The Raphael Hotel - Elegance in the Heart of Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza
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The Plaza's tiled roofs, stucco exteriors and playful fountains complement world-class shopping boutiques, unique restaurants, and thriving nightspots in a charming, European atmosphere.
Downtown Kansas City. The Raphael Hotel offers easy access to Downtown Kansas City and to the surprising and delightful diversions for which the city of Fountains is renowned. The city’s finest shopping, trendiest restaurants and hippest nightspots are right outside the door. The hotel is mere minutes from the urban buzz of a downtown renaissance movement, including the convention center, arts district and Sprint Arena. Within a short drive are attractions unique to Kansas City, such as the Truman Library and Museum, The National World War I Museum, Union Station and Science City, Steamboat Arabia Museum, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Crown Center, 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District - birthplace of jazz, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, The National Frontier Trails Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and Truman Sports Complex. Kansas City International Airport is only 24 miles from our front doors.
Discover Kansas City’s Art & Entertainment. Discover Kansas City’s rich culture at world-renowned museums, such as the Kemper Art Museum, Nelson-Atkins Art Museum and American Jazz Museum. Also within driving distance from the hotel are vibrant arts and entertainment districts, such as the 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District and the Crossroads District, the Kansas City Ballet and Symphony, many music venues and theaters, and four exciting casinos.
Discover Kansas City’s Art & Entertainment. Discover Kansas City’s rich culture at world-renowned museums, such as the Kemper Art Museum, Nelson-Atkins Art Museum and American Jazz Museum. Also within driving distance from the hotel are vibrant arts and entertainment districts, such as the 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District and the Crossroads District, the Kansas City Ballet and Symphony, many music venues and theaters, and four exciting casinos.
Kansas City Sports & Recreation. Kansas City is a lively sports town where fans can enjoy major-league baseball (Kansas City Royals), football (Chiefs), and soccer (Wizards) at the Truman Sports Complex. Tee off at our championship golf courses, enjoy live horseracing at Woodland’s Racetrack, and rev up your vacation with NASCAR racing at Kansas City Speedway, enjoy a game of Arena football with the Kansas City Brigade, and cheer for T-Bones, the minor league baseball team.
A Kansas City Family Vacation. Experience a fun family vacation in Kansas City at attractions like Worlds of Fun, the Midwest’s ultimate theme park, Oceans of Fun, a wet and wild water park, Science City, where curiosity comes alive through hands-on learning, and the Kansas City Zoo, where you can go on an African safari.
A Kansas City Family Vacation. Experience a fun family vacation in Kansas City at attractions like Worlds of Fun, the Midwest’s ultimate theme park, Oceans of Fun, a wet and wild water park, Science City, where curiosity comes alive through hands-on learning, and the Kansas City Zoo, where you can go on an African safari.
Kansas City Attractions
- Country Club Plaza – 0 miles
- Downtown – 5 miles
- Kansas City Convention Center – 5 miles
- Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – 1 mile
- Crossroads Art District – 4 miles
- Kansas City Repertory Theatre – 2 miles
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – 0.5 mile- National WWI Museum – 3 miles
- Union Station/Science City – 3 miles
- Crown Center – 3 miles
- Historic Westport - 1.5 miles
- 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District - (8 miles)
- Kansas City Museum – 8 miles
- Negro League Baseball Museum – 8 miles
- American Jazz Museum – 8 miles
- Truman Presidential Museum & Library – 15 miles
- Truman Sports Complex/Arrowhead & Kaufman Stadiums – 20 miles
- Kansas Casinos – 6 to 15 miles
- Kansas City Ballet - 6 miles
- Kansas City Symphony - 6 - 15 miles depending on venue
- Kansas City Royals, Chiefs & Wizards – 20 miles
- Kansas City Zoo/IMAX Theater – 15 miles
- Starlight Theatre – 15 miles
- Worlds of Fun & Oceans of Fun – 25 miles
- Kansas Speedway – 25 miles
Kansas City Shopping
- Country Club Plaza – 0 miles
- Nebraska Furniture Mart – 20 miles
- Cabela’s World Famous Outfitter – 20 miles
- Bass Pro Shop – 20 miles
Kansas City Airports/Transportation
- Union Station/Amtrak – 5 miles
- Kansas City International Airport – 24 miles
Driving Directions
Hotel Address: 325 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, Missouri 64112
From Kansas City Airport. Leaving KCI, take the I-29 South/US-71 South ramp towards Kansas City. From I-29 South, take the US-169 South exit, exit number 2B, towards Kansas City. Follow the I-35 South/I-70 East exit towards Wichita, and merge onto I-35 S. Take the southwest traffic way exit, exit number 1A, on the left. Travel along southwest traffic way for approximately 3 miles, until it intersects with Roanoke Parkway. Turn left onto Roanoke Parkway, and follow it onto 47th Street. Follow 47th Street, and turn right onto Broadway. Follow Broadway through the Plaza, and turn left onto Ward Parkway. The hotel entrance is immediately on the right.
Hotel Address: 325 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, Missouri 64112
From Kansas City Airport. Leaving KCI, take the I-29 South/US-71 South ramp towards Kansas City. From I-29 South, take the US-169 South exit, exit number 2B, towards Kansas City. Follow the I-35 South/I-70 East exit towards Wichita, and merge onto I-35 S. Take the southwest traffic way exit, exit number 1A, on the left. Travel along southwest traffic way for approximately 3 miles, until it intersects with Roanoke Parkway. Turn left onto Roanoke Parkway, and follow it onto 47th Street. Follow 47th Street, and turn right onto Broadway. Follow Broadway through the Plaza, and turn left onto Ward Parkway. The hotel entrance is immediately on the right.
The Raphael Hotel - Kansas City, Missouri
325 Ward Parkway Kansas City, Missouri 64112
Reservations: 800-821-5343 Fax: 816-802-2131
