UMusic Hotels expands to downtown Kansas City
UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle, in partnership with UMH Development, will convert the historic Scarritt Building in downtown Kansas City into a 169-room music-focused hotel. Construction is expected to begin in Q4 2026. The adaptive reuse project will include a 309-unit branded residential tower, a music and entertainment venue, a professional recording studio, and a UMusic Shop retail store. Located near the Power & Light District and T-Mobile Center, the hotel aims to celebrate Kansas City's rich jazz heritage with immersive programming.
Impact and considerations
This marks UMusic's entry into the U.S. market, reflecting growing demand for culturally immersive hotel experiences and offering business travelers a unique lodging option.
Key points
- UMusic Hotel will convert the historic Scarritt Building in downtown Kansas City into a 169-room property.
- The project includes a 309-unit branded residential tower, music venue, recording studio, and retail store.
- Located near Power & Light District and T-Mobile Center.
- Construction expected to begin in Q4 2026; completion timeline not disclosed.
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- Hotel Dive
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- First source publication
- 27 Aug 2026, 21:36
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- 27 Aug 2026, 22:24
- Last updated
- 27 Aug 2026, 21:36
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