Holiday Inn Express & Suites Overland Park South at Bluhawk Announces Grand Opening Scheduled for May 20th

OVERLAND PARK, KS – May 7, 2026 – Bluhawk, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Price Brothers are pleased to announce the grand opening of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Overland Park South at Bluhawk on May 20, 2026. The 99-room, four-story hotel represents a significant milestone in Bluhawk's evolution as a premier mixed-use destination that seamlessly integrates sports, entertainment, hospitality, dining, and retail at the Center of Sport + LifestyleTM. Located at 16101 Shawnee Drive within the dynamic 277-acre Bluhawk development, the $18 million hotel is the first of three planned hotels that will collectively offer 349 rooms designed to serve the traveling sports tournament family and visitors to the region, as well as nearby businesses and the local community.

The May 20th grand opening was strategically timed to welcome travelers coming to Kansas City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer, positioning Bluhawk as an ideal accommodation and entertainment destination for both national and international visitors while showcasing the property's comprehensive hospitality, retail, dining and entertainment offerings.

"Our vision for Bluhawk has always been to deliver an experience at The Center of Sport and Lifestyle, where families can compete, stay, dine, and shop without ever having to leave the property," said Bart Lowen, Vice President of Development at Price Brothers. "The last thing visitors want is to drive all over, looking for accommodations and amenities after a long day. With convenient accommodations, guests are able to save time and enjoy all of the nearby amenities at their doorstep, whether they're here for youth sports tournaments, world-class events like the World Cup or visiting Overland Park for business."

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Overland Park South is ideally positioned adjacent to the 255,000 square foot, world-class AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk, the $92 million youth multisport complex that opened in October 2024. The facility features indoor ice rinks, adaptable sport courts, training facilities, family entertainment, and food & beverage, making it a premier destination for youth sports tournaments and events. A 155,000-square-foot expansion is planned to open in 2027 that will add more sports facilities, indoor/outdoor pickleball, mini golf, and interactive sports games.

Hotel Features & Amenities: The pet-friendly hotel offers spacious, contemporary guest rooms and suites equipped with 55" Smart HDTVs, microwaves, and refrigerators. Guests will enjoy complimentary daily hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, a business center, fitness center, and heated indoor pool. Additional amenities include guest laundry, a marketplace, and meeting room space.

The hotel's location provides walking access to Bluhawk's premium shopping, dining, sports and entertainment options, as well as AdventHealth South Overland Park Hospital and Medical Offices. The property is conveniently situated less than five miles from multiple sports complexes and family attractions, with easy highway access to Kansas City International Airport, Arrowhead and Kauffman Stadiums, and downtown Kansas City attractions.

"We are thrilled to bring the Holiday Inn Express brand to this innovative mixed-use development," said Jimmy Taylor, VP of Operations at IHG. "This property perfectly embodies our commitment to providing comfortable, convenient accommodation for today's travelers, particularly families participating in youth sports and visitors to major Kansas City events."

Construction on the hotel began in April 2025, with Titan Construction serving as general contractor, Hoefer Welker as architect, Olsson Inc. as civil engineer, and Commerce Bank as finance partner.

Price Brothers Management will begin construction on Bluhawk's second and third hotels following completion of the development's next retail phase, slated to open Spring 2027, further enhancing the property's ability to host large-scale tournaments and events. For reservations and more information about the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Overland Park South at Bluhawk, visit www.hiexpress.com/overlandparkks or call (913) 621-5900.