so much, we came for a second visit on our way back through Kansas City. We…read morefell in love with every detail...the walls are decked with fine art, the rooms are private and lovely, and we spent hours cuddled on the oversized sofas, drinking wine and reading books. Remote keyless entry was a breeze. As a previous poster noted, it's almost too good to share. Truly. You won't regret the decision. It's walking distance to food and museums. No young children was a plus, as we were traveling without the family. Solid five stars. If we ever have reason to head through this city again, we know where our first choice boutique hotel will be.

This place blew me away! I had no idea this place was around here, but I am so lucky I found it. I…read moreselfishly want to keep this place to myself because of how relaxing and gorgeous the property is, but this place is too good to not share. My wife and I stayed in the Valentine room for our anniversary and let me tell you the king bed and the jetted tub was phenomenal! We hardly wanted to leave the room, but with the museums, stores, and plethora of restaurants to choose from, we decided we had to take advantage of the prime location. I loved the contactless check in and check out too!

Initially my room was not adequate.. No AC..fan .. But customer service came through and all was…read morequite extraordinary! The house is truly beautiful inside and out! The beds are so comfy and whether you're traveling with friends ( yes, we did) or a couple..I can't recommend this place enough.. Looking forward to returning!

One of the best and unique hotels I've ever stayed at. Staff is off site but accessible. Very…read moreaccommodating. This is a true KC experience. Thanks.

We were attending a Murder Mystery Dinner in Excelsior Springs and decided to find a place to stay…read moreto avoid the drive home. We stumbled upon Payne Jailhouse Bed and Breakfast. We were amazed at the beautiful house and how it was set up as a Bed & Breakfast! Mark and his wife, the owners, used to live in the house but decided to change it into a nice getaway for guests. The house in the front has the largest room, but expect to walk upstairs, as that is where the bedroom is. The guests from the other three private apartment rooms stay behind the large house; they all meet in the big house (no pun intended) to have Mark's hot, homemade breakfast. Oh, I almost forgot! The house is so clean, I didn't find any old dirt in the corners of the floor, against the walls anywhere. I am semi-OCD and will not go without house slippers. Well, I walked barefoot in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. I'm sorry if that is TMI. I wanted you to understand my point. Do not hesitate to book; do not let the name keep you away. It is not set up like a jail on the inside. The house has history, and Mark will tell you about it during breakfast or upon check-in. Don't hesitate! Book today! You will not be disappointed.

Could not recommend this gorgeous little B&B more. We had this booked for a wedding back in May and…read moredue to covid the wedding was pushed back. Mark has been super accommodating to these circumstances. The room was spotless when we arrived and everything we could of needed was provided. Unfortunately, there was no breakfast for our stay but we can only imagine it would be great. I hope our travels bring us back this way so that we can stay here again! Thanks Mark!

Excellent experience. We'll definitely be back! We stayed in the legend of Asia room, which is…read moreabsolutely beautiful with the four poster canopy bed and fireplace. It was very cozy and romantic. The breakfast was delicious. We especially enjoyed the hot tub which is a nice touch to have on site. Charles is an excellent host and very friendly. We had such a great time. This is a place we will definitely come back to!

Beautiful home built in 1856. We stayed in the Legend of Asia room which was beautifully decorated,…read morevery clean, & had a comfortable bed. The breakfast each morning was delicious & the hospitality was superb. Charles is super friendly & accommodating and Cat is very sweet. We highly recommend!