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Secret Place

Kansas City - KS · United States

1205 Michigan AveView location

8.8/10Excellent97 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort9.6/109.6
Condition9.6/109.6
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities8.2/108.2
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  • Adults Only

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About Secret Place

A stay at Secret Place places you in the heart of Kansas City, a 3-minute drive from T-Mobile Center and 5 minutes from Hallmark Visitors Center. This 4-star bed & breakfast is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Crown Center and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Liberty Memorial.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and a fireplace in the lobby. Featured amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Make yourself at home in one of the 2 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Rooms have private patios.

55-inch Smart televisions with Netflix provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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A stay at Secret Place places you in the heart of Kansas City, within a 5-minute drive of T-Mobile Center and Crown Center. This guesthouse is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Hallmark Visitors Center and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Liberty Memorial.

Make yourself at home in one of the 2 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 6:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 25

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Minimum guest age is 25 Caters to adults only No alcohol served onsite No alcohol allowed onsite No front desk Events/parties not allowed Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Guests under 25 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
    • Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Minimal age
    25
  • Optional fees
    • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
    • Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM
    • Late check-out fee: USD 20

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

12th Street Heritage District 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Blue Room 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Gem Theater 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Kansas City City Hall 1.6 km / 1 mi
T-Mobile Center 2 km / 1.2 mi
Kansas City Power & Light District 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
The Midland 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
RecordBar 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Santa Fe Trail 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Kansas City Public Library 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Kansas City Marriott Downtown 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Kansas City Convention Center 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Municipal Auditorium 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Grinders KC 2.5 km / 1.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • bed and breakfast
  • Car park
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Fireplace
  • Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Only Adults
  • Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability

Room types

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  • Room BUSINESSRoom • BUSINESSROO.BS

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    Secret Place

    Room BUSINESS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    BUSINESS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.BS

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room CITY VIEWRoom • CITY VIEWROO.CV

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    Secret Place

    Room CITY VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    CITY VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.CV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Secret Place

8.8
Excellent
97 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
9.6 /10
Condition
9.6 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
8.2 /10
50 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2026
Adam
Felt more like a B&B than a hotel.
Partner
2/10
Poor
12 Jul 2026
Kiyarash
I would strongly discourage anyone from staying at this property.

The room lacked even the most basic hotel amenities. There was no shampoo, and when I asked about it, I was told there was “no demand” for it. There was also no hair dryer because, according to the host, a previous guest had stolen it and it had never been replaced. There wasn’t even a cup or other basic in-room amenities.

The most concerning part of the stay was the checkout experience. About 20 minutes before the stated checkout time, I received a message threatening that if I had not vacated the property by 11:00 a.m., the police would be called. Then, at exactly 11:00 a.m., the host entered my room without knocking, told me I needed to leave immediately, and again threatened to call the police.

When Expedia contacted the host regarding my complaint, I was disappointed to learn that the explanation given was that they had entered the room to determine whether post-checkout cleaning was needed. That was not consistent with my experience. The room was entered while I was still occupying it, without knocking or obtaining permission, and the conversation centered on forcing me to leave immediately.

I’ve stayed in many hotels and vacation rentals over the years, and I’ve never experienced such an unprofessional and intimidating checkout process. Basic amenities, respect for guest privacy, and professional communication should be the minimum standard. Unfortunately, this property failed on all three.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Andy
Perfect place. Only issue was the back door to access the garden was locked at all times. This is classed as an amenity on the listing
2/10
Poor
27 Dec 2025
George E
The check in time is listed as 4pm, but in very small print down below it is 4-6pm. They do not have an electonic key pad check in like every other place we have stayed. If you miss this window they may let you check in later but can (and did for us) cancel our entire weekend stay and they kept all of our money. They would not even let us check in the next day.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Sep 2025
Sharon
In general, everything was great. Our room, however, had the restroom outside the room. Outside of that, we enjoyed our stay.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2025
Darryl
The in keeper was very nice and welcoming. The room was well kept and appointed.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2025
Alexander
Sheila is great, the rooms are nice and clean, comfy beds!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2025
bart
Nice, clean and modern.I would stay there again.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2025
Jan
The room was impeccably clean and 1.5 miles to downtown Kansas City - an easy walk straight up 12th street.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 May 2025
Verified traveler
Very clean, well maintained and comfortable. Host was friendly and made us feel at home. Need a car as there is really nothing walkable.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2025
Saori
The owner is really nice! My room, bathroom, kitchen, dining and the entire house is very clean! I was a little nervous when I arrived in front of the door but she gave me a warm welcome! Free bottled water in the refrigerator, k-cup coffee and microwave were so useful for me! It’s 5 mins away from the Convention Center by car so that the area was pretty quiet. There’s no shops around the property but other than that, I really enjoyed relaxing!
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
27 Oct 2024
Angie
I would maybe suggest a deadbolt on the bedroom.door.

Also Kleenex and cups in the bathroom would have been nice another suggestion update to a smart tv for steaming purposes.

Overall we had a good experience at the house.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
16 Oct 2024
Barbara
This property is a bedroom in a ho. I was there for work. I teach on line in the mornings & is not sound proof such as a hotel rm or any air B & B I have stayed in. I was on a zoom, teaching... The host interrupted me and was upset that I was making noise! I have taught in Air B & B's & hotels all the time. This was very upsetting.

There was no coffee maker or small frig. in the room, so you have to go downstairs in a common area. It was inconvenient & limiting.

It was very clean but there were a lot of smells such as air fresheners or cleaning products. If you have allergies this could be a problem. Since I am holistic & don't like toxins in the air, it bothered me a lot.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2024
Clayton
Beautiful property, Lovely Host and convenient transport options, had an amazing time in KC....
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
18 Aug 2024
Bethamy
Be warned! Their ridiculous 2- hour check-in policy is stated on page 3 of the itinerary. Don't fall into the same non-refundable trap we did. At 7:15 in downtown Kansas City, we were left on the streets...ruining our honeymoon. They refused to come back out for us; we were tagged a \"no-show\". We lost hundreds of dollars. They sent no warning about their check-in policy.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2024
Eric

The cleanliness of a hotel, the warmth of an inn

Very nice inn with a wonderful innkeeper. The promises of privacy were kept and my room had all the comforts of home. Highly recommend, would stay again.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2024
Teresa

Beautiful Place to Stay

Super clean room with elegant furniture and comfortable bed. Very quiet. Upon arrival the innkeeper greets you with instructions and then available by phone if needed during your stay. Definitely recommend.
Partner
2/10
Poor
16 Apr 2024
Peggy
This was awful, I will never tell anyone about this place, the owner is rude. The policy says no refunds, I had a work convention, ( the date had been changed to the weekend of the 12th) I asked for a refund, I knew the policy but I thought they would understand sometimes things change and are out of our control, but no, she would not refund me, I gave her a notice too. Then I got to her place and I couldn't even park in the driveway and unload because someone else requested the driveway I just
4:40 PM
Wanted to unload my car, she said move it. So later that evening after a long day of driving & Volleyball my granddaughter wanted to stay with me, I said sure, we got to the house around 10:00 pm, we were settled in the room and there was a knock at my door, it was the owner, she told me that my granddaughter had to leave, I asked her why, she said I didn't ask, didn't pay for her and they have no accommodations for a child, she is 9 and self sufficient. So I would've had to drive her 45 mins
4:44 PM
Back to her hotel then drive back, I said please can you make an exception, she said no, if I did for you I would have to for everyone. I told her I would pay more, she said my granddaughter had to leave. I called my son, her dad and said I have to bring her back, he said just bring your things, that's not how you treat people. We left and I was in tears, I just lost 300.00, can't get a refund and missed my work convention because of a very mean uncaring rude woman. I hope I wasn't
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2024
Nicholas
Sheila was a wonderful hostess and very accommodating of my late flight into KC. Amenities were wonderful, very well-kept, and high quality.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2023
Mary

Hidden gem!!!!!

My mom and I had a girl's weekend and went to the Ed Sheeran concert. The Secret Place was centralized located to get to everything. We went to the Farmers Market on Saturday morning and was only 5 minute drive.
Clean and comfortable!!! One of the best nights sleep ive had in a minute.
It was so nice to come back to a peaceful place for the night. Will be coming back when we are in town!!!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Mar 2023
Madeline
The property ended up being harder to commute to the Power and Light district than we anticipated. The owner is lovely, and the room was stunning and very clean. We did feel as though we had to be very quiet as we could hear the other guests’ conversations. This room is also not made for short people! I am 5’0” and I could not use the bathroom mirror and had to literally jump up to get into the bed each time. The bed was also very, very plush which hurt our backs quite a bit, but I know everybody has different preferences. Rooms are on third floor so definitely would not be good for somebody who can not climb stairs. The breakfast consisted of yogurt, nuts, Cheerios, and on one day it was a breakfast sandwich and the other it was toast. Overall 3.5/5
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2023
Francie
Sheila was absolutely wonderful! What a wonderful place to stay. Absolutely beautiful and welcoming
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2023
Matthew

5 stars

Beautiful place, super quiet and clean. It felt like we had the whole house to ourselves. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2022
Linda

Wonderful Place!

We LOVED staying at the Secret Place. It was so clean and beautifully decorated. The room was spacious. Breakfast was delicious. We would stay there again!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2022
A
Place was superb. The host sheila was fantastic and could not help enough.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2022
Francis
Sheila was a great host. She prepared some lovely breakfasts and the room was very comfortable.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2022
Jonathan

Perfect place to stay in downtown area.

Super clean, super friendly, easily accessible, and perfect for a calm stay. Check-in and out was a breeze and no hassle from an in keeper or anything. The property is just blocks from downtown and has a beautiful view of the city sky line. This was a top notch stay for us. Highly recommend.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2022
Wendy

Peace and quiet

Walking up to the home you could smell a warm friendly aroma in the home. The owner was sweet and pleasant. Check in was easy. The bed was very comfortable and the home is just so cozy and comfy. Would definitely stay here again if we have to visit KC,MO again. Highly recommended. The breakfast was delicious as well
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2022
Wendy
Nicely decorated property. Quiet, the other guest was quiet as well. The coffee and tea options were nice as well as the breakfast provided.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jun 2022
Verified traveler

Don’t go if you are a smoker

Hotel says non-smoking on Hotels.com (like most hotels) and so my husband not only went outside but across the street to smoke. The posted rules said no smoking within 20 feet of the premises so he was very respectful of that.

Then, as we were getting ready to leave to celebrate our anniversary, the host told us that it was 100% no smoking and smokers shouldn’t even stay here and offered half our money back. She said that the website says 100% no smoking although we booked through hotels.com, not the website. And even if we had booked through the website, to us 100% no smoking means 100% no smoking on the property which was respected by my husband.

We declined her offer for a partial refund, reassured her that he wouldn’t smoke on the property, and went out for the evening.

Upon returning, my husband was very uncomfortable for the rest of the night and only went out once to smoke in the morning before leaving.

This interaction led to an awkward experience and we never did feel comfortable there.


Also, the “private” bathroom for our room was exclusively for our use but was across a shared hallway so we had to get dressed every time we needed to use the bathroom at night.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2022
Tammy
A very pretty and well maintained space. The backyard area was so beautiful and landscape manicured. We loved the bed and linens. So comfy and accommodating.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2021
Stacie
Excellent property best kept Secret in Kansas City Mo
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2021
Susan
Beautiful home with a very hospitable and friendly hostess. Classy and comfortable furnishings. Delicious breakfast. Easy to find and convenient to restaurants and attractions. We hope to visit again and again.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
04 Oct 2021
Verified traveler

Sneaky Pete

I called at 6 pm the night of my reservation to let them know we were on our way from out of town.
I was told no one would be able to check us in and my reservation had beed cancelled without a refund. I was told I had been sent an email at 7:30 am that morning stating I would need to make prior arrangements for check in if not checking in 4 to 6 pm. I asked if arrangements could be made as we were 2 hours away and was told no. They would not work with me at all even tho they still had time to find someone or make an arrangement such as a door code.
In fairness the e mail was there when I checked later but who would think you needed to check as I had already confirmed my reservation. This seems like it is planned this way.
This place states your money is non refundable if you have to cancel but what they dont tell you, until you are booked, is that you have to be there between 4 and 6 pm.
Most people are coming from out of town obviously so I would think this would be difficult for most people.
This is a sneaky pete kind of thing. I had to scramble to find another place to stay. Needless to say it was a very expensive weekend when they refused to work with me at all.
This is not good business practice. Check thier site. It does not say anywhere upfront that you can only check in from 4 to 6.
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
30 Sep 2021
geraldine
I didn't get to go because of exposure to covid and quarantining. I purchased the insurance however the owner did not honor my refund. I am so disappointed. This was so expensive and unfair. I will not stay at this establishment ever and will not use Expedia for reservations ever again.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2021
Jerry

Great Location. Great Breakfast. Just Great.

We came to town for the Plaza Art Show and the Chiefs game. Secret Place is a convenient location to access I-70 which takes you anywhere you want to go in KC. The place is spotless and very comfortable. Sheila was pleasant and professional. The breakfast exceeded our expectation and we enjoyed meeting the other couple renting the adjacent room. The private bathroom for our room was across the hall...not the most convenient, but is totally expected in a B&B.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2021
Ricardo
I didn’t like to find out during my check in that the room is on the third floor with no elevator, I have a bad knee
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2021
Debbie

Outstanding

Our 2nd time to stay here & it was perfect! Great accommodation & pristine clean! Fresh towels daily & bed remade & fluffed upon our return from a day out in KC!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2021
Karen

Amazing

This my first stay in a Bed and Breakfast. It was a positive experience. The Secret Place
was very inviting and peaceful. I felt at home and very welcomed. Sheila (the Inn Keeper) was very attentive and went above and beyond to make sure we was comfortable.
I highly recommend The Secret Place. It was was a short drive to everything. My husband and I plan to stay here in the future the next time we are in Kanas City.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2021
Robert

Wonderful!!!

The room was clean and comfortable. The B&B is beautifully decorated. Soft piano music was playing in the living area. There are only 2 rooms available, so there is no crowd. The owner, Shiela, is a delight. The breakfast was delicious. The only negatives were the street parking and the may stairs to get up to the room. Wonderful property. We were enjoying ourselves so much we forgot to take photos.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2021
Debbie

Family Memories 2021!🇺🇸

Absolutely lovely accommodations! Quiet, friendly, comfortable & ideal for our trip!! Highly Recommend!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2021
Verified traveler
This is wonderful hidden gem in KC. It is minutes away from KCP&L and The Plaza. Sheila, the Innkeeper, is amazing. She is very personable and an excellent cook. The breakfast was to die for. This is one of the best B&Bs I have ever stayed at. The room was perfect. The decor and ambiance was so inviting.
If you are looking for a quick little getaway- please check out this hidden gem…you will not be disappointed.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Sep 2020
Anita

Sept 26, 2020

Description gave it as a bed and breakfast. I understand the Covid restrictions. Unfortunately, there was no notice that thete would be a breakfast included. Even if a continential breakfast available..rolls abd fruit..coffee was available. Upon making reservation, said our room was the only one available, so we were not aware we would have the whole house to ourselves until the next am.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2020
Ferdinand
The entire facility is just immaculate. Very comfortable bed. Felt just like home. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
This property was extremely clean, cozy, and comfortable!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Clean, comfortable, good and simple breakfast. Quiet and relaxed. Spacious room and nice amenities.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Clean renovated quiet .
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2019
Shawn
Great little place. Breakfast was small but fantastic.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2019
Verified traveler
This house is beautiful and very clean!! The sheets are super soft and the bed is very comfy! Sheila is a great host!!!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 May 2019
Verified traveler
Sheila was very nice and mostly let us keep to ourselves. I was a bit worried about the area of town as we drove in (we don't know much about Kansas City). It's very near downtown/Power & Light and close to the action, but that also meant it was a bit noisy at night (sirens, traffic, etc). Sheila was very mindful of making sure we kept the front door locked at all time and that made me feel safe. Breakfast was simple but satisfying. Overall very pleased with our stay. Rooms and common areas are very clean and we appreciated the off-street parking.
Leisure Partner

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Secret Place
1205 Michigan Ave, Kansas City, United States

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