The Elms is a nice weekend getaway just a short dr...

The Elms is a nice weekend getaway just a short drive from Kansas City. A historic hotel with unique feel that also happens to have a great spa. The rating reflects the service and experience... The front desk staff (during check-in/Check-out) not friendly (although an inquiry for pool towels was pleasant), seemed as if we were a burden when we asked if we could check in 10 minutes early ( preference seemed to be given for those that were staying with the 2 weddings that seemed to be taking place this particular weekend). Check-out was about the same, didn't ask if we had a pleasant stay, and seemed as if we were an inconvenience. I would highly recommend calling ahead to see if there are weddings scheduled during your planned stay. If so I would steer clear of those dates or at least request NOT to be on the first floor. It is impossible to get to your room without walking through the wedding buffet/bar area through a very narrow hall. The room itself was nice with a very comfortable bed as well as being quite spacious. It was nearly impossible to sleep with the amount of drunk wedding patrons staying on the first floor, coming and going all hours of the night/morning ( 1-4am) yelling, running, slamming against walls/doors mistakenly trying to get into rooms that weren't theirs. With all that being said I would still give this place a try as it had the potential to be a great weekend away. We however, just did not have that experience.