So you're planning a romantic weekend, the children are settled, your significant other has agreed, and now you are looking for the right place to stay. Kansas City, Mo., has many lodging accommodations that offer romantic packages, a relaxing ambiance and great locations that include walking paths, restaurants, golf courses and shows. Whether you're looking for something elegant, theme-style or simple, there is a wealth of romantic hotels in Kansas City.
Chateau Avalon Hotel
Surrounded by 28 private acres, the Chateau Avalon is a hotel with a bed & breakfast feel. The 62 guest rooms are themed-style rooms, ranging from a Tuscany suite to a Casablanca suite and Pirate room. The non-smoking guest rooms all have Internet access, TVs, DVD players and private baths. Hotel amenities include banquet halls, meeting rooms and catering services. If you're traveling for a romantic getaway, the Chateau Avalon offers "romantic packages," including candles, roses, massage therapy and spa baskets. A complimentary breakfast served in your room is available daily. Before your tee time at the Tiffany Greens Golf Club, which is 18 miles away, spend the morning exploring the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, only 16 miles from the hotel.
Chateau Avalon Hotel
701 Village West Pkwy.
Kansas City, MO 66111
(913) 596-6000
chateauavalonhotel.com
Raphael Hotel
Built in 1927, the Raphael Hotel has been named one of the "World's Best Hotels" by Travel + Leisure 2009. This boutique-style lodging establishment has 35 guest rooms that have complimentary Internet access, refrigerators, Keurig coffeemakers and iPod stations. Hotel amenities include a business center, banquet room, dry cleaning and valet parking. The hotel's restaurant, Chaz Restaurant, offers an international menu.The Raphael Hotel offers many romantic packages, which include monogrammed bathrobes, rose petal turndown service and wine tasting. The Raphael Hotel is a 12-minute walk to the Country Club Plaza. This Spanish-style area has more than 200 shops and restaurants and is family-friendly. After a busy day of golfing at the Tiffany Greens Golf Club, 20 miles away, take a carriage ride through the lit-up downtown area. Carriage rides start from the Country Club Plaza.
Raphael Hotel
325 Ward Pkwy.
Kansas City, MO 64112
(800) 821-5343
raphaelkc.com
Hotel Philips
Opened in 1931, the Hotel Philips is a member of the Preferred Hotels Collection and AAA Four Diamond hotel. The hotel's 217 guest rooms and two suites have color TV, Internet access, bathrobes and individual temperature controllers. Amenities include concierge service, business center, fitness center and limousine service. The Hotel Philips offers a romantic setting in guest rooms. You can request flowers, chocolate, champagne or wine in the room and breakfast in bed. Situated in the Arts Community of downtown Kansas City, get tickets or attend an event at the Kansas City Convention Center, located two blocks from the hotel. Museums are also near the hotel, including the American Jazz Museum, less than 2 miles away, where you can explore collections and exhibits. The Tiffany Greens Golf Club is 15 miles away from the Hotel Philips.
Hotel Philips
106 W. 12th St.
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-7000
hotelphilips.com
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