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Angie
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100 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

Hilton President Kansas City is a hotel wedding venue located in Kansas City, Missouri. This elegant building was inspired by the 1920s and boasts accouterments that showcase the glamour of this era. This hotel is within a five minute walk of the Sprint Center and provides complimentary WiFi access. There are two on-site restaurants as well as the famous Drum Lounge that caters to a variety of clientele. When couples and guests choose to stay at Hilton President Kansas City, they will be able to have their choice of in-room dining experiences.

Facilities and Capacity

Hilton President Kansas City has exceptional spaces for meetings, functions, and weddings. Here, couples are able to make use of over 12,000 square feet of event space. Anywhere from 10 to 350 individuals will be able to help a couple celebrate their special occasion. Depending on their needs, couples will be able to choose from 11 rooms, each with varying capacities. The Congress Ballroom is the largest, being able to fit a maximum of 350 seated guests. Alternatively, the Aztec room provides space for up to 150 people, and the Congress Pre-Function room is well suited to 100 individuals. Each of these rooms features opulent lighting fixtures as well as stunning architectural designs. The Congress Ballroom has golden accents along with black and white marble floors that are perfect for dancing the night away. Various seating styles can be accommodated based on the couple's demands, making the event space at Hilton President Kansas City extremely flexible.

Services Offered

Hilton President Kansas City provides their clients with services and staff that help to make their wedding day a success. Couples receive custom-designed food and bar menus that are decided upon after private tastings and pairings. They will also have their pick of luxurious sleeping rooms for their guests, presented at a special rate. This hotel and its staff are committed to making every wedding into an extraordinary affair that will be remembered for a lifetime.

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$35

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
July
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
August
December

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Reviews of Hilton President Kansas City

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The Hilton President is highly recommended for weddings, with multiple reviewers praising the friendly and helpful staff, particularly wedding coordinator Maurine Lenahan. Guests appreciated the excellent service, delicious food, and seamless execution of events. Even during difficult situations, the staff went above and beyond to accommodate and ensure a perfect day for couples. The venue is described as wonderful, with exceptional professionalism and a strong recommendation for any special event.

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The Hilton President is highly recommended for weddings, with multiple reviewers praising the friendly and helpful staff, particularly wedding coordinator Maurine Lenahan. Guests appreciated the excellent service, delicious food, and seamless execution of events. Even during difficult situations, the staff went above and beyond to accommodate and ensure a perfect day for couples. The venue is described as wonderful, with exceptional professionalism and a strong recommendation for any special event.

Weddingwire
4.7/5 57 reviews
Google
4.2/5 1504 reviews
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Matt Sent on 12/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Experience with Hilton President Kansas City!

We got married in May of 2023 and had our wedding reception at the Hilton President - we had a fabulous experience! All of the staff were friendly and helpful as we were working to make the decision on venue, all of our questions were answered thoroughly and in a timely manner. After we decided to go with the President, Maurine became our wedding coordinator and stayed in constant contact with us to make sure that everything would be exactly how we wanted it on the day, offering advice and suggestions based on her great experience in the industry that really helped us pull together our reception. We also had a very difficult personal situation come up on the day of the reception, and Maurine and all of the President staff went out of their way to help us make any changes needed to our reception to accommodate. The President went above and beyond to make our day special for us - we would highly recommend the venue for anybody looking for their wedding, and the hotel itself is wonderful!
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Leslie Sent on 12/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream come true

Maurine and her staff were amazing, professional & prompt.
Every step was curated and Maurine painted a picture of my “dream come true,” day & she did not disappoint. The Hilton President was a perfect choice.
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Richard Sent on 12/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our experience with the hotel and staff was great.

Maurine and the staff at the hotel were excellent to work with and made the evening a success. The food was great. We had many compliments on the dinner, the appetizers and the ball room .
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Emily Sent on 12/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding!

My husband and I got married at the beautiful Hilton President in September of 2023. It was the most perfect day and if I could do it all over again I would! The service and professionalism with everyone at the Hilton especially Maurine Lenahan really helped make our wedding incredible. I would recommend anyone to have any sort of event at the Hilton President you will not regret it!
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Erin Sent on 12/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Loved the Hilton President

The event staff is fantastic! They know what they are doing and they know how to do it well. We had no issues or hiccups on our special day, it was absolutely perfect
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Lauren Sent on 10/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Hilton President is the best venue in KC!

If I had to get married again, there is nowhere in KC I would rather do it than the Hilton President, time and time again! My husband and I knew we wanted a classic, elegant, and timeless wedding and the President and their Congress Ballroom were exactly what we were looking for. The ballroom was the perfect size for our 125 guests, the room (and hotel) is absolutely beautiful, and Keyli and her team made sure everything was executed perfectly. Planning from out of state, we also loved the fact that food, bar, chairs, tables, linens, dining ware, etc. are all provided in house. It made those logistics so much easier on us and we were able to relax knowing the President team is a well oiled machine in knowing exactly what to do on their home turf! Guests also commented on how great the food was and the signature drink we were able to add was a complete hit! Keyli was amazing to plan with and truly handled every detail in making sure our reception stayed on track. She answered all of my (many) emails and questions, worked with our planner behind the scenes, and was in constant communication with us in the weeks leading up to our wedding. She even made sure to keep us on track with hitting our minimums, taking that stress off us and allowing us to simply make choices to enhance our night. We loved every minute of our reception and had absolutely no anxiety going into the night knowing that Keyli and team had it covered. In our opinion, this is the best reception space in all of downtown KC and I would book here a million times over!
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Kathy Sent on 10/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Magnificent Wedding at The President

Our daughter got married in September of 2022 and the reception was at The President. The staff, especially Keyli, was wonderful to work with and they were committed to making sure this special day met all of our expectations . The hotel takes care of so many of the details and they were wonderful partners! The evening was magical, the food and service was outstanding and the night exceeded our expectations!
Mary
Mary Sent on 08/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Bang for your Buck

The Hilton President is a FABULOUS wedding location. We had our reception here and it was so convenient to have everything under one roof--from the food to servers, bartenders, linens, candles, getting-ready rooms, separate cocktail hour location, and a room block so guests can go right downstairs to their rooms at the end of the night. Not to mention the beautiful hotel made for the best backdrop for wedding photos.

I was pleasantly surprised at how far each dollar went. The pricing here is comparable to other empty, industrial-style venues. Because the hotel is so fabulous already (huge chandeliers, gilded columns, stunning dance floor) I did not have to spend much money AT ALL on additional decorations, dance floor, lighting, or flowers. The beauty of the hotel speaks for itself!

The ballroom comfortably fit 200 guests with plenty of room for a band and dance floor. The room is not too big so the band acoustics were still great. It had the feeling of intimacy.

The wedding coordinator, Keyli, was very responsive, helpful, and proactive. She was kind and worked within my budget. The entire staff was professional and easy to work with. Dinner service was a breeze and the bartenders made it so there was hardly ever a line. A true five-star experience!
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Adam Sent on 08/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding happened without a hitch!

We just celebrated our wedding reception in the Congress Ballroom and it was amazing. Keyli (Catering Sales Manager at the Hilton President) took excellent care of us and helped guide us through the entire process. We met several times to discuss layout, food packages, drink packages, and final details. They are a full service operation and were able to add/provide beautiful details to our wedding day! Nothing was too big or too small for them to tackle. Keyli was always quick to respond and provided great insight. Our wedding reception was about 250 people and we had a live band. The space was perfect! Filled but not packed with plenty of room of a great dance floor. Food was delicious and presentation was exceptional! We received compliments from so many guests about the beautiful space, food, and service. We recommend Keyli and the Hilton President for all kinds of events!
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Heather Sent on 05/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The easiest planning experience and the best day.

If you are nostalgic at all, or just have a love of Kansas City like my husband and I do, then the President is a great place to get married! The hotel has so much history, and the ballroom is the most beautiful one in the city.
-Planning: Keyli knows her stuff. Every meeting we had she was prepared with questions for us and had thoughtful suggestions if I didn't know what I wanted. Every question I had was answered quickly, and she was always flexible with changes that happened along the way. She made it so easy!
-Wedding Day/Weekend: The wedding was absolutely perfect in every way. The ballroom is stunning and the staff was on it for the set up, the dinner, and the bars. Our guests had nothing but wonderful things to say about the meal and their experience. Keyli was a quiet presence however, likely running around crazy behind the scenes.

I think when you read reviews and are looking for a place to have the most special day of your life, you want it to be easy! There is so much to coordinate you want to make sure your vendors are competent and on top of things. Keyli was absolutely all of these things and I couldn't have been happier with our choice.

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Hilton President Kansas City frequently asked questions

Hilton President Kansas City includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Hilton President Kansas City includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Hilton President Kansas City includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Hilton President Kansas City for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
Hilton President Kansas City offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Hilton President Kansas City offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Hilton President Kansas City offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Hilton President Kansas City offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Tables
Hilton President Kansas City is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in average response time and 4.6 in value.
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