The Elms Hotel & Spa

Overview

The Elms Hotel & Spa is a historic luxury resort hotel in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, renowned for its 28,000-square-foot spa and rich heritage spanning over 130 years. Originally built around the area’s famous healing mineral springs—particularly the unique Siloam Spring with ferro-manganese waters—the property has evolved into a full-service destination blending opulent accommodations, wellness facilities, and event spaces. The overall atmosphere evokes timeless grandeur, with elegant limestone architecture, lush 16-acre gardens, grand ballrooms, and verandas. Guests experience a mix of relaxation, history, and intrigue, including reputed hauntings featured on SyFy’s Ghost Hunters. As a proud Hyatt property, it offers modern luxury amid storied past, attracting celebrities, politicians, and wellness seekers since 1888.

Features & Amenities

• Spa & Wellness: Expansive spa with European-style lap pool, jogging track, waterfall tubs, cool mist environmental rooms, hot tubs, Grotto relaxation area (2-hour access with treatments), jetted tubs in select rooms.
• Pools & Recreation: Indoor lap pool and hot tub (6 AM–12 AM), seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub, 24-hour fitness center with cardio equipment and sanitization protocols.
• Accommodations: 153 newly renovated guest rooms and suites (e.g., Classic King/Queen, Deluxe with jetted tubs, Royal Floor with concierge lounge offering complimentary drinks/appetizers Fri–Sat evenings); all feature Hyatt Luxury Pillowtop Mattresses, in-room safes, K-Cup coffeemakers.
• Dining & Bars: Three Owls Restaurant (breakfast/lunch/dinner), Eighty-Eight Bar, Tavern Lounge, Cafe (grab-and-go), in-room dining; seasonal menus like charcuterie boards and holiday cocktails.
• Grounds & Events: 16 acres of landscaped gardens, gazebo, conference facilities, wedding venues, corporate challenge course (historical).
• Other: Ghost tours, GBAC STAR™ certification for cleanliness, UV air purifiers, hand sanitizer stations, social distancing measures.

Services

• Spa Treatments: Massages, facials, Vichy showers, salon services (hair, nails, makeup); masks required except during prone treatments/facials.
• Relaxation & Wellness: Grotto access post-treatment, mineral-inspired therapies echoing historic springs.
• Events & Packages: Weddings, corporate retreats, conventions, hotel specials/packages, Paranormal Package with ghost tours ($25/person, 9 PM nightly).
• Dining Services: Full menus at restaurants/bars, room service, QR code touchless menus.
• Additional Experiences: Guided ghost tours, historic walking tours of mineral springs, World of Hyatt loyalty rewards.

Pricing

• Ghost/Paranormal Tours: $20–$25 per person (45–60 minutes, sign up at front desk; limited availability).
• Spa & Amenities Access: Included with treatments (e.g., 2-hour Grotto); specific treatment pricing via spa page (not detailed here).
• Accommodations: Book via Hyatt (rates vary; e.g., standard rooms from packages/specials).
• Gift Certificates: Available for spa, dining, stays (order online).
• Dining Examples: Charcuterie board $20, sliders $16, cocktails $14–$16 (limited menu excerpts).

Note: Comprehensive pricing for spa services, rooms, and packages available on site or via reservations; COVID protocols may affect access.

Location & Hours

• Address: 401 Regent Street, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 (near Kansas City; on Fishing River banks with historic mineral springs nearby).
• Spa & Grotto: Sun–Thu 9 AM–7 PM; Fri–Sat 9 AM–9 PM.
• Pools/Hot Tubs: Indoor 6 AM–12 AM (11 PM quiet); outdoor seasonal/closed.
• Fitness Center: 24 hours.
• Dining: Three Owls (B: 7–11 AM, L: 11 AM–2 PM, D: 5–9 PM); Tavern (Thu/Sun 4–10 PM, Fri/Sat 4 PM–1 AM); Cafe 5 AM daily.
• Ghost Tours: 9 PM nightly (additional by demand).

Notes

• Historic Resilience: Survived multiple fires (1898, 1910), Great Depression, bankruptcies; rebuilt in 1912 with native limestone; hosted Al Capone, Pretty Boy Floyd, Harry S. Truman (slept here on election night 1948), Jack Dempsey, New York Giants.
• Unique Allure: Haunted reputation with friendly spirits (gambler in pool area, 1920s housekeeper); featured on TV; ties to mineral healing legacy (cured tuberculosis cases).
• Modern Updates: $20M renovation (2011–2012), multi-million updates (2018–2022) by Horizon-Midway/Hyatt; emphasizes safety (GBAC certified, Hyatt Global Care Commitment).
• Special Draws: Premier wedding venue in Missouri, health resort revival, 16-acre oasis for nature/history tours; community treasure saved repeatedly by locals.