The Aiden
The Aiden, KCATA's first jobs access-oriented TOCD facility
Facility At a Glance
Location
13th and Oak
Anticipated Completion Date
Spring 2026
Current Status
Passed
The Aiden by Best Western will offer 84 hotel rooms with access to restaurant/bar, fitness center, business center, and meeting space. The Kessler Building conversion will become the first Aiden by Best Western hotel in the region, out of 11 in the United States and more than 30 globally.
The boutique collection looks to blend "cool, casual charm with an eclectic neighborly feel." with each hotel having a unique design meant to reflect "the unique personality of each community they serve," the brand's website says.
An Aerial View of Progress on The Aiden - 10/2025
DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION IMPACT
Total Facility Cost
$23.7M
Address
1301 Oak St
Kansas City, MO 64106-2913
ECONOMIC IMPACT
Municipal Jurisdiction
This facility is the first part of the North Oak Trafficway Corridor development
Tax Revenue After
$337,000
Ridership Projections
37,403 - 51,712
Participating Organizations
KCATA:
Finance Partner and TOCD Consultant
Developer:
Oak KC LLC
Architect:
Exact Architects
General Contractor:
Neighbor Construction
Other:
Level Builders