The Raphael in Kansas City

Named to travel and leisure 2009 t and l 500 world best hotels listthe raphael is built on a legacy that embodies the spirit of europes finest small hotels and the distinct charm of kansas citys most historic upscale neighborhoodthe country club plaza. Constructed in 1927 as the villa serena apartmentsthe italian renaissance revival style building was transformed into the raphael hotel in 1975. A multi-year total renovation completed in december 2009 was performed to preservation standards that earned the property a listing on the national register of historic places. The projects scope included all new construction in guest rooms and corridors ? including plumbingheating and coolingall new decorbathroom features and fixturesbeds and beddingfurniture and art. The addition of new meeting rooms for boutique scale banquets and meetings up to 40 peoplea new fitness centerrestored and remodeled lobbyand completely remodeled restaurant. The hotels amenities include room servicevalet servicerefrigerated refreshment cabinetscomplimentary high speed internetgourmet coffee systemflat panel hdtvand marble bathrooms.