Affordable Inn for Medical Patients in KC

0:00The friendship and in Kansas City just opened last October, giving patients from the University of Kansas health system and their families a spot to crash for only $75 a night. Even with the world cup bringing crowds, this place stays affordable, acting like a real home base for folks in tough medical spots. Hotel prices around town are skyrocketing during the tournament, especially near the stadium and hospitals. Spots close to the plaza are hitting $500 a more per night and the one nearest the health system is listed at nearly 1000, bucks for July 11th game dates. Patients like one mom battling cancer with her kid are relieved, saying treatments don't pause for soccer fever. The INS manager calls it a lifeline for critical cases needing rest amid the chaos. Across town, the Ronald McDonald House does similar work and stays packed year round, with expansion plans in the works. Friendship Inn still has rooms open in June and July, bookable right on their charity site. Visit Kansas City Reps, suggest checking non-game days for better deals, scouting hotels across the metro area and locking in reservations early too.

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