Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Overland Park in Prairie Village

Less than a mile from I-435, this understated hotel with a central atrium is 16 miles from the Kansas City Zoo and 5 miles from the Johnson County Cultural Center.Straightforward rooms include flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi (fee) and minifridges, plus microwaves and coffeemakers. The 1- or 2-bedroom suites add living areas with pull-out sofas; some feature conference tables.Breakfast and an area shuttle are complimentary, as is an evening reception with light appetizers and drinks. There's also a restaurant, an indoor pool and a fitness center, as well as a business center and meeting rooms.