Excelsior Springs was built almost entirely around its mineral springs — a genuine early-20th-century spa-resort economy, not a manufactured tourist gimmick. The Elms Hotel & Spa, built in 1888 and renovated most recently in 2022 under Hyatt’s Destination brand, is the town’s anchor, and its grounds cover real walking distance for a guest whose stamina doesn’t match their appetite for a full spa weekend.
Excelsior Springs — a historic spa town
Excelsior Springs sits in Clay and Ray counties, built around the same early-1900s mineral-spring boom that drew visitors from across the country. The Hall of Waters, a 1936 WPA-era Art Deco building that once housed the world’s longest water bar, now serves as the city’s visitor center. Watkins Woolen Mill State Park, just north of town, preserves the last fully-equipped 19th-century woolen mill in the United States, with a genuine working-farm layout rather than a compact indoor exhibit.
Where We Deliver
The Elms Hotel & Spa. Bell-stand or front-desk hand-off, staged ahead of your check-in.
Private residences. Family homes across Excelsior Springs and the surrounding Ray/Clay county area.
Bed-and-breakfast properties. The town’s smaller independent inns can arrange delivery by phone — call (913) 775-1098 to confirm.
Delivery and Booking
Delivery window. Hotels before 2pm. Residences on coordinated windows.
Fleet matching. Standard four-wheel for most rentals.
Rental duration. By the day, no minimums.
No medical paperwork. Standard hospitality rental.
Paired Destinations
Excelsior Springs-based visitors reach the rest of the Northland easily:
- Liberty (20-25 minutes southwest).
- Kearney and the Jesse James Birthplace Museum (20 minutes west).
- Downtown Kansas City (45 minutes south).
Booking
Online at kcmobilityrentals.com or call (913) 775-1098.