This stay was really out of a movie set. The Savoy, famous for Benny Goodman's Album "Stompin at the Savoy," has maintained its mystery and glamour and has not changed a thing in its kitchen, in 51 years, according to staff. So, one can order Lamb with Artichoke Hearts, Smoked Salmon and Caviar, Crab Crepes, or even Veal Veloute for breakfast, from a choice of 32 items. This is the hotel frequented by Harry Truman (he had his own booth in the dining room). Houdini performed here. My room included a clawfoot tub, china teacups and a 4 poster bed. The only sad thing was that there were not many guests. This hotel is an honorable relic, for those who like a bit of mystery, some history and a ghost on the 5th floor. Terrific restaurants are down the street and first rate jazz is found around the corner. This is a must see in Kansas City before it gets changed into a boutique hotel.

An outstanding slice of Americana. Built as the lodging of choice for the Railroad and Cattle Barons, this hotel retains many, actually most, of it's original furnishings. The tavern, including the hand painted murals depicting scenes from the settling of the west, which surround entire wall, as well as the leather bar stools, have been in place since the building opened. If you are at all interested in the history fo the west, you owe it to yourself to have dinner, have a drink, spend the night in this wonderful establishment.

As a photographer, I was looking for a place of value where I could take my viewers for a ride. I found it here. Walk in to the Savoy and its like a trip back in time. I've had my fair share of outlandish faked themes in the best places in Las Vegas, Its amazing to find such a wonderful thing here in my own home town. This place is REAL. Its something rare, raunchy, scary, but amazingly clean! I spent a wonderful night, very comfortable, very relaxed, and very quiet.

And then, there is breakfast.... OMG! Ten at night and my model says, "Have you seen the menu!" We went down to the front desk and spoke with the clerk. We asked him what we could order and he said, "Here is the menu. Order what you like, just don't kill yourself." He wasn't kidding. You can get carried away looking at their menu. This was at no extra cost. On top of that, when you actually get your food, its overwhelming! They don't skimp, and it tastes great. You will wish you had a larger stomach to scarf it all down.

The service, Hotel Staff, everybody was extremely nice. They really do make you feel welcome.

Bottom line, I highly recommend this place for those looking for something different. Oh yeah and... try the lobster bisque in the morning. Kinda makes you not want to go home lol.

The Hotel can be a portal in time. My wife and I have stayed in hotels throughout the US and Europe. We lived in a 1700's house in London. If you want to experience a Victorian atmosphere, this is the hotel for it! Built in 1888 it is authentic Victorian era. The lobby doubles as a party room and has aged wine bottles stored behind leaded glass in handcrafted wooden cupboards. I took photos of them with my iPhone to download and print. I will frame them and put them up in my home "pub". Above the marble topped front desk is a 12 foot diameter leaded stained glass dome skylight. Just beautiful. That skylight has illuminated the front desk for well over a hundred years. The 6 year old Hilton I recently visited was full of dust as the electricians were drilling and wiring to replace the lighting. Apparently, the high cost halogen bulbs are no longer "in". The room was wonderfully redone with great attention to detail. My only complaint is that it had a TV. Better if that was hidden in an armoire. Sunday morning we made our way to the private dining area, were greeted by a very polite waiter in a white coat and shown to our seats. I have never had as great of a breakfast, ever. Next to our table was a 6x8 foot mirror that looked like a passage way to the past. Again the room was lit by leaded stained glass outside window/walls. Sounds are a function of the space the waves transverse. The sound of a waiter walking on a stone floor echoing throughout the 16 foot ceilinged room supported by iron wall beams cannot be duplicated in a Marriott. As far as it being haunted. We had stayed at the Hotel Phillips and entering the lobby I heard noise in the silence. Savoy did't echo the past, it lives the past. I personally saw no apparitions and heard no unknown sounds. However, I did encounter various smells in different parts of the hotel. Not odorous smells, real smells perfumes, fresh cut flowers, bread, a fireplace smoking, although the rooms had none. For 3 hours I sat quietly in the leather chair and read. It was a release from the modern world. A moment in time not found in the 21st Century, except at places like the Savoy.