The Raphael Hotel
Missouri
The Raphael Hotel stands on Kansas City's Country Club Plaza, occupying the former Villa Serena apartment building. Its Italian Renaissance Revival architecture and 126 rooms and suites retain a connection to the 1920s, while contemporary fittings support modern stays. Suites include separate living areas, with selected accommodation looking over the Plaza. Chaz Restaurant and Lounge serves seasonal American cooking and hosts live jazz, making music part of the evening within the hotel. A fitness centre, room service and spaces for smaller meetings and gatherings add practical facilities. The Ward Parkway address keeps the Plaza's shops and attractions close at hand.