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Smithville Historical Museum and Inn

3.0 star property

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Interior
Front of property
Dining
Romantic Room, Kitchen, River View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
210 North Bridge Street, Box 270, Smithville, MO, 64089
  • Ladoga Ridge Winery
    3 min drive
  • Main Cup Cafe
    3 min walk
  • River Market North Tram Stop
    26 min drive
  • Kansas City, MO (MCI-Kansas City Intl.)
    18 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Cathleens room, Riverview from the bay window

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Cathleens room, Riverview from the bay window

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Elizabeths room, Balcony with a sunset view

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Elizabeths room, Balcony with a sunset view

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Romantic Room, Kitchen, River View

Free toiletries, towels

Romantic Room, Kitchen, River View

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exterior

Wyndham Garden Kansas City Airport

Pool
Breakfast included
Free airport shuttle
Pet friendly
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (2119)
The price is $99
per night
$119 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
Wyndham Garden Kansas City Airport

About this property

Smithville Historical Museum and Inn

3-star Smithville B&B with private balconies
A restaurant, a meeting room, and concierge services are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and an arcade/game room are onsite. Limited housekeeping is available.
Smithville Historical Museum and Inn offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The bed & breakfast offers a restaurant. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available 24 hours). This business-friendly bed & breakfast also offers a library, a terrace, and an arcade/game room. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Smithville Historical Museum and Inn is a smoke-free property.

Smithville Historical Museum and Inn has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
This property accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Smithville Historical Museum Inn
Historical Museum Inn
Smithville Historical Museum
Smithville Historical Museum
Smithville Historical Museum and Inn Smithville
Smithville Historical Museum and Inn Bed & breakfast
Smithville Historical Museum and Inn Bed & breakfast Smithville

Smithville Historical Museum and Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 57 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a lovely place. Frank was interesting and shared a lot of information about the house and town. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob Michael

Amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay here! The tour of the museum was intriguing and the inn was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Really enjoyed the history presentation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The museum was quite interesting (the James gang, indeed!) and the volunteers friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the history of the place, and the room was quite comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun tour of the museum! Always a great place to stay! Great communication and works with my schedule for check in / out
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Our stay at the Smithville Inn (and Museum) was very pleasant. We were greeted by the host promptly and cordially, and were given a very informative tour and history of the house and area before being shown to our room. Staying in this house was like stepping back in history, but with modern amenities. The house is quaint, quiet and private, and the outdoor setting was well cared for and inviting. My only complaint was with the claw foot tub which, while equipped with a shower, was hard to get in, and dealing with the surround shower curtain was somewhat awkward and difficult. Additionally I would have preferred a flat rubber bath mat instead of the floppy loose one it was equipped with; otherwise the bathroom was roomy and clean. On the plus side, the full kitchen to which we had total access, was neat, clean and nicely equipped. The bed was comfortable, and the rooms throughout are furnished with period furniture and curios giving the house a proper and pleasing atmosphere. The host made it clear that he would be available if we had need of him, but otherwise left us to our private enjoyment of house and the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay.
It was a good stay. Room was comfortable and quiet. Proprietors were very friendly, and have me a tour of the history museum attached in the house.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Way Way Disappointing
Inaccurate info when booked online - no breakfast, no free bottled water, no 24/7 receptionist, no restaurant on site, no bike rental on site. Arrived -told cash only, no credit cards. A guest’s dog was entwined in our legs while unloading car, while looking through historic brochures inside, while approaching steps to room upstairs with arms full of luggage, dog allowed in kitchen. No leash! This is way way beyond “pet friendly.” Dusty, mildewy air - fan in room made it worse. No museum tour as promised. Site contact person made offer to refund a night - zero rec’d to date. We paid $200 cash for 2 nights, left after 1 night, pd for yet another room for that 2nd night at local super 8. No desire to stay another night. A disappointing stay. We had been so excited - such a total let down.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Business traveler, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was listed as a”bed and breakfast,” but when i checked in i learned that they had discontinued serving breakfast when Co-vid became a concern. I was disappointed, as i always look forward to the breakfasts served in B&Bs. On the brighter side, my room was very cozy and comfortable and the hosts were helpful and enthusiastic about the historic property. However, I could have appreciated a bit less of the upstairs and down historical tour. Best part was that it was pet friendly and had NO fee or deposit for my pet!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A super value for the Kansas City Area.
A super value for the Kansas City Area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BE CAREFUL
First off, this is not a hotel, motel or inn. It’s a 2 story home built in 1850 that has many problems that need fixed. No AC air heater. They use portable fans & heaters but if you turn them on, you will blow a fuse and have to adjust breaker outside. Internet stopped working halfway through our stay. Cash only, they will not accept debit/credit card. Owner called me at 7 am asking when I was checking out day of check out while I was sleeping. He said they had a wedding that day and needed to know what time I was leaving. I reminded him check out was 11 am. Very narrow staircase, 2 bedrooms only upstairs. Home feels like someone hoarded items ranging from 1900’s - mid 1990’s. There’s stuff EVERYWHERE. Don’t book if you have kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First off, this is not a hotel, motel or inn. It’s a 2 story home built in 1850 that has many problems that need fixed. No AC air heater. They use portable fans & heaters but if you turn them on, you will blow a fuse and have to adjust breaker outside. Internet stopped working halfway through our stay. Cash only, they will not accept debit/credit card. Owner called me at 7 am asking when I was checking out day of check out while I was sleeping. He said they had a wedding that day and needed to know what time I was leaving. I reminded him check out was 11 am. Very narrow staircase, 2 bedrooms only upstairs. Home feels like someone hoarded items ranging from 1900’s - mid 1990’s. There’s stuff EVERYWHERE. Don’t book if you have kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Darin, creston

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Inn/museum in an old house. We grew up in an old houses so not a big deal for us. We checked in went to a bunch of wineries went back to the inn slept and left so didn’t stay long. It’s not for everyone
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Kay

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Kind of cluttered. Slow drains in shower, sink.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Pretty dirty. We couldn't believe the hair (human we assume) on shower walls. Mold growing on wall and pictures. (We took photos.) yard is overgrown, unmowed. There's a creepy white van in the grass. It's a very well-loved and clearly treasured property. It has family history to the owner which is very sweet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Museum
Wish I got there earlier lots of history in this museum like sleeping back in time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house is an original building from the 1900s. It is a museum full of histroy and intersting things
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Connie

It was very nice, very quaint! Enjoyed looking @ the many antiques. Only suggestion I would have is to b sure advertise that it is cash only! Luckily I had just enough cash on me cause I'm a card person. My travel agent was not aware either.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Inn is part of a museum and only for those who are interested in the history of Smithville and it’s people. This is our second time there and we loved it because of its links from pre-civil war and westward US expansion. It’s hard to categorize the property against modern facilities and standards because of its age. Instead, think of it as a stay back in time, but does have a few modern conveniences.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Enrique A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smithville's best!
Frank Justus, the caretaker of this property and the curator of the Historical Museum, as well as his wife, Maria, run a beautiful and unique lodging experience. I chose this Inn because of its proximity to the Kansas City airport, and Frank's gracious offer to pick up or take his quests to the airport. He includes a fascinating walk-through the museum, and he is extremely knowledgeable both about the property itself, but also the town of Smithville. The Museum and Inn are perfectly situated near the city square and a number of delicious dining choices. The room (Cathleen's they call it) was spacious, carefully decorated, and includes an even more spacious bathroom, with a great clawfoot tub (alas, not particularly great for showering as the protective plastic curtain liners stick to you in the shower from all directions), and both are thoughtfully appointed. I had a good quiet night, and never heard the other guests in the other bedroom, and Mr. Justus gives the guests the run of the house, including an expansive back patio for morning coffee. Bummer that this site doesn't seem to allow me to upload pictures from my Google Photos folder.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023