Hotel President facts for kids
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President Hotel
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Hilton President Kansas City in April 2011
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 Location in Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1327-1335 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
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| Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
| Built | 1926 |
| Architect | Shepard & Wiser; Siedhoff, George |
| MPS | Hotels in Downtown Kansas City TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 83001016 |
| Added to NRHP | August 08, 1983 |
The President Hotel is a famous old hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. It used to be called the President Hotel, but now it's known as the Hilton President Kansas City. You can find it on Baltimore Avenue. It's a really important building because of its history!
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History of the President Hotel
Building a Landmark Hotel
The President Hotel was finished in 1926. A businessman named Frank A. Dudley from Niagara Falls helped build it. The United Hotels Company then ran the hotel. Many other big buildings were also built in Kansas City around this time. These included the Mainstreet Theater, the Midland Theatre, and the Kansas City Power and Light Building.
Reopening and Renovations
The hotel closed its doors in 1980. But it didn't stay closed forever! In 2005, it reopened after a huge renovation that cost $45.5 million. A developer named Ron Jury helped make this happen. It became the Hilton President Kansas City.
The hotel got even more updates in 2017. These changes improved all the guest rooms and meeting spaces. The special Presidential Suite and Reagan suites were also updated in 2019.
Awards and Recognition
The President Hotel is the only hotel in the Power and Light District. It has also won the special AAA Four Diamond rating for 11 years in a row. This award means it offers excellent service and quality. The hotel is part of the Hilton Hotels family.
The Hotel President was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. This means it's recognized as an important historical site.
Why the President Hotel is Important
A Place for Big Events
In 1928, the President Hotel was a very busy place. It was the main spot for the 1928 Republican National Convention. This is where the Republican Party chose Herbert Hoover to run for President of the United States.
Home to Famous Entertainers
The hotel's Drum Room lounge was a popular place for famous performers. Many well-known entertainers came from all over the country to perform there. Some of these stars included Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, and Marilyn Maye.
Images for kids
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Hilton President Kansas City in April 2011
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Hotel President looking from the convention center
See also
In Spanish: Hotel President para niños
