We stayed here because I had points to use up with Marriott Bonvoy. I think if we had looked a bit more carefully at this venue, we would have stayed at the hotel recommended by the wedding couple. The Marriott Residence Hotel was clean, being downtown, subject to loud Friday and Saturday night traffic noise but nothing one would not expect being downtown. It’s just that it had nothing impressive as did so many other hotels in the area. Austere is the word for this hotel. Staff was very efficient and friendly but it didn’t make up for the lack of character or charm, which could be found at Hotel Kansas City, or the magnificent venue around here corner at Lowe’s Hotel where we had breakfast. Our stay was brief and for a family wedding so no big deal. But if you are looking for more character and style, try elsewhere.