Located at the crossroads of the Midwest, The Intercontinental at the Plaza provides access to the best of a cosmopolitan city. The hotel is nestled on the edge of the Country Club Plaza, the city's famed pedestrian shopping and dining district. The Plaza is an outdoor museum of romantic Spanish architecture and European art. With more than 180 stores and distinctive boutiques and over two dozen specialty- and fine-dining restaurants, the Plaza brings the best of the city right to the door of The Fairmont. The hotel has a health club on site with modern machinery, massage rooms, a sauna, and kids' pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool with sun deck.The hotel's Oak Room is a must for any connoisseur of fine Midwestern cuisine. The Oak Room overlooks the Country Club Plaza and is adjacent to the Oak Bar, with more than 200 martinis, a sushi station, live entertainment, and a large selection of specialty and well drinks. Other dining options include poolside dining and 24-hour room service.With a 24-hour automated business center, in-room business amenities, secretarial services, and select meeting rooms offering high-speed Internet access, the hotel is an ideal business venue. Other hotel services include babysitting, express check-out, valet laundry, valet parking, and more. For additional convenience, the hotel has a bell staff, concierge, large ballroom, gift shop, and florist. The hotel is wheelchair accessible and accepts pets.Adjacent to the Country Club Plaza, the hotel is surrounded by numerous Kansas City attractions. Check out the Truman Library (18 miles away), the American Jazz Museum (seven miles), Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, wineries, the first bank Jesse James ever robbed (and his birthplace), and Union Station. Check out exciting Royals baseball 20 miles from the hotel, or enjoy family fun at Overland Park (14 miles) or Worlds of Fun (25 miles).Each room has cable television, hairdryer, iron, marble bath, minibar, and three telephones.