Voted one of the world's best places to stay by readers of Travel+Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler, The Raphael is a stylish and charming upscale boutique hotel in the heart of Kansas City's beloved Country Club Plaza. Originally built in 1927, the Italian Renaissance Revival-style structure is one of the city's historic landmarks, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Raphael is completing a multi-year total renovation encompassing all guest rooms, suites and public areas, including its new signature restaurant, Chaz on the Plaza. Enhancements to the property include the addition of a new fitness room and two new meeting rooms designed to accommodate boutique-scale conferences and catered events. Many of the city's premier shopping, dining, nightlife and cultural attractions are located footsteps away on the Country Club Plaza and within ten minutes by auto, including: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Missouri Repertory Theater, Kansas City Zoo, National World War I Museum, 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District, Sprint Center, National College Basketball Hall of Fame and Union Station.

• 85 suites and 41 guestrooms, each unique unto themselves.
• Steps from the Country Club Plaza shops and restaurants.
• Chaz on the Plaza Restaurant and Lounge is noted for superb American cuisine with a heartland flavor, classic cocktails, and original music and covers by local artists Tues-Sat.
• Meeting and banquet space for up to 36 people.
• Business center with fax, copy & printing.
• Complimentary use of fitness room.
• 24-hour room service.
• Self parking and complimentary valet parking.
• Complimentary wireless Internet access.
• Dry cleaning service.

• Digital display temperature controls.
• LCD flat screen HDTV with premium channels.
• iHome clock radio with iPod docking stations.
• Complimentary daily newspapers (M-F).
• Gourmet coffee brewing system with complimentary coffee and tea.
• Desk with integrated technology and ergonomic work chair.
• In-room Safe Deposit box.
• Marble-floored bathrooms, hand-carved vanities stocked with custom-scented toiletries and personal care items.
• Plush robes & oversize towels
• Entertainment console with refrigerated refreshment center
• Sofa bed (most rooms)