Experience Kansas City’s Original Boutique Hotel

Voted one of the world’s best places to stay by readers of Travel+Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler, The Raphael is an elegant and charming boutique hotel patterned after the finest small hotels of Europe. Combining the intimacy of a significant historic landmark with vintage hospitality and highly-individualized service, The Raphael delivers a uniquely Kansas City experience for business and leisure travelers.

Memories? The Raphael celebrates its 35th anniversary on September 8, 2010. All visitors to the site are invited to share their fond memories of Raphael experiences at any point during those 35 years or of their experiences at its predecesor, the Villa Serena Apartments between 1926 and March, 1975.

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Travel+Leisure's World's Best Awards issue is out and The Raphael is in

The Raphael ranked among the top 50 large city hotels and resorts in the Coninental United States and Canadahaving 100 rooms or more.

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Chaz Special Events & Promotions

Progressive Happy Hour. Chaz Lounge is the place to be for great appetizer and drink specials Monday - Thursday. Select appetizers $4 @ 4 p.m., $5 @ 5 p.m., $6 @ 6 p.m., $7 after 7 p.m.

Summer Jam on the Terrace.  Small plate appetizers, beverage specials and live music are featured on the courtyard terrace Fridays and Saturdays from 5 - 8 p.m. through summer. Classical and modern string ensembles perform bluegrass, classical, gypsy, jazz, pop, ragtime and showtune styles.

Kansas City's newest, coolest meeting places

The Raphael is now an extraordinary venue for boutique scale meetings and banquets. The Blue Beacon Boardroom seats 12 in leather executive chairs around a rich wood conference table. The Plaza View Meeting Room accommodates 40 for banquets amd features views of the Country Club Plaza. Both rooms are equipped for high-tech meetings, including video conferences.

For small gatherings of clients or colleagues, Chaz on the Plaza sets a tone of collegiality for the fostering of relationships. For information about reserving Chaz or receiving special accommodations for your organization's events, email chazontheplaza@raphaelkc.com.

• Kansas City's Plaza Hotel. Located in the heart of Kansas City, The Raphael is steps from the Country Club Plaza, the city's most stylish district for shopping, trendy restaurants, vibrant nightlife and entertainment. The hotel is surrounded by the city's most gracious neighborhood and is minutes from the downtown convention and arts district, Sprint Center, Power & Light Entertainment District as well as the city's most popular attractions, such as The National World War I Museum, Union Station, Crown Center, 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, American Jazz Museum, and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. We are a short drive from the Kansas City Zoo, Kansas Speedway, and Kauffman and Arrowhead stadiums.

• Kansas City's Historic Hotel. Originally constructed in 1927 as the Villa Serena Apartments, the Italian Renaissance Revival-style building was transformed into the elegant Raphael Hotel in 1975 following a renovation that faithfully preserved historic features while providing for the comforts of contemporary travelers. With its multi-year total renovation concluded in December, 2009, the property was named to the National Register of Historic Places.

• Kansas City's Luxury Accommodations. Discover legendary luxury in elegant, beautifully-appointed accommodations overlooking the famed Country Club Plaza. The Raphael offers distinctive rooms and suites, uniquely renovated with the distinctive charm for which The Raphael is acclaimed. Retaining its classic 1920s chic and graceful decor, the hotel's expansive rooms and suites feature complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access, flat panel HDTV, bathrobes, 24-hour room service, telephones with voicemail and refreshment centers.

• Kansas City's Elegant Boutique Hotel. The historic property offers a chic, comfortable atmosphere with Old World charm and contemporary offerings, including the cozy Chaz Restaurant and Lounge, ATM, complimentary newspapers, dry cleaning, airport transportation, and modern lifestyle enhancing features. Kansas City business travelers stay connected and capable with wireless high-speed Internet, a high-tech business center and stylish meeting rooms equipped for video conferences.

• Kansas City Meetings & Events. The Raphael Hotel is a preferred choice for boutique scale business functions. The stately Blue Beacon Boardroom features an executive conference table that seats 12 and the Plaza View Meeting Room accommodates up to 36 for classroom-style meetings. Both rooms are gracious in design and amenities, including state-of-the-art video conferencing. Many Kansas City event planners are choosing The Raphael for their more intimate receptions and social events for up to 40 for a banquet or 50 for a cocktail reception. In addition, select signature suites feature a parlor equipped with a dining table that may be used for small meetings.

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• Chaz on the Plaza is located in The Raphael, Kansas City's Original Boutique Hotel. From decor to cuisine to music, Chaz stands out as uniquely Kansas City. It offers an intimate room that balances classic beauty with an energetic vibe. Menus feature creative, regional American cuisine energized by ethnic and geographic influences. Specialties include a variety of beef, chicken, seafood and pasta dishes. The crabcakes are a must, described in a Kansas City Star review as the city's best. Chaz serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. A prime rib dinner special is featured each Sunday evening. Chaz is perfect for either a high-powered business lunch or a quick bite from its new Lunch Time Crunch Time menu. Chaz is friendly enough for a casual meal and elegant enough for an intimate romantic evening.
  
  The Chaz Lounge offers classic cocktails, a well-edited wine list and small plates along with live music performed by regional artists Tuesday through Sunday. Chaz features a Progressive Happy Hour with specially priced appetizers and drinks from 4 - 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.