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.
About Price Brothers Price Brothers is a vertically integrated real estate investment, development, and property management firm based in Kansas City. With a long-standing presence in the Midwest, the company owns and operates a diverse portfolio of multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial properties, with a focus on disciplined investment, community-driven development, and long-term value creation. Learn more at pricebrothers.com.
About Bluhawk Bluhawk is redefining the next generation of mixed-use projects by creating a breakthrough destination at The Center of Sport + LifestyleTM. As a first-of-its-kind development, Bluhawk blends a premier multi-sport and entertainment complex with retail, dining, sports, entertainment, residential, office, hospitality, healthcare, green spaces and neighborhood amenities, all within a 277-acre master-planned development at Hwy. 69 and 159th St. in Overland Park, KS. With future phases of development planned, Bluhawk is projected to attract millions of annual visitors ready to sport, spend and enjoy everything the project has to offer. Learn more at Bluhawk.com.
About IHG Hotels & Resorts IHG Hotels & Resorts is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programs, IHG has over 6,900 open hotels in more than 100 countries, and a development pipeline of almost 2,300 hotels.
Additional Information
Price Brothers: Katy Briggs, Managing Director or Marketing | KatyB@PriceBrothersKC.com
Bluhawk: Haley Kenig, Sr. Marketing & Events Manager | HaleyK@Bluhawk.com
IHG Hotels & Resorts: media@ihg.com
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