About The Raphael Hotel
The Raphael Hotel, built in 1928 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 2001 was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation® for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels across America. In its first life, The Raphael Hotel was the upscale, nine-story European-style Villa Serena Apartments, which opened in 1928 to privileged Kansas City residents. It was from a complete restoration of the building that the elegant Raphael was reborn. The mahogany-paneled ceiling and ornate woodwork in the lobby recalls the graciousness of a bygone era. Reflecting the hotel's European heritage through touches of grandeur, the guestrooms accommodate the comfort and technological demands of upscale travelers. The hotel is located on Kansas City's Country Club Plaza, the nation's first shopping district designed to accommodate the automobile.For Price Match Guarantee and Special Offers please visit, please visit HistoricHotels.org.
How to Get There
In Kansas City, just steps from the Country Club Plaza, a Spanish-style marketplace featuring the city's finest shops and dining establishments. Convenient to downtown, Kauffman Center for Performing Arts, the convention center, Overland Park, and many popular museum and cultural attractions. Kansas City Int'l Airport: 24 miles, 30 minutes. Visit HistoricHotels.org to get more information, view special offers or make a reservation. Save up to 50% off best available rates at participating historic hotels with a free membership to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to The Raphael Hotel
Heading to The Raphael Hotel? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for The Raphael Hotel?
No central reservation system listed for The Raphael Hotel. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231821) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to The Raphael Hotel?
In Kansas City, just steps from the Country Club Plaza, a Spanish-style marketplace featuring the city's finest shops and dining establishments. Convenient to downtown, Kauffman Center for Performing Arts, the convention center, Overland Park, and many popular museum and cultural attractions. Kansas City Int'l Airport: 24 miles, 30 minutes. Visit HistoricHotels.org to get more information, view sp…
How do I contact The Raphael Hotel?
You can reach the park at phone: 800 678 8946 or email: info@historichotels.org.
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