Holiday Inn Express & Suites Overland Park South by IHG

The room was nice and large, though the strong new hotel smell was a bit much.

The breakfast was fresh and tasty, and there were great shops, places to eat, and entertainment within walking distance. The room was comfortable, spotless, and well kept, and the staff were welcoming and professional. I had a great stay from beginning to end and would happily come back. Definitely felt like a 5-star visit.

The new property is in a great spot, with plenty of restaurants nearby, and everyone I met was helpful and pleasant. The room and facilities themselves were very nice. I could hear some traffic from US-69 on the East side, though it quieted down later and wasn’t too bad. Some of the setup didn’t work for me. There’s no in-room coffee maker, so you have to use the one in the lobby. I also couldn’t connect my Roku to the wall-mounted TV: it doesn’t swivel or pull out, its HDMI ports are on the back, and there’s no remote HDMI option or streaming apps. It also doesn’t support something like AirPlay. The TV guide was another frustration. There’s no way to see what’s on, so you have to scroll through channels one at a time. Even the info bar just says “No Information.” If you land on a commercial, you’re stuck waiting to see what comes next. Since these things matter to me, I probably won’t stay here again. If they don’t bother you, you may enjoy it.