On December 21, 2020, the Historic Hotels of America® and Historic Hotels Worldwide® announced the winners of its 2020 Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence. Award recipients were selected from more than 250 nominees received from historic hotels, historic preservation supporters, prior award recipients, and leadership from Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide. According to the Historic Hotels of America®, these 2020 winners include the finest legendary and iconic historic hotels and hoteliers from across the United States of America, and from around the world. The Raphael Hotel is honored to accept the following awards: Best Historic Hotel (76-200 Guestrooms)The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection (1928) Kansas City, MissouriAmbassador of the Year (Quarter Century of Service)Pamela McClain at The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection (1928) Kansas City, MissouriPamela, who currently serves as HR manager, has been going above and beyond for The Raphael Hotel since we opened in 1975. She is a historian, ambassador, and mentor, and our biggest cheerleader, and we can't think of anyone more deserving of this recognition. Pamela was also awarded the 2019 J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence. Congratulations to Pamela, and to all of the 2020 Award Winners!
