Group and Event Travel in Missouri

The Kansas City Marriott Downtown in Kansas City leads the biggest hotels you can book through Engine in Missouri, with 971 rooms. The Marriott St. Louis Grand (917 rooms) and the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch (910 rooms), both in St Louis, follow close behind. Groups and teams planning conferences and multi-day events book these properties for the room capacity they provide.

Large-capacity hotels matter across Missouri because conferences, corporate events, and group travel need enough rooms in one property to keep attendees together, and the state's biggest hotels are split between its two largest metros, Kansas City and St Louis. Both cities have long-standing convention and meetings business, with St Louis anchored near the Gateway Arch and Kansas City known for its downtown convention district. These hotels serve organizations of every size and industry booking room blocks, not any single type of group. Engine lists these hotels alongside the rest of the state's inventory, with Engine Groups handling bookings of 9 or more rooms and self-serve booking for 8 rooms or fewer.

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Compare the biggest hotels in Missouri

Same order as the list above: largest guest-room count first. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel CityGuest roomsGuest rating
1 Kansas City Marriott Downtown Kansas City 971 4.6 (1,130)
2 Marriott St. Louis Grand St Louis 917 4.1 (1,189)
3 Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch St Louis 910 4.2 (7,141)
4 The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center Kansas City 724 4.4 (1,002)
5 Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center Kansas City 720 4.2 (1,001)
6 Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark Saint-Louis 671 3.7 (1,835)
7 Marriott St. Louis Airport St Louis 600 4.0 (1,000)
8 Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis Maryland Heights 502 4.3 (2,218)
9 Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks Osage Beach 494 4.2 (1,008)
10 Thousand Hills Resort Hotel Branson 472 4.0 (6,351)
11 The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis St Louis 398 4.6 (1,016)
12 Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa St Charles 397 4.3 (1,038)
13 Hilton St. Louis Airport Saint-Louis 397 3.8 (1,003)
14 Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel Berkeley 393 4.0 (1,951)
15 Harrah's Kansas City Hotel and Casino North Kansas City 392 3.6 (1,302)
16 The Suites at Fall Creek Branson 392 4.2 (3,627)
17 Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown by IHG Kansas City 385 4.1 (1,241)
18 Kansas City Airport Marriott Kansas City 381 4.3 (1,006)
19 InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG Kansas City 371 4.2 (1,110)
20 Lodge Of Four Seasons Golf Resort, Marina & Spa Lake Ozark 358 3.7 (1,331)
21 Crowne Plaza St. Louis Airport by IHG Bridgeton 355 4.0 (1,007)
22 Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch St Louis 353 4.8 (3,733)
23 Hilton Kansas City Airport Kansas City 347 4.1 (1,090)
24 DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis - Westport Saint-Louis 327 4.0 (1,002)
25 Grand Country Waterpark Resort Branson 319 4.3 (1,005)
26 Wyndham Executive Center Columbia Columbia 310 4.1 (1,006)
27 Chateau On The Lake Resort Spa and Convention Center Branson 301 4.2 (1,617)
28 Big Cedar Lodge Ridgedale 300 4.5 (263)
29 The Stone Castle Hotel & Conference Center Branson 300 4.0 (5,093)
30 Marriott St. Louis West Creve coeur 299 4.2 (1,001)
31 Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel St. Louis Maryland Heights 299 4.0 (1,181)
32 The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis Clayton 299 4.6 (584)
33 Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis St. Charles Saint Charles 296 4.4 (1,000)
34 Hilton Branson Convention Center Branson 294 4.3 (1,000)
35 HoteLumiere at the Arch St Louis 294 3.5 (1,369)
36 Radisson Hotel St. Louis Downtown Convention Center Saint-Louis 293 2.7 (2,581)
37 Hotel St. Louis Downtown City Center MO St Louis 288 2.0 (8)
38 Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton Saint-Louis 268 4.4 (767)
39 University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield Springfield 267 3.9 (2,810)
40 Hilton St. Louis Frontenac St Louis 263 4.4 (1,000)
41 The Westin St. Louis St Louis 263 4.4 (1,291)
42 Argosy Casino & Hotel Riverside 258 4.1 (1,469)
43 Hilton Kansas City Country Club Plaza Kansas City 257 4.1 (1,308)
44 Capitol Plaza Hotel Jefferson City Jefferson City 255 3.3 (1,765)
45 Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing Branson 242 4.3 (1,004)
46 AC Hotel by Marriott Kansas City Downtown Kansas City 239 4.5 (363)
47 Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City International Airport Kansas City 237 4.0 (1,043)
48 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Louis - Chesterfield Chesterfield 224 4.4 (1,000)
49 DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park St Louis 219 4.2 (1,001)

Frequently asked questions

What amenities can I expect at the biggest hotels in Missouri?
Large hotels across Missouri typically offer meeting and event space, on-site dining, fitness centers, and parking, though amenities vary by property. Many have business centers, room service, and flexible conference facilities. Hotels like the Kansas City Marriott Downtown and Marriott St. Louis Grand often include ballrooms and breakout rooms suited to groups of different sizes. Check with each property to confirm the specific amenities you need.
How far ahead should I book if my team needs a block of rooms at a large Missouri hotel?
For a stay of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking, and you should reach out as early as possible to secure availability and rates. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve on the platform, and a few weeks' notice is often enough. Booking early is especially important during busy periods or when your dates coincide with conventions or local events.
Which Missouri cities have the largest hotels?
Kansas City and St. Louis are home to the biggest hotels you can book in Missouri. The Kansas City Marriott Downtown leads the list with 971 rooms, while St. Louis offers the Marriott St. Louis Grand (917 rooms) and Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch (910 rooms). These cities serve as central locations for business travel and conferences across the state.
Why choose a large hotel for a statewide conference or company event in Missouri?
A bigger hotel can keep your entire group under one roof, making coordination simpler and reducing the need for shuttle logistics. Properties with hundreds of rooms often have the meeting space, dining capacity, and staff to support large gatherings. When attendees are coming from across Missouri, a single large property streamlines check-in, communication, and scheduling.
Do the largest hotels in Missouri work for solo business travelers, or are they only for groups?
The biggest hotels in Missouri welcome individual business travelers as well as groups. Properties like the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch and Kansas City Marriott Downtown offer the same business amenities, reliable service, and central locations whether you are booking one room or many. Engine lets you search, compare, and book these hotels for any size stay.