The Elms Hotel & Spa, A Destination By Hyatt Hotel - Your Luxury Escape in Excelsior Springs, United States

The 28,000-square-foot spa offers massage services, sauna and steam treatments, plus a grotto with dry sauna, steam sauna, hot tub, eucalyptus steam shower, and cold plunge. The spa lounge includes a relaxation area with tea and coloring books, and guests receive two hours of complimentary grotto access with any spa treatment. The property also holds Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR accreditation for enhanced cleanliness protocols.

Guestrooms include a flat-screen TV, microwave, and refrigerator, with some suites offering a wet bar and sitting area. The resort sits on 16 acres of landscaped gardens with outdoor seating, lawn games, a gazebo, fire pits, and both an indoor lap pool and an outdoor pool with cabanas and a bar. Accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible rooms and valet parking, and pet-friendly accommodations are available with designated areas and pet bowls.

Three Owls Restaurant serves dinner and breakfast using locally sourced ingredients, offering dishes such as filet, salmon, and creme brûlée. The Tavern provides cocktails and live music on weekends, while the coffee shop offers coffee drinks and grab-and-go items during the day. Room service is available from Three Owls, and special diet menus (including gluten-free options) can be requested.

The hotel offers a nightly Paranormal Tour led by guide Jay, which covers the building's history and reported hauntings and costs $25 per person. Seasonal live music, outdoor evening entertainment, and lawn games such as chess, checkers, and backgammon are available on the property. Bicycle rental, hiking and biking trails, and a fitness center with Peloton bikes are also on site.

The hotel accepts pets and provides pet bowls and designated outdoor areas for them. Wheelchair-accessible rooms and an elevator (when operational) are available, along with accessible parking and valet parking. The property also has family rooms and a 24-hour front desk with express check-in/check-out.

Location: 5-minute walk from Historic Hall of Waters, 2 miles from Excelsior Springs Golf Course

Rooms: Signature suites with wet bar, flat-screen TV, microwave, and refrigerator

Spa: 28,000-square-foot wellness center with grotto, sauna, steam room, and massage

Dining: Three Owls Restaurant with locally sourced ingredients, The Tavern with live music

Activities: Nightly paranormal tour, live music, lawn games, bike rentals, hiking trails

Target audience: Couples, families, corporate retreats, and history enthusiasts