The Raphael Hotel Autograph Collection

325 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112 US near Exit 233b on I-35 (~2.4mi)

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4.0 Star Property In Kansas City (South Plaza)

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4.0/5

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Vegetarian breakfast available
Free wired internet
Free WiFi
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Fitness facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
24-hour fitness facilities
Smoke-free property

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06/12/2026 - 06/13/2026

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Verified Reviews of The Raphael Hotel Autograph Collection

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:

"Friendly and efficient"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Enjoyable Stay.

Bill H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

10-Mar-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Mar 07 to Mon Mar 09 2026 at a $249.99 average nightly rate.

"Always delightful"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

I love the Rafael. I have been coming here for years and years and I’ve never been disappointed.

Nancy B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

20-Jan-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jan 19 to Wed Jan 21 2026 at a $219.08 average nightly rate.

"Historical beauty"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

The staff was friendly. The rooms were nice and the restaurant was delicious. Room service was excellent.

Allison W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

02-Jan-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Dec 31 to Fri Jan 02 2026 at a $274.51 average nightly rate.

"Staff"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Staff Helpful.

Julie K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

21-Dec-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Dec 21 to Mon Dec 22 2025 at a $208.00 average nightly rate.

"Love this hotel!"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

I have stayed at the Raphael many times. It is always our first choice. The staff is wonderful.

Kolleen B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

22-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Sep 17 to Sat Sep 20 2025 at a $481.99 average nightly rate.

"Love the hotel, staff, restaurant!"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Live this hotel! Great staff also restaurant has great staff and food and the jazz band Sunday was A++!

Marja D. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from

25-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Aug 22 to Tue Aug 26 2025 at a $287.74 average nightly rate.

"Classy Hotel"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

So nice to stay in a hotel where the number one concern is the quality of the property. Lovely room, every detail perfect, from the stainless steel ice bucket, two sizes of drink glasses and a bellman that makes sure you are taken care of.

Wesley C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

21-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Aug 19 to Thu Aug 21 2025 at a $302.99 average nightly rate.

"Great Stay"

Overall Score4.0/ 5

The staff is absolutely fantastic, energetic, positive and very helpful. Nice property.

Jeff C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

03-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jul 02 to Thu Jul 03 2025 at a $245.99 average nightly rate.

"Excellent from check in to checkout."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

MARY at the front desk that is in our before normal check in. Arrange a bottle of champagne and treats in a check out suggested leaving the tip for the ballet on the Bill to avoid the awkward face to face tipping. Excellent customer service and atmosphere highly recommend.

Bill H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

09-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jun 07 to Sun Jun 08 2025 at a $224.00 average nightly rate.

"Excellent Stay!"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Like the location. Room and food was great. Everyone is very friendly and helpful.

David U. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

08-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 06 to Sun Jun 08 2025 at a $244.99 average nightly rate.

"It was great."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Liked Everything

Joseph S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

07-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri May 02 to Mon May 05 2025 at a $243.84 average nightly rate.

"Excellent Stay!"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Attractive, interesting furnishings in public areas, rooms very well furnished, staff friendly and courteous. No complaints at all!

Margaret K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

04-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri May 02 to Mon May 05 2025 at a $283.99 average nightly rate.

"Excellent"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Wonderful experience. All staff very friendly and professional. Beautiful property. Loved our stay!

Thomas K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

25-Jan-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jan 24 to Sat Jan 25 2025 at a $264.00 average nightly rate.

"Like coming home."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Beautiful, warm and cozy Christmas decorations outside and in the lobby. Staff from the valets, bell assistants, front desk, the room service and the housekeeping staff all friendly and helpful. Makes you feel at home. Rooms are clean and well appointed. Overall a wonderful stay and the location is terrific!

Tom T. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

26-Dec-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Dec 24 to Thu Dec 26 2024 at a $251.49 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

Located in Kansas City (South Plaza), The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection is within a 5-minute drive of University of Missouri-Kansas City and Saint Luke's Hospital. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Uptown Theater.

Enjoy American cuisine at Chaz on the Plaza, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 126 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

University of Missouri-Kansas City - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Kansas City Art Institute - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Saint Luke's Hospital - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
National Museum of Toys and Miniatures - 1.6 km / 1 mi
39th Street West - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
University of Kansas Medical Center - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Uptown Theater - 2.7 km / 1.6 mi
Westwood Medical Pavilion - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Shawnee Indian Mission Historical Site - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Just Off Broadway Theatre - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Crown Center - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Research Medical Center Brookside Campus - 4.8 km / 3 mi
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center - 5.2 km / 3.3 mi

The preferred airport for The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 38.7 km / 24.1 mi

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. Planning an event in Kansas City? This hotel has 651 square feet (60 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This Mediterranean hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Amenities / Features

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Gift shops or newsstand
Comprehensive recycling policy
Vegetarian breakfast available
Conference space size (meters) - 60
Free wired internet
Limo or town car service available
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Braille or raised signage
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair accessible parking
Energy-saving switches
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Recycling
LED light bulbs
Vegan menu options available
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Vegetarian menu options available
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Golf lessons available nearby
Visual alarms in hallways
Multilingual staff
Electric car charging station
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Laundry facilities
Elevator
Fitness facilities
Double-glazing on all windows
Rooftop garden
Covered parking
Secured parking
Uncovered parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Uncovered parking
Covered parking

Year Built - 1927
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Total number of rooms - 126
Number of floors - 9

Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Professional property host/manager
LGBTQIA+ friendly
No rollaway/extra beds available
Parking height restrictions apply
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Secured parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Express check-in
Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Meeting rooms
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Picnic area
Garden
Free newspapers in lobby
Wedding services
24-hour fitness facilities
Water-efficient showers only
Luggage storage
Express check-out
Porter/bellhop
Business center
24-hour front desk
Number of restaurants - 1
Housekeeping on request
Golfing nearby
Smoke-free property
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Snack bar/deli
Self parking (surcharge)
Conference space
Valet parking (surcharge)
Terrace
Computer station
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
ATM/banking
Conference space size (feet) - 651
24-hour business center
Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

MCI 25 miles (approx. $55.00 one-way taxi or town car fare)

Local Shuttle Info: Super Shuttle $18.00 one-way, $32.00 round-trip

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

Misc Fees / Policies

Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 per person
Covered self parking fee: USD 30.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Covered valet parking fee: USD 35.00 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Parking height restrictions apply.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).