The Elms Hotel and Spa is a luxury hotel in Excelsior Springs, established in 1888. We've recently completed a $20 million re ... novation project, making The Elms the premier hotel near Kansas City. Our hotels rooms and suites in Excelsior Springs have also been renovated with luxury finishes and furnishings. We offer a range of accommodations from our Classic Rooms to The Truman Presidential Suite. The Elms offers beautiful indoor and outdoor event space to host your meetings in Kansas City. Whether it be a wedding, executive retreats, or meeting space in Excelsior Springs; our 11,000 square foot event space and 9 private meeting rooms are sure to accommodate any size function. For those dining near Kansas City, The Cafe at The Elms hosts a cast of talented in-house bakers who will awake you with fresh-from-the-oven pastries or piping hot espresso. For afternoon or evening offerings, our second lounge, The Tavern, serves casual pub fare and salty snacks. Lastly, the 88 at The Elms, our on-site restaurant, boasts the best views of any restaurant in Excelsior Springs. Located 30 minutes from Downtown Kansas City and Kansas City International Airport (KCI); The Elms Hotel and Spa is a premier destination, meeting space and hotel in Excelsior Springs. read more