Hilton President Kansas City

I recently hosted a Post-Wedding Breakfast at the Hilton President. It was wonderful! Maurine was a pleasure to work with in the planning process and event day. She answered every phone call, text and email promptly-no matter the day or time. As the Mother of the Groom this was very reassuring. Maurine's professionalism, attention to detail and commitment to outstanding customer service and satisfaction was evident in every detail from the menu to the room decor. The staff was attentive, prompt and courteous in serving and responding to requests. The food was served hot and was delicious. Everyone enjoyed the food and especially the time to gather. I highly recommend considering the Hilton President for Events and Banquets!

The Hilton President was an amazing place to have our daughters wedding reception. Maurine Lenahan is excellent at her job and made everything before that day and on that day perfect. As the mother I had a lot of questions and concerns up to the day of and she always took the time and was very patient with me. Maurine was very good at calming our nerves and letting us know that she had it under control. She was there for any questions on the day before the wedding and also all day on the wedding day. She went above and beyond when I dropped the box that I had all photos for the memories table. It fell out of my SUV when I opened the back and fell on the concrete. I also had the cake topper that my daughter was going to use in that box. It was my parents cake topper when they were married in 1951. When I walked into the hotel she saw that I was visually upset. After I told her what happened she took the box out of my hands and told me she would take care of it. The next day all the broken frames and the cake topper were super glued to perfection! The many people behind the scenes were obviously very good also. From the waiters and waitresses to the bartenders, all were very professional. Food was of very high quality. Being a hotel chain was expecting the food to be good but not excellent. However, I was surprised how excellent the food really was. Had so many guests comment on how good the food was especially the beef tenderloin.

We recently had the pleasure of hosting our daughter’s wedding reception at The President Hotel, and it was an absolute enchanting experience from start to finish. From the moment we stepped foot into the hotel, we were captivated by its timeless elegance and charm. The beauty of the ballroom where the reception was held left us in awe, with its stunning architecture and exquisite décor setting the perfect backdrop for a magical evening. We were extremely blessed to have Maurine, the hotel coordinator, be a part of our daughter’s wedding celebration, and can’t sing enough praises for her dedication, passion and attention to detail. From the moment we met her, it was evident that she truly loves what she does, and that love translated into every aspect of our wedding planning journey. Maurine is the epitome of organization. She meticulously planned every element of the wedding from the venue layout to the wonderful dessert and coffee bar, ensuring that every detail was flawless. Her ability to juggle multiple tasks while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor is truly admirable. What truly sets Maurine apart is her genuine care and love for her clients. She took the time to understand our daughter’s vision for her big day and went above and beyond to make it a reality. Her warmth and enthusiasm made us feel like we were working with a friend. On the day of the wedding, Maurie worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that everything ran smoothly. Thanks to her meticulous planning and coordination, we were able to relax and enjoy every moment of the celebration without worrying about a single thing. We are incredibly grateful to Maurine for her dedication, professionalism and above all, her love for what she does. Thanks to her, our daughter’s wedding was nothing short of magical, and we will cherish the memories for a lifetime. We wholeheartedly recommend The President Hotel and Maurine to anyone looking for a stunning timeless venue with a passionate, organized, and detail-oriented coordinator who truly cares about making dreams come true.

The Hilton team ( led by Maureen) was outstanding at every stage- Planning and Communication prior to the wedding. They had a great process supported by great communication that made the decision making stress free. The day of the wedding they went above and beyond to make the room a one of kind that reflected the warmth and hospitality that as parents we wanted to convey. For the event itself the team and the service was outstanding. Ultimately you want an "experience" that is memorable and Hilton President did exactly that for us. We would highly recommend this team and this venue for a seamless and one of a kind experience.

Maurine at The Hilton President is the best in the business - hands down. The President was the first venue we toured and she set the bar high. She walked us through all of the important details and painted a vision for how the day would feel. She took us upstairs to the ballroom and described in detail how things would be set up so that we could truly visualize the choice of The President. After touring elsewhere, my fiance and I both knew that we didn't know a lot about planning a wedding but we trusted Maurine. The day of our wedding did not disappoint. Maurine handled every single detail and made sure every thing was perfect... not good, perfect. She truly cares about the experience and the magic of what a wedding day is all about, as if it was her own day. Our champagne was sparkling as we viewed the ballroom for the first time. One of my uncles told me it was the only wedding he had ever been to that was actually on time - that is the experience of working with experts! My experience getting ready at The Hilton with my bridesmaids was lovely. The natural lighting was perfect for the glam team. We had plenty of room and the breakfast choices were delicious. The Hilton's food for dinner was exceptional. Every guest loved the meal they had. Preparing food for 230 people would have you guessing the quality, but the chef did not disappoint. We had a Second Line Brass Band escort us into The President for cocktail hour (very loud) and we were worried that The Hilton would not approve... but they went above and beyond to accommodate us and the band. It was one of the highlights of the evening. Overall, we would 10/10 recommend The Hilton President for a wedding venue. I don't believe it can get any better.

From the first meeting to the last goodbye of the evening, every detail was perfect. When booking this venue we were nervous about how the whole day would unfold and how would we manage so many moving pieces. We wondered about vendors coordinating with The President and how it would all go. Very quickly we got a sense of exactly how it would go. Maurine sat us down and mapped it all out. She was very organized and had a step by step, decision by decision road map of all the things we didn't know that we didn't know. She was patient and helpful. She gave advice and helped us visualize. She shared years of experience to help guide us as to what would work or would not. We always felt like we were in very knowing hands. When our day finally came the ball room looked like a fairytale and every detail was spectacular. The dishes and linens worked so well with the grandeur of the room. Our guests told us days later how they could not get over how good the food was because no one expects wedding food to be good. As we chose other vendors, when they asked where the reception was, they were visibly relieved to hear we were at The President. They all knew Maurine and all said that they were the best to work with. It made all the moving pieces come together so much more easily. Our guests commented several times on how it seemed every single detail was thought of and executed so well. We only have Maurine to thank for that. She genuinely cares about each event and takes it very personally if things are not exactly as we wanted them to be. She understands what your vision is and she makes it happen. The President even made the biggest accommodation of all by allowing a New Orleans style Second Line to parade through the gorgeous entrance and mezzanine. They made sure our day was exactly as we had hoped it would be. Very rarely do you hear that the wedding came off exactly as you hoped. Without reservation we can say that this wedding did. We could not possibly be any more grateful for all of Maurine's efforts and time and love of her profession. We absolutely recommend The President as a very special and wonderful venue to share a once in a lifetime evening.

The entire staff at the Hilton President was fantastic and easy to work with the chef, who used our New Orleans recipes to create our special menu to the front office and reservations staff who accommodated special requests for our out of town guests. Maurine, the wedding coordinator / catering manager, had every detail covered and was delightful to work with - she is a true wedding professional. If you're looking for a beautiful venue in KC with a wonderful staff and delicious food to create the wedding of your dreams go to the Hilton President Kansas City!

Overall we had an amazing wedding! It is a gorgeous ballroom! We did have a few issues which is why I am only giving 4 stars. We started with Keyli when we booked then Maurine took over. We were not informed of Keyli leaving until I had to call the hotel because I was not getting responses to e-mails. Maurine was great to work with! We did have a few hiccups along the way on food allergies, parking passes and additional fees that were not in the contract but we were able to get those straightened out. I think overall the hotel service was lacking. My parents checked into the hotel on Thursday and absolutely no acknowledgement about being the parents of the bride even though it was associated with their reservation. For the amount of money spent, they expected at least a "congratulations". On Friday, the groom tried checking into his room early (it was a reservation under my Hilton account because we used points). He was told a room was ready but he could not check in because he was not a Hilton Honors member. He goes "But I'm the groom does that count for anything?" and they told him no. Luckily, I was able to call Maurine and she was able to get him checked in. We also had welcome bags for our guests to be handed out as they checked in. We dropped those off Thursday morning to the front desk. We found out that halfway through people checking in on Friday that the front desk was not handing them out. Again, Maurine came through and hand delivered the bags for those that had already checked in. Overall, the reception itself was great! However, again the service was a bit subpar. The waitstaff was not refilling water glasses to the point the Mother of the Bride was refilling glasses and asking for pitchers to be refilled. Again, Maurine saw that and made sure to fix it. You could tell they were understaffed (a problem with all hospitality establishments right now) but I am just thankful we did not add on the tableside wine service because I do not think they would have been able to provide it.

The Hilton President was the perfect wedding venue. Our Rehearsal Dinner and wedding ceremony & reception all took place at the hotel and we couldn't have been more pleased by how beautiful and perfect it was. We used the Walnut Room and Congress Ballroom, both of which were elegant and beautiful. Everyone seemed impressed with the food served by the hotel. A special thanks to the hotel events coordinator Maurine Lenahan for all her hard work. She made our wedding seamless. I'm so happy we chose the Hilton President for our wedding.

What an outstanding wedding weekend we had at the Hilton President, KC. The incredible staff who worked with us every step of the way for a year and half. Maureen, Jocelyn and their team made each moment special, professional and magical. The Chef and his team provided our guests with delicious rehearsal and wedding courses that were outstanding. The venue is historic, beautiful, glamorous and right in the heart of KC making for a special experience. We toured 10 wedding venue sites in the KC area and none more special then the President and it's staff! We loved our wedding experience.

The President was perfect for our wedding! It was absolutely gorgeous! Maurine and Keyli were so helpful with any questions or concerns! We were able to have our dream wedding be even better than we could imagine!

We highly recommend the Hilton President for your wedding or special event. We had such a wonderful experience from the start of our planning through the day of the event. The staff were attentive, professional, and very easy to work with. A very special thanks to Maurine Lenahan, Wedding Coordinator, who provided excellent recommendations to enhance our original plan to make our day perfect. Maurine is very enthusiastic and enjoyable to work with and made sure the bride and mother of the bride were relaxed and did not have to stress the details. Maurine managed the event to our exact specifications, and she stayed in constant contact leading up to, during and through the conclusion of the event. We had many family and friends that stayed at the Hilton President before and after the wedding and they continue to rave about the beauty and history of the hotel. The lobby mezzanine was perfect for our cocktail hour and the ballroom was stunning for the dinner and dance. We really believe this is a top choice in Kansas City for a wedding venue that must be on your list to host your special event. Bob and Lisa B.

The President Hotel and it's staff did not disappoint. We cannot say enough about how happy we were to have our daughter's wedding in the beautiful ballroom at the President. Magnificent room , fabulous food, great hotel rooms, attentive but invisible staff, all added up to help make our daughter and new son-in-law feel special. You made their dreams come true. Our guests were wowed by everything they saw and the food they ate. The separate cocktail hour on the mezzanine was such a nice touch to help entertain before the actual reception. I would suggest having late night snacks for the guests. That was a real hit. Keylie Kamin the Catering Sales Manager helped every step of the way. Very attentive and thorough. She has such great suggestions and kept such a cool head during the planning process. Thank you all from the Caffarelli/Cullen families.

Great hotel for rooms for all of the out of town family and friends. BEST beds ever, nice and clean, great assurance from Carrie in group sales to help us with exactly what we needed. The hotel helped the brides family host a farewell brunch the morning after the wedding ~ great food, great service ~ highly recommend !!

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!

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!

Kathy W.

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!

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!

The Hilton President did an amazing job from start to finish! We felt at ease in our planning process with Keyli guiding us along the way. The food was even better at our event than the tasting! Our guests are still raving about the beauty of the venue with its historic charm and elegance. Additionally, the location is amazing in the heart of downtown. We are so grateful that we selected this wonderful vendor for our reception! Thank you!

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.

Would ABSOLUTELY NOT RECOMMEND-- complete disaster in addition to not fulfilling expectations written into the basic contract! Was married 10/12/21, countless issues, the biggest being the lack of organization and difficulty working with Keyli. It would take days or several emails to respond. I implore anyone thinking of booking this venue to read below, these are highlights of mishaps but I tried to focus on what was not provided in the written contract as these were BIG DEALS. 1. We paid for an extra display appetizer table ($1200), was not provided. They only refunded part of what was owed despite it not being served. 2. They didn't to set up the centerpieces as listed in the contract. Included is mirrors, and votives. The only thing on the tables were the flowers we paid for. They looked empty and pathetic without the extras. 3. We had specified to have the player piano on during reception-- never turned on. We had specified to have the windows open during reception-- never opened. All this was in contract that was not provided by venue. 4. We had multiple meetings to ensure the room was flipped quickly to ensure 1 hour cocktail in between the wedding and reception. Wedding service ended at 5p, they didn't have the room flipped until 730p. We were promised plenty of staff for a quick meal service. Majority of guests didn't receive their meal until 830. Contract assured MAX 1.5 hr flip, definitely not performed. 5. My mother had to send back her steak because it was raw and the food was served cold. 6. We were assured that Keyli would act as an on-site coordinator of sorts, we saw her ONE time. The bridal party throughout the day had no idea where to go etc. We were assured there would be staff to help put out place cards, there was none. Had to enlist last minute guests to help. In addition, we were told staff would help place out the desserts, no staff helped and my mother had to place the desserts. There was no staff or help provided with loading/un-loading or clean-up. 7. No coffee or tea service was served as per the contract. 8. The bridal suite did not have any water pressure, we had to go to a friends room to shower the next morning. 9. The bartender kept leaving intermittently throughout the night, it got to the point where guests were pouring their own drinks. 10. The rehearsal the night before was chaos, the front desk didn't know what room we were rehearsing in, nor was I informed by Keyli, therefore the wedding party wandered around and ended up interrupting another wedding taking place trying to find the correct room for the rehearsal. 11. The venue has yet to release the Hilton honors points we are due in the contract (I'm writing this in February-- wedding was last October). Above are the big ticket items, there are many other details of disappointment but feel this is enough to hopefully dissuade another bride or groom for paying for a 4 star hotel wedding and receiving a 1 star service. Fortunately it is a gorgeous ballroom in itself which is the Hilton Presidents biggest redeeming quality. The hotel out of 'good faith' reimbursed a petty $480 for the apps not displayed and $1500 for everything else as they were clearly liable for multiple breaches of contract and they knew it. Overall cost was about $250/head, for that much I expected better. I write this in hopes of saving another bride/groom a horrible wedding. Thus I warn again, stay far far away from the Hilton President for your wedding if you can.

We had a wonderful experience utilizing the Hilton as our reception venue for our October wedding. Keyli made the process so smooth and it was great having everything from the prep rooms to the venue to the honeymoon suite in one spot! We had 235 guests and we never felt crowded and the dance floor was amazing. Would recommend to anyone who wants a traditional, formal wedding venue!

The Hilton President Kansas City did an outstanding job creating a beautiful wedding for my daughter and son-in-law. Keyli was responsive and accommodating to our needs and vision of what we wanted. She answered our many, many questions in a timely manner. The staff was professional and friendly at all times.

Our wedding day at the Hilton President was absolutely perfect! Keyli was amazing to work with. She was so incredibly organized, answered all of our questions quickly and accurately, and had great attention to detail. The ballroom itself is so beautiful and made our wedding ceremony and reception feel so elegant without having to do much at all to the space. Being able to have the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and guest rooms all in one place was very convenient as well. Keyli and the team at The President made sure every detail was taken care of. I was amazed at how efficiently they flipped the ballroom from the ceremony to reception! All of our guests had nothing but great things to say about the food, space, and staff. I would highly recommend the Hilton President to anyone!

I had my reception at Hilton President Hotel in KC. It was a wonderful experience. The hotels coordinator was extremely profession, easy to get ahold of, and very dependable. They made the wedding planning process easy and fun. The staff that worked the event was very professional as well. I had many of my friends and family compliment me later on how well mannered they were. I highly recommend having your wedding at this venue

I can't thank the Hilton President and their staff enough. Planning a wedding in the midst of a pandemic wasn't my brightest idea but Keyli and the whole team made a difficult time feel like a piece of cake. They were attentive, accommodating and all around a great group of people to work with. They helped turn all my dreams into reality, put up with all my questions and helped in anyway they could. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous but the easy to work with staff made it that much more beautiful.

Unfortunately due to the city mandate announced 4 days before our wedding, we were unable to have our wedding here. However, with all the care and detail that went into our planning meetings with the ladies at the President, I am confident it would’ve been fabulous. You are in good hands here if you choose this as your venue.

The Hilton President ballroom is the most gorgeous reception venue in KC. I made my husband go to almost all the venues that would meet a black tie wedding for ~200 guests within two weekends as we both live in different states. The President was the last venue we visited and when we walked in we were sold. The room is absolutely breathtaking and if you have an amazing wedding planner (Nellie Sparkman) and florist (Ashlie at Blue Bouquet) it becomes a dream come true. I would recommend the chicken over the beef for the entree. Our beef was more tender during our tasting and we would have gone with a different entree choice then the beef tenderloin the way it came out for our reception. The cocktail hour was perfect--we had the salmon, pork belly, and goat cheese which all of our guests loved. Additionally, we hired KCFLO to play the Hiltons lobby piano which was very classy and romantic and we would recommend to others using this for their venue. Lastly, we had a cocktail hour in the Drum Room the night before the wedding after our rehearsal dinner which was a blast! They make the best cocktails and the bartenders are awesome. The contact at the Hilton President Kellie is absolutely fantastic and works hard to make sure the experience is the best. Unfortunately, prior to Kellie stepping in we had two other contacts in the middle of COVID and given this we were even more grateful for our wedding planner. The hotel overall is doing a fantastic job regarding keeping everything safe and clean during these crazy times. My husband and I loved our choice in venue with the Hilton President and cannot wait to go back to visit!

The president made our wedding seamless and easy! We looked at a good amount of venues and loved the ease of the President - having the caterer, alcohol, hotel block, and more all in one. Sarah and Monica communicated constantly as we planned and during the weekend. They were nothing but helpful. Having them made us have no worries in our wedding day! The entire Hilton staff went above and beyond for us all weekend. We had probably 50 out of town guests staying and they all raved about the hotel and service. Thanks for not only making us at ease, but our guests as well! Oh and you CANNOT beat their beautiful ballroom - night time with all those windows open on the 12th floor was fantastic!

I truly cannot say enough about the Hilton President and their amazing staff. We worked very closely with Marissa throughout our planning process and she was an absolute dream to work with. Our wedding day was made possible by Marissa and the staff at the President. Marissa was so attentive to our dream and made it a reality. The president answers questions that you don't even know you have! They were so accommodating and had such attention to detail from star to finish. The reception venue is timeless, gorgeous and so special. You will not regret having your reception at the Hilton President!

Our wedding this November at the Hilton President was absolutely perfect. The venue is stunning, Marissa was fantastic to work with, and the food and drinks were complimented by all of our guests.

You cannot go wrong having your wedding reception at the Hilton President and we had only 5 months to plan it. I had to make all plans for my daughter’s wedding from out of state (Oklahoma). The catering manager, Marissa, is the best! Great communication throughout the entire planning process. She paid meticulous attention to detail and the timeline and has the patience of a saint. The venue (Congress Ballroom) is gorgeous and the food is delicious! The guest rooms are beautiful, clean, roomy and comfortable. Their accessible rooms are the best I’ve ever seen, complete with walk-in shower and a built-in shower bench. Our out of town guests thoroughly enjoyed the Drum Room where they could spend time catching up with old friends, making new ones, enjoying the family reunion, and toasting the newlyweds. They also enjoyed the proximity to Redemptorist, the Power and Light district, Union Station and River Market. Between Marissa and my planner, Alyssa from Simple Elegance, I was able to thoroughly enjoy the reception as did all of our guests. The evening flowed without a hitch. The only complaint was the reception flew by. We didn’t want the night to end. We had a farewell breakfast the next morning and again, beautiful set-up, delicious food and a gracious staff!

The Hilton President was a fabulous venue, I couldn't of imagined having our wedding anywhere else! The historic ballroom is simply beautiful, it has so much elegant character- it is perfect for weddings. The Staff and Marissa were so nice! From the second we came to tour the venue, all the way up to the day of, we experienced excellent customer service. Marissa checks in on you fairly often during the whole planning process, and happily dealt with all of our crazy last minute changes and decisions. If we could do it all again we would still choose to have my wedding at the President!

Absolutely stunning. The Hilton President was the perfect backdrop for our wedding. The congress ballroom is breathtaking and the employees could not have been better. A special thank you to Marissa for all of her work in making our wedding day absolutely perfect.

We are so happy that we chose The President for our reception venue, it was a dream come true and the ballroom is stunning. Marissa was so helpful and attentive from day 1 and was extremely accommodating and flexible, especially when we started to make changes as close as a week before the big day. I had a ton of family stay at the hotel from out of town as well and they were all so impressed with the hotel itself. You can't go wrong choosing The President - we wish we could replay the whole day over and over again. Thank you!

Working with Marissa Pope, the event planner at the President Hotel, was a pure delight! She was efficient, friendly, knowledgeable and there wasn't anything she couldn't do to accommodate us! The venue was beautiful but without Marissa it would have been just another pretty place. Working with her was like having your own personal wedding planner. The reception went off without a hitch and was delightful

If I could do it all over again, I would choose The Hilton President in a heartbeat! When we started looking for venues, the second I saw The President I knew it was going to be the place. It was the first venue we looked at and instantly my heart literally dropped. My Mom insisted we look at other locations - but nothing we saw compared. It is BEAUTIFUL. Marissa was a life saver from beginning to end. She was incredible and helped us with all of the details! She was helpful when going over the contract and answering my parent’s questions. We met with her, I believe, 4-5 times, before the wedding. We had a food tasting - which was amazing! We had meetings to discuss details, finalize timelines, and answer any questions. Marissa was always available via email or phone. On wedding day she was also beyond helpful. Making sure we had room keys, calming me down, helping bustle my dress, moving our overnight bags, and a million other things. The Hilton President also had everything you needed. They have tables, linens, plates, eating utensils, drink glasses. So we did not have to rent anything. The only thing I had to get was a table cloth for the cake table because I wanted it to be different and more of a centerpiece of the room. The night of, the day following, and the weeks after the wedding so many people have complimented how beautiful the reception was. People have told us how good the food was. We also had late night snacks - pizza, sliders, pretzels and all our friends LOVED it. They talked about how it was literally the best surprise of the night. Ha! Everyone loved how cocktail hour was on the mezzanine and everyone was then transported upstairs to the beautiful ballroom. Everyone keeps talking about how beautiful the venue was. The only disappointing thing was the cake cutting. In our pre-wedding meetings, I mentioned that I wanted to make sure everyone got cake. We had a regular cake that served 118-120 people and a grooms cake that served 40 people and we had around 140 people. After the wedding, people told me that they little got a bite of cake and small slivers. This was kind of frustrating since the grooms cake was literally not even cut and we took it home after the wedding. There was a miscommunication somewhere, however, that is my only complaint and I didn’t even know about it on the day of. It is pretty minor in the scheme of things. If I could do it all over again, I would choose The Hilton President. The venue is beautiful - add some flowers and a DJ and that is all you need. The food is incredible. It is all organized and guests love how glamours it is. The Hilton is worth the money and my parents would say the same thing. It truly is worth every single penny. We are so glad we chose The President for our wedding day!

Where to begin... My husband and I got married in July and had an absolutely perfect day. A big contribution to that is the event coordinator at The Hilton President, Marissa. Marissa was helping us along the way throughout our entire engagement. She remembered every detail that we talked about since our first meeting. She answered all of our questions and then some! Marissa also gave suggestions of things that we never even thought of. She made our wedding day perfect. The entire staff was helpful, respectful, and kind. The ballroom was beautiful. The food was delicious. The cocktail hour while the ballroom was being flipped for the reception was the perfect amount of time. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about not only The Hilton President, but Marissa Pope as well!

Our daughter’s wedding reception at the Hilton President far exceeded our expectations in every way! The beautiful ballroom is a perfect place to host an elegant and fun wedding reception! Marissa is a joy to work with, and her professionalism, organizational skills and attention to detail are a huge reason why the day was a great success! Best day ever!!

I cannot compliment The Hilton President’s staff enough after having our wedding ceremony and reception there. We worked with Marissa, the special event coordinator for over a year, and I was always impressed by her memory and attention to detail. Over the course of our planning with her, we developed a few inside jokes, which showed me how much she listened to us and worked to really get to know us and what we wanted for our wedding. The Congress Ballroom is gorgeous, and I was amazed at how efficiently they “flipped” the room during our cocktail hour. They even ended up having to set up our reception flowers/centerpieces, (because of a miscommunication I had with my florist). Marissa and her assistant handled it all and were kind and wouldn’t even let me think about it. Their goal was for my husband and I to fully enjoy and be present and able to take in our special day, and they did this superbly. We were about ten minutes behind schedule, and Marissa made everything all flow seemlessly and kept my stress level down the whole day. I will also mention that the food was delicious, all of the service staff were kind and efficient. I would highly recommend having a wedding at the Hilton President.

The Hilton President Kansas City was an excellent venue choice to host our daughters wedding reception! We could not have been more happy with the location, amenities, staff and more. Marissa Pope, is such an asset to this hotel. She not only met with us as many times as we requested; she filled in many of the blanks we had not even considered. From our initial viewing of the ballroom to helping us check in, getting our things from the ballroom back to our hotel room for the evening, working with all our vendors, and making sure several times that evening we had all our needs met, the staff was extraordinary. The entire wedding reception was magical and we give a lot of this credit to the Hilton and their staff. You can not go wrong by choosing the Hilton President!

My husband and I can not praise the Hilton President enough! We got married there in April 2019! I grew up in Kansas City and always wanted to get married in my hometown. My husband is from Georgia and his large family is scattered across the county. Most of our college friends are also from out of town. We hosted a large wedding, around 250 people. We had over 60 rooms in our hotel block for all our out of town guests. The service at the hotel was AMAZING and all of our guests only had positive feed back. The gift bags were personally delivered to their rooms, the hilton provided water bottles for each guest, and everyone was so kind! The location was great as well, with 80% of our guest from out of town, they were able to walk anywhere they needed without having to rent a car! Being next to the power and light district and KC street car was perfect! As far as the wedding goes, we had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception here. The President has tables, linens, chairs, provides food and liquor, basically all the "rentals" you would need. The only thing we needed to bring in was flowers, the band and the cake! The ballroom is gorgeous and classy. We did rent up-lighting to soften the yellow walls, but I don't think it was absolutely necessary. The room flip during the cocktail hour was timely as well. The reception was my favorite part. They were very accommodating with my opinions about room set up, a large head table, and band placement. Marisa, who is in charge of weddings there, worked diligently with my wedding planner to make the wedding PERFECT. I could go on and on about the Hilton President but if you are having a large wedding with many out of town guest, add this to the TOP of your list!!

We held our cocktail hour, wedding reception, and farewell brunch at the Hilton President and couldn't imagine having done it anywhere else! Everyone at the hotel was extremely helpful and professional. We also hosted many out of town guests who stayed at the hotel and they all raved about what a great experience it was. Throughout the entire planning process the catering manager, Marissa, was extremely helpful, organized, and professional. She was constantly in touch with us as well as our vendors and kept everyone on time the day of the wedding.

The Hilton President was the perfect place to have our wedding room block and day after brunch. The hotel is centrally located in downtown Kansas City to many activities for our guests to enjoy before and after the wedding. The rooms were clean and spacious. The front desk staff were very helpful and organized as we all seemed to arrive around the same time! They were able to keep everything straight and even got a mini fridge up to one of our bridesmaid’s room for her medication. Since most out of town guests were staying at the Hilton, we planned a Sunday brunch for the newlyweds for a final good-bye. We used the Aztec Room which was a perfect size for us. We chose the Missourian buffet which was everything you would want in a brunch. It was easy for our guests to come and grab a bite and say farewell to family before heading to the airport. Veronica was very helpful in helping to plan the Farewell Brunch and making sure we were all set. We were able to bring in some of the floral arrangements from my daughter’s wedding the night before and they were beautifully displayed on tables and the buffet. Thank you to all the staff on making the ending to a wonderful wedding weekend so fabulous!

I can't even begin to put into words how perfect our ceremony and reception was at the Hilton President Hotel. We got married December 1, 2018, and from the start, the venue coordinators Marissa and Brooke, were so helpful and answered all questions in a timely manner and helped start the wedding planning process by asking questions I would not have thought of and helped us stay prepared and on top of things throughout the whole process. The Ballroom is beautiful and we decided we wanted to have both the ceremony and reception at the Hilton President, and this was so perfect and convenient for our out of town guests. Having the wedding at a hotel created more convenience for our majority out of town guests as my husband and I are both from out of state. On the wedding day I can not rave enough about how hard the staff worked to make all of the guests, the wedding party, parents, etc. feel comfortable, happy and stress free. Everything went perfectly and that is a true testament to Brooke, Marissa and the rest of the staff at the Hilton President as they were so prepared and personable and made sure that we had all of our personal touches to make the wedding our true dream wedding. The guests could not rave enough about the beauty of the whole hotel (especially around Christmas time as the hotel is GORGEOUS), the guests loved the convenience of being downtown and not having to leave the hotel at all for any of the wedding festivities. The hotel made many personal accommodations for us including catering and providing use of a ballroom for a big farewell breakfast on Sunday following the wedding which again the guests and our families loved! I seriously can only say positive things about this whole experience, and if you want a BEAUTIFUL, stress free, elegant, and unbelievable wedding ceremony and reception look nowhere else but the Hilton President Hotel.

The Hilton President couldn't have been a better venue. It was literally worth every penny. Our guests RAVED about the food. Our bartenders were friendly and made great cocktails. Marissa was so easy to work with. She was friendly, receptive, and helped make our wedding perfect. The space to get ready was big and clean. My groomsmen loved the big screen so we could watch football all morning. The ballroom is beautiful and photographs well. I can't recommend this enough

Love, love, love. The hotel itself is gorgeous and the location is great. The hotel provides linens, tableware, multiple chair options, catering/liquor and almost everything you need for the day of. All we needed was a photographer, florist, DJ and hair and makeup. It was awesome not needing to coordinate so many additional vendors and the hotel completely "tears down" the space and delivers gifts, vases, cake toppers (any extras) to your room so you don't have to worry about it at the end of the night. When we first looked at vendors, so many never returned calls, gave partial information, or weren't forthright, which made the process confusing and a lot less fun than I thought it would be. We had the exact opposite experience with the Hilton President, and Marissa Pope specifically. She responded promptly to all questions (even if we were asking them for the third time), she knew the answer to every question and we trusted her completely. She followed up with us, kept us on track throughout the process and contacted all our other vendors. The day of went off without a hitch. I was told by a guest the food was the BEST they had ever had at a wedding. We didn't have to worry about anything except having fun with friends and family because the hotel took care of all clean up, including gifts. We would 1,000% recommend this to anyone, especially with Marissa! We were beyond pleased with our wedding.

My husband and I had our wedding reception at the Hilton President in June. We worked with Marissa throughout the process. We loved working with the President! The staff was amazing and made the whole process so easy. We didn't have to think about anything the day of and were able to truly enjoy ourselves. Marissa made the wedding planning a breeze too. From the detailed day of timeline to coordinating the vendors and their needs, she was so helpful! We would absolutely recommend the President! They made wedding planning enjoyable!!

Overall our experience at the President was good. Marissa was very kind to work with and answered a lot of our questions thoroughly. She was good about bringing stuff up we weren't sure about. The venue is also beautiful and timeless. There were definitely some things I was disappointed in. They didn't save any of the food that was extra (about $800 worth). The dessert table was so dimly lit a lot of people did not see it. The DJ they recommended was not a good choice. So if you go with this venue for the timeless and magical feel, just make sure you don't make decisions based on their recommended vendor list and be very specific about the type of lighting you're hoping to have for the different things you may offer. If I could go back and do it again, I would still go with the President :)

My daughter's wedding was at another downtown venue, but the Hotel President was our hotel HQ for out of town guests. The bride got ready there, and we hosted a brunch on Sunday morning. The hotel staff was terrific to work with, even going so far as to loan us two chairs with arms. (At our Jewish wedding celebration, the bride and groom are lifted in the air while sitting in chairs during the "hora" dance, which was kind of scary if you had nothing to cling to.) The hotel's location is great, and one block from KC's awesome streetcar. Many thanks to Veronica and the Hotel President crew.

The most beautiful reception venue I had ever even imagined for our wedding day! The staff is a big part of the reason we had the best night of our entire lives. Tons (and I mean tons!) of our guests commented that the food served was the best meal they'd ever eaten at a wedding and/or how amazing it tasted. We had the breaded chicken, brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes. Also, Marissa went above and beyond to make the whole experience delightful for us (beginning to end) & exactly to our liking. She made sure the temp was right, the place setting look exactly how I asked for it (with the cutest napkin in a knotted bow), etc. Two of my favorite servers were a lady named Victoria and one of the female bartenders. They were more than happy to get me and my husband anything we needed that night and made sure we were very well taken care of! I highly recommend the President Hilton for an unforgettable and beautiful wedding reception venue.

I wish i could give 1 million stars! The presidents made my day something i will never forget! I wish we could relive this day over and over again! Marissa made my day perfect! I’m a bride who lives out of state and she made it so easy for me to plan and not be stressed!! If you are thinking about having your wedding here do it!! You won’t regret it!!!

I am still thinking about our stay at the Hilton President. We were upgraded to the Presidential Suite which is by far the nicest room we have ever, and probably will ever stay. The room was pristine, the staff was amazing, and our stay was too short! We will definitely be back for a quick weekend getaway to reminisce on this lovely weekend!

Our wedding reception at The President was absolutly perfect! From our first meeting with Marissa Pope (wed coord), to the actual event. Food was excellent, service was prompt, staff was friendly, effecient & ready to help in any way! Our out of town guests loved the rooms & hotel amenities!

The Hilton President Kansas City was the perfect venue for our daughter's wedding. The history and renovation of the hotel were special treats for out-of-town guests, and the ballroom provided a spectacular backdrop for the wedding and reception. When the doors were opened later in the evening, everyone enjoyed the stunning views of downtown Kansas City. Marissa Pope led a great team of dedicated professionals who took care of all the details so we could concentrate on our guests. Marissa offered valuable suggestions, and she was flexible with our special requests. We really appreciated this since we have moved away from Kansas City, and much of the planning was done via long-distance. Everyone (and most importantly, the bride and groom) had a wonderful time to remember and cherish!

Working with Marissa and Brooke, the wedding coordinators at the Hilton President, was the best experience!! They were kind, organized and so helpful. They really took care of everything and made the day run so smoothly. I would recommend the Hilton President as the perfect wedding venue as it's beautiful, the staff is fantastic and the wedding coordinators really take care of you. One of the best decisions I made while planning my wedding!

The Hilton President was the perfect place to host our wedding ceremony and reception! We had the ceremony there, then the guests went to the mezzanine area for a cocktail hour while the room was flipped for the reception. My husband and I loved the cocktail hour because it gave us a chance to talk with the majority of our guests. Marissa was easy to work with and very accommodating. The food was AWESOME. We are still getting compliments on how great the food was. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Hilton President for your wedding!

Words cannot describe how thrilled my husband and I are with our experience at the President Hotel. We planned our wedding from out of state and the staff was incredible throughout the entire planning process. Marissa and her team worked seamlessly with our vendors and ensured that the day ran on time all while keeping the bridal party cool, calm and collected. It's been several months since our wedding and we still receive compliments on the beautiful venue and the impeccable execution of the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. The President Hotel now has a special place in our hearts and I highly recommend booking your event or room block at this local historic gem.

The Hilton President is the PERFECT wedding venue in Kansas City! The moment I walked into the ballroom, I knew I HAD to have my wedding reception there. Samie took the time to meet with my husband and I several times, our families, and we discussed everything down to the smallest detail. I am SO glad we choose The Hilton President because I cannot imagine anyone but Samie helping me plan my wedding day. The day was absolutely PERFECT, and it was all thanks to her!!! She is experienced and knows how to handle anything and everything. The staff at the hotel were welcoming and friendly to all of our wedding guests. I am SO glad we had our wedding at The Hilton President!!! I HIGHLY recommend this venue over and over again!!!

Wow, did Samie make things painless for us! She was terrific! We received many compliments on the hotel, more than I would have imagined, from the comfort of the rooms, the beauty of the ballroom, the quality of the food, and kindness of the staff. We were thrilled with our choice. Overall, the staff was incredible. We would highly recommend the President.

They were INCREDIBLE in every aspect. The entire team was so helpful at every stage, and made the process so fun and flawless. If I had to do it all over again - no question would it be here.

Amazing experience! It's hard to put into words just how amazing The Hilton President accommodated not only our needs/wants but our guests and parents as well. From the first time my husband, Peter and I walked into the ballroom we knew we found our place to start our journey into married life together. The elegance and timeless charm creates such a warm feeling that is contagious to those all around. The ballroom truly took our breath away when we did our first look...it was extremely sweet Samie brought my parents up to see the area prior to Peter and I -- needless to say there were tears of happiness and joy the moment the doors opened. Samie LaForce created our vision and for that the Hilton President will always hold a special place in our hearts. -Maddie & Peter

The President is a beautiful hotel and conveniently located. Overall our stay was good but there were a few inconveniences. The Hilton charges an additional $20 per car to park in the garage, which is was a disappointment and kept many of our guests from choosing to stay there. They also advertised shuttle service, but we found out a few weeks before our event that it would be out of service. Thankfully we asked about it, because the hotel made no attempt to let us know. If you're planning on using the shuttle--be sure to verify it's availability. Thankfully we asked ahead of time and were able to make other arrangements for our guests. Unfortunately, our alternate arrangements were at our expense.

The hotel was beautiful and the staff very courteous and helpful with all of our out of town guests. The hotel restaurant and bar was very convenient with excellent food and drink. The hotel lobby is from another era, the rooms are stunning and comfortable. The Hilton President Hotel will make any Kansas Citian proud! With over 25 out of town guests and not one complaint or issue we were extremely happy! Thank you!

This was our dream ballroom and Samie made the entire experience perfect from start to finish! Not only was the cocktail hour and reception absolutely beautiful but the hidden gem is the coordinator, Samie. I cannot say enough about how amazing she is- so organized, so on top of it, has been around for years so knows all the vendors, she makes sure everything goes off perfectly but more than that, we planned from out of town and she was available, quick to respond to any emails or calls and so helpful for the entire year prior. The food was delicious and the venue stunning! Highly recommend- it was the perfect location in KC, it was beautiful and convenient and everyone at the President was friendly and great to work with. We have no complaints at all about having our wedding here and are beyond thrilled with the service and result! If I could give more than five stars I absolutely would!

I was disappointed with the lack of service provided to myself and my guests during our stay at the President Hotel. A couple of examples: I requested a refrigerator (at extra cost) for a guest for medication reasons 12 months prior to the wedding. Although this note was made on the reservation, no refrigerator was in the room due to their limited availability. Also, the shuttle service (which only goes several miles from the hotel) was not willing to take elderly guests to the rehearsal dinner 1 mile away, despite not being in use. The most helpful person at the hotel was the concierge, Rita. She was amazing and greatly helped my guests with anything they needed. It is unfortunate that the President had such a lack of accommodation for the large number of revenue generating nights I provided them, with international guests staying all week and myself being a Hilton Diamond member. I have received far better service from Hilton hotels in other cities, and I am sad to say the city I call home is not one of them.

The President has the most gorgeous ballroom I have ever seen- the perfect spot for a wedding reception. the wedding coordinator, Samie, is the best! She makes sure everything goes smoothly- she even bustled my dress when my bridesmaids couldn't figure it out! The venue is amazing, food is delicious, and there are tons of bar packages to choose from. Having our reception at a hotel was the best decision we ever made. They took care of everything- food, drink, linens, tables, room block, cake cutting, bartenders, etc. and the best part is you don't have to worry about decorating because the ballroom is so pretty on its own. I definitely recommend the President!

The hotel is stunning and exactly what I wanted for all of our guests. However, I know quite a few people had issues making reservations using our group number and were given false information about needing to stay more than one night, etc. I think there are a few issues with communication with the staff that makes actual reservations. However, in the end everything worked out just fine!

I really only had the Hilton President in mind when I started to plan our April wedding... I thought the ballroom was gorgeous, the hotel was classic and elegant, and the location was perfect! All of those things are important but what really made the process so enjoyable was the staff! Samie, the hotel's wedding coordinator, was AMAZING! She was so good working with our vendors, family members, and our personal wedding planner! Anything we asked for she took c