Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of USD 30.00 per night, which includes in/out privileges. Valet parking is also offered for USD 35.00 per night, with in/out privileges as well.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee, approximately USD 10 to 20 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details about bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Kansas City's South Plaza, within a 5-minute drive of the University of Missouri-Kansas City and Saint Luke's Hospital. It is approximately 1.3 miles from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and 1.7 miles from Uptown Theater.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The Raphael Hotel in Kansas City - Exceptional Stay

Average nightly price at The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$247
February	$267
March	$311
April	$363
May	$282
June	$376
July	$344
August	$307
September	$364
October	$510
November	$309
December	$359

What guests think

Travellers describe The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection as a charming historic boutique stay with standout, welcoming service, a prime Country Club Plaza location, clean comfortable rooms, and an enjoyable on site restaurant and lounge with live jazz.

Some reviews report occasional noise, dated elements, or maintenance problems such as weak water pressure, AC issues, or uncomfortable sofa beds, plus a few service missteps and comments about price. Overall, it's a small, character-forward option best suited to travelers who prefer charm over extensive amenities.

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Facilities

On site restaurant and lounge earn strong praise, with live jazz mentioned by several guests. Parking is convenient with valet and an adjacent self park lot.

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Matthew

Nov 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older historic hotel. Easy parking and short walk to food and shopping. Very nice.

10

Matisha

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful hotel, clean, smelled amazing. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Outdoor seating was a great area to relax and have a few drinks!

10

Lance

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pros: -Location: Across Ward Parkway from the center of the Plaza (Capital Grille). -Staff: Very friendly and quite accommodating. This is one of the best hotel staffs I’ve encountered! Everyone, and I mean, everyone, greeted you when they crossed your path. From the housekeeping staff, to doormen, to front desk people, to the maintenance man, and even the high school junior, who greeted me at the restaurant door and made conversation, as I waited on a to-go order. And if you needed something . . . anything—it was at your room in a jiffy. -You can self-park for $5 less than valet, per day, and the lot is right behind the hotel. It’s worth it to self park. -The building is old, but that is part of its charm. Elevators are small, but there are four of them, and the rooms themselves are well-kept and updated. -Room-darkening curtains make it extra dark at night—a plus for a good night’s sleep. Did I mention the staff? Extraordinary! Cons: One regret—in trying to save a buck, we got the smallest of the rooms, which is still more spacious than your average hotel room (it’s a small studio suite). The bathroom area was tight, though, and that was the main drawback. It’s a pretty penny to stay in this place, period, but if we could do it over again, we’d book the larger room.

10

Ashley

Dec 28, 2022

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Stayed 19,345 nights

Exceptional stay! Parking lot was adjacent to the building & was accessible 24/7 with room key. No garage! So easy to get in and out. Keurig & K-cups in the room was sooo nice for a nighttime & morning hot tea. Loved this hotel - especially being walking distance from the Plaza & so many restaurants.

10

Christopher

Jan 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Rafael is a great classic friendly hotel with a good restaurant and close to the Plaza. We stay there when we come into town. Get the Premier Suite, it has its own jetted tub. Enjoy.

10

Katrina

Dec 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful views of the Country Club Plaza! Everyone there was super friendly & helpful! Older hotel, but completely upgraded. It was quite luxurious! Fun jazz musicians in the lounge, too! Easy walk to the Plaza for shopping & dining!

10

Denise

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great renovated historic hotel with an AMAZING attached restaurant Chaz Highly recommend.

10

Jeff

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really amazing place. Historic, great rooms, bar/restaurant amazing, staff friendly, great part of town.

10

Helen

Aug 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I’m stay in hotels very regularly, but this was one of the best. Great facilities and location, the room was modern and clean, but the staff made it feel like home from home. I certainly won’t stay anywhere else in KC going forward.

10

Lilie

Feb 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy checkin and staff was so helpful. The hotel restaurant had nice live music

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the hotel and rooms as very clean and well kept.

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James

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and accommodating staff. Perfect location; other guests were having a great time as well

10

Matisha

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful hotel, clean, smelled amazing. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Outdoor seating was a great area to relax and have a few drinks!

10

Amy

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We love the Raphael, this was our third stay and it did not disappoint. The service is top notch and the staff are all very friendly. The beds are very comfortable and rooms are immaculate.

10

Evan

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff. Clean room. Love the historic feel. Plan on staying again!

10

Rebecca

Jun 30, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This was the perfect hotel for our visit to Kansas City. We could look out at the Plaza from our window. Also, could see the Nelson Atkins Museum (nearby, we walked there). The staff were very friendly, Tracy Brown was just lovely to us. Very sweet for my birthday. The room was very clean and quiet, and the bed was comfortable. If you love the Plaza area, this is the perfect hotel. Breakfast was delicious every day. Thank you to all the staff for making our stay wonderful!

10

Derek

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing hotel! Will definitely stay here again and can’t wait for our stay. The staff was amazing and helpful. Valet was extremely timely and kind! Hotel was extremely clean and beautiful!

10

Angel

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel on the beautiful Plaza in KC. Very friendly staff, very clean, amenities were great. Stayed at several hotels on the Plaza, this being my favorite

10

Eric

Nov 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

For excellent reasons, I have been a regular guest at the Raphael for years. It always amazes me to be greeted by name upon my arrival. The staff are always courteous and professional. The rooms speak for themselves. Always clean, tastefully decorated, and full of amenities. The historic architecture and the convenient location are why I have always wanted to be a regular guest at the Raphael.

10

Bryan

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property in a great location. Super clean and very elegant hotel.

10

Matthew

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, clean, bur a little pricey.

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Rooms

Many find rooms comfortable and some spacious, with classic decor and Plaza views. Several note drawbacks such as occasional noise, dated elements, weak water pressure or AC, and uncomfortable sofa beds.

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David

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a nice upscale hotel in a beautiful setting, walkably close to Jack Stack BBQ.

8

Jennifer

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property and rooms are due for updating. Poor water pressure and cold showers during our stay. Excellent staff and a beautiful location.

10

Janet

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel with comfortable bed. Great little bar with some good jazz singers.

10

William

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel with very nice nice dining and bar with music. Bed was very comfortable and linens were top notch. Room service was fast and breakfast was hot and delicious. I will be rebooking again when I stay in Kansas City.

8

Ariel

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Historical, preserved and well-maintained. AC was not very functional

8

Erika

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The mattress on the fold-out couch was truly pathetic. Our daughter normally sleeps very soundly, but the noise this "mattress" made every time she moved, coupled with how extremely thin it was, made it a sleepless night before a college interview. Not at all what I expected for the price.

10

Kurt

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick evening for a friends wedding reception. Location is great. Beds super comfortable. Staff was excellent

8

NANETTE

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel evokes a Historic original era and architecture under dim, dark lighting. Room decorated with dark furniture and wall coverings. The headboards updated with modern design that didn’t match the overall furniture style. Noisy downtown traffic area is heard throughout during morning and afternoon hours.

10

Laurie

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a beautiful hotel room and very quiet.

8

Thomas

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room much smaller than expected. Very loud toilet flush. Nice people.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, attentive, and accommodating across roles, from front desk to valet and housekeeping. A few guests reported lapses around special requests or delays.

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10

Alissa

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff and service were excellent!!

10

John

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff are amazing

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Lance

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pros: -Location: Across Ward Parkway from the center of the Plaza (Capital Grille). -Staff: Very friendly and quite accommodating. This is one of the best hotel staffs I’ve encountered! Everyone, and I mean, everyone, greeted you when they crossed your path. From the housekeeping staff, to doormen, to front desk people, to the maintenance man, and even the high school junior, who greeted me at the restaurant door and made conversation, as I waited on a to-go order. And if you needed something . . . anything—it was at your room in a jiffy. -You can self-park for $5 less than valet, per day, and the lot is right behind the hotel. It’s worth it to self park. -The building is old, but that is part of its charm. Elevators are small, but there are four of them, and the rooms themselves are well-kept and updated. -Room-darkening curtains make it extra dark at night—a plus for a good night’s sleep. Did I mention the staff? Extraordinary! Cons: One regret—in trying to save a buck, we got the smallest of the rooms, which is still more spacious than your average hotel room (it’s a small studio suite). The bathroom area was tight, though, and that was the main drawback. It’s a pretty penny to stay in this place, period, but if we could do it over again, we’d book the larger room.

10

Jane

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

From the moment we stepped on this property until the moment we left, we were treated like kings and queens. The front desk was exceptional. I believe it was Amy who went way above and beyond every single time we asked. I would stay here again in a heartbeat it’s a beautiful place and the service is beyond five stars.

10

MISSY

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was top notch! Will drive extra to stay at this hotel in the future! Everything was perfect!!

10

Celia

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

To a person, the service was friendly, caring and immediate! I love this hotel!

10

Kurt

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick evening for a friends wedding reception. Location is great. Beds super comfortable. Staff was excellent

10

Derek

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing hotel! Will definitely stay here again and can’t wait for our stay. The staff was amazing and helpful. Valet was extremely timely and kind! Hotel was extremely clean and beautiful!

10

karolyn

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff members were amazingly helpful and the hotel was beautiful with a unique charm. I enjoyed every minute of my stay there and highly recommend it for anyone visiting the KC area.

10

Mark

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent, amiable, attentive and intuitive staff

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Location

Prime position by Country Club Plaza with easy walking access to shopping and dining; some rooms offer Plaza views.

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Frank

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful boutique hotel, perfect location, love the hotel and plaza!

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Cheryl

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a very nice place to stay. We highly recommend. Great location.

10

David

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a nice upscale hotel in a beautiful setting, walkably close to Jack Stack BBQ.

10

John

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel, plenty of nice staff. Great area, easily walkable options from hotel

10

Ashley

Dec 28, 2022

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Stayed 19,345 nights

Exceptional stay! Parking lot was adjacent to the building & was accessible 24/7 with room key. No garage! So easy to get in and out. Keurig & K-cups in the room was sooo nice for a nighttime & morning hot tea. Loved this hotel - especially being walking distance from the Plaza & so many restaurants.

10

Michael

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location, staff and area to visit Kansas City.

10

Kurt

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick evening for a friends wedding reception. Location is great. Beds super comfortable. Staff was excellent

10

Marc Olivier

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice boutique hotel, great location, helpful staff

10

Michael

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Excellent staff. Easy walking to shopping at The Plaza.

10

Carl

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lots of character. Helpful staff. Right on the Plaza. A beautiful hotel.

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Dining

Chaz and the lounge receive strong praise for food, breakfast, room service, and live jazz, though one review noted slow restaurant service.

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Max

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was helpful and courteous. The restaurant food was exceptional and the staff was great.

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Katrina

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Warm and personal welcome from all of the staff and fantastic breakfast in the Chaz restaurant. Looking forward to returning soon.

10

Janet

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel with comfortable bed. Great little bar with some good jazz singers.

10

Erin

Mar 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the Raphael Hotel for our visit to KC! The room was spacious, clean, and just right for our family of 4. The service was outstanding by the front desk. We also enjoyed appetizers and drinks downstairs at The Chaz, and it was phenomenal. We can’t wait to stay here again when we return to the KC area! Recommended for all who want to be in the Country Club Plaza area.

10

William

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel with very nice nice dining and bar with music. Bed was very comfortable and linens were top notch. Room service was fast and breakfast was hot and delicious. I will be rebooking again when I stay in Kansas City.

8

William

Feb 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel, suite, and lounge were very good. The restaurant’s was not as good. Very lengthy time between order and food. About 45 minutes and it wasn’t very busy.

10

Denise

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great renovated historic hotel with an AMAZING attached restaurant Chaz Highly recommend.

10

Jeff

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really amazing place. Historic, great rooms, bar/restaurant amazing, staff friendly, great part of town.

10

Christopher

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious rooms. From the bellman to the valet top notch. Only issue was our room wasn’t ready and was told we would get a call when it was and our luggage would be sent to our room. When we got there looks like there was a different front desk person and our things were still sitting in the lobby. They redeemed themselves with an amazing room service breakfast. Best Eggs Benedict if ever had. Plus the bar in the restaurant had top notch service.

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Lilie

Feb 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy checkin and staff was so helpful. The hotel restaurant had nice live music

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4	5	6	7	8	9	10 $315
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22 $431	23 $289	24 $315	25 $315	26 $589	27 $340	28 $340
29 $288	30 $312

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