Where to Stay in Hamilton, Missouri: Hotels, Rentals, RV Parks and Shuttles
⚡ Quick Answer
- In Hamilton: Hotel Hamilton (703 W Berry St) — dorm-style, built for groups, and available by the bed during large Missouri Star events.
- Rental houses are the local favourite: Main Street Inn, Hamilton Getaway, The Bernice Apt, Misty’s Place and Misty’s Carriage House, most owned by people in town. Also on Airbnb and VRBO.
- Chain hotels are in Cameron off I-35 — Days Inn, SureStay and Comfort Inn — plus Chillicothe and St. Joseph. Several hold a Missouri Star discount if you ask.
- RV and camping: A Country Charm RV Park (910 N Davis St), American Legion (8 spots, $20/night with hookups), Hawley Farm Glamping and Wallace State Park.
- No car? To & Fro Airport Shuttle, (816) 351-9172 — ask for Liz.
Hamilton is a small town, so where to stay takes a little more planning than it would in a city — but there are more options than the map suggests, and the best of them are the local ones. Here’s everything, with phone numbers.
💡 Pro Tip: Ask for the Missouri Star rate every single time you book. Several Cameron hotels and the Drury Inn in St. Joseph (15% off per room per night) hold a discount for our visitors — but only if you mention it.
Staying in Hamilton
Hotel Hamilton — 703 W Berry Street, Hamilton, MO 64644, (435) 849-2564, hotel-hamilton.com. Dorm- or bus-style lodging with all single beds, which makes it ideal for groups. During large Missouri Star events, it’s also available by the bed.
Rental houses. This is how most visitors do it. Main Street Inn (5 beds), Hamilton Getaway (5 beds), The Bernice Apt #1 (3 beds), Misty’s Place (10 beds) and Misty’s Carriage House (2 beds) are all in town, and most are owned by friends and family in the community. They also appear on Airbnb and VRBO. If you’re travelling with a retreat group, a whole house beats a row of hotel rooms every time.
Hawley Farm Glamping — 3406 NW Hardy Drive, (816) 589-9448. A secluded boutique glamping resort in the farm country just outside town.
Hotels Nearby
| Hotel | Where | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days Inn | 601 E Bryan Rd, Cameron | (816) 632-6666 | I-35 exit 54. Pet-friendly, bus parking, RV parking, indoor pool, free breakfast and WiFi. Ask about MSQC rates and price matching. |
| SureStay by Best Western | 2210 US-36, Cameron | (816) 632-2187 | Near the freeway. Fridge and microwave in every room, seasonal outdoor pool, free breakfast. Ask about the MSQC discount. |
| Comfort Inn | 1803 Comfort Ln, Cameron | (816) 632-5655 | Smoke-free, indoor heated pool, guest laundry, free breakfast. |
| Comfort Inn Chillicothe | 250 US 36 BUS, Chillicothe | (660) 646-9900 | — |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites | 220 W Business 36 Hwy, Chillicothe | (660) 646-3100 | Marriott. |
| Drury Inn & Suites | 4213 Frederick Blvd, St. Joseph | (816) 364-4700 | Free hot breakfast and the 5:30 Kickback. Ask for the Missouri Star 15% off per room per night. |
RV Parks & Camping
A Country Charm RV Park — 910 N Davis St, (816) 866-0675. A newer park right in Hamilton, close to the shops and events, with golf, fishing and hunting nearby.
American Legion RV Parking — Memorial Lane, (816) 583-4849. Eight camping spots at $20 a night, with electric and water hookups and a waste station.
Wallace State Park — 10621 MO-121, Cameron, (816) 632-3745. Basic and electric campsites plus walk-in sites for more seclusion.
Harvest Hosts. Members can stay on our farm about 20 minutes south of Hamilton, outside Polo, MO. Find us on the Harvest Hosts site or app — and we’ll try to make exceptions to the one-night rule where we can.
Getting Around Without a Car
Fly into Kansas City International (MCI). From there:
- To & Fro Airport Shuttle — (816) 351-9172, tofroshuttle@gmail.com. Ask for Liz.
- Manley Inn Transit — (816) 465-1874. Airport shuttle and an in-town trolley that will pick you up from the RV park, the hotels or anywhere in town. Ask for Keith Gilbert.
- Local Uber driver — (816) 527-3037. Ask for Nate Fish.
Once you’re here, you won’t need a car. The shops are all within walking distance of each other — park once and leave it. See where they are.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a hotel in Hamilton, Missouri?
Yes — Hotel Hamilton at 703 W Berry Street, (435) 849-2564. It’s dorm-style with all single beds, which suits groups, and during large Missouri Star events rooms are available by the bed. Beyond that, most visitors book a local rental house or a chain hotel in Cameron off I-35.
Where do quilters stay when they visit Missouri Star?
Mostly in local rental houses in Hamilton — Main Street Inn, Hamilton Getaway, Misty’s Place and others — or at the chain hotels 15 minutes away in Cameron.
Are there RV parks in Hamilton, MO?
Yes. A Country Charm RV Park at 910 N Davis St is in town, and the American Legion has eight hookup spots on Memorial Lane at $20 a night. Wallace State Park in Cameron has basic and electric campsites.
Is there a discount for Missouri Star visitors?
Several nearby hotels offer one, including the Drury Inn in St. Joseph at 15% off per room per night. Always mention Missouri Star when you book.
How do I get from the airport to Hamilton without a car?
Fly into Kansas City International (MCI) and book To & Fro Airport Shuttle on (816) 351-9172, or Manley Inn Transit on (816) 465-1874, which also runs an in-town trolley.
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