Visit the New Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and Stay at Kansas City Airport Marriott

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Spend a weekend with the arts and stay at Kansas City Airport Marriott. The hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, just 20 minutes from the Kauffman Center, is excited to host guests looking for a weekend of fun and to see the redevelopment of the city.

What began as a sketch on a paper napkin has become a multi-million dollar city redevelopment project that went underway in October 2006. Having just celebrated its grand opening in September 2011, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts will be the new home of the Kansas City Symphony, Lyric Opera of Kansas City and the Kansas City Ballet.

The new performing arts center near the Kansas City airport hotel is approximately 285,000 square feet and houses the 1,800-seat proscenium-styled Muriel Kauffman Theatre and the 1,600-seat concert Helzberg Hall. The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts covers more than 13 acres of city real estate and includes meticulous landscaping and ample parking.

The performing arts center is near many other Kansas City attractions, including the Crossroads Arts District and the Sprint Center, putting the Kauffman Center in the center of it all!

About Kansas City Airport Marriott

Overlooking a pristine lake, the Marriott is the only Kansas City hotel situated on the grounds of the Kansas City International Airport, providing the ultimate convenience. A favorite among business travelers seeking a hotel in Kansas City, MO, all rooms showcase flat-screen HD TVs and high-speed Internet access, along with plush bedding and updated bathrooms. This striking hotel provides 14,563 square feet of Kansas City conference center space, offering flexibility in planning business meetings, special events or weddings. Discover the Grand Pavilion, a unique venue that provides a memorable setting for any occasion, or explore the newly re-opened Grand Ballroom, seating up to 650 guests and showcasing premier technology upgrades and modern décor. When visiting this Kansas City, MO, hotel, be sure to dine at T-Bone Charlie's, known for succulent Kansas City beef and steakhouse specialties. Highlighted by a great location and ample amenities, this Kansas City, MO, hotel has it all!

For more information or to make a reservation, call 1-800-810-2771 or visit www.kansascityairportmarriott.com.

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