
1. The Raphael
The Raphael may very well be the classiest hotel in Kansas City; the hotel was named one of Travel + Leisure’s 500 World’s Best Hotels for a reason. Step inside and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to London, with pastoral colored rooms and brightly patterned upholstery. The hotel’s restaurant, Chaz on the Plaza, features live bands nightly, ranging from jazz to rock. Should you decide you need a new outfit for one of the gigs or a special dinner, you’re steps away from the iconic Country Club Plaza for copious amounts of retail therapy.